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US Works ‘Closely’ with Saudi Arabia to Confront Iranian Challenges, Ensure Energy Sources Stability

The US Department of State confirmed that it is "working closely" with Saudi Arabia and the Gulf states to confront the "challenge that Iran poses." The State Department announced that the challenge posed by Iran to the region and beyond would be high on the agenda when President Biden visits…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jun 16, 2022

Saudi authorities seize rainbow toys in crackdown on homosexuality

Officials say that shops continuing to sell rainbow-coloured items could face legal penalties

The Independent UK · Jun 15, 2022

Street sign honoring Jamal Khashoggi unveiled in front of Saudi embassy in DC

Unveiling comes day after Biden said he will visit Saudi Arabia as journalist’s fiancee asks president ‘not to lose moral authority’

The Guardian - US · Jun 15, 2022

Biden likely to meet Saudi crown prince, reversing campaign vow

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden will travel to Saudi Arabia in July, where he is expected to break with his campaign-trail rhetoric by holding a face-to-face meeting with the kingdom’s de facto ruler, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. The crown prince outraged Washington nearly four years ago by ordering, according…

Tribune News Service · Jun 14, 2022

Biden, In Policy Shift, To Meet With Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman Next Month: Report

President Joe Biden is doing an abrupt policy about-face and will meet next month with Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman after years of denouncing the country’s human rights record.

Benzinga · Jun 14, 2022

At King Salman's Invitation, Biden to Visit Saudi Arabia in July

The Saudi Royal Court announced on Tuesday that US President Joe Biden will visit the Kingdom in July at the invitation of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz The visit is scheduled for July 15 and 16. In a statement, the Royal Court said that visit…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jun 14, 2022

Biden to meet with Saudi crown prince despite 'pariah' pledge

U.S. President Joe Biden will meet Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman during a trip to the Middle East in July, in a break with his campaign pledge of making the kingdom a "pariah" as he struggles to combat record high U.S. gasoline prices.

Reuters · Jun 14, 2022

Biden to visit Israel and 'pariah' Saudi Arabia next month

President Joe Biden will make his first trip to the Middle East next month with visits to Israel, the West Bank and Saudi Arabia

The Independent UK · Jun 14, 2022

Biden likely to meet Saudi crown prince, reversing campaign vow - Roll Call

President Biden will travel to Saudi Arabia in July, where he is expected to break with his own rhetoric by meeting with the crown prince.

Roll Call · Jun 14, 2022

Saudi Ministry of Culture, DGDA Sign MoU to Develop Education in Diriyah

The Saudi Ministry of Culture signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Diriyah Gate Development Authority (DGDA) to enhance cooperation between the Ministry, its related bodies, and the authority. The Memorandum covers a detailed agenda encompassing the coordination, development, and implementation of projects, initiatives, and events in the cultural…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jun 13, 2022