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Riyadh Air launches livery and brand video ahead of AIX

Riyadh Air, the new Saudi Arabian airline, headed up by veteran CEO Tony Douglas has just unveiled the first of two liveries that will adorn the airline’s fleet on Instagram earlier today. The airline has certainly decided to stand out with a bold, metallic purple look that will draw attention as it touches down to its impressive 100+ destinations by the decade’s end. With an accelerated growth…

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Jessica Hawkins poses with the Aston Martin Aramco Formula One® Team AMR22 at a demonstration event on Riyadh Boulevard March 5, 2024 - Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Source: Conor McDonnel/Aston Martin Aramco F1 Team via Getty Images

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As with many sports, soccer teams have three uniforms or 'kits' -- home, away, and "third" which you wear when the first two are too similar to the other team's kit. I've often liked AS Roma's third kit best because it usually takes some design risks.

In the half-written football novel I establish that Askazer-Shivadlakia has a relationship to Rome via sport -- many Shivadh are AS Roma fans because their best player had his best years there, and Miranda and Gregory are shown in Roma supporter kit in the prologue.

And I've long established that blue and orange are the Shivadh flag colors, so it makes sense to put Shivadh RFC players in blue and orange kit:

Paolo had seen initial sketches for the designs, but he still craned his neck to see the real thing. The slideshow cycled through images of children and adults in uniforms: one set bright blue, shorts and shirts, with an orange star over the left breast and the royal crest on the right.

So imagine my goddamn surprise when the new Roma third kit jersey leaked yesterday and it's very nearly in spot-on Shivadh colors.

Did I manifest this.

[ID: A tweet posted yesterday, June 30th, sharing two images of Roma's 2024-25 third kit. The shirts are a saturated blue with yellow-gold stripes down the sides and across the shoulders, and small red triangles under the arms. The Adidas logo is on the right breast with the Roma team logo on the left; below is the logo of the sponsor, Riyadh Season.]

Also I swear I came up with "Shivadh" as a term for a person from Askazer-Shivadlakia before I knew Riyadh Season existed -- they only started sponsoring Roma last year, it's a state-funded sports and entertainment festival in Saudi Arabia.

Anyway, licensed jerseys are stupid expensive, especially when you're also paying postage from Italy, but I might have to spend next month's book royalties on one. I know you can get player names on the back but I'm kind of hoping they issue a version with De Rossi (the new head coach) on it. Otherwise I'll probably get either Pellegrini or Dybala, maybe Bove.

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3/5/2024

Today's breaking news:

The National Autonomous University of Mexico joins the global student uprising for Gaza.

Palestinian families set up tents on top of the rubble of destroyed homes in the Beit Lahia project in northern Gaza.

At least 8 innocent civilians, including children, were killed in an Isr@eli airstrike last night which targeted a house for the Shaheen family in Rafah.

Isr@eli artillery strikes a location in the vicinity of the town of Khiam in southern Lebanon

The Turkish Ministry of Trade has announced the suspension of all trade exchanges with the Isr@eli occupation over the ongoing genocide in the Gaza Strip

Students at the University of Toronto, Canada, join the global student uprising for Gaza.

Hundreds of students at Seattle University join the international student action for Palestine. They are demanding their university divest from the Isr@eli occupation.

The Republic of Trinidad and Tobago has formally recognized the State of Palestine.

Isr@eli occupation forces block access of several worshippers into the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound in occupied Jerusalem ahead of the weekly Friday prayer.

The United States and Saudi Arabia are very close to reaching a deal that would provide Riyadh with security assurances from Washington while moving the Gulf kingdom away from US rivals.

The Ministry of Health in Gaza says the number of healthcare workers killed by the Isr@eli occupation since October 7, 2023, has surged to 496.

Gaza encampments have been established in Japan at Waseda University and the University of Tokyo

Isr@eli occupation boats open fire on Palestinians off the coast of Gaza City

Isr@eli occupation aircraft bomb residential areas in northern Gaza.

Isr@eli occupation launch airstrikes on the towns of Maroun al-Ras and Aytroun in southern Lebanon.

Displaced Palestinians raise Palestinian flags atop the ruins of their destroyed homes in Gaza City upon returning to them after weeks of Isr@eli occupation attacks and the recent withdrawal.

UN Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese calls for global measures against Isr@el for deliberately targeting civilians in Gaza.

