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Saudi Arabia and UAE leaders ‘decline calls with Biden’ amid fears of oil price spike

The Gulf nations have capacity to pump more oil to ease supply fears but relations with the US have chilled during Biden administration

The Guardian - US · Mar 9, 2022

Emir of Qatar Receives Saudi Deputy Defense Minister

Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani received in Doha on Monday Saudi Deputy Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman. Prince Khalid conveyed the greetings of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. The Saudi leadership wishes the Qatari…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 8, 2022

Saudi Crown Prince, FIFA President Discuss Opportunities to Develop Sports Cooperation

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense, held talks in Riyadh on Monday with FIFA President Gianni Infantino. Discussions focused on opportunities of cooperation with FIFA and the promising opportunities to develop it. The meeting was attended by Saudi Minister of Sports Prince Abdulaziz…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 8, 2022

Senior Scholars: Crown Prince’s Statements Reiterate Saudi Arabia’s Firm Approach Against Extremism

The General Secretariat of the Saudi Council of Senior Scholars has hailed the statements of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense, during his interview with the US-based The Atlantic magazine. During the interview, the Crown Prince reiterated that the Kingdom is based on Islam,…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 5, 2022

Analysis: Gulf states cautiously navigate war on Ukraine

Gulf Cooperation Council states have high stakes in the war with ties to the West and relationships with Russia.

Al Jazeera · Mar 4, 2022

Saudi crown prince says Israel 'potential ally'

RIYADH: Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman called Israel a "potential ally" and said in a wide-ranging interview published on Thursday that he wants to "work it out" with Iran.

Bangkok Post · Mar 4, 2022

Saudi Arabia Ready to Mediate Between All Parties Related to Ukraine Crisis

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman told Russia's President Vladimir Putin in a phone call on Thursday the Kingdom is ready to exert all efforts to mediate between Russia, Ukraine and all parties related to the ongoing Ukrainian crisis, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The Crown Prince reiterated the Kingdom's…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 3, 2022

Saudi’s crown prince says being accused of Jamal Khashoggi murder ‘hurt his feelings’

Mohammed bin Salman suggests journalist was not important enough to kill and claims his own human rights were violated

The Independent UK · Mar 3, 2022

Crown Prince: Saudi Economy to Grow Around 7% in 2023

Saudi Arabia's economy is expected to grow around 7% in 2023, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman said. “Next year, the whole economy is going to grow by almost 7%, he said. "Saudi is not a small country, it's a G20 country growing fast. So where is the potential in the…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 3, 2022

Saudi Crown Prince Says There’s an Opportunity to Boost Interests with US or Downgrade Them

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman said the Kingdom has “a long, historical relationship with America” and that there’s “a huge opportunity to boost” all interests. “And there is also a big possibility it could be downgraded in many areas,” he said. “Whether you want to win in Saudi Arabia…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 3, 2022