13

May

Saudi Arabia launched covert attacks on Iran as regional war widened

Saudi Arabia launched numerous, unpublicized strikes on Iran in retaliation for attacks carried out in the kingdom during the Middle East war, two Western officials briefed on the matter and…

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09

Mar

US Orders Non-Essential Staff to Leave Saudi Arabia Amid Rising Security Threats

The United States has ordered all non-emergency government employees and their families to leave Saudi Arabia, citing growing safety concerns amid a series of missile and drone incidents in the…

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29

Jan

Saudi and Israeli officials visit Washington to discuss possible strikes on Iran

The Trump administration is hosting senior defense and intelligence officials from Israel and Saudi Arabia for talks on Iran this week as U.S. President Donald Trump considers military strikes, Axios…

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31

Dec

UAE to withdraw forces from Yemen after Saudi strike

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) announced it would withdraw its remaining forces from Yemen following an ultimatum. The country’s Defense Ministry, in a statement via its state-run WAM news agency,…

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30

Dec

Saudi-UAE Tensions Rise After Airstrike

Saudi Arabia said on Tuesday that its national security was a red line and backed a call for United Arab Emirates forces to leave Yemen within 24 hours, shortly after…

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25

Nov

Saudi Arabia to open more alcohol stores as curbs ease

Saudi Arabia plans to open two new alcohol stores, including one serving non-Muslim, foreign staff at state oil giant Aramco, as the kingdom further eases restrictions, according to people briefed…

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19

Nov

Trump elevates Saudi Arabia to ‘major non-NATO ally’ status

President Donald Trump said Tuesday the U.S. and Saudi Arabia have entered into a security agreement that will ease weapons transfers and elevate the relationship between the two countries. Under…

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30

May

Saudi warned Iran to reach nuclear deal with Trump or risk Israeli strike

Saudi Arabia's defence minister delivered a blunt message to Iranian officials in Tehran last month: take President Donald Trump's offer to negotiate a nuclear agreement seriously because it presents a…

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14

May

Trump meets Syrian president, says he is looking into normalising ties

U.S. President Donald Trump met with Syria's president in Saudi Arabia on Wednesday, after a surprise U.S. announcement it would lift all sanctions on the Islamist-led government, and said Washington…

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14

May

Trump says US to lift Syria sanctions, secures $600 billion Saudi deal

President Donald Trump kicked off his trip to the Gulf on Tuesday with a surprise announcement that the United States will lift long-standing sanctions on Syria, and a $600 billion…

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19

Mar

Saudi Arabia’s role as Ukraine war mediator advances Gulf nation’s diplomatic rehabilitation

By Kristian Coates Ulrichsen, Fellow for the Middle East at the Baker Institute, Rice University Saudi Arabia is 2,000 miles from Ukraine and even more politically distant, so at first glance it…

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12

Mar

Russia cautiously approaches US ceasefire proposal

Russian sources have reacted warily to a US proposal for a 30-day ceasefire supported by Ukraine, saying that any deal to end to the war in Ukraine would have to…

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12

Mar

Everything we know about Ukraine accepting 30-day ceasefire deal after US talks in Saudi Arabia

Ukraine has accepted Donald Trump’s proposal for a 30-day ceasefire with Russia during crunch talks in Saudi Arabia in which the US agreed to lift its pause on intelligence sharing…

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12

Mar

US resumes military aid to Ukraine after Saudi ceasefire talks

The United States will immediately lift the pause in intelligence sharing and resume security assistance to Ukraine, according to a joint statement issued after a meeting of the Ukrainian and U.S. delegations…

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10

Mar

Zelensky in Saudi Arabia ahead of Ukraine peace talks

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said he hoped Washington's cutoff of military aid could be "resolved" during critical talks in Saudi Arabia aimed at ending the conflict in Ukraine.…

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03

Feb

Saudi Arabia, UAE seen as possible venues for Trump-Putin summit

Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates are seen by Russia as possible venues for a summit between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin, two Russian sources…

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03

Feb

Saudi Arabia wants to support Syria, says al-Sharaa

Syria's interim president, Ahmad al-Sharaa, landed in Saudi Arabia on Sunday for his first international trip since his rebel militant group ousted former President Bashar al-Assad in December. After meeting…

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27

Jan

Saudi Arabia, Italy ink $10 billion cooperation and industrial deals

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman met on Sunday with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni in AlUla, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported. “The Crown Prince and the Prime Minister…

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27

Jan

Saudi Arabia asks legendary film score composer Hans Zimmer to create new version of national anthem

Saudi Arabia has asked legendary Oscar-winning composer Hans Zimmer to work on a new version of its national anthem, according to a senior official in the country. The move comes…

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12

Dec

Saudi Arabia to Host 2034 World Cup Amid Human Rights Concerns, Spain, Portugal, and Morocco to Host it in 2030

