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Democrats suggest shifting weapons from Saudi Arabia to Ukraine

Democrats call for suspension of transfer of Patriot missiles in wake of ‘turning point’ in relationship with Saudis

The Guardian - UK · Oct 14, 2022

Saudi Arabia: Cement Decarbonization Paves Way for Carbon Neutrality

The King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), in cooperation with the Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources, organized a workshop entitled: “Cement Decarbonization in Saudi Arabia – Pathways to 2060.” In his opening speech to the workshop, Undersecretary of the Ministry for Mining Development, Musad al-Daoud said the…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Oct 14, 2022

Saudi Arabia Urges Designation of Houthis as Terrorist

Saudi Arabia called on Thursday for the designation of the Iran-backed Houthi militias in Yemen as terrorist. The Kingdom’s Ambassador to the United Nations, Dr. Abdulaziz al-Wasil said the time has come for the designation and for the boycott of the militias and drying up of their sources of funding.

Asharq Al-Awsat · Oct 14, 2022

Saudi Arabia Rejects Dictates, Attempts for Altering Kingdom’s Global Economy Protection Goals

Saudi Arabia, on Thursday, voiced total rejection of the statements issued towards the Kingdom following the OPEC+ decision to cut oil production. An official at the Foreign Ministry stated that the Saudi government has viewed the statements issued about the Kingdom following the OPEC+ decision announced on October 5, 2022.…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Oct 13, 2022

Khalid bin Salman Affirms Saudi-led Coalition Continuous Support to Yemeni People, Govt

Saudi Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman held talks with Yemen’s Minister of Defense Lieutenant General Mohsen Al Daari on Wednesday. During the meeting, they discussed joint cooperation between the two brotherly countries in the military and defense fields. They also highlighted UN efforts to extend truce and alleviate the…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Oct 13, 2022

Democrats issue fresh ultimatum to Saudi Arabia over oil production

Members of Congress raise prospect of one-year arms sales ban unless kingdom reverses Opec+ decision to cut output

The Guardian - UK · Oct 12, 2022

IMF Confirms Saudi Economy’s Growth Forecast in Coming Years

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) confirmed its economic growth forecast for Saudi Arabia for the current year at 7.6 percent, the exact forecasts for July and April. Earlier, the Fund increased its expectations twice for the Saudi economy in 2022, making the Kingdom the only country among the G20 whose…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Oct 12, 2022

Biden vows ‘consequences’ for Saudi Arabia after oil output cuts

US president suggests he will soon take action as aides announce the White House is re-evaluating ties with kingdom.

Al Jazeera · Oct 12, 2022

Democrats Disagree Over Relationship with Saudi Arabia

US Democratic Representatives have tackled the Saudi-US relationship, with Representative Adam Smith warning against launching vague and incomprehensible threats against Saudi Arabia. Earlier, White House national security spokesman John Kirby said President Joe Biden is willing to begin reevaluating the US-Saudi ties after the Kingdom and its oil-exporting allies announced…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Oct 12, 2022

Outraged Biden team vows consequences for Saudis over OPEC+ cut

WASHINGTON — Top aides to President Joe Biden voiced their fury with Saudi Arabia over OPEC+ oil production cuts Tuesday, saying the administration was undertaking a sweeping reevaluation of its relationship and planned to engage with lawmakers clamoring to punish the kingdom.

Tribune News Service · Oct 11, 2022