POLITICS

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 […]

Nothing wrong in Donald Trump’s idea to displace Palestinians from Gaza, says Netanyahu

Nothing wrong in Donald Trump’s idea to displace Palestinians from Gaza, says Netanyahu

WASHINGTON: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Wednesday there was nothing wrong in Donald Trump’s idea to displace Palestinians from Gaza after the US president’s proposal was widely criticized internationally. “The actual idea of allowing Gazans who want to leave to leave. I mean, what’s wrong with that? They can leave, they can then […]

Saudi Crown Prince briefs cabinet on meeting with Syrian president

Saudi Crown Prince briefs cabinet on meeting with Syrian president

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on Tuesday briefed the cabinet on his recent diplomatic engagements, beginning with his meeting with Ahmad al-Sharaa, President of the Syrian Arab Republic. The crown prince outlined the key points of their discussions, which centered on regional stability and enhancing bilateral cooperation. The crown prince also shared details from his meeting […]

Saudi Arabia conducts military exercises with 15 countries at Air Warfare Center

Saudi Arabia conducts military exercises with 15 countries at Air Warfare Center

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia is conducting military exercises called Spears of Victory 2025 at the Air Warfare Center, involving forces from 15 countries. Some of the Kingdom’s prominent military branches are participating in the drills, including forces from the Presidency of State Security and the Saudi Arabian National Guard. The drills started this week at the […]