Soccer's international governing body FIFA confirmed Wednesday the locations for the next two men's World Cups, announcing Spain, Portugal and Morocco as joint hosts for the 2030 tournament, with games…

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24

Jun

More than 1,000 die in haj amid scorching temperatures

More than 1,000 people died during haj this year, according to a Reuters tally, as extreme heat hammered the nearly two million who took part in the annual Muslim pilgrimage…

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18

Jun

Soaring temperatures scorch pilgrims on Haj in Saudi Arabia

Throngs of tightly packed pilgrims struggled through searing heat which has claimed lives during the annual Haj pilgrimage as temperatures reached 51.8 degrees Celsius (125.2 Fahrenheit) in the shade of…

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27

May

Saudi Arabia appoints first ambassador to Syria since 2012

Saudi Arabia announced the appointment of its first ambassador to Syria since severing ties with Damascus in 12 years, marking an ongoing thawing in relations since the war-torn country was…

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20

May

Saudi king to be treated for lung inflammation

Saudi King Salman will undergo treatment at Al Salam Palace in Jeddah for a lung inflammation, the state news agency said, hours after he underwent medical tests. Citing the royal…

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22

Mar

World’s first ‘Dragon Ball’ theme park to be built in Saudi Arabia

TOKYO, (Reuters) - The world's first theme park devoted to the "Dragon Ball" universe of comics, movies, and games will be built in Saudi Arabia, the franchise owner said on…

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03

Mar

Saudi Arabia launch bid to host the 2034 World Cup

Saudi Arabia launched its campaign to host the 2034 soccer World Cup othis weekend, a bid that is all but certain to succeed due to the absence of any other…

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26

Feb

Israeli industry minister meets Saudi counterpart at WTO talks in UAE

ABU DHABI, Feb 26 (Reuters) - Israeli Economy and Industry Minister Nir Barkat met his Saudi counterpart on the sidelines of a World Trade Organization (WTO) meeting in Abu Dhabi…

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23

Feb

Saudi sovereign wealth fund pitches kingdom as AI hub

MIAMI (Reuters) - The head of Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF) pitched the kingdom as a prospective hub for artificial intelligence activity outside the United States, citing its energy…

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06

Feb

Saudi Arabia to manufacture parts of Lockheed missile defence system

U.S. weapons maker Lockheed Martin has signed agreements for Saudi Arabian companies to manufacture parts of its missile defense system, as the U.S. continues to conduct military operations in the…

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05

Feb

South Korea, Saudi Arabia sign agreement on defence cooperation

SEOUL, Feb 5 (Reuters) - South Korea and Saudi Arabia on Sunday signed a memorandum of understanding to expand defence cooperation, Seoul's Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) said, as Seoul…

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02

Feb

Saudi Arabia has not yet joined BRICS – Saudi official source

Saudi Arabia is still considering an invitation to become a member of the BRICS bloc of countries after being asked to join by the group last year, a Saudi official…

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24

Jan

Saudi Arabia prepares to open first alcohol store for diplomats

Saudi Arabia is preparing to open its first alcohol store in the capital Riyadh which will serve exclusively non-Muslim diplomats, according to a source familiar with the plans and a…

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22

Jan

Saudi launches administrative court to boost investor confidence

RIYADH, Jan 22 (Reuters) - Saudi Arabia's Justice Ministry on Monday announced its first administrative enforcement court with jurisdiction over government entities and officials in a bid to boost investor…

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12

Jan

UPDATED: Russia requests UN Security Council meeting after U.S. and Britain strike Yemen

MOSCOW, Jan 12 (Reuters) - Russia on Friday scolded the United States and Britain for military strikes on Yemen which Moscow said escalated tensions across the Middle East and showed…

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11

Jan

Saudi Arabia launches new residency plans to draw foreign talent

(Reuters) - Saudi Arabia on Thursday launched new residency programs aimed at attracting skilled professionals and investment as the Gulf country forges ahead with its plan to pivot its economy…

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08

Jan

Germany will not oppose further Eurofighters for Saudi Arabia

TEL AVIV (Reuters) - Germany is prepared to allow further deliveries of Eurofighter jets to Saudi Arabia, German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock said. Berlin halted arms sales to Saudi Arabia…

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07

Dec

UPDATED: U.S. still wants to see Saudi-Israel normalisation, energy envoy says

DUBAI, Dec 7 (Reuters) - U.S. energy envoy Amos Hochstein said on Thursday he did not think hope should be lost with regards to normalisation of relations between Saudi Arabia…

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06

Dec

UPDATED: Putin talks oil, Gaza and Ukraine on Middle East trip, to meet Saudi’s MbS

Putin to meet MbS Putin meets Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan Putin starts rare trip to Middle East Oil, OPEC+, Gaza, Ukraine on the agenda Putin to meet Iranian…

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29

Nov

Saudi Arabia wins bid for 2030 world fair

By Elizabeth Pineau and Manuel Ausloos PARIS, (Reuters) - The Saudi Arabian capital of Riyadh won the right to host the Expo 2030 world fair, vote results showed on Tuesday,…

