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With Iran-Saudi deal, Beijing aims to bring its friends closer together

“This is about bloc-building rather than peace-building."

Axios

Kuwait Appoints New Ambassadors to Riyadh, Washington

The two Kuwaiti ambassadors-designate to Riyadh and Washington took the oath on Monday before Kuwaiti Crown Prince Sheikh Mishaal Al-Ahmed Al-Jaber Al-Sabah at the Bayan Palace. The swearing-in ceremony was attended by Kuwait's Foreign Minister Sheikh Salem Abdullah Al-Jaber Al-Sabah. Sheikh Sabah Nasser Sabah Al-Ahmad, Kuwait’s Ambassador to the Kingdom…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Saudi Energy Minister, Tuvalu Prime Minister Discuss Energy Cooperation

Saudi Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman met with Prime Minister of Tuvalu Kausea Natano in Riyadh. During the meeting, the two officials discussed bilateral relations between the two countries, prospects for joint cooperation in energy fields, and ways to develop ties. They also reviewed the Kingdom's initiatives to preserve…

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Saudi-Iran deal won't bring peace to the Middle East but will enhance China's role as power broker

After more than four decades as seemingly implacable enemies on either side of a deep political-religious divide in the Middle East, Saudi Arabia and Iran have agreed to restore diplomatic relations and reopen embassies. The deal, which was signed in Beijing, comes seven years after diplomatic relations were severed in…

The Conversation

Iran Pledges Achieving Regional Peace, Stability

Two days after Beijing brokered an agreement between Riyadh and Tehran to resume relations, Tehran pledged “to use regional energies to achieve and consolidate comprehensive peace and stability.” Maj. Gen.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Saudi FM to Asharq Al-Awsat: Agreement with Iran Sign of Joint Will to Resolve Disputes through Dialogue

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah said the Saudi-Iranian agreement to restore diplomatic relations underscores the joint desire by both sides to “resolve disputes through communication and dialogue.” He added, however: “This does not mean that an agreement has been reached to resolve all pending disputes between…

Asharq Al-Awsat

UK-GCC FTA Negotiations Make Significant Progress

Chief Negotiator – UK-GCC FTA, Department for International Trade Tom Wintle revealed that the UK and Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries have made “good progress” in negotiations to sign a free trade agreement (FTA). Speaking on the eve of the third round of talks kick off between the parties in…

Asharq Al-Awsat

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Saudi Arabia blocks Israelis from attending UN event

A group of Israeli Muslims invited to a United Nations tourism event to honor their picturesque mountain village was unexpectedly blocked from attending by host Saudi Arabia, a sign that Israel’s hopes of warming relations with Riyadh may be premature.

Tribune News Service

Detente between Saudi Arabia and Iran is no panacea for Yemen war

It may speed up peace talks between Riyadh and the Houthi movement, but it risks locking out other groups

The Guardian - UK

Saudi-Iran detente: a setback for Israel and wake-up call on US ties

The Saudi-Iran detente sets back Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's efforts to isolate Tehran, but time will tell whether it also hinders his outreach to Riyadh or planning for any eventual military strike against Iranian nuclear sites.

Reuters

Saudi Crown Prince Announces 'Riyadh Air'

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Prime Minister and Chairman of the Public Investment Fund (PIF), announced on Sunday the establishment of “Riyadh Air,” a PIF wholly-owned company.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Saudi Aramco reports 'record' $161 billion profit for 2022

RIYADH - Saudi Aramco said on Sunday it achieved "record" profits totalling $161.1 billion last year, drawing an outraged response from activists warning about the ravages of climate change.

