Mark Carney’s Saudi Arabia reboot

Carney in Saudi Arabia seeking economic partnership amid human rights concerns

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney has arrived in Saudi Arabia as he seeks economic partnerships with a strategically important country whose notorious human rights record is only getting worse. Carney is in the city of Jeddah on the invitation of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, in what will be the first visit to Saudi [] The post Carney in Saudi Arabia seeking economic partnership amid human rights concerns appeared first on Loonie Politics.

Canadian PM meets Saudi energy, industry ministers in Jeddah

JEDDAH — Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney met Saudi Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman and Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources Bandar Alkhorayef on Thursday during his official visit to the Kingdom.During his meeting with Prince Abdulaziz, the two sides reviewed bilateral relations and discussed opportunities to expand cooperation in the energy sector, explore joint investment opportunities and exchange views on issues of mutual interest.**media[2734653]**Alkhorayef also met Carney to discuss ways to strengthen industrial and mining cooperation and expand investment partnerships between Saudi Arabia and Canada.The two sides reviewed opportunities to deepen collaboration in advanced industries and explored initiatives that support the shared economic interests of both countries.They also highlighted the role of Canadian companies in Saudi Arabia's mining sector, particularly their investments in mineral exploration projects, and expressed their aspiration to expand the strategic partnership in mining and minerals in support of the two countries' economic development goals.

Carney's Saudi Arabia trip a 'high-water mark' for relations: Business leader

Carney's Saudi Arabia trip a 'high-water mark' for relations: Business leader

Canada Signs Mining and AI Pacts in Saudi Arabia, Carney’s First PM Visit in 26 Years

Canadian PM Mark Carney signed mining, energy and AI pacts with Saudi Arabia in Jeddah on Thursday, the first Canadian PM visit in 26 years. The two nations also established a Saudi-Canadian Coordination Council to formalise what have been ad hoc commercial ties.

Canada, Saudi Arabia sign MoUs to boost cooperation

Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney met Thursday in Jeddah to review bilateral ties and regional developments, with both sides exchanging several memoranda of understanding (MoUs), reported Xinhua, quoting the Saudi Press Agency. The MoUs included a cooperation agreement on energy, the establishment of a Saudi-Canadian Coordination Council, and a pact on artificial intelligence (AI) investment and skills development, it reported. Also on Thursday, the Saudi-Canadian Investment Forum was held in Jeddah, during which 15 additional MoUs and cooperation agreements were signed between government entities, companies and institutions from both countries, it reported. Participants discussed investment opportunities in financial services, mining, advanced industries and AI, among others. Saudi Arabia's mineral resources are estimated at some 2.5 trillion U.S. dollars, covering more than 50 minerals, it reported.

Does Canada need a relationship with Saudi Arabia?

It’s been more than a quarter of a century since a Canadian prime minister touched down on Saudi Arabian soil to meet with the country’s leader. That was until Prime Minister Mark Carney headed south from Turkey to visit the Kingdom last week. The trip is a part of Carney’s quest to find new global [] The post Does Canada need a relationship with Saudi Arabia? appeared first on CityNews Montreal.

Canadian PM Carney departs Saudi Arabia after visit

RIYADH: Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney departed from Jeddah on Friday, after a two-day official visit to Saudi Arabia. On his visit to the Kingdom, the first by a Canadian prime minister in 26 years, Carney said that the two nations were well-placed to deepen mining and energy ties. Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman received the prime minister met at Al-Salam Palace where they witnessed the exchange of several memoranda of understanding.

Prepare for DRAMA: All of the celebrity exes forced to reunite at Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding

Prepare for DRAMA: All of the celebrity exes forced to reunite at Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding

Saudi Crown Prince MBS Meets With Canada PM in Jeddah

Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman receives Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney in Jeddah. The visit marks the first by a Canadian prime minister to the Kingdom in 26 years.

Matty Healy’s Ex Had ‘Night of Our Lives’ at Taylor Swift’s Wedding

Matty Healy’s ex-girlfriend Gabriella Brooks, and her fiancé Liam Hemsworth, can say they were one of the many Hollywood celebrities who attended Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s star-studded wedding. “The night of our lives,” Brooks, 30, captioned Instagram photos of her ensemble on Sunday, July 5. “Congratulations T T. You are a match made in []

DJ Fat Tony discusses addiction recovery and Beckhams friendship

DJ Fat Tony talks the Beckhams, recovering from addiction, and movie biopic plans...

Dubai’s Beat The Heat returns for its fifth season with an all-star music line-up

The countdown is almost over as Beat The Heat is set to return this week with an even bigger line-up of live concerts across Dubai. Established as one of the most popular events of Dubai Summer Surprises, this year will see the event’s fifth season and to celebrate the occasion, a number of prominent and [] The post Dubai’s Beat The Heat returns for its fifth season with an all-star music line-up appeared first on Middle East News 247.

Cancel Culture Isn’t Dead Yet

Armie Hammer is back. So are Kevin Spacey, Dustin Hoffman, Jonathan Majors, Louis C.K., Brett Ratner, and other canceled stars. Cancel Culture, which tore through Hollywood over the last decade, is losing its grip. No longer do comedians fear that an old stand-up routine might “resurface” and crush their careers. Artists with troubling pasts can ...

