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Saudi, Iranian foreign ministers vow to meet in near future
Saudi Arabia and Iran are dashing forward with a China-brokered rapprochement deal that has raised alarms throughout the west
Mar 23, 2023
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Saudi King invites Iranian President to Riyadh in bid to improve relations
The recently announced Saudi-Iran rapprochement may lead to a peace deal in Yemen
Mar 19, 2023
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Emir of Kuwait praises Saudi-Iranian rapprochement
Leaders from across the Arab world praised the move and thanked China for the role it played in hosting bilateral talks
Mar 13, 2023
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Saudi court sentences 10 former judges on charges of ‘high treason’
High treason in Saudi Arabia constitutes the death penalty as a punishment
Feb 28, 2023
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OPEC+ production cut will remain in place until year’s end: Saudi energy minister
Last year's production cut was taken as an affront by the White House, as for months US officials lobbied threats against the kingdom for allegedly 'siding with Russia'
Feb 17, 2023
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Saudi Arabia raises oil prices for Asia, EU, US unexpectedly
The kingdom essentially increased the price for EU buyers by $2 a barrel, and 20 cents for US customers
Feb 06, 2023
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Saudi energy minister warns sanctions could lead to global supply shortage
Saudi Arabia's energy minister also announced that his country would supply Ukraine with liquefied petroleum gas
Feb 05, 2023
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Three Saudi nationals face execution over refusal to displace NEOM residents
The three men belong to the Al-Huwaitat tribe, which often faces harassment, abductions, arrest and forced displacement by the Saudi authorities
Jan 26, 2023
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Saudi Arabia plans to enrich uranium for nuclear fuel
The kingdom recently discovered 'significant quantities' of valuable minerals in its land which it plans to use to further its renewable energy agenda
Jan 11, 2023
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Palestinian, Chinese Presidents discuss economic cooperation in Saudi Arabia
The Chinese President extended an invitation to President Mahmoud Abbas to visit China, to boost bilateral relations
Dec 08, 2022
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Arab leaders flock to Saudi Arabia as Chinese president receives lavish welcome
Heads of state from across West Asia and North Africa are set to take part in two major summits with the Chinese president
Dec 08, 2022
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Saudi Arabia and Iraq pledge to adhere to OPEC+ cuts
The OPEC+ oil production cuts are set to last until the end of 2023
Nov 25, 2022
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Apple agrees to set up regional distribution hub in Saudi Arabia
Riyadh has previously advised companies dealing inside the kingdom to set up distribution hubs in Saudi Arabia by 2024
Nov 02, 2022
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OPEC+ trusted to balance oil supply and demand: UAE
Gulf oil giants remain steadfast in defending a major oil supply cut by OPEC+ despite threats made by the White House
Oct 31, 2022
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Putin: Saudi crown prince deserves respect
Prince Mohammed bin Salman's decision to strengthen relations with Russia has alarmed allies
Oct 28, 2022
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‘US-Saudi ties not some high school romance’: White House
Saudi officials recently blasted the decision by Washington to once more dip into its emergency reserves to manipulate market prices
Oct 27, 2022
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Saudi Arabia claims to be ‘more mature’ than Washington in newest spat
Despite the ongoing breakdown in relations, Wall Street moguls have made their presence known at the kingdom's Future Investment Initiative forum this week
Oct 26, 2022
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Saudi Arabia and China to boost energy cooperation
The decision to bolster energy cooperation between Riyadh and Beijing has been seen by experts as a slight to Washington
Oct 22, 2022
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Saudi crown prince appointed prime minister by royal decree
MbS has become the first Saudi prince to hold the position of PM, a role historically reserved for the king
Sep 27, 2022
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Joe Biden meets MbS, resets ties with ‘pariah’ Saudi Arabia
Despite the worsening energy crisis battering the west, the Saudi foreign minister revealed no agreement was made on oil and that Riyadh makes decisions based on the market, not 'hysteria' or 'politics'
Jul 16, 2022
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White House considers selling offensive weapons to Saudi Arabia: Report
Despite a ban that only allows the sale of defensive weapons to the kingdom, Riyadh remains the biggest recipient of US weapons in the world
Jul 11, 2022
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Israeli official calls for Muslim pilgrim flights from Tel Aviv to Mecca
In recent months, Israeli officials have sought to expand permission for Israeli airlines to fly over the kingdom to Asian destinations
Jul 10, 2022
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Israel sets up ‘regional air defense alliance’ with US, Gulf allies
The news comes as Tel Aviv has been openly pushing for a normalization of ties with Saudi Arabia
Jun 20, 2022
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‘I’m not going to meet MbS, I’m going to an international meeting’: Joe Biden
The US president has tried to downplay his upcoming trip to Saudi Arabia, claiming his visit would focus on the national security of Israel
Jun 18, 2022
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Saudi energy minister hails Russia ties during surprise visit to St Petersburg
After a meeting with the Russian deputy PM, Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman said Russia-Saudi relations were 'as good as the weather in Riyadh'
Jun 17, 2022
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Turkish president ‘satisfied’ with visit to Saudi Arabia
While the Turkish president said Saudi authorities extended an invitation, the kingdom has refuted the claim, saying Erdogan 'repeatedly expressed his wishes' to make the trip
May 02, 2022
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Turkish president on first visit to Saudi Arabia since Khashoggi murder
Turkey has sought to rebuild economic ties with the kingdom to offset runaway inflation and a depreciating currency caused by Erdogan's unorthodox economic policies
Apr 29, 2022
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Saudi royals sell foreign assets after Crown Prince cuts income
The Saudi Media Ministry did not respond to questions about the finances of members of the royal family
Apr 25, 2022
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Saudi Crown Prince shouted at US national security adviser: WSJ
The reports of a tumultuous meeting between MbS and a top US official demonstrates even further the faltering ties between Riyadh and Washington
Apr 20, 2022
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Nine Saudi judges accused of high treason against crown prince
A number of the judges arrested were involved in the mass execution of 81 detainees last month
Apr 15, 2022
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