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12

Nov

Arab and Muslim leaders demand immediate end to Gaza war

By Aziz El Yaakoubi and Nayera Abdallah RIYADH (Reuters) - Saudi Arabia and other Muslim countries called for an immediate end to military operations in Gaza, rejecting Israel's justification of…

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09

Nov

Saudi Arabia to sign deals worth over $500 mln with African nations -minister

RIYADH, Nov 9 (Reuters) - The Saudi Fund for Development will sign agreements worth 2 billion riyals ($533 million) with African countries, Saudi Finance Minister Mohammed Al-Jadaan said on Thursday…

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26

Oct

Italy’s Pirelli to make tyres in Saudi Arabia with Saudi wealth fund

ROME, Oct 26 (Reuters) - Italy's Pirelli has signed a joint venture with Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF) to build a tyre manufacturing facility in the country, the two…

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15

Oct

UPDATED: Blinken says meeting with Saudi Crown Prince was “very productive”

By Humeyra Pamuk RIYADH, Oct 15 (Reuters) - U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Sunday said he held a "very productive" meeting with the Saudi crown prince in Riyadh,…

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12

Oct

Iran president, Saudi crown prince speak for first time since ties restored

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman discussed the Palestinian-Israeli conflict on Wednesday, in the first telephone call between the two leaders since a China-brokered deal…

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11

Oct

Russia, Saudi Arabia discuss oil market, prices amid Israel-Hamas war

Saudi Arabia and Russia, the world's top two oil exporters, on Wednesday discussed the situation on the oil market and prices amid the escalating conflict between Israel and Hamas, President…

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05

Oct

Saudi Arabia will bid to host 2034 World Cup

CAIRO, (Reuters) - Saudi Arabia announced it will bid to host the 2034 World Cup just minutes after the world soccer's governing body FIFA invited countries from the Asia and…

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04

Oct

Saudi Arabia to continue voluntary cut of one million bpd

DUBAI, Oct 4 (Reuters) - Saudi Arabia on Wednesday said it would continue with its voluntary oil output cut of one million barrels per day (bpd) for the month of…

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01

Oct

Greece, Saudi Arabia to look at linking their power grids

ATHENS (Reuters) - Greece and Saudi Arabia agreed this week to set up a jointly-owned company that will look at linking their power grids, taking the first step in their…

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29

Sep

US-Saudi defence pact tied to Israel deal, Palestinian demands put aside

By Samia Nakhoul, James Mackenzie, Matt Spetalnick and Aziz El Yaakoubi Sept 29 (Reuters) - Saudi Arabia is determined to secure a military pact requiring the United States to defend…

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26

Sep

Saudi Arabia says it plans tougher IAEA checks on its nuclear activities

Saudi Arabia said on Monday it has decided to end light-touch oversight of its nuclear activities by the U.N. atomic watchdog and switch to full-blown safeguards, a change the agency…

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23

Sep

Netanyahu says Israel on cusp of region-reshaping peace with Saudi Arabia

UNITED NATIONS, (Reuters) - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he believed his country was on the cusp of peace with Saudi Arabia, predicting it could be clinched by U.S.…

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21

Sep

Israel says framework Saudi normalisation deal possible by early 2024

JERUSALEM, Sept 21 (Reuters) - A framework U.S.-brokered deal for forging relations between Israel and Saudi Arabia could be in place by early next year, the Israeli foreign minister said…

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21

Sep

 Saudi crown prince says getting ‘closer’ to Israel normalization -Fox interview

By Matt Spetalnick and Eric Beech WASHINGTON, (Reuters) - Saudi Arabian Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman said in a U.S. television interview that his country was moving steadily closer to…

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17

Sep

Spending spree ensures Asian Champions League spotlight falls on Saudi clubs

By Michael Church HONG KONG, Sept 17 (Reuters) - Five times UEFA Champions League winner Cristiano Ronaldo will begin his quest to add another continental title to his resume on…

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10

Sep

Saudi clubs spent almost $1 billion in transfer window, trailing only Premier League

Saudi Pro League (SPL) clubs splashed out almost one billion dollars in the transfer window in a bid to boost the domestic competition by attracting some of the world's leading…

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08

Sep

How the Saudis became a top shareholder in Telefonica, Spain’s telecoms giant

By Hadeel Al Sayegh, Andres Gonzalez and Belén Carreño DUBAI/MADRID, (Reuters) - Jose Maria Alvarez-Pallete, chairman and chief executive of debt laden Spanish telephone and internet service company Telefonica, got…

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06

Sep

Putin, Saudi’s prince: oil supply cuts ensure stable energy market – Kremlin

MOSCOW, Sept 6 (Reuters) - The Kremlin on Wednesday said that Russian President Vladimir Putin had spoken by phone with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, and that recent agreements…

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