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Iranian Delegation Arrives in Saudi Arabia to Prepare for Embassy Reopening

An Iranian technical delegation arrived in Saudi Arabia on Wednesday to prepare for the reopening of Tehran's embassy there, Iran's Foreign Ministry said, under a deal to re-establish ties. Both countries' foreign ministers met in Beijing earlier this month for the first formal gathering of their top diplomats in more…

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Iranian delegation arrives in Saudi Arabia to prepare for embassy reopening -statement

An Iranian technical delegation arrived in Saudi Arabia on Wednesday to prepare for the reopening of Tehran's embassy there, Iran's Foreign Ministry said, under a deal to re-establish ties.

Reuters

US praises Yemen progress in call with Saudi crown prince

US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan praised the peace efforts and offered ‘full US support for those efforts’.

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Saudi Arabia Tops G20 in Non-oil Private Sector PMI

Saudi Arabia topped the G20 countries in the performance of the purchasing managers’ index (PMI) for the non-oil private sector, in January 2023. The index recorded headline growth at 58.2 points, marking consecutive growth since September 2020 and reflecting the strength and durability of the Kingdom’s economy despite the state…

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Omani-Saudi Committee to Develop Dhahirah Economic Zone

The Public Authority for Special Economic Zones and Free Zones in the Sultanate of Oman (OPAZ) issued a decision to form an executive committee that would include representatives from Oman and Saudi Arabia to supervise a project to develop an integrated economic zone in Al-Dhahirah governorate. Chaired by Ahmed bin…

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Is Oman’s hard work with Yemen and Saudi Arabia paying off?

Developments towards peace in Yemen show how productive Omani efforts have been.

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Gulf-Arab Meeting to Focus on Syria’s Return to Arab League

The General Secretariat of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) has called for a meeting to discuss the possibility of restoring Syria’s membership in the Arab League. The meeting will be held in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, reported AFP. Qatar foreign ministry spokesperson Majed Al-Ansari said Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh…

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White House's Sullivan and Saudi crown prince discuss Yemen, Iran

(Corrects to restore dropped word 'after' in paragraph 3)

Reuters

US official: Top Biden aide holds call with MBS on Yemen war

White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan spoke by phone with Saudi Arabian Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on Tuesday amid signs that the Saudis and Iran-allied Houthis in Yemen are making “significant progress” toward finding a permanent end to their nine-year conflict

The Independent UK

Al-Nassr bosses pick side after Cristiano Ronaldo held secret talks behind manager's back

Saudi Arabian club Al-Nassr have reportedly parted ways with coach Rudi Garcia after suggestions that Cristiano Ronaldo let the club know of his displeasure with his approach

Daily Mirror

Regional ministers to discuss Syria's return to Arab fold in Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia will host a meeting of regional foreign ministers on Friday to discuss Syria's return to the Arab League, a Qatari official said on Tuesday, adding that an "Arab consensus" plus a "change on the ground" would shift Qatar's position.

Reuters

Saudi Arabia Stresses Importance of Following up on Steps to Restore Diplomatic Ties with Iran

The Saudi government stressed on Tuesday the importance of following up on the steps needed to restore diplomatic and consular ties with Iran. Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz chaired the cabinet meeting that was held in Jeddah. Saudi Arabia and Iran agreed last month to…

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Yemen's slide into political crisis and war

Saudi and Omani delegations have been holding talks with Houthi officials in the Yemeni capital Sanaa as Riyadh seeks a permanent ceasefire to end its military involvement in the latest chapter of conflict in Yemen's modern history.

Reuters

Progress in Yemen peace talks hailed despite prisoner swap delay

The direct talks between Houthi and Saudi officials have raised hopes for peace in Yemen ravaged by nine years of war.

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Tehran Shows Openness to 'Permanent Peace' in Yemen, Ending Crisis in Lebanon

Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Nasser Kanaani said that Tehran and Riyadh have taken preliminary steps to exchange ambassadors in the context of the agreement to resume diplomatic relations. He also expressed his country’s openness to the possibility of reaching a lasting peace in Yemen, as well as its willingness to…

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Saudi Arabia to Supply Full Crude Contract Volumes to Asia

Several informed sources said that the giant Saudi Aramco plans to supply full crude contract volumes loading in May to several North Asian buyers despite its pledge to cut output by 500,000 barrels per day, Reuters reported. This comes after the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and the…

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Al-Jaber Visits Sanaa to Discuss Reaching Comprehensive Political Solution in Yemen

Saudi Arabia’s ambassador to Yemen Mohammed Al-Jaber said on Monday his visit to Sanaa aims to stabilize the truce and ceasefire, support the prisoner exchange process, and explore dialogue prospects between the Yemeni components to reach a sustainable and comprehensive political solution. “Continuing the Kingdom’s efforts to end the Yemeni…

The Independent UK

Saudi diplomat: Talks with Houthis aim to revive Yemen truce

Saudi Arabia’s ambassador to Yemen says his trip to the Houthi-held capital of Sanaa was aimed at reviving a cease-fire and re-starting political talks to end the nine-year conflict

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The Guardian - UK

Saudi Arabia makes peace proposal for Yemen after Houthi talks

Key players in Yemeni coalition government ready to go along with minimum eight-month ceasefire

Motorsport

Steiner: F1 must not sacrifice sport for the show by reining in Red Bull

Red Bull has dominated the three events held so far in 2023, with Max Verstappen winning in Bahrain and Australia and his team-mate Sergio Perez triumphing in Saudi Arabia.

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Saudi Diplomats Inspect Their Country’s Embassy in Tehran

A “technical delegation” from Saudi Arabia led by Nasser bin Awad Al-Ghannoum has visited the Kingdom’s embassy building in Tehran. The Saudi delegation arrived in Iran three days after a meeting between Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan and his Iranian counterpart Hossein Amir-Abdollahian in Beijing. The foreign ministers…

Motorsport

Alonso predicts changing F1 pecking order in time for European races

While Red Bull has enjoyed a perfect record of three wins across the opening races in Bahrain, Saudi Arabia and Australia, in the latter event Mercedes replaced Aston Martin as the second-best team.

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Saudi officials visit Yemen's capital for talks with rebels

Saudi officials were in Yemen's capital Sunday for talks with the Iran-backed Houthi rebels, as part of international efforts to find a settlement to Yemen's nine-year conflict, officials said.

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Saudi Arabia Receives Flag to Host FEI World Cup Finals 2024

Saudi Arabia on Sunday received the flag of hosting the FEI World Cup Finals 2024, during the World Cup Finals held in Omaha, Nebraska. The FEI World Cup Finals 2024 will be held in Riyadh in April 2024, marking the first time the event will be held in the Middle…

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Fourth Batch of Saudi Oil Derivatives Grant Arrives in Aden

The fourth batch of the Saudi oil derivatives grant, consisting of 150,000 tons of diesel and 100,000 metric tons of mazut, arrived at Yemen's interim capital Aden on Sunday. This initiative is part of Saudi Arabia's ongoing efforts to support the Yemeni people, in response to a request by the…

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