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China to continue its support for Saudi-Iran dialogue

China to continue its support for Saudi-Iran dialogue

China’s President Xi Jinping said his country is ready to support a follow-up process between Saudi Arabia and Iran after brokering a deal to restore diplomatic relations. Xi’s comments came in a phone call with Saudi …

Tehran and Riyadh discuss normalizing relations

Tehran and Riyadh discuss normalizing relations

Iran and Saudi Arabia’s top diplomats spoke by phone on the status of a recent agreement to restore diplomatic ties and their upcoming meeting. In a statement, Iran's Foreign Ministry said Hossein Amir-Abdollahian and his …

Arab investors plan to invest in Musk's SpaceX

Arab investors plan to invest in Musk's SpaceX

A unit of Saudi Arabia's investment fund and an Abu Dhabi-based company are planning to invest in a multi-billion dollar funding round for Elon Musk-led SpaceX, The Information reported, citing people familiar with the discussions. …

Iranian and Saudi FMs set meeting

Iranian and Saudi FMs set meeting

The foreign ministers of Saudi Arabia and Iran will meet soon to pave the way for reopening embassies and consulates in the two countries, Saudi state media said early Thursday. Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal …

King Salman invites President Raisi to Saudi Arabia

King Salman invites President Raisi to Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia has reportedly invited Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi for an official state visit after the two sides agreed to restore ties in a peace deal brokered by China. Mohammad Jamshidi, Deputy Chief of Staff for …

Iran and Saudi Arabia to resume flights

Iran and Saudi Arabia to resume flights

Iran's Civil Aviation Organization has announced that passenger flights between Iran and Saudi Arabia will resume after the issuance of official permits, following the restoration of ties between Tehran and Riyadh after seven years. …

Saudi Arabia: oil price cap undermines market stability

Saudi Arabia: oil price cap undermines market stability

The NOPEC bill, which was recently reintroduced in Congress by a group of legislators, and price caps on oil will only serve to increase instability and uncertainty in oil markets rather than solve any problems, …

Saudi Arabia launches new national airline

Saudi Arabia launches new national airline

Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman formally announced the creation of a new national airline, Riyadh Air, as the kingdom moves to compete with regional transport and travel hubs. Riyadh Air will serve more than 100 …

Plans underway for Iran-Saudi FM meeting

Plans underway for Iran-Saudi FM meeting

Arrangements are being made for a meeting between the foreign ministers of Iran and Saudi Arabia following the recent agreement on the resumption of diplomatic ties between the two states, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Nasser Kanaani …

Iran and Saudi Arabia agree to resume diplomatic ties

Iran and Saudi Arabia agree to resume diplomatic ties

Iran and Saudi Arabia have agreed to restore ties and to reopen respective diplomatic missions after talks in China, state media in both countries reported, seven years after relations were severed. "Following talks, the Islamic …

Saudi Arabia speaks on conditions for Israel's recognition

Saudi Arabia speaks on conditions for Israel's recognition

Saudi Arabia has announced that it is ready to recognize the state of Israel in exchange for assistance with the implementation of the nuclear program. Also, a condition for recognition is a US guarantee of the country's security.

Saudis may become world's leaders in reading books

Saudis may become world's leaders in reading books

Saudi Arabia is set to launch a new initiative called Literature Everywhere to improve access to literary works across the Kingdom. These will include podcasts, audiobooks, poetry, short stories, comics.

11 more countries to become visa-free for Russians

11 more countries to become visa-free for Russians

Russia is preparing agreements on the abolition of visas for tourists with 11 countries. The terms for expanding the list of visa-free countries are not clear - the agreements are bilateral and much depends on the other side.

Who buys property in UK

Who buys property in UK

Why and how HNW investors from the Middle East region are targeting sectors such as UK real estate, including commercial property

Iran and Saudi Arabia ready for new talks

Iran and Saudi Arabia ready for new talks

Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian has revealed the latest developments in the ongoing talks with Saudi Arabia after five rounds of discussions.

Why Qatar needs Asian Games-2030

Why Qatar needs Asian Games-2030

The 2030 tournament will be the 2nd Asian Games to be held in Qatar, the 2nd in the Arabian Peninsula and the first of two consecutive Asian Games to be held in the region

Middle East leads in music industry

Middle East leads in music industry

The idea followed the legalisation of public music concerts, which is part of wider reforms in line with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's Vision2030