Saudi embrace of Assad sends strong signal to the US
GOVERNMENT

Saudi embrace of Assad sends strong signal to the US

Once labelled a pariah, Saudi Crown Prince, Mohammed bin Salman, took centre stage as Master of Ceremonies last week when Arab states readmitted Syria to the Arab League, signalling to Washington who calls the regional shots. His effusive greeting of President Bashar Al-Assad at the Arab Summit with kissed cheeks and a warm embrace defied […]

China in talks to supply arms to Saudi Arabia and Egypt
DEFENCE

China in talks to supply arms to Saudi Arabia and Egypt

China is reportedly negotiating major arms deals with Saudi Arabia and Egypt as both countries look to become less reliant on the US and Russia for their defence needs. According to South China Morning Post, which cited the geopolitical and intelligence website Tactical Report, Saudi Arabia Military Industries (SAMI) is currently in talks with China’s state-owned North […]

Canada and Saudi Arabia to appoint new ambassadors and end 2018 dispute
POLITICS

Canada and Saudi Arabia to appoint new ambassadors and end 2018 dispute

Canada and Saudi Arabia have agreed to restore full diplomatic ties and appoint new ambassadors, both countries said on Wednesday, ending the fallout from a 2018 dispute that damaged relations and trade, Reuters reports. The decision follows discussions held between Canadian Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, and Saudi Crown Prince, Mohammed bin Salman, on the sidelines of the Summit of […]

Yemen accuses Houthis of preparing to launch military attacks
SECURITY

Yemen accuses Houthis of preparing to launch military attacks

Member of the Yemeni Presidential Leadership Council, Othman Majali, yesterday accused the Houthis of carrying out “aggressive military moves, in preparation for launching attacks inside and outside the country.” This came during his meeting in the Saudi capital, Riyadh, with the US Ambassador to Yemen, Steven Fagin, to discuss Washington’s efforts to bring peace to […]

UAE-US armies launch joint military training exercise
DEFENCE

UAE-US armies launch joint military training exercise

The ground forces of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and the United States launched the Iron Union 19 joint military exercise, the UAE Defence Ministry said on Twitter. The UAE ministry said the exercise is being carried out on UAE soil, and aims to develop joint cooperation and coordination between the two sides, and raise […]