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Saudi Crown Prince Greets China’s President at Al Yamamah Palace

Chinese leader Xi Jinping arrived on Thursday at Al Yamamah Palace in Riyadh to meet with the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz. The Chinese president was greeted by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. Xi began Wednesday a state visit to Saudi Arabia at the…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Dec 8, 2022

Xi Hopes for a Shift in Relations between China, Arabs

Chinese President Xi Jinping began Wednesday a state visit to Saudi Arabia at the invitation of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz, where he was first met Riyadh Governor Prince Faisal bin Bandar and several Saudi officials. Beijing said Xi's visit is China's "most important…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Dec 8, 2022

Saudi Leadership Congratulates China on National Day

The Saudi leadership congratulated on Saturday China on the occasion of National Day, reported the Saudi Press Agency. Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz and Mohammed bin Salman, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, sent separate cables of congratulations to President Xi Jinping on the occasion. They…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Oct 1, 2022

King Salman Receives Calls from Arab Leaders after Success of Hajj

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz received on Wednesday a number of telephone calls from Arab leaders, who congratulated Saudi Arabia on the successful organization of the annual Hajj pilgrimage. He received calls from United Arab Emirates President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Bahrain’s King…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jul 13, 2022

King Salman Receives Written Message from President of Burundi

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz received on Thursday a written message from President of Burundi Évariste Ndayishimiye, reported the Saudi Press Agency. The message focused on bilateral relations between the Kingdom and Burundi and ways to develop them at various levels. The message was received…

Asharq Al-Awsat · May 13, 2022

Saudi Arabia Further Develops Women's Role in the Presidency of the Two Holy Mosques

The General President of the Presidency for the Affairs of the Two Holy Mosques Sheikh Abdulrahman al-Sudais appointed Fatima al-Tuwaijri as Assistant to the General President for Women's Affairs at the Prophet's Mosque. The appointment underscores the Saudi leadership's determination to develop the role of women in the workplace. The…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 9, 2022