US, Saudi Arabia confirm plans to contain Iran
The heads of the American and Saudi defense ministries spoke by phone
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Georgia's progress impresses Saudi investors
A business delegation from Saudi Arabia visited Georgia. Riyadh is interested in investing in Georgia and is impressed by its economic progress.
Baku and Riyadh discuss economic cooperation
Mikayil Jabbarov and a delegation from Saudi Arabia had a meeting in Baku. The parties discussed the development of investment ties.
Prosecutor General's Offices of Azerbaijan and Saudi Arabia sign co-op memo
The General Prosecutor's Offices of Azerbaijan and Saudi Arabia signed a memorandum aimed at enhancing legal cooperation and intensifying existing relations, according to the Prosecutor General's Office of …
Iran proposes linking power grids of Russia, Saudi Arabia, UAE
Iran has proposed connecting the energy networks of Russia, UAE and Saudi Arabia through its territory, Iran's Minister of Energy Abbas Ali-Abadi said. Ali-Abadi is visiting Russia to participate in the meeting of energy ministers …
Undefeated Russians Bivol and Beterbiev ready for crunch battle
Boxers Dmitry Bivol and Artur Beterbiev said they were fully prepared and ready to become the undisputed light-heavyweight champion of the world in their clash in Saudi Arabia next month. The event on October 12, dubbed …
Coral Paradise Ras Banas - Egypt's future Red Sea resort
Egypt’s government said it earmarked five areas on the Red Sea coastline to offer to investors for tourism development. The locations will include Ras Banas, a peninsula in southern Egypt sitting across from Saudi Arabia, Prime …
Russia becomes more popular among tourists from Saudi Arabia
Cooperation between Russia and Saudi Arabia in the tourism sector continues to strengthen. The flow of travelers from the kingdom has increased sixfold since the beginning of 2024. Russians have also increased the number of their trips to the friendly country.
Saudi Arabia may become visa-free for Russians in 2025
Russia is working on launching a visa-free regime with various countries. Next year, it is planned to introduce a visa-free regime with Saudi Arabia, Oman, Kenya, Malaysia and other countries.
Lavrov holds talks with Saudi Arabian MFA in Riyadh
The Russian Minister of Foreign Affairs had a meeting with his Saudi counterpart and the GCC Secretary General. Both meetings took place in the capital of the kingdom.
Russia and Saudi Arabia to increase mutual tourist flow
Russian Minister of Economic Development Maxim Reshetnikov discussed measures of increasing investment cooperation between the two countries, reducing visa barriers and improving transport connectivity during the online meeting with …
Israel not to seek normalisation with Saudi Arabia prior to U.S. elections
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has decided not to seek normalisation with Saudi Arabia before the U.S. presidential election in November, the Israeli …
Olympic Esports Games to take place in Saudi Arabia
According to the International Olympic Committee, the first Olympic Esports Games will take place in Saudi Arabia in 2025.
Saudi Arabia concerned over military escalation in Yemen
Saudi Arabia said it is following with “great concern” the military escalation in Yemen following Israeli airstrikes on Al Hudaydah Port. The Saudi Foreign Ministry called on all parties to exercise maximum restraint and …
Putin holds phone talks with Saudi Crown Prince
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud held phone talks, the Kremlin press service reported. The sides discussed ways of enhancing bilateral relations between the two …
Hundreds of pilgrims die due to intense heat during hajj
At least 550 pilgrims died during the hajj in Saudi Arabia this year, according to diplomats. At least 323 of those who died were Egyptians, most of …
Muslims around the world celebrate Day of Arafah
Muslims from around the world congregated today at Mount Arafat south of Makkah for the most important day of the Hajj - the day of Arafah. The ritual at Mount Arafat, known as the hill of mercy, is considered the peak of the …
Millions of pilgrims gather in Mecca
Millions of pilgrims arrived in Saudi Arabia. Syrian pilgrims arrived in Mecca on direct flights from Damascus for the first time in many years.
Russia works on visa-free regime with 6 more countries
Russia is preparing intergovernmental agreements on visa-free travel with six more countries, Russian Economy Minister Maxim …
Uzbekistan plans projects with Saudi Arabia worth $24 billion
President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev discussed joint investment projects of the republic with Turkey and Saudi Arabia at a meeting with decision-makers. The approximate value of the portfolio shared with the kingdom will be $24.1 billion.
