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The Latest Breaking News from Saudi Arabia

World Cup 2022: 10 big moments so far

From injury time to Morocco’s brilliance to Ronaldo’s benching, here are the biggest stories from the tournament.

Al Jazeera

Saudi minister says ‘all bets off’ if Iran gets nuclear weapon

Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud said Saudi Arabia supports efforts to revive Iran’s nuclear deal as ‘a starting point’.

Al Jazeera

Saudi foreign minister: 'All bets off' if Iran gets nuclear weapon

Saudi Arabia's foreign minister said on Sunday that all bets would be off should Iran get an operational nuclear weapon, with Gulf Arab states moving to guarantee their security.

Reuters

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Saudi Arabia Lifts COVID Vaccine Requirement for Turkish Umrah Pilgrims

Saudi Arabia announced on Sunday it was lifting the COVID-19 vaccination requirement for Umrah pilgrims from Türkiye as part of the Kingdom’s efforts to ease the process for would-be pilgrims. Minister of Hajj and Umrah Dr.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Chinese President Departs Riyadh after Bolstering Strategic Partnership with Arab World

Chinese President Xi Jinping concluded on Saturday his official visit to Saudi Arabia where he had taken part in three summits that culminated in the signing of a comprehensive strategic partnership agreement. He also presided over the signing of several agreements and memoranda of understanding with the Kingdom. The visit…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Thai pilgrim dies on flight from Saudi Arabia

SAMUT PRAKAN: A Thai Muslim man from Pattani died on board a Thai Airways International flight from Jeddah to Suvarnabhum on his return from pilgrimage to Saudi Arabia on Saturday.

Bangkok Post

Saudi Arabia, China Forge Giant Partnerships in Energy, Chemicals and Construction

With the conclusion of Chinese President Xi Jinping’s official visit to Saudi Arabia, major Saudi companies working in the field of energy, chemicals and construction announced giant partnerships with China. - Refining and petrochemicals Saudi Aramco, one of the world’s largest integrated companies in the field of energy and chemicals,…

Asharq Al-Awsat

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Saudi Foreign Minister: Riyadh Summits Boost Regional Development

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan on Saturday said that development is the motive for the Kingdom and many Arab countries to hold global summits like the ones held in Riyadh, asserting that it is also the “motive from which we derive our foreign policies.” Speaking at a press…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Argentina’s non-Argentinian World Cup fans out in force in Qatar

Supporters of Argentina from all over the world cheered the Argentinian side on to victory over the Dutch.

Al Jazeera

Saudi Crown Prince: Arab-Chinese Ties Are Based on Mutual Respect

Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, stressed on Friday that the historic relations between Arab countries and China are based on mutual respect, friendship and cooperation in several fields. On behalf of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz, Crown Prince Mohammed chaired the…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Saudi Arabia wants ties with both China and U.S., says foreign minister

Saudi Arabia's foreign minister said on Thursday after a China-Arab summit hosted by Riyadh that the kingdom wants to cooperate with both the United States and China - economic rivals - and that while competition was good, polarisation was not.

Reuters

Xi Says Saudi Arabia is a Foreign Relations Priority as Beijing and Riyadh Elevate Ties

The development of relations with Saudi Arabia is a priority in China’s overall foreign relations, in particular its diplomacy in the Middle East, Xi said during talks with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman

Caixin Global

Xi Jinping lauds ‘new era’ in China’s ties with Saudi Arabia as key energy and defence deals are sealed

Xi Jinping to meet other Gulf oil producers and attend a wider summit with Arab league countries

The Independent UK

White House denies Saudi claim MBS negotiated Brittney Griner and Viktor Bout prisoner swap

Saudi Arabia and the UAE sought to take credit for the release of Ms Griner, issuing a joint statement claiming that MBS acted as a mediator between Russia and Moscow

The Independent UK

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Asharq Al-Awsat

Saudi Crown Prince: We Intend to Present New Stage to Boost Gulf Development

Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia, inaugurated on Friday the work of the 43rd Gulf Summit at the King Abdulaziz International Conference Center in Riyadh. In his opening address, the Crown Prince said that the Kingdom intends to present the second phase of King…

The Independent UK

Arab leaders in Saudi Arabia for Chinese leader Xi's visit

Gulf Arab leaders and others in the Mideast are meeting in Saudi Arabia as part of a state visit by Chinese leader Xi Jinping

Al Jazeera

Middle East round-up: President Xi’s trip to Riyadh

Here’s a round-up of Al Jazeera’s Middle East coverage this week.

France 24

US sues to block Microsoft's takeover of Activision in blow to big tech

The US Federal Trade Commission has filed a formal complaint to stop Microsoft's $69 billion dollar acquisition of video game studio Activision. Also in the show: China and Saudi Arabia sign $30 billion in new contracts, and we see how Italy's pasta sector is under strain from high energy prices.

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Saudi Arabia gathers China's Xi with Arab leaders in 'new era' of ties

Chinese President Xi Jinping meets with Arab leaders on Friday at "milestone" summits hosted by Saudi Arabia in a show of strength by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman as an aspiring leader of the Middle East and key partner for global powers.

Al Jazeera

China, Saudi Arabia strengthen partnership on energy, defence

Beijing and Riyadh say they will ‘firmly support each other’s core interests’ during an official visit by Xi Jinping.

Reuters

China's Xi calls for oil trade in yuan at Gulf summit in Riyadh

President Xi Jinping told Gulf Arab leaders on Friday that China would work to buy oil and gas in yuan, a move that would support Beijing's goal to establish its currency internationally and weaken the U.S. dollar's grip on world trade.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Xi Announces Listing Saudi Arabia as Tourist Destination for Chinese Groups

China’s President Xi Jinping said his country listed Saudi Arabia as an outbound destination for Chinese tourist groups to expand interpersonal exchanges as well as cultural and popular exchanges. The announcement was made following Xi’s meeting with Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, in Riyadh on…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Saudi-China Summit: Deepening Ties Within Framework of Comprehensive Strategic Partnership

Saudi Arabia and China stressed in a joint statement on Friday the importance of continuing joint action in all fields and deepening relations within the framework of the comprehensive strategic partnership between the two countries. Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and Prince Mohammed…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Aramco, Shandong Energy Collaborate on Downstream Projects in China

Saudi Aramco and Shandong Energy Group are exploring collaboration on integrated refining and petrochemical opportunities in China, the Saudi Arabian Oil Company said in a statement on Friday. The companies have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) which includes a potential crude oil supply agreement and chemicals products offtake agreement,…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Saudi Arabia, China Affirm Importance of Stable Global Oil Markets

Saudi Arabia and China reaffirmed the significance of stability in global oil markets and the Saudi role in that, a joint statement said on Friday, following Chinese President Xi Jinping's visit to the Kingdom. "The People's Republic of China welcomed the Kingdom’s role as a supporter of the balance and…

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