Saudi Arabia's triumphant week reclaims the West's embrace Saudi Arabia appears to be leaving behind the stream of negative coverage the killing of Jamal Khashoggi elicited since 2018 The Independent UK · Sep 24, 2022
Saudi crown prince meets with Turkish officials - SPA Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman met with Turkey's Finance Minister Nureddin Nebati and Ibrahim Kalin, Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan's spokesman and chief foreign policy adviser, in Jeddah on Saturday, Saudi state news agency SPA reported. Reuters · Sep 24, 2022
Saudi Crown Prince Meets with Germany’s Scholz Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman met in Jeddah on Saturday with visiting German Chancellor Olaf Scholz. Scholz began from Saudi Arabia a two-day tour of Gulf states, including UAE, and Qatar. Scholz left Jeddah later Saturday. At King Abdulaziz International Airport, the Chancellor was seen off by Prince Khalid… Asharq Al-Awsat · Sep 24, 2022
Germany's Scholz seeks to deepen energy partnership with Saudi Arabia German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said on Saturday after a meeting with Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman that he wants to deepen the energy partnership between the two countries. Reuters · Sep 24, 2022
German leader seeks energy deals, alliances on Gulf trip German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has arrived in Saudi Arabia for the first stop of a two-day, three-country visit aimed at striking new energy deals and forging fresh alliances The Independent UK · Sep 24, 2022
Saudi Crown Prince, US Officials Discuss Energy Security Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud met on Friday in the Royal Court at Al-Salam Palace in Jeddah the Coordinator for Middle East and North Africa in the US National Security Council, Brett McGurk, senior advisor for energy security Amos Hochstein, and the US special envoy to Yemen… Asharq Al-Awsat · Sep 24, 2022
Saudi prince's Ukraine mediation signals 'useful' Russia ties - analysts Saudi Arabia has won a diplomatic victory by securing freedom for foreign fighters captured in Ukraine, signalling the value of the crown prince's alliance with Russia to Western partners seeking to isolate Moscow over the war there, analysts say. Reuters · Sep 23, 2022
Saudi National Day: Kingdom’s Past, Present Paint a Picture of its Future The 92nd Saudi National Day, which falls on Friday September 23, is the first to be celebrated following the official decree establishing the “Foundation Day” in the Kingdom. On January 27, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, issued a royal order declaring February 22 of each year as the anniversary… Asharq Al-Awsat · Sep 23, 2022
Saudi Arabia plans to send female astronaut to space in 2023 Saudi Arabia plans to launch a training program with the goal of sending its own astronauts, including a woman, into space next year The Independent UK · Sep 22, 2022
Five Britons captured in Ukraine by pro-Russian forces ‘back in UK’ It is understood John Harding, Dylan Healy and Andrew Hill were set free alongside Shaun Pinner and Aiden Aslin and landed in Britain on Thursday. The Independent UK · Sep 22, 2022
Five Brits captured in Ukraine are reunited with families back on UK soil Five Britons, taken as prisoners of war, were released with the help of Ukrainian authorities and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman, but the identities of the men were not initially confirmed Daily Mirror · Sep 22, 2022
Five Britons captured by Russian-backed forces in Ukraine ‘return to the UK’ It is understood John Harding, Dylan Healy and Andrew Hill have been released alongside Shaun Pinner and Aiden Aslin. The Independent UK · Sep 22, 2022
Five Brit prisoners of war released and will return home safe from Ukraine Liz Truss announced the news of the British men's freedom - including Aiden Aslin who had been sentenced to death, following a mediation by Saudi Crown Prince. Daily Record · Sep 22, 2022
Five British prisoners of war held by Russian-backed forces in Ukraine are safely returned Prime Minister Liz Truss confirmed the five Brits had been released Manchester Evening News · Sep 21, 2022
Al Jazeera · Sep 21, 2022 Russia, Ukraine exchange nearly 300 prisoners in surprise swap Those exchanged include 10 foreign citizens and the Ukrainian commanders who defended Mariupol.
The Independent UK · Sep 21, 2022 Aiden Aslin among five Britons released by pro-Russia forces in Ukraine, says MP Prime Minister Liz Truss confirmed on Wednesday that five Britons captured since the war in Ukraine began were being released.
The Independent UK · Sep 21, 2022 Ukraine: Russian-backed forces release five Britons held captive, Truss says Aiden Aslin among those freed after mediation by Saudi Crown Prince
Reuters · Sep 21, 2022 UK lawmaker says Aiden Aslin among prisoners released by Russian-backed forces -statement British lawmaker Robert Jenrick on Wednesday said Aiden Aslin was among the prisoners released by Russia on Wednesday following a mediation by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.
Daily Mirror · Sep 21, 2022 Five Brit prisoners of war including man sentenced to death safely returned from Ukraine Prime Minister Liz Truss has confirmed the release of the five Brits - including Aiden Aslin, who had been sentenced to execution - after reports of Saudi Arabia's mediation talks with Vladimir Putin
Reuters · Sep 21, 2022 UK PM Truss welcomes release of British prisoners captured in Ukraine Britain's Prime Minister Liz Truss on Wednesday welcomed the release of five British nationals captured in Ukraine, following a mediation by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.
Reuters · Sep 21, 2022 Russia releases 10 foreigners captured in Ukraine after Saudi mediation Russia and Ukraine carried out an unexpected prisoner swap on Wednesday, the largest since the war began and involving almost 300 people, including 10 foreigners and the commanders who led a prolonged Ukrainian defence of Mariupol earlier this year.
Asharq Al-Awsat · Sep 21, 2022 Saudi Economic Council Reviews Performance of Vision 2030 Programs Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense chaired on Wednesday a virtual meeting of the Council of Economic and Development Affairs. A number of economic and development issues were discussed during the meeting including the presentation submitted by the Strategic Management Office regarding a…
Asharq Al-Awsat · Sep 20, 2022 King Salman Receives Credentials of Ambassadors of Several Countries Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz received in Jeddah on Tuesday the credentials of a number of ambassadors of brotherly and friendly countries appointed to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, reported the Saudi Press Agency. Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of…
Daily Mirror · Sep 20, 2022 Liz Truss accused of 'misleading' Parliament by claiming she raised human rights Chris Bryant, a Labour MP and member of the Foreign Affairs Committee, said the Prime Minister's insistence she 'personally' raised human rights issues in the Gulf were untrue
Asharq Al-Awsat · Sep 20, 2022 Saudi Arabia Renews Support to Int’l Efforts to Combat Extremism The Saudi government reiterated on Tuesday the Kingdom's support to international efforts aimed at combating extremism. Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz chaired the cabinet meeting that was held in Jeddah. The ministers underscored Saudi Arabia’s speech at the Seventh Congress of the Leaders of World…