Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia pledges 2060 target of net-zero emissions
Middle East
October 24, 2021
Saudi Arabia pledges 2060 target of net-zero emissions
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — One of the world’s largest oil producers, Saudi Arabia, announced Saturday it aims to…
IMF sees economic growth with higher inflation for Mideast
Middle East
October 20, 2021
IMF sees economic growth with higher inflation for Mideast
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The Middle East is expected to see significant economic growth this year, but also…
Iran FM says more talks needed with rival Saudi Arabia
Middle East
October 9, 2021
Iran FM says more talks needed with rival Saudi Arabia
BEIRUT (AP) — Iran’s foreign minister said Friday that more talks with regional archrival Saudi Arabia are needed for Tehran…
Saudi court upholds 20-year term for critic, draws US rebuke
Middle East
October 7, 2021
Saudi court upholds 20-year term for critic, draws US rebuke
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — A court in Saudi Arabia upheld a 20-year prison term imposed on a Saudi…
Saudi Arabia, Egypt sign electrical interconnection project agreement
Business
October 5, 2021
Saudi Arabia, Egypt sign electrical interconnection project agreement
The Saudi Ministry of Energy announced on Tuesday that Saudi Arabia and Egypt have signed agreements for a Saudi-Egyptian electrical…
White House aide discusses Yemen with Saudi crown prince
Middle East
September 29, 2021
White House aide discusses Yemen with Saudi crown prince
WASHINGTON, Sept 28 (Reuters) – U.S. President Joe Biden’s national security adviser, Jake Sullivan, had a detailed discussion about the…
Saudis enjoy Red Sea cruises as kingdom opens up tourism sector
Middle East
September 24, 2021
Saudis enjoy Red Sea cruises as kingdom opens up tourism sector
JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia, Sept 23 (Reuters) – Majed Sait and his wife are spending their honeymoon on a cruise in…
Saudi king tells U.N. kingdom supports efforts to prevent nuclear Iran
Middle East
September 23, 2021
Saudi king tells U.N. kingdom supports efforts to prevent nuclear Iran
DUBAI, Sept 22 (Reuters) – Saudi Arabia’s King Salman bin Abdulaziz told the United Nations General Assembly on Wednesday that…
Saudi Arabia supports efforts to resolve GERD crisis peacefully
Egypt
September 23, 2021
Saudi Arabia supports efforts to resolve GERD crisis peacefully
Saudi Arabia supports all efforts to resolve the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) crisis peacefully and in a binding manner…
Saudi wealth fund PIF to issue green debt soon, says governor
Middle East
September 22, 2021
Saudi wealth fund PIF to issue green debt soon, says governor
DUBAI, Sept 22 (Reuters) – Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund plans to announce soon its first green debt deal, with…