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Iraqi PM arrives in Iran after Saudi visit to push for revival of Tehran-Riyadh talks

Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi arrived in Iran on Sunday, Iranian state TV reported, a day after he travelled to Saudi Arabia in a bid to revive talks between the regional rivals to ease years of hostility.

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Saudi crown prince, Iraq PM discuss 'regional stability'

Riyadh (AFP) - Iraq's prime minister met with Saudi Arabia's de facto ruler, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, in the kingdom Sunday as part of Baghdad's efforts to mediate between Riyadh and Tehran.

AFP

Do signs point to an Israel-Saudi normalisation deal?

Riyadh (AFP) - The United States has hinted that more Arab nations could take steps to improve ties with Israel, ahead of President Joe Biden's arrival in Saudi Arabia on Friday.

AFP

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Iraq PM on imminent Riyadh, Tehran visit in mediation bid

Baghdad (AFP) - Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhemi is due to visit Saudi Arabia and Iran "in the next few hours", as part of efforts to mediate between the two countries, a cabinet source said Saturday.

AFP

Short hair, don't care: Saudi working women embrace cropped locks

Riyadh (AFP) - When Saudi doctor Safi took a new job at a hospital in the capital, she decided to offset her standard white lab coat with a look she once would have considered dramatic.

AFP

Saudi Arabia and Turkey resume path to partnership amid new Middle East realities

Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and President Recep Tayyip Erdogan seek new opportunities to bolster their power

The Independent UK

Saudi prince visits Turkey for talks clouded by Khashoggi murder

Ankara (AFP) - Saudi Arabia's de facto ruler took a big step out of international isolation Wednesday by paying his first visit to Sunni rival Turkey since the 2018 murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi in the kingdom's Istanbul consulate.

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Saudi prince arrives in Turkey for talks clouded by Khashoggi murder

Ankara (AFP) - Saudi Arabia's de facto ruler on Wednesday took another step out of his international isolation by paying his first visit to Turkey since the 2018 murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi in the kingdom's Istanbul consulate.

AFP

‘A new era’: Saudi Arabia’s MBS in Turkey as nations mend ties

Crown prince’s visit is a reminder Saudi-Turkish relations have progressed rapidly in the last two years.

Al Jazeera

Britain Launches Free Trade Talks with Gulf Countries

Britain will launch talks over a new free trade deal with six Gulf States in Riyadh on Wednesday. Trade Secretary Anne-Marie Trevelyan will visit Riyadh to begin discussions with the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), which is made up of Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates.…

Asharq Al-Awsat

UK-GCC trade deal could add £130m to Welsh economy says Government

Talks for a trade agreement between the UK and the Gulf Cooperation Council start in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia today

Birmingham Post

Saudi crown prince, Erdogan meet in Turkey with 'full normalisation' in sights

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman visits Turkey for the first time in years on Wednesday for talks with President Tayyip Erdogan aimed at fully normalising ties that were ruptured after the murder of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi.

Reuters

Saudi Crown Prince’s visit to Turkey aims to put to rest murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi

Mohammed bin Salman to visit Turkey for first time since murder of Washington Post columnist

The Independent UK

Saudi Aramco, Cognite Join Forces in New Data Venture

Saudi Aramco and Cognite have launched CNTXT, a joint venture based in Riyadh to support industrial digitalization of the Kingdom and the wider MENA region. CNTXT will provide digital transformation services enabled by advanced cloud solutions and leading industrial software.

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Anthony Joshua’s return adds to Saudi Arabia’s sporting portfolio

The British boxer will fight Oleksandr Usyk in Jeddah in August.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Saudi Roadmap to Build World’s Largest Park

At a time when Riyadh’s green strategy is in full swing, an official source at the King Salman Park Foundation confirmed that efforts are underway to transform the proposed large-scale public park and urban district in Riyadh into a tangible reality. Director of Public Relations and Marketing at the King…

AFP

Saudi crown prince to visit Turkey in first since Khashoggi murder

Istanbul (AFP) - Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman will visit Turkey next week, the Turkish president said Friday, as Ankara and Riyadh heal a bitter rift following the 2018 murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi in Istanbul.

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Mohammed bin Salman, hard-charging heir reshaping Saudi Arabia

Dubai (AFP) - Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has shaken up the conservative kingdom with head-spinning reforms while quashing any threats to his status since becoming de facto ruler of the world's biggest oil producer five years ago.

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Biden coup buoys Saudi crown prince after five years at helm

Riyadh (AFP) - Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has long been sidelined on the world stage but as he prepares to mark five years as de facto leader, he is finally coming in from the cold.

Asharq Al-Awsat

GCC, Gulf Chambers Discuss Activating Role of Private Sector in Gulf Economy

The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and the Federation of Gulf Chambers discussed Wednesday the challenges of the private sector and activating the role of the economy at the 58th meeting held in Muscat. GCC Secretary-General Nayef al-Hajraf stressed the importance of the role of the Gulf private sector in achieving…

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US Works ‘Closely’ with Saudi Arabia to Confront Iranian Challenges, Ensure Energy Sources Stability

The US Department of State confirmed that it is "working closely" with Saudi Arabia and the Gulf states to confront the "challenge that Iran poses." The State Department announced that the challenge posed by Iran to the region and beyond would be high on the agenda when President Biden visits…

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Saudi Arabia Implements Strict System for Elderly Protection

Saudi Arabia is proceeding firmly and rigorously to guarantee the statutory rights of the elderly, Saudi officials said during a workshop entitled, Criminal Protection of the Rights of the Elderly, which was held on Wednesday in Riyadh. Organized under the auspices of the Kingdom’s Attorney General Sheikh Saud bin Abdullah…

The Independent UK

DC trolls Saudi embassy by naming street Jamal Khashoggi Way

One month ahead of President Joe Biden’s trip to Saudi Arabia, the District of Columbia is renaming the street in front of the Saudi embassy Jamal Khashoggi Way, trolling Riyadh for its role in the killing of the dissident Saudi activist and journalist in 2018

AFP

Saudi seizes rainbow toys in 'homosexuality' crackdown

Riyadh (AFP) - Saudi officials are seizing rainbow-coloured toys and articles of clothing from shops in the capital as part of a crackdown on homosexuality, state media reported.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Riyadh Lists 11 Entities, 8 Individuals as Terrorist for Houthi Ties

The Saudi Presidency of State Security designated on Tuesday eleven entities and eight individuals as terrorist for their ties to the Iran-backed Houthi militias in Yemen. Saudi Arabia is determined and will continue to work to stop the influence of the Houthi militias, stressed the agency in a statement. The…

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