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Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani is seen during a joint news conference with Indonesian President Joko Widodo at the presidential palace in Bogor, West Java province, Indonesia October 18, 2017. REUTERS/Beawiharta

Qatar Emir Says Open to Dialogue with Arab Quartet

by Asharq Al-Awsat | Oct 19, 2017 | Middle East

Dammam– Qatar is “open to dialogue” in resolving a dispute with the Arab quartet, its emir said during a visit to Indonesia on Wednesday. Whereas, Qatari Minister of Foreign Affairs claimed that the war on ISIS has been affected because of the blockade on his country....

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A model of Saudi airline Flynas is on display during a ceremony to sign a deal between Airbus and Flynas in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia January 16, 2017. REUTERS/Faisal Al Nasser

Saudi Arabia, Iraq Hold Military Discussions

by Asharq Al-Awsat | Oct 19, 2017 | Saudi Arabia

Riyadh, Baghdad- Iraq’s Major General Othman al-Ghanmi, accompanied by a military delegation, headed Wednesday morning to Saudi Arabia, in response to an invitation from his Saudi counterpart Chief of Defense Gen. Abdulrahman bin Saleh Al-Banyan. This two-day...

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A member of the Kurdish peshmerga just after the forces retook Zumar in October 2014. REUTERS/Ari Jalal

Germany Suspends Training of Peshmerga

by Asharq Al-Awsat | Oct 19, 2017 | Middle East

Berlin- Germany will suspend its mission training Kurdish Peshmerga fighters in northern Iraq because of the conflict between the Kurds and the Iraqi government, the German defense minister said on Wednesday. Reuters said that Germany has been a major partner for the...

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Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques receives princes, Kingdom’s Grand Mufti and citizens (SPA)

King Salman Receives Princes, Kingdom’s Mufti, Citizens

by Asharq Al-Awsat | Oct 19, 2017 | Saudi Arabia

Riyadh – Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz received at al-Yamamah Palace princes, the Kingdom’s Grand Mufti, scholars and a group of citizens who came to greet the King. The audience was attended by Prince Saad bin Abdullah bin...

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A model of Saudi airline Flynas is on display during a ceremony to sign a deal between Airbus andFlynas in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia January 16, 2017. REUTERS/Faisal Al Nasser

Saudi Flynas Makes First Commercial Flight to Baghdad Since 1990

by Asharq Al-Awsat English | Oct 18, 2017 | Middle East

Saudi Arabia’s budget airliner flynas announced on Wednesday making the first commercial flight from Riyadh to Baghdad since 1990, as ties with neighboring Iraq improved over the last period. National flag carrier Saudia, also known as Saudi Arabian Airlines, is...

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The Kingdom Tower stands in the night above the Saudi capital Riyadh November 16, 2007. REUTERS/Ali Jarekji (SAUDI ARABIA) – RTX1NKK

PIF Establishes New Energy Service Company ‘Super Esco’

by Asharq Al-Awsat English | Oct 18, 2017 | Saudi Arabia, Uncategorized

Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) has announced the establishment of a new energy service company, Super Esco, designed to increase energy efficiency across government and public buildings and stimulate the growth of the Kingdom’s energy efficiency...