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UNCOVERED: 22 | History Defined

Timeline: Iran and Saudi Arabia, from rivalry to rapprochement

Iran and Saudi Arabia have had an adversarial history. Here’s a look at recent important events in their relations.

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Iran, Saudi Arabia agree to resume ties, with China's help

Iran and Saudi Arabia have agreed to reestablish diplomatic relations and reopen embassies after years of tensions

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Riyadh, Warsaw to Deepen Joint Strategic Partnership

Saudi Arabia has become a global player, and Poland is looking forward to a significant trade and investment movement, especially in the agricultural sector, revealed a senior Polish diplomat as Riyadh and Warsaw move towards strengthening their strategic partnership and expanding economic cooperation. On Wednesday, Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed…

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Riyadh Stresses Importance of Collective Work, Pursuing Dialogue, Peace

The Saudi government stressed on Tuesday the importance of collective work to confront global challenges. Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, chaired the cabinet meeting that was held in Riyadh. The government also underscored the need to improve conditions conducive to holding dialogue and reaching peace to…

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New Ministers Sworn in before Saudi King, Crown Prince

Two new Saudi ministers took the oath of office on Tuesday before Custodian of the Two Holy Mosque King Salman bin Abdulaziz and Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Crown Prince and Prime Minister. At a ceremony in Riyadh, Salman bin Yousef Al-Dossari was sworn in as Minister of Media and Eng.…

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Saudi Crown Prince, Alimi Discuss Developments in Yemen

Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, held talks with Chairman of the Yemeni Presidential Leadership Council Dr. Rashad al-Alimi in Riyadh on Tuesday, reported the Saudi Press Agency. The talks focused on the developments in Yemen, with Crown Prince Mohammed underscoring the Kingdom’s ongoing support to the…

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Saudi Crown Prince Discusses Bilateral Ties with Prime Minister of Poland

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman met at the Royal Court at Al-Yamamah Palace the Prime Minister of Poland, Mateusz Morawiecki. During the meeting, the two sides reviewed the friendly relations between their two countries. They also addressed ways of enhancing bilateral relations in all fields, and discussed several issues…

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Saudi Minister of Defense Meets with South Korean President in Seoul

South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol received in Seoul on Tuesday Saudi Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, reported the Saudi Press Agency. Prince Khalid conveyed to Yoon the greetings of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz and Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Crown Prince and…

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Crown Prince Reviews with Bureau International des Expositions Saudi Bid to Host Expo 2030

Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, received in Riyadh on Monday Chairperson of the Bureau International des Expositions (BIE) Patrick Specht and an accompanying delegation. Discussions focused on Saudi Arabia’s bid to host Expo 2030. BIE Enquiry Mission had arrived in the Saudi capital on Sunday on…

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Saudi Crown Prince, President of Mozambique Discuss Cooperation

Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, held talks with Mozambique's President Filipe Jacinto Nyusi in Riyadh on Saturday. Their talks focused on bilateral relations between their countries. They tackled joint cooperation and ways to develop it. They also covered issues of common interest. Saudi Arabia and Mozambique…

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Saudi Arabia's art scene is exploding, but who benefits?

Saudi Arabia is making a major push to become an arts and entertainment destination, but is the effort succeeding in overcoming the kingdom's conservative image?

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KSrelief Continues to Send Aid to Victims of Earthquake in Syria

The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) continued to provide aid to the victims of the devastating earthquake that struck Syria and Türkiye last month. On Wednesday, it distributed 11,156 blankets and mattresses in Aleppo’s Afrin and Jindires, as well as the city of al-Bab. The aid will…

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Saudi Crown Prince, President of Eritrea Discuss Bilateral Ties in Riyadh

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz met with President Isaias Afwerki of Eritrea on Wednesday in Riyadh, where the two leaders reviewed the bilateral relations between the two countries. They also discussed aspects of joint cooperation, regional developments and the efforts exerted towards them, state news agency SPA…

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Saudi Arabia and sport: a strategic gamble aiming for economic, political and social goals

Boxing purists may argue over the sporting value of a fight between a reality TV star and a former YouTube prankster. But the commercial value of the massively hyped event in February 2023 was clear for both the contestants (Tommy Fury and Jake Paul shared a prize purse worth over…

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Saudi Govt Hails Recommendations of 3rd Riyadh Int’l Humanitarian Forum

The Saudi government hailed on Tuesday the recommendations of the third Riyadh International Humanitarian Forum that was held last week. Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz chaired the cabinet meeting that was held in Riyadh. The forum had recommended bolstering collective efforts in areas that can…

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Saudi Arabia Underscores Efforts to Reach Political Solution to Ukraine Crisis

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah stressed on Sunday the Kingdom’s support to international efforts aimed at reaching a political solution to the Ukrainian-Russian crisis. Prince Faisal held official talks in Kyiv with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. They tackled bilateral relations between their countries and opportunities to…

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Crown Prince Crowns Panthalasa as Saudi Cup 2023 Winner

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has crowned Japan’s Panthalasa as the winner of the 4th edition of the Saudi Cup 2023, the richest global horse racing event which was held at the King Abdulaziz Racecourse in Riyadh. During a ceremony on Saturday, the Crown Prince awarded Naoki Yoneyama, president…

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Saudi King, Crown Prince Congratulate Kuwaiti Emir on National Day

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud has sent a cable of congratulation to the Emir of Kuwait, Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmed Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, on the anniversary of his country's National Day. In his cable, King Salman expressed his sincerest congratulation to the Emir, and wished…

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Yemeni Officials, Public Optimistic About $1 Billion Saudi Deposit

Yemeni officials and the public hailed the new Saudi deposit agreement with the Central Bank of Yemen in Aden for $1 billion, indicating that it would improve the local currency rate, support primary food imports, and enable the government to implement economic reforms. The deposit directly impacted the exchange rate,…

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Saudi Arabia Deposits $1 Billion into Yemen’s Central Bank

Saudi Arabia deposited $1 billion into the central bank of Yemen’s legitimate government Tuesday in a bid to bolster the country’s economy, state media said. The move was in implementation of directives of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz and Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Crown Prince…

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Arab Leaders Congratulate King Salman on Founding Day

Arab leaders congratulated on Tuesday Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz on the occasion of the Kingdom’s Founding Day, which falls on Wednesday. Emir of Kuwait Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al Sabah sent a cable to King Salman, praising the Kingdom’s accomplishments that have strengthened its…

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Saudi Crown Prince Receives Message from President of Costa Rica

Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, received on Tuesday a written message from President of Costa Rica Rodrigo Chaves. The message tackled the close bilateral ties that bind their countries and peoples and way to support and bolster them in various fields and on all levels. The…

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3rd Riyadh International Humanitarian Forum Kicks Off

Governor of Riyadh Region Prince Faisal bin Bandar bin Abdulaziz attended on Monday the inauguration of the Riyadh International Humanitarian Forum (RIHF3). The event is being held under the patronage of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz. It is organized by the King Salman Humanitarian…

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Crown Prince Announces Establishment of Strategic Office to Develop Northern Borders Region

Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Crown Prince, Prime Minister and Chairman of the Council of Economic and Development Affairs, announced on Monday the establishment of the Strategic Office to Develop the Northern Borders Region. The office aims to increase the level of development in the cities and governorates of the region,…

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Saudi Arabia Expands its Economic Capabilities to Space

Saudi Arabia’s recent announcement that it was sending two Saudi astronauts to the International Space Station (ISS) has kicked off talks about the Kingdom’s serious endeavor to benefit from the space economy as a giant sector, where global visions of sustainability and technology intersect. The astronauts will make their trip…

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