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Yemen PM: Iran Uses Yemen as Base for Attacking Neighbors

Yemen’s prime minister on Tuesday accused the Houthi militia of allowing Iran to use the war-torn country as a base for attacking other states, the official news agency SABA reported. Maeen Abdulmalik Saeed told British Ambassador to Yemen Richard Oppenheim that the Houthis have shunned peace efforts to end the…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jan 26, 2022

Washington Again Signals Readiness to Hold Houthis to Account

The US administration once signaled the option of "holding Houthis accountable" after the Iran-backed militias targeted Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates and Saudi cities for the second time in less than a week. In official statements by the White House, State Department, and Department of Defense, the administration…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jan 26, 2022

Saudi FM: Keen on Expanding Communication with Thailand

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah said on Tuesday the Kingdom is keen on building bridges of communication with Thailand and working with all partners around the world to support international peace and security. He said Tuesday's visit by Thai Premier Prayut Chan-o-cha to Riyadh is part…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jan 26, 2022

Tanween: inspiration and innovation through creativity and collaboration

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The Independent UK · Jan 25, 2022

Saudi Arabia, Iraq Sign MoU on Linking Power Grids

The Saudi Ministry of Energy and Iraqi Ministry of Electricity signed on Tuesday a memorandum of understanding (MoU) framing the joint cooperation in linking the power grids between their countries. The MoU was co-signed by Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Minister of Energy, and Acting Iraqi Minister of Electricity…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jan 25, 2022

Saudi Arabia Reiterates Condemnation of Houthi Attacks on Kingdom, UAE

The Saudi government reiterated on Tuesday its condemnation of the attacks carried out by the Iran-backed Houthi militias in Yemen against the Kingdom and United Arab Emirates. The cabinet convened in person in Riyadh for the first time since the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic.

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jan 25, 2022

Saudi Arabia and Thailand Restore Diplomatic Ties

Saudi Arabia and Thailand restored diplomatic ties on Tuesday during a visit to Riyadh by Thai Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha. He held talks with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense. They agreed to restore ties and open a new chapter in relations, said…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jan 25, 2022

Chris Wood's risky Newcastle United decision unlikely to make Saudi owners happy

In his latest column, Gibbo discusses the new Newcastle United signing not being part of the group in Saudi Arabia having decided to joining up and play for New Zealand

Chronicle Live · Jan 25, 2022

Thai PM visits Saudi Arabia three decades after diamond heist row

First state visit in more than 30 years seeks to repair relations soured by a sensational jewellery heist

The Independent UK · Jan 25, 2022

Saudi's Crown Prince welcomes PM Prayut

RIYADH: Prime Minister and Defence Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha paid a courtesy call on His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Crown Prince, Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister of Saudi Arabia at Al Yamamah Palace on Tuesday.

Bangkok Post · Jan 25, 2022