The Latest Breaking News from Saudi Arabia

US Welcomes Saudi-Iranian Dialogue if it Curbs Tehran’s ‘Destabilizing Activities’

US President Joe Biden's Administration has described the meeting between Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan and Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian in Beijing as “an expected step” as part of the agreement between the Kingdom and Iran. “A meeting of Iranian and Saudi foreign ministers is an expected…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 8, 2023

Saudi Najla Al-Olayan Appointed IBSF Board Member

The International Billiards and Snooker Federation appointed on Friday Saudi Arabia’s Najla Al-Olayan as a member and representative of the Asian continent to the IBSF Women's Committee. Al-Olayan is the vice president of the Saudi Arabian Billiard and Snooker Federation. Her appointment came after a meeting of the Board of…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 8, 2023

French Top Diplomat in Rare Meeting with Iran Counterpart in Beijing

France's foreign minister has held a rare face-to-face meeting with her Iranian counterpart in China, urging Tehran to release French nationals "arbitrarily detained" in Iran, the foreign ministry said Friday. Catherine Colonna, traveling with President Emmanuel Macron on his state visit to China, met Hossein Amir-Abdollahian in Beijing. Amir-Abdollohian was…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 7, 2023

CIA's Burns reaffirmed intelligence cooperation on Saudi Arabia visit - U.S. official

CIA Director William Burns visited Saudi Arabia for talks with intelligence counterparts and national leaders "on issues of shared interests," a U.S. official said on Thursday.

Reuters · Apr 6, 2023

Iran and Saudi Arabia to open up travel, normalise diplomatic ties in major breakthrough at Beijing talks

China says it supports Middle Eastern countries in upholding their strategic independence

The Independent UK · Apr 6, 2023

Saudi Arabia, Iran to Launch Arrangements on Reopening of Embassies and Consulates

Saudi Arabia and Iran said in a joint statement on Thursday that their agreement in Beijing last month would help bring "security and stability" to the Middle East, adding that they would launch arrangements to reopen missions within the two-month period stipulated in the deal. Riyadh and Tehran agreed to…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 6, 2023

UK Government emails reveal Newcastle United takeover concerns and involvement with Saudis

Newcastle United's £300m takeover is back in the headlines after emails appear to show the UK Government actively trying to influence the deal

Chronicle Live · Apr 6, 2023

Top Saudi and Iranian envoys meet in China for a deal that could remake the region

Their highest level public meeting in years was held in China, which brokered an agreement last month.

WEKU · Apr 6, 2023

Saudi Arabia and Iran work to restore relations as foreign ministers meet

Faisal bin Farhan and Hossein Amir-Abdollahian in Beijing for talks after Chinese-brokered agreement

The Guardian - UK · Apr 6, 2023

Study Reveals Secrets of Ancient Stone Ritual Structures in AlUla

A new scientific study has uncovered the mysteries of ancient stone structures in Saudi Arabia's AlUla, revealing that they were ritual constructions created by ancient herders and hunters for sacrificing animals as offerings to the divine. Conducted by the University of Western Australia in collaboration with the Royal Commission for…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 6, 2023