February 7, 2024 Source: Al Mayadeen English The ongoing genocide in Gaza, which has caused extensive damage to “Israel’s” global reputation, is raising questions about Saudi Arabia’s openness to normalize relations. By Janna Kadri The world is presently bearing witness to the harrowing events of a genocide. Across television and mobile screens, individuals are observing […]
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DEDOLLARIZATION IN FULL SWING: Oil giant Saudi Arabia formally joins BRICS group alongside UAE, Iran, Egypt and Ethiopia
(NaturalNews) The oil-rich kingdom of Saudi Arabia has formally joined the BRICS group alongside four other countries.South African International Relations… Source
USA Loosing Allies as Saudi Arabia Joins Russia’s BRICS
In a significant geopolitical development, Saudi Arabia has officially declared its membership in the BRICS+ group, a move formally announced via state TV. Riyadh had been engaged in negotiations regarding its accession to the group for several months. Last August, Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan affirmed that the details of the move would be […]
Saudi Arabia Clinches 2034 FIFA World Cup Bid After Everyone Else Drops Out
The Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) confirmed on Tuesday that the kingdom of Saudi Arabia would host the 2034 World Cup, outraging human rights activists who decried “sportswashing” by the country to improve its reputation despite abuse of its citizens. Source
Saudi Arabia’s Crude Oil Exports Slumped To 28-Month Low In August
Saudi Arabia’s Crude Oil Exports Slumped To 28-Month Low In August By Charles Kennedy of OilPrice.com Saudi Arabia’s crude exports plunged to a 28-month low in August as the world’s largest crude oil exporter continued to cut its production to “stabilize” the market, data from the Joint Organizations Data Initiative (JODI) showed on Monday. […]
Saudi Arabia Announces Joint Military Exercises with China
The government of Saudi Arabia announced on Tuesday that the Saudi and Chinese navies have commenced a three-week joint exercise known as “Blue Sword.” Source
Israeli minister holds Jewish prayers in Saudi Arabia
Israel’s Communication’s Minister Shlomo Karhi, who is heading a 14-strong delegation to the Universal Postal Union congress in the kingdom, held prayers to mark the Jewish holiday of Sukkot Source
Iran, Saudi Arabia discuss cancelling visas, developing tourism
Iranian Deputy Minister of Cultural Heritage and Tourism Maryam Jalali Dehkordi announced the continuation of Iranian and Saudi efforts to develop tourism relations and cancel visa requirements between the two countries. Maryam Jalali Dehkordi, who is currently in the Saudi capital, Riyadh, to participate in World Tourism Day activities, confirmed: “I met and talked with […]
Saudi Arabia poll found ‘declining’ support for Israeli normalization
Sep 27, 2023 Source: Agencies By Al Mayadeen English A recent opinion poll in Saudi Arabia addresses the issue of the Kingdom’s normalization with “Israel” and finds that normalization does not enjoy popular support. A public opinion poll, conducted by the Washington Institute for Near East Studies in Saudi Arabia, found that “a significant minority of Saudi […]
Saudi Arabia: Middle East security ‘requires just solution to Palestinian issue’
Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal Bin Farhan Al Saud said on Saturday that Middle East security “requires a just solution to the Palestinian issue.” This came during his speech at the 78th session of the UN General Assembly. “Regional security requires a just solution to the Palestinian issue,” he said, stating that solution should lead to […]
Iran congratulates Saudi Arabia on National Day
Iran has greeted Saudi Arabia on the kingdom’s National Day amid a rapprochement between the two regional rivals, Anadolu reports. In separate letters to Saudi King Salman bin Abdulaziz and Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman, Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi extended his felicitations to the Arab country, his office said. The Iranian Embassy in the Saudi […]
Saudi Arabia welcomes positive results of talks to support peace process in Yemen
Saudi Arabia welcomed positive results from discussions to reach a road map supporting the peace process in Yemen, the Kingdom’s Foreign Ministry said in a statement on Wednesday, after Houthi negotiators’ talks with the Saudis in Riyadh, Reuters reports. Houthi envoys left Riyadh on Tuesday after a five-day round of talks with Saudi officials on ending the […]
Evidence of ‘World’s Earliest Pilgrimage’ Unearthed in Northwest Arabia
Recent excavations and ensuing studies conducted at the ancient stone monuments ‘mustatil’ (literally meaning rectangle). Read more Section: Artifacts Other Artifacts News History & Archaeology Read Later Source
Saudi Arabia Planning a New Attack on America
Evidence suggests that Saudi Arabia is about to unleash the ultimate “weapon of mass destruction” on the United States. Source
