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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…

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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…

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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.

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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…

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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…

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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.

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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…

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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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Riyadh Stresses Importance of Collective Work, Pursuing Dialogue, Peace

The Saudi government stressed on Tuesday the importance of collective work to confront global challenges. Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, chaired the cabinet meeting that was held in Riyadh. The government also underscored the need to improve conditions conducive to holding dialogue and reaching peace to…

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New Ministers Sworn in before Saudi King, Crown Prince

Two new Saudi ministers took the oath of office on Tuesday before Custodian of the Two Holy Mosque King Salman bin Abdulaziz and Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Crown Prince and Prime Minister. At a ceremony in Riyadh, Salman bin Yousef Al-Dossari was sworn in as Minister of Media and Eng.…

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Saudi Crown Prince, Alimi Discuss Developments in Yemen

Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, held talks with Chairman of the Yemeni Presidential Leadership Council Dr. Rashad al-Alimi in Riyadh on Tuesday, reported the Saudi Press Agency. The talks focused on the developments in Yemen, with Crown Prince Mohammed underscoring the Kingdom’s ongoing support to the…

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Saudi Arabia, WEF Discuss Cooperation

Saudi State Minister for Foreign Affairs Adel al-Jubeir held talks in Riyadh on Tuesday with World Economic Forum President Børge Brende. The officials focused on aspects of cooperation between Saudi Arabia and the WEF. They also tackled economic, regional and international developments of interest.

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Cristiano Ronaldo's Saudi Arabia life shows Lionel Messi what he can expect from transfer

Cristiano Ronaldo has been banging in the goals during his expensive stay in Riyadh with Al-Nassr, and enjoying the lap of luxury in the Four Seasons Hotel's Kingdom Suite

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Cristiano Ronaldo's Saudi stardom can't be denied even as wait for must-see moment continues

In his first full month with Al-Nassr, Cristiano Ronaldo scored two hat-tricks and landed the Saudi Pro League Player of the Month award - but fans are waiting for a crucial moment

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Riyadh to Bring Together Cultural Organizations for 1st Time in 50 Years

For the first time in 50 years, the Saudi capital is prepping for a global conference that brings together the best international organizations specializing in education, science, and culture to discuss the future of global cooperation, the increasing challenges linked to funding and geopolitical shifts, and commitments, as well as…

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Crown Prince Reviews with Bureau International des Expositions Saudi Bid to Host Expo 2030

Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, received in Riyadh on Monday Chairperson of the Bureau International des Expositions (BIE) Patrick Specht and an accompanying delegation. Discussions focused on Saudi Arabia’s bid to host Expo 2030. BIE Enquiry Mission had arrived in the Saudi capital on Sunday on…

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Saudi Arabia Seeks Developing Judicial Sector with AI

In a first, the Saudi government granted three foreign law firms licenses to operate in the Kingdom as it seeks developing the justice sector and anticipates the future of technologies and artificial intelligence in the courts. This followed Saudi Arabia bringing together several ministers, officials, experts, jurists, and international specialists…

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Evaluation Mission for Riyadh Expo 2030 Kicks Off

A delegation from the Bureau International des Expositions (BIE) Enquiry Mission arrived in Riyadh on Sunday on a 5-day visit to start the evaluation process of the Kingdon's Candidacy for World Expo 2030. The Enquiry Mission is headed by Patrick Specht, president of the BIE Administration and Budget Committee, accompanied…

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Saudi Crown Prince, President of Mozambique Discuss Cooperation

Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, held talks with Mozambique's President Filipe Jacinto Nyusi in Riyadh on Saturday. Their talks focused on bilateral relations between their countries. They tackled joint cooperation and ways to develop it. They also covered issues of common interest. Saudi Arabia and Mozambique…

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Karnataka end 54-year wait, win Santosh Trophy

RIYADH: It’s been a long and difficult road for Karnataka, but the wait finally ended as they edged past Meghalaya 3-2 to emerge champions at the 76th National Football Championship for the Santosh Trophy at the King Fahd International Stadium in Riyadh on Saturday.

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Karnataka crowned Santosh Trophy champions after 54 years

RIYADH: Karnataka were on Saturday crowned champions of the Santosh Trophy after a gap of 54 years with Robin Yadav's stunning first-half free-kick being the highlight of their dominating 3-2 win over Meghalaya in the summit clash here.

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Archbishop of Vienna Stresses Importance of Makkah Document in Confronting Hatred

Cardinal Christoph Schönborn, the Metropolitan Archbishop of Vienna, praised Saudi Arabia’s efforts to dissociate the Islamic religion from the phenomena of terrorism and isolation, stressing the importance of the Makkah Document in confronting hatred and extremist ideas and spreading tolerance and coexistence. During an interview with Asharq Al-Awsat in Riyadh,…

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Saudi Arabia's art scene is exploding, but who benefits?

Saudi Arabia is making a major push to become an arts and entertainment destination, but is the effort succeeding in overcoming the kingdom's conservative image?

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