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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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Riyadh may provide tax relief for companies relocating HQs to Saudi Arabia
In 2021, Saudi Arabia announced that it will stop dealing with international companies based outside the kingdom as part of a plan to boost investment
Mar 06, 2023
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Riyadh looking to engage with Syrian government: Saudi FM
Just a few days ago, Syria’s Foreign Ministry announced the resumption of imports from the kingdom
Jan 20, 2023
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Netanyahu looks forward to normalization of ties with Riyadh
The incoming premier also claimed that revenues from the maritime deal Israel signed with Lebanon 'benefit Hezbollah'
Dec 16, 2022
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China hails Saudi Arabia’s role in oil markets, Riyadh supports ‘one-china’ policy
Xi is on a three day visit to Riyadh to attend a summit with Saudi delegates, Arab states, and nations of the GCC coalition
Dec 09, 2022
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War of words escalates as Washington says Riyadh ‘coerced’ Gulf nations to cut oil production
Despite the recent US posturing, officials in Washington say the White House has no plans to cut military cooperation with Saudi Arabia, fearing this would foster its bonds with Russia and China
Oct 14, 2022
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Riyadh detains officials in new anti-corruption clean-out
The investigation suggests MbS plans to rid himself of political rivals to the throne, as Nazaha authorities carry out over 3000 inspections on corrupt officials from several ministries
Jul 31, 2022
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Riyadh and Moscow discuss energy cooperation ahead of upcoming OPEC meeting
The meeting, which comes amid a fuel crisis battering western nations, will set quotas for oil production in hopes of balancing global prices
Jul 29, 2022
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Riyadh detains Saudi national for helping Israeli journalist into Mecca
The illegal entry of the Israeli journalist into Mecca occurred before Israel’s Regional Cooperation Minister Esawi Frej requested Saudi Arabia to allow direct flights from Tel Aviv to Mecca for Muslim pilgrims
Jul 22, 2022
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Riyadh plans to upgrade talks from security to political level: Iranian FM
Amir-Abdollahian also announced that Kuwait and the UAE plan to send their ambassadors to Tehran in the near future
Jul 22, 2022
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Washington and Riyadh confirm Joe Biden will meet MbS in July
Biden's upcoming trip will take place despite campaign promises to make the kingdom a 'pariah' and have MbS 'pay the price' for the murder of Jamal Khashoggi
Jun 14, 2022
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Turkish prosecutor requests Khashoggi murder case be transferred to Riyadh
Turkey has been reaching out to Saudi Arabia and the UAE in hopes of strengthening its economy amid rising inflation
Mar 31, 2022
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Yemen rejects GCC request for ‘mediation’ talks in Riyadh
Ansarallah officials have pointed out that Saudi Arabia is the instigator of the war and cannot serve as a 'mediator'
Mar 16, 2022
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UPDATE: Yemeni army claims responsibility for attack on oil refinery in Riyadh
No deaths or injuries were reported from the blast
Mar 11, 2022
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Iraq, Saudi Arabia discuss delays in Tehran-Riyadh talks
The conversation was held a day after the president of Iran and the prime minister of Iraq discussed the Tehran-Riyadh negotiations
Feb 06, 2022
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Tehran and Riyadh preparing to re-open embassies: Iranian MP
Over the past year, the two historic rivals have been holding bilateral talks hosted by Iraq
Jan 15, 2022
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Iran says 5th round of negotiations with Saudi Arabia will depend on Riyadh’s ‘seriousness’
Iran has called on Riyadh for political and diplomatic solutions, as well as non-interference in the internal affairs of other countries.
Dec 20, 2021
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Saudi Arabia retaliates on Yemeni capital following airstrikes on Riyadh
The Saudi-led coalition has resumed its daily bombing of Sanaa allegedly targeting 'legitimate military targets'
Dec 07, 2021
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Saudi air defenses shoot down Yemeni missiles over Riyadh
The Saudi-led coalition says they will respond to the airstrikes "with an iron fist"
Dec 06, 2021
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Saudi Crown Prince begins tour of GCC states ahead of Riyadh’s annual summit
According to Saudi officials, the summit will focus on Iran against the backdrop of the Vienna talks
Dec 06, 2021
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Riyadh’s allies in Yemen say war is at a ‘dead end’
A high-ranking official in the Saudi-backed Hadi administration has also declared that "foreigners cannot defend [Yemen]"
Dec 04, 2021
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Tension with Riyadh and tea in Tel Aviv – what is MbZ’s real goal in the region?
Who is MbZ, why is he punching above his weight, and what are his global aspirations? We take a deep dive into the calculations of this enigmatic Gulf emir.
Aug 02, 2021
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Riyadh continues to violate ceasefire in Al Hudaydah: Yemeni media
Saudi-led coalition has reportedly not adhered to the Stockholm Agreements
Aug 01, 2021
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Saudi Arabia and Canada restore ties, ending 2018 dispute
Despite cutting diplomatic relations, Ottawa has continued to sell the kingdom weapons to be used in Yemen
May 26, 2023
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Qatar, Bahrain set to resume flights
Prior to the suspension of flights in 2017, Doha and Manama launched up to 93 flights a week between the two states
May 25, 2023
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Iran appoints ambassador to Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia and Iran ended their feud in March thanks to a Chinese-brokered rapprochement deal
May 24, 2023
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MbS rejects Netanyahu’s request to meet during secret phone call: Report
Israel and the US insist normalization with Saudi Arabia will be cinched before the end of the year, despite Riyadh's ongoing rapprochement with nations like Iran and Syria
May 24, 2023
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Russian interior minister in KSA days after surprise Zelensky visit
Saudi Arabia and other Gulf states have continued to deepen cooperation with Russia, antagonizing the western world
May 23, 2023
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Ukrainian president in Saudi Arabia to attend Arab League summit
Zelensky is expected to lobby the Arab world against Russia in a last ditch effort before Kiev launches its long-expected 'spring offensive'
May 19, 2023
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Biden rushes to clinch Saudi-Israel normalization before year’s end: Report
Despite threatening in recent months to make Saudi Arabia 'pay' for moving closer to Russia, China, and Iran, Joe Biden is scrambling to rekindle his relationship with the kingdom
May 18, 2023
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