Twitter accused of helping Saudi Arabia commit HUMAN RIGHTS ABUSES by disclosing user information of online dissidents
(NaturalNews) Twitter, now referred to as X, is facing a revised civil lawsuit accusing the company of helping Saudi Arabia commit grave human… Source
Spain minister moves to block Saudi Arabia stake in major telecom company
A Spanish minister is attempting to block Saudi Arabia’s purchase of a major stake in Spanish telecommunications company Telefonica, in the first sign of a major counter against the Gulf kingdom’s global ambitions. On Tuesday, the state-run Saudi Telecom announced that it had purchased a 9.9 percent stake in Spain’s Telefonica worth €2.1 billion ($2.25 […]
Saudi Arabia Tops 100 Executions in 2023
September 9, 2023 By Staff, Agencies Amnesty International announced that the number of executions conducted by Saudi Arabia this year has surpassed 100, raising concerns that the death penalty is being used in the kingdom in violation of international law. The number of executions is less than the 196 executions conducted in 2022. However, it […]
Saudi Arabia and US sign MOU for intercontinental green corridor
Saudi Arabia and the United States have signed a memorandum of understanding to develop a protocol that aims to build an intercontinental green corridor, Saudi state media reported on Saturday, Reuters reports. The transit corridor, which would connect Asia and Europe through Saudi Arabia by railway, aims to facilitate the transfer of renewable electricity and […]
Saudi Arabia executes more than 100 people this year
The Saudi authorities have executed more than 100 people this year, hitting a new milestone that Amnesty International considers reveals its “chilling disregard for the right to life.” On Thursday, Saudi Arabia executed a displaced religious resident on charges of killing a Saudi in the capital, Riyadh, the official Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported on […]
Saudi Arabia fastest-growing G20 economy, amid low unemployment rate – IMF
Saudi Arabia is the fastest-growing economy amongst G20 nations, with its unemployment rate having hit a record low, a report by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has stated. According to the IMF report, released yesterday, Saudi Arabia’ overall economic growth reached 8.7 per cent last year due to a number of factors, including strong oil […]
Saudi Arabia refuses entry visas for Israel ministers to attend UNESCO conference
Saudi Arabia has refused to issue entry visas for Israel’s Foreign Minister, Eli Cohen, and Education Minister, Yifat Kish, into the Kingdom to attend the upcoming UNESCO conference, amid ongoing negotiations between the two countries for a potential normalisation deal. According to Israel’s Channel 13, Tel Aviv had attempted to secure the entry visas and invitations for […]
Saudi Arabia offers to renew aid to PA, potentially for support of Israel normalisation deal
Saudi Arabia has proposed the renewal of its financial aid to the Palestinian Authority (PA), with analysts speculating that it could be a tactic to woo the PA’s approval for a Saudi normalisation deal with Israel. According to the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) yesterday, which cited anonymous Saudi officials, Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince, Mohammed bin […]
BRICS invites Argentina, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Ethiopia, the Emirates and Iran to join the bloc
Iran, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Argentina, Egypt and Ethiopia have been invited to join the BRICS economic bloc. Source
Saudi Arabia looking forward to ‘new phase’ in ties with Iran: statement
TEHRAN – Saudi Arabia and Iran seem to be moving towards a fast all-out reconciliation as Riyadh expresses hope for a “new phase” of relations with Tehran. Source
Saudi Arabia’s embassy opens in Iran for first time in seven years
TEHRAN – Saudi Arabia’s embassy in Iran has been active since Sunday, according to a report by IRNA News Agency. Source
Russia Blasts Saudi Arabia Talks On Ending War In Ukraine After Moscow Gets No Invitation
Senior officials from around 40 countries gathered in Jeddah for a two-day meeting to agree on key principles about how to end the conflict. Source
Tunisia, Saudi Arabia sign $500m loan deal
The governments of Tunisia and Saudi Arabia signed a soft loan agreement worth $400 million and a financial grant of $100 million offered by Riyadh to help mitigate Tunis' budget deficit. This came at a time when Tunisia is facing a budget deficit crisis and a decline in foreign investments. The Tunisian radio reported that […]
Israel and Saudi Arabia – Will it be against or for the agreement?
Relations between Israel and Saudi Arabia remain far from being stable. Meanwhile, Riyadh and Tel Aviv, despite the Arab-Jewish confrontation, had in fact maintained informal relations until 1967. This conflict was marked by the presence of a common antagonist in Egyptian President Gamal Abdel Nasser, who backed the Republicans in Yemen’s civil war against the […]