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Lebanon says government can’t afford to resign as Saudi rift widens
Middle East
October 30, 2021
Lebanon says government can’t afford to resign as Saudi rift widens
BEIRUT, Oct 30 (Reuters) – Lebanon’s government cannot afford to resign over a growing diplomatic crisis with Saudi Arabia and…
Arab League concerned at ‘rapid deterioration’ of Lebanese-Gulf ties
Middle East
October 30, 2021
Arab League concerned at ‘rapid deterioration’ of Lebanese-Gulf ties
CAIRO, Oct 30 (Reuters) – The Arab League said on Saturday it was concerned about a rapid deterioration of Lebanese-Gulf…
Saudi Arabia in talks with automakers on plant plans, minister says
Middle East
October 29, 2021
Saudi Arabia in talks with automakers on plant plans, minister says
RIYADH, Oct 28 (Reuters) – Saudi Arabia is in talks with several carmakers about manufacturing in the country, Saudi Investment…
Gulf Arab states, squeezed by climate change, still tout oil
Middle East
October 27, 2021
Gulf Arab states, squeezed by climate change, still tout oil
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (AP) — The global energy transition is perhaps nowhere more perplexing than in the Arabian Peninsula, where…
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…