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EU foreign ministers to tackle Syria sanctions relief at end of month
RIYADH - European foreign ministers will meet at the end of January to discuss the lifting of sanctions on Syria, the EU foreign policy...
Jan 172 min read
Soccer-Saudi Arabia's 2034 World Cup bid gets higher score than U.S., Canada and Mexico
Saudi Arabia's 2034 World Cup bid received a higher technical score from FIFA than the 2026 joint bid by the United States, Canada and...
Dec 2, 20243 min read
Analysis-Countdown to Middle East war? How the region can step back from the brink
JERUSALEM/WASHINGTON - With Israel poised to attack Iran, having already blindsided friends and foes alike with its blitz against...
Oct 5, 20246 min read
Exclusive-Gulf states sought to reassure Iran of their neutrality in Iran-Israel conflict, sources say
DUBAI - Gulf Arab states sought to reassure Iran of their neutrality in the conflict between Tehran and Israel in meetings in Doha this...
Oct 4, 20242 min read
China willing to strengthen trade with Saudi, commerce minister says
BEIJING - China said it is willing to strengthen implementing development strategies with Saudi Arabia, and intensify trade and...
Jul 12, 20241 min read
Exclusive-Soccer-Saudi League to focus on younger signings, homegrown talent
The Saudi Pro League is encouraging its clubs to foster homegrown talent and switch focus to wooing promising young internationals after...
Jul 12, 20242 min read
Saudi crown price keen to develop Iran ties following Pezeshkian's election, state news agency says
CAIRO - Saudi Arabia's king and crown prince congratulated Masoud Pezeshkian on his election as Iran's president, state news agency SPA...
Jul 8, 20241 min read
Haj deaths show challenge of shielding pilgrims from scorching climate
RIYADH - Hundreds of the pilgrims who died in fierce heat at this year's haj were not officially registered with the Saudi authorities,...
Jun 28, 20244 min read
Factbox-What is the Muslim Haj pilgrimage?
DUBAI - Here is a look at the haj, one of the largest mass gatherings in the world, which starts in Saudi Arabia on Friday. * The haj is...
Jun 17, 20241 min read
Explainer-How might a US-Saudi civil nuclear deal work?
WASHINGTON -White House National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan will visit Saudi Arabia this weekend for talks expected to touch on a...
May 19, 20243 min read
China-Gulf free trade talks stall on Saudi industrial agenda, sources say
DUBAI - Negotiations between China and an Arab bloc for a free trade agreement have stalled over concerns by Saudi Arabia that cheap...
May 14, 20242 min read
Missile defence successes in Gulf, Ukraine fuel global urgency to acquire systems
The success of ballistic missile defences facing their first complex, high-stakes combat scenarios in Israel, the Red Sea and Ukraine...
May 3, 20245 min read
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