Palestinian civilians attempting to reach aid dropped on destroyed buildings in northern Gaza faced casualties as structures collapsed.

The World Health Organization (WHO) expressed grave concern over the potential for a bloodbath in Rafah, southern Gaza, due to a threatened Isr@eli ground invasion.

Isr@eli occupation forces detained the wife of Middle East Eye correspondent, Mohammed al-Hajjar, Inas Abu al-Maza, at a military checkpoint in the central Gaza Strip. Separating the family as they traveled south to Rafah

Students at Princeton University in New Jersey have initiated a hunger strike in solidarity with Gaza.

An Isr@eli soldier shares an image of a Palestinian abducted, partially stripped, blindfolded, and handcuffed in Gaza on his social media account

Isr@eli occupation airstrikes target tents of displaced Palestinians in Rafah

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Benjamin Pavard of FC Internazionale poses with the trophy at the end of the Italian EA Sports FC Supercup Final match between SSC Napoli and FC Internazionale at Al-Awwal Stadium on January 22, 2024 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. (Photo by Mattia Ozbot - Inter/Inter via Getty Images)

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Economic impact of Riyadh Expo 2030

The Riyadh Expo 2030 is expected to have a significant economic impact on the city of Riyadh and Saudi Arabia as a whole. Here are some of the anticipated benefits:

- Tourism and Hospitality Boost: Hosting an international event like Expo 2030 is likely to attract millions of visitors from around the world. This influx of tourists will boost the local hospitality industry, including hotels, restaurants, and retail sectors.

- Infrastructure Development: Large-scale events typically lead to significant infrastructure improvements. In preparation for the Expo, Riyadh may see enhancements in transportation networks, urban development, and public facilities, which can provide long-term benefits for the city's residents and businesses.

- Job Creation: The preparation, execution, and post-event phases of the Expo will create a substantial number of jobs across various sectors, including construction, hospitality, retail, and event management. This can reduce unemployment rates and boost the local economy.

- Foreign Investment: Hosting a global event can showcase Riyadh's potential as a hub for business and investment, attracting foreign direct investment (FDI). This can lead to increased business opportunities and partnerships in various industries.

- Global Branding and Soft Power: The Expo will provide Saudi Arabia with an opportunity to enhance its global image and promote its cultural and economic achievements. This can improve international relations and increase the country's influence on the global stage.

- Knowledge and Technology Transfer: International expos often serve as platforms for showcasing innovations and technologies. Riyadh Expo 2030 can facilitate knowledge exchange and technology transfer, benefiting local industries and contributing to the nation's Vision 2030 goals of diversifying the economy.

- Cultural Exchange and Tourism Legacy: The event can leave a lasting legacy by promoting cultural exchange and enhancing Riyadh's attractiveness as a tourist destination. This can have long-term positive effects on the city's cultural scene and tourism sector.

The overall economic impact will depend on factors such as the scale of the event, the level of international participation, and the effectiveness of marketing and operational strategies.

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Al-Ha'ir Prison

Saudi Arabian maximum-security prison located approximately 25 miles south of Riyadh. It is the largest prison complex in Saudi Arabia and houses both men and women. Reportedly, a number of members of al-Qaeda are held in this facility. According to the Washington Post "the al-Hair high-security prison looks remarkably like a hotel". Images from Google Earth.

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Hi hi Cara! I hope everything's alright. Was wondering if you had pictures of those two from the Riyadh XI game back in January, for scientific purposes? ty <3

hi Ciene!! i have lots of pics/vids and im just gonna link them bc tumblr puts a cap on how much stuff ur allowed to include in a post. if u want any other photos tho that i didn’t get i would recommend going to getty images! also for the gifs i can try to reclip the vids since i have access to old psg games (although idk if the post-match celebration is included)

neymar slapping leo’s ass repeatedly

leo caught staring

walk and talk

leo’s goal

cute head grab

free kick pic

yellow

post game cute chat

anotha one

how about one more

gentle touch (my gifs used to be so bad holy)

head tilt (horrible gif again)

cutest pics ever (neymar down bad)

another pic

adorable hand grab (more of ney down bad)

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Through the Years → Felipe VI of Spain (1,992/∞) 15 January 2017 | King Felipe Of Spain is welcomed by King of Saudi Arabia, Salman bin Abdulaziz, during an official welcoming ceremony at Al Yamama Palace in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. (Photo by Bandar Algaloud / Saudi Kingdom's Council / Handout/Anadolu Agency/Getty Images)

