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Sudanese demand freeze of international aid to the military

Sudanese demand freeze of international aid to the military

Sudanese protesters are urging world powers not to resume development aid to their government for fear of legitimising the October 25 coup and spoiling their country’s transition to democracy. Talk of restoring aid picked up after Prime Minister Abdallah Hamdok was released from house arrest and reinstated on November 22. But Sudan’s resistance committees – […]

Saudi crown prince arrives in Kuwait on final leg of GCC tour

Saudi crown prince arrives in Kuwait on final leg of GCC tour

DUBAI: Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman arrived in Kuwait on Friday after leaving Bahrain, the fourth leg of his tour of Gulf countries aimed at bolstering relations. The crown prince sent a cable of thanks to Bahrain’s rulers after his departure. “As I leave your brotherly country, it gives me great pleasure to express […]

Saudi Arabia and Bahrain sign four agreements: Foreign minister

Saudi Arabia and Bahrain sign four agreements: Foreign minister

Saudi Arabian Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan on Thursday said that the Kingdom and Bahrain have worked hard to complete the objectives of the AlUla agreement, the Al Arabiya reported. Prince Faisal said that the two kingdoms signed four agreements during Crown prince Mohammed bin Salman’s official visit to Manama, which comes a week ahead […]

Saudi crown prince’s Bahrain visit puts a time-tested relationship in the limelight

Saudi crown prince’s Bahrain visit puts a time-tested relationship in the limelight

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s visit to Bahrain, his latest stop on a tour of the Gulf states, is expected to cement ties between the two kingdoms, with both witnessing strong reciprocal trade and a burgeoning tourism sector. Ahead of the visit, Saudi Arabia’s King Salman sent a written message to Bahrain’s King Hamad […]

Bahraini leaders congratulate King Salman on successful Saudi Arabian Grand Prix

Bahraini leaders congratulate King Salman on successful Saudi Arabian Grand Prix

Bahrain’s King Hamad on Monday congratulated Saudi Arabia’s King Salman over the great success of the inaugural Formula 1 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix at the Jeddah Corniche Circuit. King Hamad praised the “distinguished organization of this international sporting event” that showed that the Kingdom benefits from huge capabilities and potentials, which will boost it’s status […]