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Saudi Govt Stresses Kingdom's Full Support to Yemen's Leadership Council

The Saudi government stressed on Tuesday the Kingdom's keenness that Yemen achieve security, stability and prosperity. Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz chaired the cabinet meeting that was held in Jeddah. The government underscored Riyadh's full support to the Yemeni Presidential Leadership Council as it is…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 13, 2022

Saudi Red Crescent, SDRPY Support Health Sector in Yemen

The Saudi Development and Reconstruction Program for Yemen (SDRPY) and the Saudi Red Crescent Authority (SRCA) announced on Tuesday the provision of urgent and immediate support to support the capabilities of Yemeni medical centers and hospitals, reported the Saudi Press Agency. The aim is to allocate and provide 30 ambulances…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 12, 2022

Saudi Arabia rekindles ties with cash-strapped Lebanon

Improvement in relations between Lebanon and Gulf nations including Saudi Arabia come before May’s general elections.

Al Jazeera · Apr 12, 2022

Head of new Yemeni council promises end to war via peace process

The head of Yemen's new presidential council said on Friday he would end the seven-year-long war via a peace process, in his first speech since power was delegated to the body by the Saudi-backed president this week.

Reuters · Apr 8, 2022

Explainer-Saudi Arabia shakes up Yemen alliance in bid to exit quagmire

Saudi-backed Yemeni President Abd-Rabbu Mansour Hadi on Thursday ceded power to a council whose members form the core of an anti-Houthi alliance as Saudi Arabia looks to exit a costly war that has strained Washington's ties with Gulf allies. [L2N2W502H]

Reuters · Apr 7, 2022

UN Voices Optimism over Intra-Yemeni Talks in Riyadh, Warns of Truce Collapsing

UN Special Envoy for Yemen Hans Grundberg stressed the need to protect Yemen’s truce from collapsing.

Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 7, 2022

Factional chaos, missteps brought down Yemen president Hadi

Yemen's President Abd-Rabbu Mansour Hadi, who ceded his powers to a presidential council on Thursday, fell foul of foes and allies in his efforts to cling to power from exile in Saudi Arabia, while often blocked from visiting his war-torn nation.

Reuters · Apr 7, 2022

Turkish court halts Khashoggi trial, transfers it to Saudi Arabia

A Turkish court ruled as expected on Thursday to halt the trial of Saudi suspects over the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi and transfer it to Saudi Arabia, a decision that comes as Ankara seeks to mend ties with Riyadh.

Reuters · Apr 7, 2022

AFC Champions League: Mumbai City FC look to create history

PANAJI: Mumbai City coach Des Buckingham knows exactly what to expect when his side makes its debut in the AFC Champions League in Riyadh on Friday.

The Times of India · Apr 7, 2022

Yemen Consultations Begin Drafting Roadmap to Bolster State Institutions

After six days of discussions in Riyadh, gatherers at the intra-Yemeni consultations began drafting solutions and a roadmap that would address the challenges confronting their country's security and stability. The Gulf Cooperation Council is sponsoring the talks that kicked off last week. GCC Ambassador to Yemen Sarhan Al-Minaikher said consensus…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 6, 2022