The Latest Breaking News from Jeddah

Washington Must Show Radical Change in Policy to Redraw Middle East Alliances

With the US seeking to create a new defense alliance in the Middle East to confront threats, analysts believe that redrawing alliances in the region requires fundamental changes in US policy towards the region. US President Joe Biden, during his Middle East tour, is expected to present ideas on building…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jul 15, 2022

GCC Assistant Secretary-General: Ukraine, Iran’s Activities Top Jeddah Summit Agenda

Assistant Secretary-General for Political Affairs and Negotiations in the Gulf Cooperation Council Dr.

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jul 15, 2022

How much closer can Biden bring Saudi Arabia to Israel?

Riyadh and Tel Aviv have edged closer to full normalisation, but a deal is unlikely during Biden’s trip to Jeddah.

Al Jazeera · Jul 15, 2022

300 Hajj Pilgrims with Disabilities Arrive in Jeddah

Three hundred persons with disabilities arrived at King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah to perform the Hajj, reported the Saudi Press Agency on Wednesday. Their arrival is part of the national initiative launched by the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah, for the second consecutive year, targeting persons with disabilities and…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jul 6, 2022

Saudi Crown Prince Calls for Catering to Neediest Citizens amid Rising Costs

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Council of Economic and Development Affairs, chaired on Monday a meeting of the council's meeting at the Al-Salam Palace in Jeddah, reported the Saudi Press Agency. The council reviewed a number of economic and development issues, including…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jul 4, 2022

Iraq to Resume Mediation between Saudi Arabia, Iran ahead of Jeddah Summit

Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi will resume his mediation between Saudi Arabia and Iran before the Gulf-Arab-American summit in Jeddah later this month, revealed an informed Iraqi source on Sunday. The declaration of the restoration of relations between Saudi Arabia and Iran is expected to be announced in Baghdad, it…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jul 4, 2022

Eddie Hearn steps in to end lengthy face-off between Anthony Joshua and Oleksandr Usyk

Joshua and Usyk went head-to-head in London today as they continue to promote their unified heavyweight title fight set to take place on August 20 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

Daily Mirror · Jun 29, 2022

Iraqi-Iranian Agreement on ‘Achieving Stability in the Middle East’

Iraq’s Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi met with Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi in Tehran on Sunday. “We have agreed to work together to bring stability and calm to the region,” Kadhimi said in a joint televised news conference with Raisi. “Dialogue with regional officials can resolve the regional issues without foreign…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jun 27, 2022

Saudi Deputy Defense Minister Meets with Pakistan’s Army Chief

Saudi Deputy Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman held talks in Jeddah on Sunday with Pakistani army commander General Qamar Javed Bajwa. Discussions focused on bilateral relations in the defense and military domains and ways to bolster them. They also tackled several issues of common interest. The Pakistani official had…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jun 26, 2022

Saudi Crown Prince Bestows Pakistani Army Chief with Order of King Abdulaziz

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense, held talks in Jeddah on Saturday with Pakistani army commander General Qamar Javed Bajwa. Upon the directives of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz, he bestowed upon him the Order of King Abdulaziz…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jun 26, 2022