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Saudi-led coalition delays flight operations at Sanaa airport: Ansarallah
After six years of being out of service due to ongoing Saudi-led aggressions, Sanaa international airport reopened as part of the UN-backed armistice agreement with limited flights to Amman
Mar 09, 2023
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Lavrov welcomes Saudi FM to Moscow
Simmering tensions between the White House and Saudi Arabia have led the kingdom to deepen cooperation with other partners, such as Russia and China
Mar 09, 2023
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Syrian quake triggers Arab debate on defying US sanctions
The recent earthquake in Syria has opened up opportunities for Arab states to reconcile with Syria. But will those with US leverage - like the UAE and Saudi Arabia - be willing to take the ultimate friendship test and bypass Washington's sanctions? 
Mar 06, 2023
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US defense secretary bound for West Asia to meet with regional leaders
The visit aims to reaffirm regional allies of the US's commitment to security and economic development
Mar 01, 2023
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Oman offers support to Syria during official visit of President Assad
President Assad's visit to Oman continues the trend for the normalization of relations with the Gulf states in the wake of a massive earthquake in February
Feb 20, 2023
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‘Consensus growing’ to reintegrate Syria in region: Saudi FM
Saudi Arabia’s foreign minister dismissed reports that he will be visiting Syria soon, but stressed that the ‘status-quo’ of isolating Damascus was no longer feasible
Feb 19, 2023
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US pushes Israel, Saudi to develop closer ties, obstacles to normalization remain
Saudi leaders cooperate closely with their Israeli counterparts in support of US foreign policy goals, but have so far resisted full normalization of ties due to the Palestinian question
Feb 19, 2023
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Syrian president thanks ‘brotherly nations’ for earthquake support
During the speech, Assad called for dialogue and a ‘step by step’ approach in dealing with the disaster’s aftermath
Feb 17, 2023
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Saudi foreign minister to visit Syria in coming days
A source reveals the readiness of Saudi Foreign Minister to visit the Syrian capital, Damascus, in a sign that Saudi-Syrian relations may have turned a page after the 2011 war
Feb 16, 2023
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Russian FM visits Iraq to enhance energy cooperation
The Russian foreign minister and spokesperson of his Iraqi counterpart discussed food security, energy, and exchanged views on the Russia-Ukraine conflict
Feb 06, 2023
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Iraqi, Saudi FMs reaffirm commitment to linking electricity grids
Last year, Iraq and Saudi Arabia signed a memorandum to link their electricity grids
Feb 03, 2023
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China, Saudi Arabia to establish free trade zone
The Chinese Foreign Minister stressed that both states should expand cooperation in the fields of economy, trade, infrastructure, energy, and technology
Jan 31, 2023
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Saudi Arabia to continue talks with Russia to stabilize oil prices
The price of Brent crude increased to $130 a barrel last year, and currently stands at $86.30 a barrel
Jan 20, 2023
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Saudi Arabia will not normalize with Israel until two-state solution is achieved
On the same day, Netanyahu affirmed that Tel Aviv is ready to normalize relations with Riyadh
Jan 20, 2023
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Dialogue can solve differences with Iran, Afghanistan: Saudi FM
Saudi Arabia and Iran have for years vied for influence in a rivalry that has played out across the region
Jan 17, 2023
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Iran says Saudi Arabia ready to continue reconciliation talks
The Iranian and Saudi foreign ministers reportedly met on the sidelines of a summit in Jordan, marking the highest-level encounter between the two nations since 2016
Dec 21, 2022
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Jordan hosts leaders from across West Asia for French-organized summit
The Iranian foreign minister met with the EU foreign policy chief ahead of the summit to discuss the inert JCPOA-revival talks
Dec 20, 2022
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Saudi intends to build ‘favorable relationship’ with Iran: FM
Faisal bin Farhan al-Saud also affirmed the kingdom's support for extending the truce in Yemen
Sep 25, 2022
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Iran and the Persian Gulf monarchies: Diplomacy remains their only option
Reconciliation between Iran and the GCC will reap vast mutual benefits, while conflict only serves those outside the Persian Gulf
Sep 07, 2022
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Saudi Arabia: plans underway to hold fifth round of talks with Iran
The two countries have so far held four rounds of talks mediated by the government of Iraq
Feb 20, 2022
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Russia looking to broker Iran-Saudi deal to promote security in the Persian Gulf
The strategy by the Kremlin is their latest attempt to promote stability in West Asia as Washington's influence continues to wane
Nov 25, 2021
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Saudi FM opens up on rapprochement with Iran
The interview comes after rounds of diplomatic discussions between the Iranian and Saudi foreign ministers
Oct 15, 2021
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