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Saudi Energy Minister, Pakistani Finance Minister Hold 1st Meeting of Steering Committee

Saudi Arabia’s Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman and Pakistan's Finance Minister Ishaq Dar held on Thursday the first meeting of the Saudi-Pakistani Steering Committee of the Economic Pillar. Prince Abdulaziz confirmed in a statement that the Kingdom considers Pakistan an important partner in its development plans and programs. He…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Oct 28, 2022

Saudi, Chinese FMs Review Developments and Means to Boost Ties

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah, and his Chinese counterpart, Wang Yi, signed on Thursday the executive work program of the Joint Saudi-Chinese Political Affairs Committee. The two ministers chaired, via video conference, the fourth meeting of the Political and Foreign Affairs Committee of the Sino-Saudi High-Level…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Oct 28, 2022

Putin: Saudi Crown Prince Supports Oil Market Stability

Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday that Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman deserved respect, stressing that Russia was determined to strengthen its relations with the Kingdom. Putin said that stability was important for oil markets, adding that the Saudi Crown Prince supported market balance and stability. He also…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Oct 28, 2022

Saudi Arabia Tops G20 Countries in Tourism Recovery

Saudi Arabia has topped the G20 countries, which include the G20 economy, emerging market economies, and developing economies, at the level of economic recovery. Saudi ministers affirmed on Tuesday that work is underway to create a safe environment for long-term investments, as part of the sustainable development strategy. They pointed…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Oct 26, 2022

Reema bint Bandar: Revision of Saudi-US Ties Is a Positive Thing

Saudi Ambassador to the United States Princess Reema bint Bandar underscored the strength of the ties between Riyadh and Washington, describing them as strategic and dating back 80 years. In an interview to CNN aired on Tuesday, she said the United States’ revision of bilateral relations between Riyadh and Washington…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Oct 26, 2022

Chaired by Crown Prince Mohammed, Saudi Govt Reviews Recent Foreign Policy Efforts

Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, chaired on Tuesday a Saudi cabinet session that was held in Riyadh. The ministers tackled the Kingdom’s foreign policy efforts at various regional and international events in recent days. The efforts are aimed at addressing common challenges, most notably humanitarian and…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Oct 26, 2022

Saudi Energy Minister: Kingdom Is World’s Most Reliable Oil Supplier

Saudi Arabia's Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman said on Tuesday that the Kingdom remained the world's most reliable oil supplier. The Kingdom had increased its sales to Europe to 950,000 barrels in September from 490,000 barrels the same time a year ago, he told the Future Initiative Investment (FII)…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Oct 25, 2022

UN Coordinator: Partnership with Saudi Arabia in Sustainable Development Goals Focuses on 4 Strategic Areas

United Nations Resident Coordinator in the Kingdom, Nathalie Fustier, said that partnership with Saudi Arabia was moving to a new stage, pointing to the progress achieved by the Kingdom in sustainable development. In remarks to Asharq Al-Awsat, Fustier said that the UN partnership with the Saudi government has evolved over…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Oct 25, 2022

Saudi Cycling Federation, Spanish Abarca Sports Sign Cooperation Agreement

The Saudi Cycling Federation and Spanish Abarca Sports (Movistar Team) have signed an agreement in the presence of the President of the Saudi Cycling Federation Abdullah Al-Wathlan and the President of Abarca Sports and General Manager of Movistar Team, Eusebio Unzue. The agreement aims to develop technical staff, enhance cooperation…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Oct 25, 2022

Analysis: The Russia-Ukraine war and the view from Saudi Arabia

Although cooperation with Moscow continued, kingdom also showed support for Kyiv as it sought role of useful mediator.

Al Jazeera · Oct 24, 2022