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UK-GCC FTA Negotiations Make Significant Progress

Chief Negotiator – UK-GCC FTA, Department for International Trade Tom Wintle revealed that the UK and Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries have made “good progress” in negotiations to sign a free trade agreement (FTA). Speaking on the eve of the third round of talks kick off between the parties in…

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Saudi Arabia blocks Israelis from attending UN event

A group of Israeli Muslims invited to a United Nations tourism event to honor their picturesque mountain village was unexpectedly blocked from attending by host Saudi Arabia, a sign that Israel’s hopes of warming relations with Riyadh may be premature.

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Detente between Saudi Arabia and Iran is no panacea for Yemen war

It may speed up peace talks between Riyadh and the Houthi movement, but it risks locking out other groups

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Saudi-Iran detente: a setback for Israel and wake-up call on US ties

The Saudi-Iran detente sets back Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's efforts to isolate Tehran, but time will tell whether it also hinders his outreach to Riyadh or planning for any eventual military strike against Iranian nuclear sites.

Reuters

Saudi Crown Prince Announces 'Riyadh Air'

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Prime Minister and Chairman of the Public Investment Fund (PIF), announced on Sunday the establishment of “Riyadh Air,” a PIF wholly-owned company.

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Saudi Aramco reports 'record' $161 billion profit for 2022

RIYADH - Saudi Aramco said on Sunday it achieved "record" profits totalling $161.1 billion last year, drawing an outraged response from activists warning about the ravages of climate change.

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Iran: Agreement with Saudi Arabia Will Help Resolve Regional Crises, Including Yemen

Iranian officials had various responses to the sudden resumption of relations with Saudi Arabia, despite the agreement among all that it was a positive development. Members of the parliament hoped the agreement with Riyadh would lead to a solution to the region's crises, including in Yemen, warning at the same…

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Bobby Ghosh: Has MBS flipped on Abraham Accords? Biden must be wary

He may not spend as much tee time as his predecessor, but President Joe Biden has played enough golf to know he should be wary of gimmes. That is the approach he should take to Saudi Arabia’s conditions for normalization of relations with Israel.

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Intensive Meetings to Assess Riyadh’s Readiness to Host Expo 2030

The mission of the International Bureau of Exhibitions (BIE), the authority concerned with evaluating the ability of the candidate cities to host Expo 2030, has intensified its ministerial-level meetings, to assess the infrastructure of the Saudi capital, which is seeking to host the major global event. Crown Prince Mohammed bin…

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Saudi-Iran breakthrough adds new twist to Israel's Arab outreach

Riyadh (AFP) - Saudi Arabia's surprise move to restore ties with Iran adds a new, complicated layer to its delicate diplomatic dance with Israel, which craves a breakthrough normalisation deal of its own, analysts said.

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Saudi Arabia and Iran ease Mideast rift that rattled oil

Iran and Saudi Arabia agreed to restore diplomatic ties under a deal facilitated by China, easing a geopolitical rivalry in the Persian Gulf and highlighting Beijing’s growing influence in the region.

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Timeline: Iran and Saudi Arabia, from rivalry to rapprochement

Iran and Saudi Arabia have had an adversarial history. Here’s a look at recent important events in their relations.

Al Jazeera

Arab, Gulf Countries Welcome Saudi-Iran Agreement, US Skeptical of Tehran’s Commitment

Arab, Gulf and world countries welcomed on Friday the announcement that Saudi Arabia and Iran had agreed to restore diplomatic relations. A tripartite statement issued by Saudi Arabia, Iran, and China said Riyadh and Tehran agreed to reopen their embassies and restore representation within a period of two months. They…

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Saudi FM Stresses Need for Regional Countries to Cooperate to Achieve Stability

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah stressed on Friday the need for regional countries to cooperate to achieve the region’s prosperity and stability. In a tweet, he said the restoration of diplomatic ties between Saudi Arabia and Iran stems from Riyadh’s vision that prioritizes political solutions and…

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Iran, Saudi to restore ties in major step for Middle East

Tehran (AFP) - Regional powerhouses Iran and Saudi Arabia agreed Friday to restore ties and reopen diplomatic missions in a surprise, Chinese-brokered announcement that could have wide-ranging implications across the Middle East.

AFP

Iran, Saudi to restore ties in China-brokered deal

Tehran (AFP) - Regional rivals Iran and Saudi Arabia agreed Friday to restore ties and reopen diplomatic missions in Chinese-brokered talks, they said in a joint statement, seven years after relations were severed.

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Saudi Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Receives International President of MSF

Saudi Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Cabinet Member, and Climate Envoy Adel bin Ahmed Al-Jubeir received in Riyadh on Thursday International President of Doctors Without Borders (MSF) Christos Christou. The officials reviewed aspects of cooperation between Saudi Arabia and the MSF. They also discussed issues of common interest.

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Saudi Arabia Launches $1b Real Estate Funds to Provide Thousands of Homes

Minister of Municipal, Rural Affairs and Housing Majid Al Hogail inaugurated Restatex Riyadh Real Estate Exhibition 2023 on March 7. The exhibition, being held at Riyadh International Convention & Exhibition Center, will continue until March 10. Several senior officials from government agencies, financing agencies and real estate development companies are…

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Riyadh, Warsaw to Deepen Joint Strategic Partnership

Saudi Arabia has become a global player, and Poland is looking forward to a significant trade and investment movement, especially in the agricultural sector, revealed a senior Polish diplomat as Riyadh and Warsaw move towards strengthening their strategic partnership and expanding economic cooperation. On Wednesday, Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed…

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Riyadh Stresses Importance of Collective Work, Pursuing Dialogue, Peace

The Saudi government stressed on Tuesday the importance of collective work to confront global challenges. Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, chaired the cabinet meeting that was held in Riyadh. The government also underscored the need to improve conditions conducive to holding dialogue and reaching peace to…

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New Ministers Sworn in before Saudi King, Crown Prince

Two new Saudi ministers took the oath of office on Tuesday before Custodian of the Two Holy Mosque King Salman bin Abdulaziz and Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Crown Prince and Prime Minister. At a ceremony in Riyadh, Salman bin Yousef Al-Dossari was sworn in as Minister of Media and Eng.…

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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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Saudi Arabia, WEF Discuss Cooperation

Saudi State Minister for Foreign Affairs Adel al-Jubeir held talks in Riyadh on Tuesday with World Economic Forum President Børge Brende. The officials focused on aspects of cooperation between Saudi Arabia and the WEF. They also tackled economic, regional and international developments of interest.

Daily Mirror

Cristiano Ronaldo's Saudi Arabia life shows Lionel Messi what he can expect from transfer

Cristiano Ronaldo has been banging in the goals during his expensive stay in Riyadh with Al-Nassr, and enjoying the lap of luxury in the Four Seasons Hotel's Kingdom Suite

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Cristiano Ronaldo's Saudi stardom can't be denied even as wait for must-see moment continues

In his first full month with Al-Nassr, Cristiano Ronaldo scored two hat-tricks and landed the Saudi Pro League Player of the Month award - but fans are waiting for a crucial moment

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