The Latest Breaking News from King Salman bin Abdulaziz

Saudi Leadership Congratulates UAE on National Day

The Saudi leadership congratulated on Friday the United Arab Emirates on its 51st national day, reported the Saudi Press Agency. Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz sent a cable of congratulations to UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on the occasion. He wished him…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Dec 2, 2022

King Salman Receives Written Message from President of Azerbaijan

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz received on Sunday a written message from President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev. The message tackled the strong bilateral relations between Saudi Arabia and Azerbaijan and ways of bolstering them in various fields and on all levels. The message was received…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Nov 28, 2022

Saudi Cabinet Praises Efforts to Enhance Kingdom’s Global Economic Position

The Saudi Cabinet on Tuesday hailed the Kingdom’s keenness to communicate and strengthen relations with friendly countries as it continues playing a pivotal role through the participatory work system at the global level. King Salman bin Abdulaziz had chaired the Cabinet's session at Al-Yamamah Palace in Riyadh on Tuesday. During…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Nov 23, 2022

Saudi Govt Approves Establishment of Higher Council of Space Headed by Crown Prince Mohammed

The Saudi government approved on Tuesday the establishment of the Higher Council of Space that will be headed by Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Crown Prince and Prime Minister. Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz chaired the cabinet meeting that was held in Riyadh. The government also…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Nov 1, 2022

Saudi Leadership Congratulates President of Türkiye on Republic Day

The Saudi leadership congratulated on Saturday Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on the occasion of his country's Republic Day. Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz sent a cable of congratulations to Erdogan, wishing him constant good health and the government and friendly people of Türkiye steady…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Oct 29, 2022

Saudi Leadership Congratulates Sunak on his Election as British PM

The Saudi leadership congratulated on Tuesday Rishi Sunak on his election as British prime minister. Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz and Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, sent separate cables of congratulations to Sunak, reported the Saudi Press Agency on Wednesday. They…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Oct 26, 2022

King Salman Arrives in Riyadh from Jeddah

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz arrived in Riyadh from Jeddah on Tuesday. He was received at King Khalid International Airport by Governor of the Riyadh Region Prince Faisal bin Bandar bin Abdulaziz and Deputy Governor Prince Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Abdulaziz. King Salman was seen…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Oct 26, 2022

Saudi Crown Prince to Skip Arab League Summit in Algeria for Health Reasons

Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, will not attend the Arab League summit in Algeria in November for health reasons. Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz had issued a directive delegating Crown Prince Mohammed to lead the Kingdom’s delegation to the summit, however,…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Oct 24, 2022

Saudi Arabia Renews Call for Classifying Houthi Militias as Terrorists, Drying up Their Funding Sources

Saudi Arabia has renewed its call for the international community to label Houthi militias in Yemen as a terrorist group and dry up their funding sources. During a session in Jeddah, the Saudi Cabinet reiterated the Kingdom's continued support for international peacemaking efforts in Yemen. King Salman bin Abdulaziz chaired…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Oct 19, 2022

Saudi Crude Oil Exports Hit 2-Year High

Saudi Arabia’s crude oil exports hit a more than two-year high of 7.6 million barrels per day in August, according to data from the Joint Organization Data Initiative. The Kingdom saw a 3% rise from July, recording its highest volume since April 2020. It was also the third month in…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Oct 18, 2022