Iraq to mediate release of Iranian pilgrim from Saudi Arabia

An unidentified Iranian was arrested by Saudi State Security during the Hajj pilgrimage in June

Saudi Arabia and UAE ready to pump more oil in case of ‘winter supply crisis’: Report

Since imposing severe economic sanctions on Russia's energy sector, the west has been facing down severe fuel shortages and the possibility of rationing energy

First Israeli airliner flies over Saudi Arabia’s airspace

The flight operated by Hong Kong’s Cathay Pacific airline took off from Hong Kong and landed in Tel Aviv on the morning of 4 August

White House approves potential $5.3bln arms deals with Saudi Arabia and UAE

Despite promises to end support for Riyadh's brutal war on Yemen, Joe Biden has approved several arms deals with the kingdom and is considering lifting a ban on the sale of 'offensive weapons'

Yemen and Saudi Arabia extend brittle ceasefire until October

While the UN pushed for a six-month extension of the truce, both sides declined, citing the lackluster implementation of the current deal

Saudi Arabia wants to turn Greece into ‘hydrogen hub’ for Europe

The Saudi crown prince offered to connect Greece to the kingdom's electricity grid in order to provide Europe with 'cheaper green energy'

Yemen willing to extend truce if Saudi Arabia lifts blockade of Hodeidah port and Sanaa airport

The naval and air blockade imposed by the Saudi-led coalition has created a severe humanitarian crisis across Yemen, pushing millions to the brink of famine

Saudi Arabia largest recipient of Chinese BRI funds in first half of 2022

While overall investment for the BRI fell in the same period, China has continued to make headway with its mega-infrastructure projects across the Global South

Putin and MbS discuss energy cooperation days after Biden visit to Saudi Arabia

The US president returned home empty-handed after the Saudi crown prince confirmed he would not increase oil production levels or break with its OPEC+ commitments

Oil prices on the rise following Joe Biden’s fruitless trip to Saudi Arabia

While the US battles runaway inflation and skyrocketing fuel prices, the EU will likely need to begin rationing natural gas after losing access to Russian resources

Dispute brews between US and Saudi Arabia over Khashoggi murder discussion

As Joe Biden faces mounting criticism at home for meeting with MbS, the Saudi FM described the meeting as a 'win' for the US president

Saudi Arabia moving closer to normalizing ties with Israel: Saudi FM

The Saudi official said that specific conditions must be met before Riyadh signs an official normalization agreement with Israel

Ansarallah condemns Biden visit to Israel, West Bank, and Saudi Arabia

The Ansarallah statement also called on all Arabs and Muslims to condemn the US push for normalization with Israel

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'

Israel approves transfer of strategic Red Sea islands to Saudi Arabia

Under the 1979 Egypt–Israel peace treaty, Egypt took control of Tiran and Sanafir as the sides agreed to demilitarize the islands

Saudi Arabia boosts Russian oil imports, frees up its supply for the west: Report

Nations across the Global South are taking advantage of the abundant supply of Russian oil in the market, just as the west faces a crippling energy crisis

Saudi Arabia prepares to allow commercial flights to and from Israel: Report

The kingdom has permitted Israeli flights over its airspace, as well as Muslim pilgrims from Israel to travel to Mecca

Iran and Saudi Arabia ready to continue bilateral talks

Following years of tensions between Iran and Saudi Arabia, the two have held five round of talks in Baghdad in attempt to re-establish bilateral relations

Saudi Arabia violates UN truce 142 times within 24 hours

Ansarallah and the government of Yemen have said they will reconsider their commitment to a truce that the US-backed Saudi-led coalition does not honor

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

Ansarallah leader blasts Saudi Arabia over heavy-handed Hajj rules

Anyone in the kingdom found 'illegally transporting' Hajj pilgrims will receive a fine of $13,000 and a prison sentence of six months

Israeli officials may visit Saudi Arabia during Joe Biden’s upcoming visit

Tel Aviv believes the Arab Summit will serve as an opportunity to secure 'small to medium normalization measures' with the Gulf kingdom

Saudi Arabia draws widespread criticism for complicated Hajj rules, fines

The most controversial new rule is the need for a permit to perform Hajj, without which a pilgrim faces a fine of SR10,000 ($2,662)

US antisemitism tzar in Saudi Arabia ahead of Joe Biden’s visit

The Saudi monarchy has deepened cooperation ties with Tel Aviv at the same time as several other Arab states have criminalized the normalization of ties with Israel

Joe Biden under fire from US court ahead of Saudi Arabia trip

The White House is being given the choice whether or not to grant the Saudi Crown Prince sovereign immunity over the 2018 murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi

Israel to sell air defense systems to Saudi Arabia: Report

The report comes amid speculation that a normalization of ties between Riyadh and Tel Aviv is in the making

Iran supports re-opening embassies in Saudi Arabia: Amir-Abdollahian to Iraqi PM

The Iranian foreign ministry will announce a date for the next round of talks with Saudi Arabia in the coming days

Iraq PM arrives in Saudi Arabia to advance Iran-Saudi negotiations

The main topic suspected to have been discussed between Kadhimi and MbS are the negotiations between Iran and Saudi Arabia to restore diplomatic ties

Iraq PM set to make consecutive visits to Saudi Arabia and Iran: Report

The progress on re-establishing diplomatic ties between Saudi Arabia and Iran is one of the most important subjects to be discussed during the two trips of the Iraqi PM

Saudi Arabia and Jordan issue joint statement hailing cooperation

The relationship between Riyadh and Amman soured in recent years over the brutal war waged by the Saudi-led coalition on Yemen