The Latest Breaking News from Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia, Kuwait Stress Their Right to Exploit Durra Field

Saudi Arabia and Kuwait stressed on Wednesday their right to exploit the natural resources in the Durra field. They invited Iran to negotiations over the delineation of the eastern border of the Submerged Divided Zone. The Saudi Foreign Ministry tweeted that the Kingdom and Kuwait had signed a Memorandum of…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 13, 2022

Saudi, Kuwait to develop gas field despite Iran condemnation

Tehran says deal contravenes ‘previously held negotiations’ and it ‘reserves its right to exploit’ the field.

Al Jazeera · Apr 13, 2022

U.S. sets up new Mideast naval task force amid strained Gulf ties

The U.S. Navy on Wednesday said it was establishing a new multinational task force that would target arms smuggling in the waters around Yemen, the latest American military response to Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.

Reuters · Apr 13, 2022

Are Turkish-Saudi relations set for a reset?

Signs of warming ties emerge amid Turkish diplomatic drive that coincides with major economic crisis.

Al Jazeera · Apr 12, 2022

Ukraine war gives oil producers greater clout at global climate talks

Many western nations are seeking to boost supplies of energy in light of Putin’s war – whether clean or not

The Independent UK · Apr 12, 2022

War gives oil producers greater clout at global climate talks

Oil producers have always been an easy target at the United Nations’ annual climate summits. This year, with Russia’s war in Ukraine boosting demand for fossil fuels, they’re preparing to fight back.

Tribune News Service · Apr 12, 2022

Shura Council Approves Saudi-Iraqi Power Grid Link, Maritime Transport Agreements

The Saudi Shura Council approved on Monday a memorandum of understanding of joint cooperation in the field of electrical interconnection between Saudi Arabia and Iraq. The two countries signed an MoU to connect their national electricity grid in January. “The signing of this MoU comes in implementation of the directives…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 12, 2022

Saudi Ambassador: We Wish Lebanon Well

On his first diplomatic activity following his return to Beirut, Saudi Ambassador to Lebanon Walid Bukhari met on Monday with Lebanese religious leaders.

Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 12, 2022

Anthony Joshua vs Oleksandr Usyk ‘very difficult’ to stage in UK, Eddie Hearn admits

Saudi Arabia is emerging as the likeliest location for the heavyweight title rematch

The Independent UK · Apr 12, 2022

Timothy L. O'Brien: How did Jared Kushner get $2 Billion from the Saudis?

Jared Kushner’s new private equity firm got $2 billion from Saudi Arabia because maybe that’s how you can cash in when your investing experience is slender but your father-in-law may wind up back in the White House. It’s also possible that you can get billions for a firm with no…

Tribune News Service · Apr 12, 2022