PGA Tour and LIV Golf players finally have something to agree on – the divide and current state of professional golf is unsustainable. Rory McIlroy has been outspoken on the topic over the last few months, and a week before the two sides reunite for the first major of the year at the 2024 Masters … Read more
The US said it would consider revoking its recent designation of Yemen’s Houthis as terrorists if the Iran-backed militants cease their shipping attacks in and around the Red Sea. “My hope is that we can find diplomatic off-ramps,” Tim Lenderking, President Joe Biden’s special envoy for Yemen, told reporters in an online press briefing on … Read more
Saudi Arabia’s entertainment investments have been labeled sportswashing. That isn’t putting off advertisers doing business in the country. Before California acted as the cradle of the global tech and film industries, its money was in oil. In 1918, almost 40% of American oil was produced in the state. But the Golden State also offered early … Read more
Jazeera Paints, the leading company in the industry of paints, colors, and construction solutions in Saudi Arabia and MENA, participates as a Platinum Sponsor in the third edition of LEAP technical conference for the year 2024, which was held for four days at Riyadh International Conventions and Exhibitions Center in Malham District; to showcase its … Read more
Saudi Arabia expects a fresh injection of private capital into its local football clubs as it works to open up to investors. “We expect to have another wave of privatization coming up soon,” Vice Minister of Sport Bader Alkadi said at Bloomberg Power Players Jeddah, powered by Asharq. “That gives us opportunity to make the … Read more
South Africa’s foreign minister said Saudi Arabia and four other countries have accepted the invitation to join the BRICS club of nations that was extended during a summit last year. Minister Naledi Pandor said that Russia, who takes over as chair of the bloc this year from South Africa, has received written interest from 34 … Read more
That hasn’t stopped alcohol from flowing into the kingdom over the years — it just happened behind closed doors. Foreign embassies are able to import alcohol under specified agreements with the Saudi government, while some have snuck booze into the kingdom in secure “diplomatic pouches” that can’t be inspected. From there, bottles are often sold … Read more
While restricted to non-Muslim diplomats, the store in Riyadh comes as Saudi Prince bin Salman aims to transform the kingdom into a destination for tourism and business. ADVERTISEMENT For the first time in over 70 years, a shop selling alcohol has opened in Saudi Arabia, a diplomat revealed on Wednesday. The move marks another step … Read more
Five Arab nations are quietly touting a settlement for postwar Gaza for which they’ve secured the backing of the US. The problem is that the Israelis on whom the agreement depends aren’t buying it. That means the proposal, which its authors are calling the most plausible solution for long-term security in the region, is out … Read more
The US launched more strikes on Yemen’s Houthis overnight as the Iran-backed militant group continues to roil global shipping markets with attacks around the Red Sea. The American military targeted 14 Houthi missiles just before midnight Yemeni time. They were ready to be launched and presented “an imminent threat to merchant vessels and US Navy … Read more