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Saudi Investment in Jordan’s Al-Youm Bakeries to Drive Its Expansion Plans

The Saudi Jordanian Investment Company (SJIC), a wholly owned subsidiary of Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF), has signed an investment agreement…

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US President Donald Trump meets with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy at the White House in Washington, DC, US, February 28, 2025. (Reuters)

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Kremlin Says Zelenskiy's Letter to Trump on Willingness to Negotiate is Positive

Russia takes a positive view of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy's statement that he is willing to negotiate over the war, the Kremlin said on Wednesday…

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Pro-Palestinian protesters hang a banner as they gathered outside the campus of Columbia University in New York City. CHARLY TRIBALLEAU / AFP

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Over 200 Attend Pro-Palestinian Protest near Columbia University

More than 200 pro-Palestinian protesters gathered Tuesday in front of Columbia University in New York to demonstrate against former Israeli prime minister…

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Pope Francis leads the vespers at St Peter's basilica in The Vatican, on February 1, 2025. (AFP)

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Pope Francis Rested Well Overnight in Hospital, Vatican Says

Pope Francis, who has been struggling to overcome double pneumonia for almost three weeks, had a restful night in hospital, the Vatican said on Wednesday. …

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‘America Is Back,’ Trump Declares in Divisive Congress Speech

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President Donald Trump addresses a joint session of Congress at the Capitol in Washington, Tuesday, March 4, 2025. (AP)

‘America Is Back,’ Trump Declares in Divisive Congress Speech

Donald Trump declared "America is back" Tuesday in his first address to Congress since returning to power, touting his radical policies in the face of raucous…

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TAQA Arabia Reports 40% Revenue Increase in 2024

TAQA Arabia announced a 40% surge in its revenue last year, reaching 18.9 billion Egyptian pounds ($370 million) compared to 2023. In a financial statement…

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Iran's and US' flags are seen printed on paper in this illustration taken January 27, 2022. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo Purchase Licensing Rights

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Russia Seeks to Serve as Mediator between US and Iran

Russia has offered to mediate between the United States and Iran, a source briefed on discussions told Reuters on Tuesday, as the Kremlin vowed to do…

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France's Macron to Address Nation on Wednesday Evening

French President Emmanuel Macron arrives at the US Capitol on February 24, 2025 in Washington, DC. Macron is meeting with Senators in Washington after he met with President Donald Trump on the third anniversary of Russia's full-scale military invasion of Ukraine. Kent Nishimura/Getty Images/AFP

Egypt's Sisi Meets Syria's Sharaa in Cairo for First Time

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, greets Syria's interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa as Egypt hosts emergency Arab summit to discuss Palestinian developments, at Egypt's New Administrative Capital in Cairo, March 4, 2025. Egyptian Presidency/Handout via REUTERS

Israel Says It Needs Deal on Freeing Hostages to Extend Gaza Ceasefire

Palestinians shop at a market during the holy month of Ramadan in the city of Khan Younis, southern Gaza Strip, 04 March 2025. (EPA)

Sudan's RSF and Allies Formalize Vision for Parallel Government

A man walks by a house hit in recent fighting in Khartoum, Sudan, an area torn by fighting between the military and the notorious paramilitary Rapid Support Forces, on April 25, 2023. (AP)

Trump Administration Again Labels Houthis in Yemen a ‘Foreign Terrorist Organization’

Newly recruited fighters who joined a Houthi force intended to be sent to fight in support of the Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, march during a parade in Sanaa, Yemen December 2, 2023. (Reuters)

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Saudi Non-oil Sector Jobs Rise at Fastest Pace in 16 Months

Hezbollah supporters are seen at a mass funeral for 100 people killed in Aitaroun in southern Lebanon during the latest war with Israel. (AP)

Hezbollah Acknowledges ‘Shortcomings, Breaches’ in Operations, Security

In this photo released by the Lebanese Presidency press office, Lebanese President Joseph Aoun, left, meets with Syria's interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa during the emergency Arab summit at Egypt's New Administrative Capital, just outside Cairo, Tuesday, March 4, 2025. (Lebanese Presidency press office via AP)

Lebanese, Syrian Presidents Stress Need for Border Control to Prevent ‘Violations’

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman speaks at the Arab-Islamic summit in Riyadh, November 2024 (SPA)

Saudi Arabia Reaffirms Steadfast Support for Palestinian Cause

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi poses for a picture with leaders as Egypt hosts emergency Arab summit to discuss Palestinian developments, at Egypt's New Administrative Capital in Cairo, March 4, 2025. (Egyptian Presidency/Handout via Reuters)

Arab Leaders Endorse Egypt’s Plan to Rebuild Gaza as an Alternative to Trump’s Proposal

Metro users flood in after work hours or finishing their shopping trips (Photo: Turki Al-Ogaili)

Riyadh Metro: A New Way to Reach Home Before Iftar During Ramadan

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Saudi Arabia Reaffirms Steadfast Support for Palestinian Cause

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Saudi FM Arrives in Cairo to Participate in Extraordinary Arab Summit