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According to Sheikh Abdul Latif Aziz al-Sheikh, those who use social media sites, especially Twitter, have not only lost this world but also their afterlife. The religious police head's remarks echo the concerns of Riyadh that Twitter is being used by Saudis to express opinions about sensitive political as well as other issues. The reason for the conservative kingdom's concern can be attributed to the fact that Saudi Arabia is seeing the world's fastest growth in the use of this social media platform according to the BBC. In April this year, the imam of Grand Mosque, Mecca, warned during the course of the sermon that Twitter was threatening Saudi's national unity.

The sermon was watched by millions on television. Grand Mufti, the most senior Muslim cleric in Saudi Arabia, had earlier on called Twitter users “fools”. The verbal attacks on Twitter by the religious leaders are seen as part of a determined offensive launched against the social media platform by Saudi's establishment. Many of the Saudi citizens have seized the opportunity presented by Twitter to quickly and effectively communicate and express opinions in a traditionally conservative society.

The Kingdom's concern about Twitter stems from the fact that the social media platform has been made use of to keep people informed about human rights activists on trial. Twitter has been used not only to post tweets about the protests that the Eastern Province witnessed recently, but also to upload images of the human rights activists when the trial was underway in the court.

This prompted the authorities to initiate action to link Twitter accounts of Saudis with their ID numbers so that some amount of restriction can be imposed. Several online activists have been jailed. At least one of them has been detained for alleged apostasy which could carry a death penalty.

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Saudi Arabia on Wednesday executed a U.S. national convicted of torturing and killing his father, state media reported, bringing to at least 19 the number of foreigners put to death this year.

The death sentence for Bishoy Sharif Naji Naseef was carried out in the Riyadh region, the official Saudi Press Agency said.

The Gulf Kingdom is frequently criticized for its prolific use of capital punishment, which human rights groups say undermines its bid to soften its image through a sweeping "Vision 2030" social and economic reform agenda.

A court found that Naseef, whose age was not given, beat and strangled his Egyptian father to death and mutilated him after he died, and that he also used drugs and attempted to kill another person, SPA said.

The mode of execution was not specified, but Saudi Arabia has in the past often used beheading when implementing the death penalty.

A State Department spokesperson told CBS News on Wednesday that the U.S. "are aware of reports of the execution of a U.S. citizen in Saudi Arabia."

The spokesperson added that "We are monitoring the situation and have no further comment at this time."

Saudi Arabia was the world's third most prolific executioner last year, Amnesty International has said.

More than 1,000 death sentences have been carried out since King Salman assumed power in 2015, according to a report published earlier this year by the European Saudi Organisation for Human Rights and the Britain-based group Reprieve.

A total of 91 people — 19 of them foreigners — have been executed so far this year, according to an AFP tally based on state media reports.

As well as the U.S. national, those put to death came from countries including Bahrain, Bangladesh, Egypt, India, Jordan, Nepal, Pakistan, the Philippines and Yemen.

Last year's announced figure of 147 executions was more than double the 2021 figure of 69.

Executions for drug crimes resumed in 2022, ending a moratorium that lasted for almost three years.

The 2022 total included 81 people put to death on a single day for offenses related to "terrorism," an episode that sparked an international outcry.

Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, King Salman's son and the de facto ruler, has said on multiple occasions that the kingdom was reducing executions.

In a transcript of an interview with The Atlantic magazine published by state media in March 2022, Prince Mohammed said the kingdom had "got rid of" the death penalty except for cases of murder or when someone "threatens the lives of many people."

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IMAGES: US flexes 'scrushing power' in the Middle East with B-1 bomber mission

Fernando Valduga By Fernando Valduga 12/06/2023 - 16:00 in Military, War Zones

The U.S. Air Force B-1 Lancer approaches a to start aerial refueling from a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 912th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron while conducting a Bomber Task Force mission over the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, June 8, 2023. The BTF mission was designed to build agility and interoperability between the U.S. and coalition partners while demonstrating the rapid deployment of combat power to deter regional aggression while promoting regional stability in Southwest Asia. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Emily Farnsworth)

The U.S. Air Force B-1 Lancer bombers fired advanced ammunition in a real weapons firing exercise in the Middle East, the latest display of the American force in the region.