EAM Jaishankar arrives in Kuwait, thanks Deputy FM for warm welcome; looks forward to engagements

Jaishankar's visit to Kuwait is part of his multi-nation tour covering Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, the United States and Belgium.

Pakistan, Saudi Arabia agree to expand energy and economic cooperation

The ministers praised the growing partnership between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia. The post Pakistan, Saudi Arabia agree to expand energy and economic cooperation appeared first on BOL News.

Google helps Kerala man repay a ₹25,000 loan borrowed in Saudi Arabia 25 years ago

Ismail and Lachanna, who is from Telangana's Jagtial district, worked at the same company in Saudi Arabia.

Matty Healy’s Ex Gabriella Brooks Attends Taylor Swift's Wedding

Matty Healy's ex-girlfriend Gabriella Brooks saw the lights, the party and the ball gowns at Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding. Indeed, the model—who dated The 1975 frontman for four years...

Letters, July 13, 2026: ‘Liberals tougher on Canadian protesters than autocratic regimes’

Hypocritical Liberals Brian Lilley’s article in Friday’s Sun (‘If Carney can avoid lecturing the Saudis — why not Trump?’) should get every reader thinking about the latest Carney virtue-signalling display over in Saudi Arabia. It was so politically mature and correct to declare that Canada will no longer judge and opine on how foreign governments []

My ex-wife asked me to ruin her wedding – I said yes

Mark reunites with his ex-wife Sarah, leading to a scandalous scheme that reveals her fiancé's true nature in a stunning gender reveal party twist.

Prince William says World Cup success for England would be ‘winning it’ – but jokes King Charles ‘hates football’

The Prince of Wales joined Travis Kelce, Taylor Swift’s fiancé, on a podcast

Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince, Canada Prime Minister Discuss Regional and International Developments

Jeddah, July 09 (QNA) - HRH Crown Prince and Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud discussed today in Jeddah with Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney the latest regional and international developments as well as the efforts made to address them.

Jeremy Clarkson Says He’s in Remission From Cancer: ‘Officially the World’s Luckiest Man’

“Top Gear” and “Clarkson’s Farm” star Jeremy Clarkson is officially in remission from cancer. Last week, it was revealed on an episode of “Clarkson’s Farm” — which was shot last year — that he had been diagnosed with an “aggressive” form of prostate cancer. However, in a new interview with The Sunday Times, Clarkson said []

Michael Rubin confirms he ‘didn’t want people to have to choose’ between July 4 bash and Taylor Swift wedding

Look what she made him do. Michael Rubin finally addressed Page Six’s April reporting that he pushed up his annual Fourth of July bash because of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding. The Fanatics boss held his star-studded bash at his Hamptons home on Wednesday instead of his usual July 3 or July 4 date []

The Beatles’ biggest turning points come alive in two new books

Samira Ahmed's A Hard Day's Night and Amelia Davis' The Beatles by Jim Marshall bookend their touring years

Understanding Tenant Rights and Rental Contract Renewals in Saudi Arabia (2026 Guide)

Understanding Tenant Rights and Rental Contract Renewals in Saudi Arabia (2026 Guide) Quick Facts: Tenant Rights Contract Renewals (Saudi Arabia, 2026) Ejar is the official tenancy platform used to register and verify rental contracts. Residential rent payments are made digitally via approved channels (as stated in this guide). Leases over 3 months renew automatically unless a 60-day non-renewal notice is submitted. Landlords can request a rent [] The post Understanding Tenant Rights and Rental Contract Renewals in Saudi Arabia (2026 Guide) appeared first on Saudi Scoop.

Decorated swimmer Kylie Masse commits to 2028 Olympics after 6-month reset at home

Kylie Masse needed a reset. After a decade of the competitive swimming grind, the decorated Canadian backstroker made the type of life change you don't normally see from someone hitting their 30s: she moved back in with her parents.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s failed business ventures continue to haunt them

TalkTV host Samara Gill has explained how Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s repeated business failures have pushed to try and get back into the royal family. “Let’s look at the past five, six years. You’ve had the Spotify deal that fell through – that deal was signed $20 million and it ended with a Spotify executive famously calling Harry and Meghan ‘f***ing grifters’,” Ms Gill told Sky News host Danica De Giorgio. “You had all the Netflix shows cancelled, you had American Riviera Orchard, which turned into As Ever. I mean, the jam company took longer to launch than Elon Musk took to build a rocket … and then it was a failure.”

Erika Kirk Flees Courtroom as Cop Details Charlie’s Death

Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty ImagesErika Kirk, the widow of slain Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk, fled the courtroom on Monday as a police officer described the moment her husband was killed.Charlie, 31, was killed at Utah Valley University on September 10, 2025, leaving Erika, 37, to raise their two children alone. She also took over the reins of Turning Point USA.A hearing took place in Utah on Monday to determine whether or not there is enough evidence in order to proceed with the trial of the 23-year-old man suspected of killing Charlie.Read more at The Daily Beast.