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah. Asharq Al-Awsat

Saudi Arabia, Lebanon Stress Importance of Bolstering Joint Arab Work, Full Implementation of Taif Accord

Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, meets with Lebanese President Joseph Aoun during his visit to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, March 3, 2025. (SPA)

Top US, Oman Diplomats Discuss Gaza, Syria and Lebanon

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio reacts as he meets with Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty at the State Department in Washington, US, February 10, 2025. (Reuters)

Aoun from Riyadh: We Appreciate Role Saudi Arabia Is Playing in Supporting Lebanon

This handout picture provided by the press office of the Lebanese Presidency shows Lebanon's President Joseph Aoun (C-L) being welcomed by with Saudi Arabia's Deputy Governor of Riyadh Prince Mohammed bin Abdulrahman (C-R) upon his arrival in Riyadh on March 3, 2025. (Lebanese Presidency / AFP)

Muslim World League, Arab Parliament Condemn Israel's Gaza Aid Blockade

Trucks line up at the Egyptian side of the Rafah border crossing between Egypt and the Gaza Strip after Israel blocked the entry of aid trucks into Gaza, Sunday, March 2, 2025. (AP Photo/Mohamed Arafat)

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UN Special Envoy for Syria Geir Pedersen speaks during a meeting with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov in Moscow July 22, 2021. (Reuters)

UN Envoy Condemns Israel’s ‘Unacceptable’ Strikes in Syria

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Hezbollah Acknowledges ‘Shortcomings, Breaches’ in Operations, Security

Lebanese, Syrian Presidents Stress Need for Border Control to Prevent ‘Violations’

Egypt's Sisi Meets Syria's Sharaa in Cairo for First Time

Israel Says It Needs Deal on Freeing Hostages to Extend Gaza Ceasefire

Sudan's RSF and Allies Formalize Vision for Parallel Government

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President Donald Trump talks about Greenland as he addresses a joint session of Congress in the House chamber at the US Capitol in Washington, Tuesday, March 4, 2025, as Vice President JD Vance and House Speaker Mike Johnson of La., listen. (AP)

Greenlanders Are Waking up to a Message from Trump Welcoming Them to the United States

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Kremlin Says Zelenskiy's Letter to Trump on Willingness to Negotiate is Positive

Over 200 Attend Pro-Palestinian Protest near Columbia University

Pope Francis Rested Well Overnight in Hospital, Vatican Says

UK Places Iran in Highest Foreign Influence Category

A still from a video shows UK Security Minister Dan Jarvis testifying about Iran on Tuesday. (British Parliament)

Russia Seeks to Serve as Mediator between US and Iran

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One of Al-Youm Bakeries’ factories in Jordan (Company Website)

Saudi Investment in Jordan’s Al-Youm Bakeries to Drive Its Expansion Plans

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TAQA Arabia Reports 40% Revenue Increase in 2024

Saudi Non-oil Sector Jobs Rise at Fastest Pace in 16 Months

China Eyes 5 Percent Growth despite Trade War

China's President Xi Jinping arrives for the opening session of the National People's Congress (NPC) on Wednesday. Pedro Pardo / AFP

Gold Extends Gains as Safe-haven Rush follows Trump's Tariffs

A participant shows gold bars during the 21st edition of the international gold and jewelry exhibition at the Kuwait International Fairgrounds in Kuwait City on May 23, 2024. (Photo by Yasser AL ZAYYAT / AFP)

Dollar Falls to Three-month Low as Tariffs and Growth Fears Rattle Markets

The employee of a currency exchange shop counts US dollar banknotes in Ciudad Juarez, Mexico July 27, 2023. REUTERS/Jose Luis Gonzalez/File Photo

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Holy Quran Museum Opens in Makkah's Hira Cultural District

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Holy Quran Museum Opens in Makkah's Hira Cultural District

Makkah Region Deputy Governor Prince Saud bin Mishaal bin Abdulaziz inaugurated the Holy Quran Museum, a key attraction within the Hira Cultural District,…

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Diriyah Biennale Foundation Launches ‘Biennale Nights’ Ramadan Program

The Diriyah Biennale Foundation announced the launch of the "Biennale Nights" Ramadan program as part of the second edition of the Islamic Arts Biennale,…

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People engage in activities during Ramadan celebrations in Makkah. (Asharq Al-Awsat)

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Makkah’s Neighborhoods Enliven Ramadan Nights with Games, Humanitarian Initiatives

Year after year, young residents of Makkah’s neighborhoods—particularly those surrounding the Grand Mosque—gain experience in organizing Ramadan celebrations,…

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Held under the theme ‘Knowledge Illuminates Our Community’, the initiative falls in line with the UAE’s declaration of 2025 as the ‘Year of Community’. WAM

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Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Center Launches Community Campaign to Promote Sustainable Reading

The Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Center (ALC) has launched the first phase of its community campaign to promote sustainable reading, covering the first half of…

