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Biden disputes Saudi account of Khashoggi murder discussion

U.S. President Joe Biden on Saturday differed with Saudi Arabia in their account of discussions at a bilateral summit about the 2018 murder of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi, a major point of contention between the two countries.

Reuters

MBS fired back at Biden with US controversies after confrontation over Khashoggi’s murder, says report

The Saudi crown prince brought up the death of Palestinian-American journalist Shireen Abu Akleh and incidents where US soldiers abused Iraqi prisoners

The Independent UK

Israeli minister foresees direct pilgrim flights to Saudi Arabia next year

An Israeli official said on Saturday he expected members of the country's Muslim minority to be able to fly directly to Saudi Arabia for pilgrimage by next year after the kingdom signalled new openness as it hosted U.S. President Joe Biden.

Reuters

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Biden poses for ‘family photo’ with Saudi Crown Prince MBS after clash over Khashoggi murder

Biden administration officials forced to defend the president’s decision to meet with MBS after he vowed to make Saudi Arabia a ‘pariah’ on the 2020 campaign trail

The Independent UK

Oil trumps human rights as Biden forced to compromise in Middle East

US president’s attempts to ostracise Saudi crown prince were foiled by a fist bump

The Guardian - UK

Biden ends trip with U.S.-Saudi relations on the mend but few other wins

President Joe Biden and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman took a step to mending their troubled relationship with a fist bump, but the U.S. leader left the kingdom on Saturday with few big successes and doubts as to whether the visit was worth it.

Reuters

Biden vows US will stay in Middle East to limit influence of Russia, Iran

JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia — Wrapping up his first Middle East trip since taking office, President Joe Biden vowed Saturday that the U.S. will remain engaged in the region to counter the influence of Russia and China and to combat the threat posed by Iran.

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Why does Saudi Arabia want Red Sea islands of Tiran and Sanafir?

Peacekeepers will leave a strategic Red Sea island, boosting the prospect of contact between Israel and Saudi Arabia.

Al Jazeera

Biden Leaves Saudi Arabia after 2-Day Visit

US President Joe Biden left Jeddah on Saturday after a two-day official visit to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, during which he participated in the Jeddah Security and Development Summit. The President was seen off at the Royal Terminal at King Abdulaziz International Airport by Prince Khalid Al-Faisal, Advisor to…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Saudi foreign minister: Not aware of any discussions on Gulf-Israel defence alliance

Saudi Arabia's foreign minister said on Saturday he was not aware of any discussions on a Gulf-Israeli defence alliance and that the kingdom was not involved in such talks.

Reuters

Saudis warn against 'unrealistic' energy policies

JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia: “Unrealistic” policies regarding energy sources will only push up costs and lead to “unprecedented inflation”, Saudi Arabian Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman said on Saturday.

Bangkok Post

Biden tells 9 Arab leaders at summit: U.S. "will not walk away” from Middle East

“We will not walk away and leave a vacuum to be filled by China, Russia or Iran,” Biden said at a summit in Saudi Arabia.

Axios

US ‘will not walk away’ from Middle East: Biden at Saudi summit

President Joe Biden says US will remain an active and engaged partner in the Middle East, focusing on regional ties.

Al Jazeera

Biden Invites UAE President to US

US President Joe Biden on Saturday invited his Emirati counterpart, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al-Nahyan, to visit the United States. "Challenges you face today only make it a heck of a lot more important we spend time together.

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Saudi Arabia, US Sign 18 Agreements in Energy, Other Areas

Saudi Arabia and the United States signed 18 partnership agreements in fields including energy, communications, space and healthcare during a visit by US President Joe Biden. The agreements include deals with US aerospace and defense firms Boeing and Raytheon, as well as healthcare companies Medtronic, Digital Diagnostics, and IQVIA, according…

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US Doubles Visa Time for Saudis

Saudi citizens will soon be able to obtain 10-year visitor visas, double the current validity, in an agreement during US President Joe Biden's visit to Saudi Arabia. The US Embassy in Saudi Arabia announced Saturday the agreement extends the validity of visitor visas for Saudi citizens from five years to…

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Saudi Arabia Signs Artemis Accords with NASA to Explore Moon and Mars

Saudi Arabia signed on Saturday the Artemis Accords with NASA to join the international alliance in civil exploration and the use of the moon, Mars, meteorites, and comets for peace and the beneficial use of space for all of humanity, and to bring Man back on the moon. The Artemis…

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Saudi prince told Biden that U.S. has made mistakes too, Saudi minister says

Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman told President Joe Biden that Saudi Arabia had acted to prevent a repeat of mistakes like the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi and that the United States had also made mistakes, including in Iraq, a Saudi minister said.

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Biden, Egyptian President Discuss Food Security and Energy in Jeddah

US President Joe Biden met with Egypt’s president in Saudi Arabia on Saturday, the first face-to-face meeting between the two leaders since Biden took office in 2021. Biden was heard thanking President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi for Egypt's role in a ceasefire to Israel’s war with Hamas last year in the…

The Independent UK

Iraq's PM to push for regional dialogue at Mideast summit

Iraq’s caretaker prime minister, whose country is mired in political crisis, says it is in Iraq’s interest to keep pushing for a rapprochement between Iran and Saudi Arabia to ease regional tensions

Asharq Al-Awsat

Biden Meets with Iraqi PM in Saudi Arabia

US President Joe Biden began his final day in Saudi Arabia by meeting with Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi on Saturday. Biden said he wanted to support Iraq’s democracy. “I want the press and you to know we want to be (as) helpful as we can in doing that,” he…

The Independent UK

The Latest: Biden meets with Iraqi PM in Saudi Arabia

President Joe Biden began his final day in Saudi Arabia by meeting with Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi, who survived an assassination attempt with explosive drones last year

Asharq Al-Awsat

Saudi Arabia Signs 56 Agreements to Prevent Double Taxation

In line with Vision 2030, Saudi Arabia is seeking to strengthen its international presence by attracting foreign capital for investment, obtaining tax exemptions for government investments, and exchanging customs information. Asharq Al-Awsat obtained a copy of a recent report issued by the Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority which showed that…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Saudi Arabia, Iraq Sign Electricity Interconnection Agreement

Saudi Arabia and Iraq signed the executive report on the principles of the electricity interconnection agreement between the two countries implementing the memorandum of understanding signed at the beginning of 2022. The electrical interconnection will link from Arar in northern Saudi Arabia to Yusufiya near Baghdad and have a capacity…

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Biden says the U.S. 'will not walk away' from the Middle East

Biden's remarks, delivered at the Gulf Cooperation Council as he closes out the final leg of a four-day trip, come as the region braces for a potential confrontation with Iran.

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