Bangkok Post

Iran: Agreement with Saudi Arabia Will Help Resolve Regional Crises, Including Yemen

Iranian officials had various responses to the sudden resumption of relations with Saudi Arabia, despite the agreement among all that it was a positive development. Members of the parliament hoped the agreement with Riyadh would lead to a solution to the region's crises, including in Yemen, warning at the same…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Bobby Ghosh: Has MBS flipped on Abraham Accords? Biden must be wary

He may not spend as much tee time as his predecessor, but President Joe Biden has played enough golf to know he should be wary of gimmes. That is the approach he should take to Saudi Arabia’s conditions for normalization of relations with Israel.

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Intensive Meetings to Assess Riyadh’s Readiness to Host Expo 2030

The mission of the International Bureau of Exhibitions (BIE), the authority concerned with evaluating the ability of the candidate cities to host Expo 2030, has intensified its ministerial-level meetings, to assess the infrastructure of the Saudi capital, which is seeking to host the major global event. Crown Prince Mohammed bin…

AFP

Saudi-Iran breakthrough adds new twist to Israel's Arab outreach

Riyadh (AFP) - Saudi Arabia's surprise move to restore ties with Iran adds a new, complicated layer to its delicate diplomatic dance with Israel, which craves a breakthrough normalisation deal of its own, analysts said.

Tribune News Service

Saudi Arabia and Iran ease Mideast rift that rattled oil

Iran and Saudi Arabia agreed to restore diplomatic ties under a deal facilitated by China, easing a geopolitical rivalry in the Persian Gulf and highlighting Beijing’s growing influence in the region.

Al Jazeera

Timeline: Iran and Saudi Arabia, from rivalry to rapprochement

Iran and Saudi Arabia have had an adversarial history. Here’s a look at recent important events in their relations.

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Arab, Gulf Countries Welcome Saudi-Iran Agreement, US Skeptical of Tehran’s Commitment

Arab, Gulf and world countries welcomed on Friday the announcement that Saudi Arabia and Iran had agreed to restore diplomatic relations. A tripartite statement issued by Saudi Arabia, Iran, and China said Riyadh and Tehran agreed to reopen their embassies and restore representation within a period of two months. They…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Saudi FM Stresses Need for Regional Countries to Cooperate to Achieve Stability

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah stressed on Friday the need for regional countries to cooperate to achieve the region’s prosperity and stability. In a tweet, he said the restoration of diplomatic ties between Saudi Arabia and Iran stems from Riyadh’s vision that prioritizes political solutions and…

AFP

Iran, Saudi to restore ties in major step for Middle East

Tehran (AFP) - Regional powerhouses Iran and Saudi Arabia agreed Friday to restore ties and reopen diplomatic missions in a surprise, Chinese-brokered announcement that could have wide-ranging implications across the Middle East.

AFP

Iran, Saudi to restore ties in China-brokered deal

Tehran (AFP) - Regional rivals Iran and Saudi Arabia agreed Friday to restore ties and reopen diplomatic missions in Chinese-brokered talks, they said in a joint statement, seven years after relations were severed.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Saudi Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Receives International President of MSF

Saudi Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Cabinet Member, and Climate Envoy Adel bin Ahmed Al-Jubeir received in Riyadh on Thursday International President of Doctors Without Borders (MSF) Christos Christou. The officials reviewed aspects of cooperation between Saudi Arabia and the MSF. They also discussed issues of common interest.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Saudi Arabia Launches $1b Real Estate Funds to Provide Thousands of Homes

Minister of Municipal, Rural Affairs and Housing Majid Al Hogail inaugurated Restatex Riyadh Real Estate Exhibition 2023 on March 7. The exhibition, being held at Riyadh International Convention & Exhibition Center, will continue until March 10. Several senior officials from government agencies, financing agencies and real estate development companies are…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Riyadh, Warsaw to Deepen Joint Strategic Partnership

Saudi Arabia has become a global player, and Poland is looking forward to a significant trade and investment movement, especially in the agricultural sector, revealed a senior Polish diplomat as Riyadh and Warsaw move towards strengthening their strategic partnership and expanding economic cooperation. On Wednesday, Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed…

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