Asharq Al Awsat ( Abu Dhabi) Friday 28/02 - 07:20

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Under the slogan "Our Nights Have Returned," the ministry will decorate roads and public spaces with lights and installations

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Culture Ministry Announces 'Ramadan Season' Across Saudi Arabia

The Saudi Ministry of Culture will host "Ramadan Season 1446 AH" in cities nationwide. The initiative features cultural and community events highlighting…

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Arsenal Rout of PSV a Confidence Boost, Says Boss Arteta

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Arsenal FC coach Mikel Arteta gestures during the UEFA Champions league round of 16 first leg soccer match between PSV Eindhoven and Arsenal FC in Eindhoven, the Netherlands, 04 March 2025. (EPA)

Arsenal Rout of PSV a Confidence Boost, Says Boss Arteta

Arsenal will derive a great deal of confidence from their 7-1 mauling of PSV Eindhoven in the first leg of the Champions League last-16 tie and the Premier…

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Real Madrid's Moroccan forward #21 Brahim Diaz (R) celebrates scoring his team's second goal with teammate Real Madrid's French forward #09 Kylian Mbappe during the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 first leg football match between Real Madrid CF and Club Atletico de Madrid at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium in Madrid, on March 4, 2025. (AFP)

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With Mbappe and Vinicius Quiet, Diaz Comes Through for Madrid Against Atletico in Champions League

Kylian Mbappe couldn't find his stride. Vinicius Junior wasn't much of a threat. It was Brahim Diaz receiving the standing ovation from the Real Madrid fans on…

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Aryna Sabalenka fields questions from the media during the BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells Tennis Garden on March 04, 2025 in Indian Wells, California. (Getty Images via AFP)

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Sabalenka Swoons Over New, Faster Indian Wells Court Surfaces

World number one Aryna Sabalenka is enamored with the new surfaces at Indian Wells, the Belarusian believing the faster courts will play into her powerful game…

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Formula One F1 - Scuderia Ferrari and Puma celebrate 20 Years of Collaboration - Maranello, Italy - March 4, 2025 Ferrari drivers Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton during the event to celebrate Scuderia Ferrari and Puma's 20 years of collaboration. (Reuters)

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Lewis Hamilton’s Move to Ferrari Is Having a Cultural Impact Far Beyond Formula 1

Met Gala chair, co-producer on a Brad Pitt movie, activist, and now Ferrari driver. Lewis Hamilton's impact stretches far beyond Formula 1 and his quest to…

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Soccer Football - Serie A - Juventus v Hellas Verona - Allianz Stadium, Turin, Italy - March 3, 2025 Juventus' Teun Koopmeiners scores their second goal past Hellas Verona's Lorenzo Montipo REUTERS/Massimo Pinca

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Juventus Beat Verona 2-0 with Late Thuram, Koopmeiners Goals

Late goals from Khephren Thuram and Teun Koopmeiners earned misfiring Juventus a 2-0 home win against Hellas Verona in Serie A on Monday as Thiago Motta's side…

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Rain, Snow Offer Hope in Japan’s Worst Wildfire in 50 Years

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Members of the media look out across the bay at smoke rising from a mountain in the rain as firefighters continue to battle a wildfire near the city of Ofunato on March 5, 2025. (AFP)

Rain, Snow Offer Hope in Japan’s Worst Wildfire in 50 Years

Japan battled its worst wildfire in half a century on Wednesday in a region hit by record-low rainfall, as wet weather gave hope for some relief. The blaze…

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New Delhi says it plans to level the massive Bhalswa landfill by March 2026. Prakash SINGH / AFP/File

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New Delhi Vows to Flatten Monster Garbage Pile in Indian Capital

India's capital New Delhi has vowed to clear one of its largest trash piles by next year as part of a plan to eradicate unsightly landfills dotting the…

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In this webcam photo provided by the US Geological Survey, a fountain of lava shoots up from the latest episode of an ongoing eruption of Kilauea volcano inside Hawaii Volcanoes National Park on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, in Hawaii. (US Geological Survey via AP)

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Lava Fountain Spews Over 100 Feet into the Air from Hawaii Volcano

Lava from a Hawaii volcano shot into the sky Tuesday in tall fountains that were expected to grow even bigger as part of an off-and-on eruption. The eruption…

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This 2022 photo provided by Victory Junction shows llama Whitetop sitting at Victory Junction, a camp for chronically ill children, in Randleman, N.C. (Victory Junction via AP)

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World’s Oldest Llama Enjoys Comforting Chronically Ill Children in North Carolina

A bucktoothed llama that spends its days comforting chronically ill children at a North Carolina camp founded by NASCAR royalty has been crowned the world’s…

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A resident watches massive waves stirred by tropical cyclone Alfred break onto the North Wall breakwater located at the coastal town of Ballina on March 5, 2025. (AFP)

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Residents Prepare for the First Cyclone in 51 Years to Hit the Australian Coast Near Brisbane

Residents were stacking sandbags to protect low-lying properties Wednesday ahead of a tropical cyclone forecast to become the first in 51 years to hit the…

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