Iran's foreign minister visits Saudi Arabia on first such trip in years as tensions ease Iran’s foreign minister has traveled to Saudi Arabia The Independent UK · Aug 17, 2023
UK prime minister plans to meet with Saudi crown prince to discuss trade, defense cooperation Britain’s prime minister says that he plans to meet with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman at the “earliest opportunity,’’ after a U.K. newspaper reported that officials from both countries hoped to schedule a meeting between the two leaders before the end of the year in London The Independent UK · Aug 17, 2023
Sunak speaks to Saudi crown prince amid reports of autumn visit The Prime Minister has been warned that he should not be ‘rolling out the red carpet’ to Mohammed bin Salman. The Independent UK · Aug 17, 2023
Rishi Sunak warned not to 'roll out the red carpet' for Saudi crown prince Rishi Sunak has been warned that he should not be “rolling out the red carpet” to Mohammed bin Salman, amid reports of a planned visit to the UK… The National (Scotland) · Aug 17, 2023
Thursday briefing: Vice took millions from Saudi Arabia – but has its deal backfired? In today’s newsletter: As the upstart media company faces bankruptcy, it has developed strong ties with the country, leaving some to question what compromises companies are willing to make to do business The Guardian - UK · Aug 17, 2023
Awaiting the age of moderation OIC suspends Sweden's envoy over Islamophobia; Saudi Arabia's pact with Wahhabism has caused doctrinal uniformity in Muslim world; MBS's push for moderate interpretations of Islam is epochal; alliance of civilisations needed to counter fatalistic idea of clash of civilisations The Hindu · Aug 15, 2023
Arrest of Saudi scholar and influencer another sign of social media crackdown Detention of public health expert Mohammed Alhajji surprised many observers as he was seen as apolitical The Guardian - UK · Aug 13, 2023
Tony Blair's institute still advising Saudi Arabia after journalist's murder Sir Tony Blair’s institute has continued to advise and receive money from the government of Saudi Arabia since the murder of Jamal Khashoggi, it… The National (Scotland) · Aug 13, 2023
Tony Blair Institute has continued to receive Saudi Arabian money after Khashoggi murder Former prime minister’s organisation is involved in a multimillion-pound partnership The Independent UK · Aug 12, 2023
Palestinian officials welcome first Saudi Arabia ambassador The ambassador’s appointment occurred while the US is looking to normalise Israeli-Saudi relations. Al Jazeera · Aug 12, 2023
US, Saudi Officials Agree On Broad Outline For Israel Deal The "broad contour" of a deal for Saudi Arabia to recognize Israel has been agreed upon by the United States and Saudi Arabia. Zenger · Aug 10, 2023
What Deal Are The Americans And Saudis Negotiating? U.S. and Saudi negotiations are centered on two main issues: China and America’s strategic alignment in the Middle East. Zenger · Aug 10, 2023
How the Saudi Arabian takeover changed Newcastle United Staff morale has improved and the women’s team have been made fully professional – but there is still a deafening silence on human rights issues The Guardian - UK · Aug 9, 2023
Saudi Arabia kicks off Ukraine talks that exclude Russia Some 40 countries will attend a meeting in Jeddah to discuss a set of common principles to end the war in Ukraine. Al Jazeera · Aug 5, 2023
Fortune · Aug 1, 2023 Saudi Arabia has the most profitable company in the history of the world, and $3.2 trillion to invest by 2030. Who will say no to that tidal wave of cash? With its vast supply of oil money, the kingdom's flashy play for golf dominance is just the tip of the iceberg.
The Guardian - US · Jul 31, 2023 Top US adviser to attend Saudi talks in bid to attract support for Ukraine plan Ukraine and allies seek to draw countries such as Brazil and India off the fence and back Kyiv’s proposals for ‘just and durable peace’
Zenger · Jul 31, 2023 Sovereignty May Be The Price For Normalization With Riyadh Saudi Arabia expects the Jewish state to make significant concessions to the Palestinians as a precondition for normalization
The Independent UK · Jul 30, 2023 Official tells AP that Saudi Arabia will host Ukrainian-organized peace summit in August Saudi Arabia will host a Ukrainian-organized peace summit in early August seeking to find a way to start negotiations over Russia’s war on the country
The Guardian - UK · Jul 28, 2023 First Thing: Trump faces more charges in classified documents case Former president’s legal exposure in classified documents case grows. Plus, Singapore executes woman for first time in almost two decades
Al Jazeera · Jul 28, 2023 White House adviser Jake Sullivan meets Saudi crown prince for Jeddah talks The White House said the talks focused on efforts for a ‘more peaceful, secure, prosperous and stable Middle East’.
The Independent UK · Jul 27, 2023 Biden dispatches top adviser for talks with Saudi crown prince on normalizing relations with Israel President Joe Biden dispatched his national security adviser Jake Sullivan to Saudi Arabia for talks with the kingdom’s de facto leader Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on normalizing relations between the country and Israel
The Guardian - US · Jul 27, 2023 US-Saudi talks amid reports of far-reaching diplomatic plan for Middle East But Jeddah’s demands for brokering an Israeli-Palestinian respite are reportedly a ‘non-starter’ and a ‘sucker’s bet’
The Hindu · Jul 24, 2023 Saudi Arabian football team Al-Hilal makes world record $332 million bid for France striker Kylian Mbappe Saudi Arabian football team Al-Hilal made a record 300 million euro ($332 million) bid for Kylian Mbappe on July 24, 2023.
The Guardian - UK · Jul 23, 2023 Saudis don’t need the money that flows in modern sport, but they do crave the kudos Their sportswashing seduces players and leagues – and its ultimate target: the policymakers
The Guardian - UK · Jul 20, 2023 The Guardian view on Saudi Arabia and the west: don’t count on Riyadh Editorial: The UK has invited Mohammed bin Salman for an official visit. Relying on the kingdom for energy or regional stability is a grave error