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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...
Dec 2, 2024
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...
Oct 5, 2024
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 4, 2024
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...
Jul 12, 2024
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, 2024
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 8, 2024
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...
Jun 28, 2024
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 17, 2024
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...
May 19, 2024
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 14, 2024
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 3, 2024
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...
Apr 30, 2024
Blinken, Saudi crown prince discuss achieving peace, security in Gaza, US says
RIYADH - U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on Monday in Riyadh, where they...
Apr 29, 2024
Senior US, French officials in Middle East seeking to ease Gaza war
RIYADH -French Foreign Minister Stephane Sejourne said on Monday talks on a ceasefire in Gaza were progressing as he joined U.S....
Apr 16, 2024
Iran attack on Israel adds to airline troubles in Middle East
SINGAPORE - Global airlines faced disruptions to flights on Monday after Iran's missile and drone attacks on Israel further narrowed...
Apr 8, 2024
Saudi crown prince meets Pakistani premier, stresses India-Pakistan dialogue
ISLAMABAD - Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman said dialogue was needed to resolve heightened friction between arch-rivals...
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