Chinese visitors account for largest number of tourists in Russia last year
China ranked first in the number of tourists visiting Russia last year. Overall, inbound tourism increased by 15%.
Saudi Arabia
Persian Gulf states are Russia's friends - Kremlin
Russia sees Saudi Arabia and other Gulf nations as good friends and would like to boost cooperation with them, Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov said.
IRGC destroys US E-3 aircraft at Saudi air base
An American E-3 aircraft, equipped with an airborne early warning system, was destroyed in an Iranian attack on a base located in Saudi Arabia.
Mediators to meet on Iran in Islamabad
Pakistan will host Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Egypt for talks on March 29-30 on the Iran war as Islamabad positions itself as a potential venue for U.S.-Iran negotiations on the month-old conflict.
Iran hits US facilities in Saudi Arabia - report
U.S. buildings and facilities have come under attack in Saudi Arabia, the Press TV broadcaster reported on Thursday.
Türkiye asks Gulf countries not to join war against Iran - media
Turkish representatives have asked the Persian Gulf countries to refrain from participating in the military conflict with Iran. Ankara is calling on them to exercise restraint in this matter.
Saudi crown prince inclines Trump to continue war against Iran
The Saudi crown prince believes that the US-Israeli military campaign could lead to the reorganization of the entire region
World Economic Forum meeting in Jeddah postponed
The US and Israel's war against Iran has forced the organizers of the World Economic Forum to postpone its next meeting
UAE and Saudi Arabia may join war against Iran?
Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates may join the United States in hostilities against Iran, as Tehran has attacked their territory, The Wall Street Journal reported, citing sources.
Riyadh meeting participants urge Iran to stop attacks on Persian Gulf states
The foreign ministers of the 12 Arab and Islamic countries, who met in Saudi Arabia’s Riyadh, described Iran’s strikes on Arab countries of the Persian Gulf as unjustified, and urged it to stop attacks in a joint communique.
Azerbaijani Foreign Minister departs for Riyadh
Azerbaijan's Foreign Minister wil come to Saudi Arabia. During his visit, he will participate in a meeting on regional security.
Arab FMs to discuss Iran in Riyadh
The foreign ministers of Arab and Islamic countries will meet in Riyadh on March 18 to discuss the situation in the region, the Saudi Arabian Foreign Ministry reported.
Azerbaijani and Saudi FMs discuss situation in Middle East
Saudi Arabian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud made a phone call to Azerbaijani Minister of Foreign Affairs Jeyhun Bayramov on March 15, the Azerbaijani Foreign Ministry reported.
Russian, Saudi Arabian Foreign Ministers discuss situation around Iran
The foreign ministers stated the need to consolidate the efforts of the international community to reduce military and political tensions
Persian Gulf reduces oil production by 67 mln barrels
Saudi Arabia, Iraq, the UAE and Kuwait have lowered their collective output by as much as 6.7 million barrels a day, Bloomberg reported citing sources.
Saudi Arabia issues warning to Iran - media
A Saudi Arabian representative informed Iran of the kingdom's position regarding Iranian military strikes against neighboring countries. The kingdom would take action if these attacks continue, the Saudi Arabian representative indicated.
Arab League to hold emergency meeting over Iranian crisis
The foreign ministers of the Arab League will hold an emergency meeting on Sunday to discuss Iranian attacks on several of the group’s members, the bloc’s assistant secretary-general Hossam Zaki said.
Last evacuation flight from Muscat arrives in Tbilisi
The last special flight organized to evacuate Georgian citizens from the Middle East has arrived in Georgia from Oman.
Israel expects Saudi Arabia to join war against Iran - media
Israel is hoping that Saudi Arabia will want to "punish" Iran for the strikes on its territory, Israeli media report, citing government sources.
Russian Foreign Ministry urges Russians to refrain from traveling to Persian Gulf
It is dangerous to stay there until the situation in the region stabilizes