Middle East to launch "Schengen-style Visa” for tourists
The countries of the Persian Gulf may create a single visa for tourists, similar to the Schengen in the European Union
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Iran starts deliveries of goods to Saudi Arabia
Iranian goods were sent to Saudi Arabia for the first time since the start of the restoration of diplomatic relations between the countries, Tehran said. According to the Iranian leadership, now the issue is of particular relevance.
Putin congratulates Prince of Saudi Arabia on Eid al-Fitr
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Saudi Crown Prince and Saudi Arabia’s Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud have agreed to step up bilateral contacts, the Kremlin’s press service said on Friday following a telephone …
Foreign ministers of Saudi Arabia and Iran hold telephone talks
On Thursday, a telephone conversation took place between the Foreign Ministers of Saudi Arabia and Iran. The parties discussed further steps to normalize bilateral relations.
Netanyahu: Israel wants peace with Saudi Arabia
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that normalizing relations with Saudi Arabia would be a "giant leap" towards ending the Arab-Israeli conflict. "We want normalization and peace with Saudi …
Raisi invites Saudi King to visit Iran
Iranian President EbrahimRaisi has officially invited Saudi Arabia's King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud to visit the country, an Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Nasser Kanaani said. The spokesman announced that …
Iranian and Saudi FMs to hold talks soon
Iranian diplomat Alireza Enayati has confirmed that authorities from Saudi Arabia and Iran are consulting and cooperating to reopen their respective diplomatic missions. According o him, Iran's FM Hossein Amirabdollahian's …
Iran says Mashhad-Jeddah to resume direct flight soon
The direct flight between Mashad and Jeddah will be resumed after updating agreements, head of Iran's Foreign Ministry office in Razavi Khorasan Province …
Iran's embassy in Saudi Arabia opens gates for first time in years
Iran's embassy in Saudi Arabia reopened its gates on Wednesday for the first time in seven years, Saudi media reported. The diplomatic mission opened hours after the Iranian foreign ministry said a technical delegation arrived in …
Rare snowfall hit Saudi Arabia, disrupting traffic
Some parts of Saudi Arabia, particularly the Al Baha region, were hit by unusual hail and snowfall this week. Cumulus thunderstorms were responsible for the unusual precipitation, which resulted in the closure of several roads and …
Iran to discuss reopening of embassies with Saudi Arabia
An Iranian delegation arrived in Riyadh to discuss the resumption of the activities of diplomatic missions in both countries. The work is carried out before the Hajj. Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Nasser Kanaani …
Tehran to send delegation to Saudi Arabia
A technical team from Iran will travel to Saudi Arabia in the near future to prepare for the reopening of the Iranian embassy in Riyadh. Director general of the Iranian Foreign Ministry Alireza Enayati, confirmed that an Iranian …
Saudi officials visit building of former embassy in Iranian capital
Saudi officials visited the former embassy building in Tehran. The Saudi delegation arrived in Iran in preparation for the resumption of the diplomatic mission's work.
Tehran and Riyadh reiterate intentions to open embassies
Iran and Saudi Arabia confirmed their earlier agreements to open embassies and consulates, according to a joint statement by Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian and his Saudi counterpart Faisal bin Farhan Al-Saud following talks in …
Beijing hosts Iranian, Saudi FMs meeting
The foreign ministers of Iran and Saudi Arabia met in Beijing on Thursday for the first formal meeting of their top diplomats in more than seven years, after China brokered a deal to restore ties between the regional rivals. In brief …
Top Saudi, Iranian diplomats to meet in China - report
The top envoys for Saudi Arabia and Iran will meet in Beijing on April 6, an Iranian official said, as the two regional rivals work to hash out next steps of their diplomatic rapprochement amid a China-brokered deal. The meeting between …
Raisi accepts invitation to visit Saudi Arabia
Iranian President Ebrahim Raeisi accepted the invitation of the Saudi king to pay a visit to Saudi Arabia, Iran's First Vice President Mohammad …
Arab world joins Russia in cutting oil output
Saudi Arabia will voluntarily reduce its oil production by 500,000 barrels per day from May until the end of 2023 in coordination with other members of the oil producers’ alliance, the Saudi Press Agency reported. Russia would …
Riyadh approves memorandum on joining SCO
Saudi Arabia's cabinet approved a decision to join the Shanghai Cooperation Organization. Saudi Arabia has approved a memorandum on granting the kingdom the status of a dialogue partner in the Shanghai Cooperation Organization …
Bus carrying pilgrims to Mecca crashes in Saudi Arabia
At least 20 people have been killed in Saudi Arabia when a bus overturned and caught fire, state broadcaster al-Ekhbariya reports. The bus was carrying passengers to the holy city of Mecca, including pilgrims going to perform the Umrah, …
