Rubio discusses Yemen with Saudi Arabian FM
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio held a phone call with Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan on Tuesday, the Saudi Press Agency reported.
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Yemen declares state of emergency for 90 days
Chairman of Yemen’s Presidential Leadership Council Rashad Muhammad al-Alimi has declared a state of emergency nationwide for 90 days, according to a decree released by the republic’s official news agency SABA.
Saudi Arabia strikes Yemen port
The Saudi Arabia-led coalition has conducted an airstrike on two vessels heading from the United Arab Emirates to the Yemeni port of Al-Mukalla without official permission.
Saudi Arabia appeals to separatists in Yemen
Saudi Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman called on the Southern Transitional Council (STC) to de-escalate tensions in eastern Yemen.
Russia preparing for nuclear plant tender in Saudi Arabia
The Russian state nuclear corporation Rosatom is currently preparing tender documents for a nuclear power plant in Saudi Arabia, Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak said.
ATOR expects significant increase in tourism from Saudi Arabia due to visa waiver
The Association of Tour Operators of Russia (ATOR) is expecting a significant increase in mutual tourism between Russia and Saudi Arabia after the visa waiver.
Moscow and Riyadh sign visa waiver agreement
Russia and Saudi Arabia have signed an intergovernmental agreement on the mutual abolition of visa requirements for holders of all types of passports: a foreign, diplomatic, or service one.
Novak: Russia offers Saudi Arabia energy cooperation
Russia is prepared to offer Saudi Arabia its products and technologies in the field of oil and gas equipment, metallurgy, and a number of other industries, Russian Deputy Prime Minister …
Allahshukur Pashazade meets with Secretary General of Muslim World League
Chairman of the Caucasus Muslims Board Allahshukur Pashazade held talks with the Secretary General of the Muslim World League, Mohammad bin Abdulkarim Al-Issa, and invitated him to visit Azerbaijan next year.
U.S. to sell Saudi Arabia less advanced F-35 over Israeli concerns - report
The F-35 fighter jets the U.S. plans to sell Saudi Arabia will be less advanced than those operated by Israel, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said.
FIFA-Saudi $1bln fund to boost sports infrastructure in developing countries
Saudi Arabia's Fund for Development (SFD) will provide up to $1 billion in concessional loans to build or enhance footballing infrastructure in developing nations under a Memorandum of Understanding with FIFA.
Islamic Solidarity Games concludes in Riyadh
The closing ceremony of the 6th Islamic Solidarity Games was held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on November 21.
Makhachkala-Jeddah route launch date confirmed
The first scheduled flight from Makhachkala to Saudi Arabia will depart on December 3. It will be operated by Azimuth Airlines.
Netanyahu: There will be no Palestinian state
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has declared that a Palestinian state will not be established, even in exchange for normalized relations with Saudi Arabia, asserting such an entity would threaten Israel's existence.
Saudi Arabia designated major non-NATO ally of U.S.
U.S. President Donald Trump said he will designate Saudi Arabia as a major non-NATO ally, marking a step up in defense ties between the U.S. and the Gulf monarchy.
Saudi Arabia plans $1 trillion US investment package
White House negotiations between President Donald Trump and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman have begun, with Riyadh proposing substantial economic investments in exchange for advanced military aircraft.
Armenia's Papoyan discusses investment opportunities in Saudi Arabia
Armenian Minister of Economy Gevorg Papoyan met with Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Economy and Planning Faisal Alibrahim in Riyadh on November 10, the Armenian ministry said in a press release.
Armenian Economy Minister discusses tourism development prospects in Saudi Arabia
Armenian Economy Minister Gevorg Papoyan has discussed bilateral tourism development opportunities with the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) leadership during the organization's General Assembly in Riyadh.
6th Islamic Solidarity Games kick off in Riyadh
The opening ceremony of the 6th edition of the Islamic Solidarity Games was held yesterday in Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia.
Baku and Riyadh to expand cooperation in youth and sports
Azerbaijan and Saudi Arabia have established a new bilateral framework for youth and sports collaboration through a recently signed executive program. The signing ceremony took place in the kingdom's capital.