Two B-1s took off from Fairford RAF Base in the United Kingdom on June 7 and launched precision ammunition – JDAM guided bombs and an AGM-158 JASSM cruise missile – the next day in areas in Jordan and Saudi Arabia. The U.S. has intensified its air and maritime operations in the area amid Iran's aggressive stance and the melting of relations with Saudi Arabia.

“These bomber missions represent the U.S. commitment to our partners and show our ability to provide overwhelming power at any time,” said Lieutenant General Alexus G. Grynkewich, commander of the Central Air Forces (AFCENT), in a statement on June 8. "Today was a demonstration of this capacity and strength of our partnerships."

Five partner nations joined the effort, according to the command. The missions of the Bomber Task Force are often escorted by allied fighters, and Israel released a photo of their participation.

The mission comes when America is conducting a separate military exercise in Saudi Arabia, the Eagle Resolve.

Last fall, the Biden administration said it would reassess the United States' relationship with Saudi Arabia as the kingdom moved to keep oil prices high after the large-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine. But since then, Iranian-backed militias have launched deadly attacks on American facilities, harassed vessels in the Persian Gulf, and Washington sought to improve relations with Riyadh.

“It's a strategic relationship,” Secretary of State Antony Blinken told Asharq News during a visit to Saudi Arabia. "I think what we are seeing is a growing convergence in our partnership to move forward on issues of mutual interest for Saudi Arabia, the United States and, in this case, for countries in the region and beyond."

The Central Air Force's A-10 Thunderbolt IIs, which can carry small-diameter bombs and other precisely guided ammunition, flew on missions over the Arabian Sea, as well as the Navy's anti-ship P-8 Poseidons.

The two B-1s that took off from Fairford are part of a task force of four bombers from Dyess Air Base, Texas, which have had a busy deployment in recent weeks.

Two of the planes flew directly to the Baltic and were received by a Russian fighter in what the American authorities emphasized as a safe interaction. A week later, two planes flew over Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, amid renewed ethnic tensions in the Balkans. The B-1 also participated in an Arctic security exercise with the European allies of the United States on a flight over the North Sea earlier this week.

The B-1s began preparing for their last mission in the Middle East at CENTCOM when AGM-158 JASSMs were loaded into the aircraft. The aircraft exchanged the Far North for the Middle East and its summer heat, refueling during the mission of KC-10 Extenders, which took off from Prince Sultan Air Base in Saudi Arabia, and KC-135 Stratotankers from Al Udied.

“These activities have reinforced the U.S. commitment to contribute to the security and stability of the Middle East region and demonstrate the growing complexity, the deepening of military interoperability and the strength of our shared defense capabilities,” said Pentagon press secretary Brig. General Patricks S. Ryder to the reporters.

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Buying Office Furniture - What You Must Know

Buying office furniture for your new or old office can sometimes be more tedious and stressful when considering stylish, trendy, classic, and finest furniture. You must have a good eye for compelling images to be a good buyer of office furniture both from a nearby local store or online stores through classifieds. You will have to apply your wisdom, patience, and time to choose good furniture due to a number of wholesalers and retailers in local and online stores.

Before you choose your office furniture, you need to familiarize yourself with certain tips on choosing furniture that will serve its purpose for as long as you want it;

You must put the price of the furniture you want to buy to be the top list of your budget or finance. Adequate planning of your budget, as regards the price, is highly essential, you will also need to get the full cost of delivery and installation added up to your expenses.

Where you are buying is another essential tip to consider before making an attempt to purchase your office furniture. Buying from a local store in your neighborhood is a good idea because you will have the opportunity to see varieties of these furniture products that you can choose from. Besides, you have the advantage of beating down the cost based on your budget. You will also have the opportunity to get free information on installation and other physical assistance.

Shopping for your office furniture online through classifieds is a fast way of buying furniture, unlike local stores where you are faced with the problem of carriage and transportation. Buying online would not afford you the opportunity to see the image of your furniture physically until it is shipped to your doorstep.

For business owners with a strong passion for color, you must choose office furniture that will closely match the color on the wall of your office and other office decor. Hence, your order must be in line with your color taste and it is advisable to order such furniture in a local store around you in order to get assistance from the owner of the store as regards the color. You can only shop online if only you can differentiate colors from the detailed description contained in the manual. The look of your office wall the furniture and other decor in the office must be soothing and attractive to your customers.

