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From Founder to Grandson... Saudis Between Two ‘Bay’ahs’

Prince Mohammed bin Salman was appointed Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia in Al-Safa Castle in Makkah, just meters away from where King Abdulaziz received the first royal pledge around a hundred years ago. On Wednesday, June 21, 2017, corresponding to 26 Ramadan 1438 AH, King Salman issued a royal decree,…

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Six Years into Saudi Crown Prince’s Journey…Development, Power on the Int’l Map

The 26th day of Ramadan 2023 marks the sixth anniversary of Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz’s ascension to the position of Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia. The Crown Prince has surprised the world with his decisions and approach to both domestic and foreign affairs since assuming his duties six…

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Mohammed bin Salman: Prince of the East, Hope of the Nation, Builder of the Ideal State

Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, has made a name of himself as one of the world’s leading figures by spearheading a “revolution” that has reached all aspects of life in his country and transformed Saudi Arabia into an international political, economic and social heavyweight. Riyadh has…

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White House hails Yemen steps after meeting with Saudi crown prince

Senior aides to U.S. President Joe Biden on Friday hailed progress toward resolving conflict in Yemen after "constructive" talks in Saudi Arabia with Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman.

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Bipartisan US Efforts to Strengthen Relations with Saudi Arabia

White House National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan recently phoned Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, while senior Republican senator Lindsey Graham visited him, highlighting a growing bipartisan interest in strengthening the historical ties between the US and the Kingdom. Recent interactions between senior Saudi leaders and both Democratic and…

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US praises Yemen progress in call with Saudi crown prince

US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan praised the peace efforts and offered ‘full US support for those efforts’.

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White House's Sullivan and Saudi crown prince discuss Yemen, Iran

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US official: Top Biden aide holds call with MBS on Yemen war

White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan spoke by phone with Saudi Arabian Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on Tuesday amid signs that the Saudis and Iran-allied Houthis in Yemen are making “significant progress” toward finding a permanent end to their nine-year conflict

The Independent UK

Saudi Arabia Stresses Importance of Following up on Steps to Restore Diplomatic Ties with Iran

The Saudi government stressed on Tuesday the importance of following up on the steps needed to restore diplomatic and consular ties with Iran. Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz chaired the cabinet meeting that was held in Jeddah. Saudi Arabia and Iran agreed last month to…

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Fourth Batch of Saudi Oil Derivatives Grant Arrives in Aden

The fourth batch of the Saudi oil derivatives grant, consisting of 150,000 tons of diesel and 100,000 metric tons of mazut, arrived at Yemen's interim capital Aden on Sunday. This initiative is part of Saudi Arabia's ongoing efforts to support the Yemeni people, in response to a request by the…

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Saudi King Salman Orders Extension of Citizen Account Program

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz ordered on Sunday the extension of the Citizen Account Program in its current mechanism, along with providing temporary additional support to its beneficiaries for four more months. This decision was made at the recommendation of Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Crown…

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Hezbollah and Israel pull back from the brink – but spectre of conflict looms

The rocket attack that followed air strikes and mosque raids failed to provoke all-out war, but it must surely be inevitable

The Guardian - UK

US Welcomes Saudi-Iranian Dialogue if it Curbs Tehran’s ‘Destabilizing Activities’

US President Joe Biden's Administration has described the meeting between Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan and Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian in Beijing as “an expected step” as part of the agreement between the Kingdom and Iran. “A meeting of Iranian and Saudi foreign ministers is an expected…

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Saudi King Approves Launch of 3rd Edition of National Charitable Campaign

The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz, approved the launch of the third edition of the national campaign for charitable work during the month of Ramadan. The campaign, which will kick off on Monday, enables benefactors, donors and the financially privileged to make their donations to…

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Royals made almost £2m from sale of horses received as gifts from prominent figures

Palace insists horses given to late queen, including 34 from emir of Dubai, were ‘personal gifts’

Tribune News Service

VIEWPOINT 2: Masters spotlights human rights abuses

Saudi Arabia — in the news for cutting oil production and pushing up the price of gas — is also making headlines for perhaps a more unusual reason: golf.

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Saudi Govt Underscores Keenness on Stability, Development of Region

The Saudi government met on Tuesday to discuss the latest regional and international developments and the security and peace challenges facing the international community. The cabinet underlined the great importance the Kingdom places on consolidating stability in the region to achieve development and prosperity in the Middle East and entire…

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Saudi Arabia discloses investment in dozens of VCs

Saudi Arabia has invested in technology and other sectors in a bid to diversify the country’s economy away from oil.

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Analysis - Saudi crown prince acts to realign Mideast dynamics amid concern over US support

Saudi Arabia's unpredictable crown prince is pushing hard to realign Middle East dynamics, engaging with old foes and orchestrating OPEC oil cuts like the ones on Sunday which took the global market by surprise.

Al Jazeera

Egypt’s el-Sisi visits Saudi Arabia amid financial pressure

El-Sisi meets Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman as Egypt’s economic woes deepen.

The Independent UK

Analysis: Saudi prince pivots to peace after years of war

In the years since Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman catapulted to power, it’s hard to find a controversy in the Middle East that doesn’t somehow involve the 37-year-old heir to the throne

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Saudi Crown Prince, Sisi Discuss Prospects for Joint Cooperation

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman met with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi at Ramadan Suhoor-meal table on Saturday. The Crown Prince welcomed Sisi in the Kingdom as his second country.

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Saudi Crown Prince Receives Written Message from President of Djibouti

Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, received on Sunday a written message from President of Djibouti Ismail Omar Guelleh. The message tackled the strong and close bilateral relations that bind their countries and ways to bolster and develop them in various fields. The message was received by…

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Saudi Arabia Ranks First in Arab World, 20th Globally, in Emissions Reduction

Two years after the launch of the Saudi Green Initiative, Saudi Arabia reached the top position among Arab countries and the twentieth globally, in carbon dioxide emissions reduction. In March 2021, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman announced the Saudi Arabia Green and Green Middle East initiatives, which he said will…

Reuters

China's Xi speaks with Saudi crown prince, supports Saudi-Iran talks

China's President Xi Jinping spoke by phone with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud, discussing a wide range of subjects including supporting follow-up talks between Saudi Arabia and Iran, state media CCTV reported on Tuesday.

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