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Mohammed bin Salman: Prince of the East, Hope of the Nation, Builder of the Ideal State

Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, has made a name of himself as one of the world’s leading figures by spearheading a “revolution” that has reached all aspects of life in his country and transformed Saudi Arabia into an international political, economic and social heavyweight. Riyadh has…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 17, 2023

White House hails Yemen steps after meeting with Saudi crown prince

Senior aides to U.S. President Joe Biden on Friday hailed progress toward resolving conflict in Yemen after "constructive" talks in Saudi Arabia with Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman.

Reuters · Apr 15, 2023

Bipartisan US Efforts to Strengthen Relations with Saudi Arabia

White House National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan recently phoned Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, while senior Republican senator Lindsey Graham visited him, highlighting a growing bipartisan interest in strengthening the historical ties between the US and the Kingdom. Recent interactions between senior Saudi leaders and both Democratic and…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 13, 2023

Fourth Batch of Saudi Oil Derivatives Grant Arrives in Aden

The fourth batch of the Saudi oil derivatives grant, consisting of 150,000 tons of diesel and 100,000 metric tons of mazut, arrived at Yemen's interim capital Aden on Sunday. This initiative is part of Saudi Arabia's ongoing efforts to support the Yemeni people, in response to a request by the…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 10, 2023

Saudi King Salman Orders Extension of Citizen Account Program

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz ordered on Sunday the extension of the Citizen Account Program in its current mechanism, along with providing temporary additional support to its beneficiaries for four more months. This decision was made at the recommendation of Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Crown…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 10, 2023

Hezbollah and Israel pull back from the brink – but spectre of conflict looms

The rocket attack that followed air strikes and mosque raids failed to provoke all-out war, but it must surely be inevitable

The Guardian - UK · Apr 8, 2023

US Welcomes Saudi-Iranian Dialogue if it Curbs Tehran’s ‘Destabilizing Activities’

US President Joe Biden's Administration has described the meeting between Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan and Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian in Beijing as “an expected step” as part of the agreement between the Kingdom and Iran. “A meeting of Iranian and Saudi foreign ministers is an expected…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 8, 2023

Saudi King Approves Launch of 3rd Edition of National Charitable Campaign

The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz, approved the launch of the third edition of the national campaign for charitable work during the month of Ramadan. The campaign, which will kick off on Monday, enables benefactors, donors and the financially privileged to make their donations to…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 8, 2023

Royals made almost £2m from sale of horses received as gifts from prominent figures

Palace insists horses given to late queen, including 34 from emir of Dubai, were ‘personal gifts’

The Guardian - UK · Apr 7, 2023

VIEWPOINT 2: Masters spotlights human rights abuses

Saudi Arabia — in the news for cutting oil production and pushing up the price of gas — is also making headlines for perhaps a more unusual reason: golf.

Tribune News Service · Apr 6, 2023