Quantity and quality are other factors that must be your guide when you are buying furniture for your office. Quality here means high price, good product, and a lasting product, while quantity means considerably lower price, reduced quality with a short life span. Your estimated years of usage of the furniture in your office must be taken into consideration as well as your finances. The size of your office also determines the number of office furniture to use.

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A Form of Shirk (Polytheism) Occurring Related to the World Cup

Today, Shaikh 'Ali al-Haddādi mentioned in his khutbah (in his masjid in Riyadh, KSA):

Knowledge of the Unseen, which includes what will happen in the future, is exclusive to Allāh, and not even the greatest of Prophets had it. Allāh says:

{ قُل لَّاۤ أَمۡلِكُ لِنَفۡسِی نَفۡعࣰا وَلَا ضَرًّا إِلَّا مَا شَاۤءَ ٱللَّهُۚ وَلَوۡ كُنتُ أَعۡلَمُ ٱلۡغَیۡبَ لَٱسۡتَكۡثَرۡتُ مِنَ ٱلۡخَیۡرِ وَمَا مَسَّنِیَ ٱلسُّوۤءُۚ إِنۡ أَنَا۠ إِلَّا نَذِیرࣱ وَبَشِیرࣱ لِّقَوۡمࣲ یُؤۡمِنُونَ }

Say (O Muhammad ﷺ): "I possess no power of benefit or hurt to myself except as Allah wills. If I had the knowledge of the Ghaib (unseen), I should have secured for myself an abundance of wealth, and no evil should have touched me. I am but a warner, and a bringer of glad tidings unto people who believe."

[Surah Al-A`râf: 188]

Nūh عليه السلام said similar [1]. In addition to this, visiting anyone who claims to know the future and asking them a question renders that person's prayer invalid for 40 days [2]. Further, if a person believes what he says, then this is major Shirk and Kufr (disbelief), which takes one out of the fold of Islām [3]; their good deeds are not accepted from them no matter how many they may be, unless they make truthful repentance before dying.

Sadly, this has become re-popularized in the image of animals "predicting" World Cup wins. The Shaikh further mentioned that the previous polytheists nations world do similar things, but Islām came and forbade these things and called them Shirk. The Prophet ﷺ said:

الطيرة شرك الطيرة شرك الطيرة شرك

"Tiyarah (evil omen) is Shirk (polytheism), Tiyarah is Shirk, Tiyarah is Shirk". [4]

In another hadeeth:

لا عدوى ولا طيرة

"There is no contagion of a disease without Allāh's Permission, nor Tiyarah (bad omen)". [5]

Therefore, it is Harām (impermissible) to give an ear to these predictions without believing them (and a person's prayer is not acceptable for 40 days), and major Shirk (polytheism) to believe them.

والله أعلم

Summarized, paraphrased, and translated by:

Zain Irfan Abu Hibban

References:

[1]: [Sūrah Hūd (11): 31]

[2]: a hadeeth of some of the wives of the Prophet ﷺ in Saheeh Muslim

[3]: the hadeeth narrated by Abū Hurayrah رضي الله عنه reported by Abu Dāwūd and is graded authentic

[4]: the hadeeth of 'Abdullāh ibn Mas'ood رضي الله عنه reported by Abu Dāwūd

[5]: the hadeeth of Abu Hurairah رضي الله عنه in Saheeh al-Bukhāri and Muslim

Just a clarification, since I was asked about this: what the Shaikh was referring to is ANIMAL predictions, not what people discuss based on the strength of players, previous games, stats, etc. What is being referred to is when food is placed in front of two team's logos / flags, and whichever team the animal goes towards to eat food, they use that as an omen to decide which team will win. This is EXACTLY like what the pagan Arabs would do before Islām, when they would use the direction that birds flew in to make decisions; for example, if they fly right, they will travel or proceed to do what they intended, and if they flight left, they don't follow through. The two hadeeth above, which mention Tiyarah (evil omen), are related to that and are derived from the same root letters in the Arabic language [1].

Birds: طَيْر

Evil omen: طِيَرَة

You can see the same root letters: ط-ي-ر

Taken from Shaikh al-'Uthaimeen's explanation of Kitāb at-Tawheed:

القول المفيد شرح كتاب التوحيد ص. 358 ط. دار ابن الجوزي باب ما جاء في التطير

The book is translated in English, so anyone can refer to the chapter on evil omens in shaa Allaah.