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Saudi Arabia to consider resuming Lebanon imports, lifting travel ban

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun visits Riyadh in his first trip abroad since taking office in January.

Al Jazeera

Syria FM in Saudi Arabia on maiden trip as new rulers reset regional ties

Asaad Al-Shaibani arrived in Riyadh in his first overseas visit since the removal of Bashar al-Assad’s regime in Syria.

Al Jazeera

Zelenskyy in Saudi Arabia to push for peace, POW deal with Russia

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman seeks to position himself as a potential mediator to end Russia’s war on Ukraine.

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Saudi Arabia, Russia plan to extend 1.3 million barrel a day oil cut through the end of the year

Saudi Arabia and Russia have agreed to extend their voluntary oil production cuts through the end of the year

The Independent UK

Why Saudi Arabia, Arab League invited Zelenskyy to their summit

Ukraine’s president and Arab nations might not seem like a natural fit, but they both had their reasons for the visit.

Al Jazeera

Sudan ceasefire deal raises hopes for relief in Khartoum

Air strikes and clashes between Sudan's warring factions could be heard in the capital Khartoum on Sunday, residents said, after a Saudi and U.S.-brokered deal for a week-long ceasefire raised hopes of a pause in the five-week conflict.

Reuters

First Saudi astronauts to blast off in private mission to ISS

Rayyanah Barnawi, the first female Arab astronaut, is also on the mission.

Al Jazeera

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Assad gets warm reception as Syria welcomed back into Arab League

Syrian president attends first regional bloc summit since suspension over crackdown on anti-government protests in 2011.

Al Jazeera

Syria's embrace, Sudan's conflict and Saudi Arabia's rise define Arab League summit

With Syria's president returning to the fold — despite U.S. resistance — and with Saudi Arabia's recent detente with Iran, this year's Arab League summit reflects a changing region.

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Fighting rages in Khartoum, but envoy sees sides more open to talks

Air strikes and artillery rocked Khartoum on Saturday as Sudan entered a third week of fighting between rival military forces despite a ceasefire, prompting more civilians to flee and renewed warnings of wider instability if the war is not stopped.

Reuters

Arab foreign ministers discuss Syria crisis at Saudi meeting

Gulf Arab foreign ministers and their counterparts from Egypt, Iraq and Jordan discussed Syria's possible return to the Arab fold at a meeting in Saudi Arabia, the Saudi Foreign Ministry said in a statement.

Reuters

Saudi Arabia, Syria welcome thaw in ties, agree to fight drug trafficking

Saudi Arabia and Syria's foreign ministers on Wednesday welcomed a thaw in bilateral ties, including steps to resume consular services and flights, and agreed to cooperate to fight drug trafficking and facilitate Syria's return to the Arab fold.

Reuters

Saudi Crown Prince, Alimi Discuss Developments in Yemen

Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, held talks with Chairman of the Yemeni Presidential Leadership Council Dr. Rashad al-Alimi in Riyadh on Tuesday, reported the Saudi Press Agency. The talks focused on the developments in Yemen, with Crown Prince Mohammed underscoring the Kingdom’s ongoing support to the…

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Emir of Qatar Meets with Saudi Minister of Economy and Planning

Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani received on Tuesday Saudi Minister of Economy and Planning Faisal bin Fadhil Al-Ibrahim on the sidelines of the Fifth United Nations Conference on the Least Developed Countries (LDC5), which is being held in Doha, reported the Saudi Press Agency. The minister…

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Saudi Minister of Defense Meets with South Korean President in Seoul

South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol received in Seoul on Tuesday Saudi Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, reported the Saudi Press Agency. Prince Khalid conveyed to Yoon the greetings of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz and Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Crown Prince and…

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Saudi Arabia Deposits $5 Bln in Türkiye's Central Bank

Saudi Minister of Tourism and Chairman of the Saudi Fund for Development (SFD) Board of Directors Ahmed Aqeel Al-Khateeb signed an agreement with Türkiye to deposit $5 billion in the country’s Central Bank, the Saudi Press Agency reported Monday. The agreement was signed with the Governor of the Turkish Central…

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King Salman Approves Providing 1 Mln Copies of Quran to Islamic Attachés, Centers During Ramadan

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz approved on Sunday the distribution of one million copies of the holy Quran to religious attachés, Islamic centers, and guidance offices in 22 countries during the holy fasting month of Ramadan, reported the Saudi Press Agency. Ramadan will begin later…

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3rd Saudi Relief Plane Arrives in Poland with 30 Tons of Aid for Ukraine

The 3rd Saudi relief plane, carrying 30 tons of assistance for the Ukrainian People, arrived at the Polish Rzeszow Airport near the Ukrainian border and will continue its route across the Polish border into Ukraine, the Saudi Press Agency reported Saturday. The cargo consists of shelter materials, electric generators, and…

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Saudi Arabia Deposits $1 Billion into Yemen’s Central Bank

Saudi Arabia deposited $1 billion into the central bank of Yemen’s legitimate government Tuesday in a bid to bolster the country’s economy, state media said. The move was in implementation of directives of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz and Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Crown Prince…

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Saudi FM Meets with Palestinian Prime Minister in Munich

The Saudi foreign minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan on Friday met with the prime minister of Palestine Mohammad Shtayyeh on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference 2023 in Germany, Saudi Press Agency reported. During the meeting, the two officials discussed issues and developments at regional and international levels. They…

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Saudi Arabia: Lecturers Discuss Developments in Social Innovation

Organized by Asbar center for research and studies, the Social Innovation Forum 2023 concluded its activities in its second edition in Riyadh, the Saudi Press Agency reported Friday. The Forum, which was held on February 15-16, included scientific sessions, lectures and training workshops, with the participation of more than 200…

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Saudi, Belgian Foreign Ministers Discuss Bilateral Ties

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah has met with Belgium’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, European Affairs and Foreign Trade, and the Federal Cultural Institutions, Hadja Lahbib, in Brussels, the Saudi Press Agency reported. During Thursday’s meeting, they reviewed the advanced relations between the two countries,…

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Riyadh, BIE Discuss Saudi Expo 2030 Bid

Saudi Minister of Economy and Planning Faisal bin Fadhil Alibrahim has met with Dimitri Kerkentzes, the Secretary General of the Bureau International Des Expositions (BIE), in Paris, the Saudi Press Agency reported Thursday. During the meeting, the two sides discussed the Saudi bid to host the Expo 2030 world fair…

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GCC, South Korea Launch 7th Round of Trade Negotiations

The Seventh Round of the Free Trade Agreement negotiations between the Gulf Cooperation Council and South Korea was launched at the headquarters of the GCC in Riyadh, the Saudi Press Agency reported Wednesday. The negotiations, which are scheduled to last until Thursday, are set to discuss as many as 14…

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Saudi Arabia’s GEA to Host 1st Entertainment Forum in Mideast

The General Entertainment Authority (GEA), in partnership with the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA), will organize the International Entertainment Forum on March 5-8, the Saudi Press Agency reported. Considered the first of its kind in the Middle East, the forum will have a number of panel sessions…

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