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Reema bint Bandar: History Has Shown That the US, Saudi Arabia Have Emerged From Every Challenge Stronger Together

Saudi Arabia’s Ambassador to the United States Princess Reema bint Bandar said the US President Joe Biden’s upcoming visit to Saudi Arabia is “pivotal” for developing the US-Saudi partnership and ensuring mutual, and global peace and prosperity for both of "our peoples and the wider world", stressing that "we must…

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Joe Biden greeted by protests during brief visit to Palestine

US president promises $300m in aid amid anger in Bethlehem and East Jerusalem at sidelining of quest for Palestinian state

The Guardian - UK

Cristiano Ronaldo stance on £233m Saudi Arabia transfer after Manchester United receive offer

Cristiano Ronaldo's Man United future is in doubt after he expressed a desire to leave the club and he's received a mega-money offer from a club in Saudi Arabia.

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Roosevelt and Ibn Saud built groundwork for current world order, on a boat

On Friday, Joe Biden will pay his first visit to Saudi Arabia as President of the US. The Biden trip is the latest twist in the saga of one of the most unlikely alliances in modern history.

Radio France Internationale

Saudi Arabia, US Set Record Levels of Non-Oil Trade Exchange

Trade relations between the United States and Saudi Arabia recovered from the pandemic's low levels in 2020, recording high exchanges of oil and non-oil goods in 2021. A report issued by the Washington-based Saudi-US Business Council indicated that total trade volume reached $24.7 billion, a 22 percent increase over 2020…

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Aston Martin raises £650m as Saudi Arabia takes a stake

Executive chairman ‘very comfortable’ with investment to help British manufacturer pay down large debts

The Guardian - UK

Biden, Abbas Meet in Bethlehem

Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas welcomed US President Joe Biden in Bethlehem on Friday before leaving for Saudi Arabia on the second stage of his trip. During his meeting with Abbas, Biden is expected to restate his backing for a two-state solution to the decades-long conflict and will unveil a…

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Biden’s Visit to Saudi Arabia Raises Prospects of Strengthening Investment Partnerships

President Joe Biden’s visit to Saudi Arabia will likely raise the level of economic partnerships and increase bilateral trade and investments between the US and the Kingdom, economists predicted, adding that the trip might give strategic ties a push in the right direction. The strategic partnership shared between the US…

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Biden Pledges $100 Million for Palestinian Hospitals in East Jerusalem

US President Joe Biden on Friday pledged an additional $100 million to support hospitals in East Jerusalem as part of a multiyear commitment aimed at helping Palestinian health services. Biden made the pledge at the Augusta Victoria Hospital in East Jerusalem ahead of a meeting with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas…

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Biden Welcomes Saudi 'Historic' Decision to Open Air Space to All Carriers

US President Joe Biden on Thursday welcomed the historic decision by Saudi Arabia to open its airspace to all civilian carriers, White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan said. "President Biden welcomes and commends the historic decision by the leadership of Saudi Arabia to open Saudi airspace to all civilian…

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How much closer can Biden bring Saudi Arabia to Israel?

Riyadh and Tel Aviv have edged closer to full normalisation, but a deal is unlikely during Biden’s trip to Jeddah.

Al Jazeera

The Latest: Pro-Palestinian rally gathers near Biden route

Pro-Palestinian demonstrators have gathered in east Jerusalem ahead of a visit by President Joe Biden to a nearby hospital

The Independent UK

Saudi Arabia: Joe Biden fends off criticism ahead of Prince Mohammed bin Salman meeting

Jamal Khashoggi’s fiancee said Biden’s decision to visit Saudi Arabia was ‘heartbreaking’

Evening Standard

Head of Yemeni Leadership Council in Jeddah amid Reports of Upcoming Meeting with Biden

The head of the Yemeni Leadership Council, Rashad Al-Alimi, headed to Jeddah on Thursday to hold high-level consultations, ahead of the Arab-US summit on Saturday, which will be held in the presence of the leaders of Saudi Arabia, the Gulf States, Egypt and Jordan, the official Yemeni media reported. Yemeni…

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Biden Meets with Abbas in West Bank on Friday Before Heading to Saudi Arabia

US President Joe Biden visits Saudi Arabia on Friday with three main topics on his agenda. Biden is expected to hold bilateral talks with Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz, and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.

The Independent UK

As Biden visits, a look at those targeted in Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia’s crown prince is credited for pushing through bold reforms

Axios

Biden says Saudis' historic lifting of Israel flight ban can lead to Riyadh-Jerusalem relations

Saudi Arabia's decision to allow Israeli airlines to use its airspace for flights "can help build momentum toward Israel's further integration into the region,"

Reuters

Biden confronts Saudi crown prince over Khashoggi murder, expects action on energy

U.S. President Joe Biden said on Friday he told Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman he held him responsible for the murder of Washington Post journalist Jamal Khashoggi, shortly after exchanging a fist bump with the kingdom's de facto ruler.

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The Independent UK

Biden heads to West Bank, with little to offer Palestinians

President Joe Biden will visit Palestinian leaders in the West Bank on Friday, at a moment when there's little chance of reviving peace talks with Israel

Tribune News Service

Saudi Arabia opens airspace to all carriers, giving Biden a win

Saudi Arabia said it would open its airspace to all airlines, a change that is part of President Joe Biden’s efforts to improve relations in the Middle East.

The Hindu

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Saudi Arabia ends Israel ban by opening its airspace to all carriers

Saudi Arabia announced Friday it was lifting restrictions on "all carriers" using its airspace, an apparent gesture of openness towards Israel ahead of US President Joe Biden's arrival.

Reuters

Biden welcomes Saudi decision to open air space to all carriers

U.S. President Joe Biden on Thursday welcomed a decision by Saudi Arabia to open its airspace to all civilian carriers, including flights to and from Israel, White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan said.

Reuters

Saudi Arabia to open its airspace for all air carriers - statement

The General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) said late on Thursday that Saudi Arabia decided to open the Kingdom's airspace for all air carriers that meet the requirements of "the authority for overflying".

The Independent UK

Will Joe Biden’s trip to Saudi Arabia affect US gas prices?

Issue weighs on president as midterms approach

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