POLITICS

US and Russia meet for talks in Riyadh on Ukraine war

US and Russia meet for talks in Riyadh on Ukraine war

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia is hosting talks on Ukraine between Russia and the US as part of its efforts to enhance global peace and security, the Kingdom’s foreign ministry announced on Tuesday. A statement under the directive of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman said: “Saudi Arabia hosts today, Tuesday, in the city of Riyadh, talks between […]

Saudi crown prince discusses regional developments with French President Macron

Saudi crown prince discusses regional developments with French President Macron

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman received a phone call from French President Emmanuel Macron on Sunday, Saudi Press Agency reported. During the call, areas of joint cooperation and ways to enhance them were reviewed, and regional and international developments were discussed. The two officials also exchanged views on the latest developments and […]

Saudi king, crown prince congratulate Greece’s new president

Saudi king, crown prince congratulate Greece’s new president

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on Thursday congratulated Greece’s parliament chief Constantine Tassoulas on his election as the country’s new president. In a statement carried by the Saudi Press Agency, King Salman said he wished the new president every “success,” and for “the friendly people of Greece continued progress […]

Royal Commission for Riyadh City announces launch of capital’s creative district

Royal Commission for Riyadh City announces launch of capital’s creative district

RIYADH: The Royal Commission for Riyadh City’s board of directors has announced the launch of the “Riyadh Creative District,” the Saudi Press Agency reported on Thursday. The initiative aims to position Riyadh as a global creative and media hub while reinforcing the Kingdom’s leadership in the creative economy, SPA said. The new project is set […]

Trump to meet Putin in Saudi Arabia on Ukraine

Trump to meet Putin in Saudi Arabia on Ukraine

RIYADH: US President Donald Trump will see his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin in Saudi Arabia for their first meeting since taking office in January. Trump’s announcement came after an almost 90-minute phone conversation with the Russian leader, where they discussed in ending the nearly three-year Moscow offensive in Ukraine. “We ultimately expect to meet. In […]

Saudi Cabinet reviews regional developments, approves key agreements

Saudi Cabinet reviews regional developments, approves key agreements

RIYADH: Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman chaired the weekly Cabinet session in Riyadh on Tuesday, where key regional and international issues were discussed and agreements aimed at enhancing the Kingdom’s global partnerships were approved, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The crown prince briefed the Cabinet on his recent phone calls with Jordan’s King Abdullah II […]

Saudi Arabia reiterates rejection of Israeli comments on displacement of Palestinians from their land

Saudi Arabia reiterates rejection of Israeli comments on displacement of Palestinians from their land

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia on Sunday reiterated its categorical rejection of statements regarding the displacement of the Palestinian people from their land, particularly those made by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The Kingdom’s Foreign Ministry said in a statement that it rejected “such statements that aim to divert attention from the continuous crimes committed by the […]

Jordan’s king welcomes Saudi support for Palestinian rights

Jordan’s king welcomes Saudi support for Palestinian rights

RIYADH: Jordan’s King Abdullah on Wednesday welcomed Saudi Arabia’s continuing firm and supportive stance on the rights of the Palestinian people. He expressed his appreciation during a telephone conversation with the Kingdom’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, a day after US President Donald Trump suggested the removal of all Palestinians from Gaza so the US […]