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Saudi crown prince and Malaysian defense minister discuss enhancing defense

Saudi crown prince and Malaysian defense minister discuss enhancing defense

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s crown prince Mohammed bin Salman held a meeting on Thursday with Malaysia’s defense minister Hishammuddin bin Hussein, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The pair discussed enhancing bilateral relations in all fields, especially defense. Senior Saudi and Malaysian civil and military officials attended the meeting.

Vision 2030 shifts Saudi Arabia’s global perception

Vision 2030 shifts Saudi Arabia’s global perception

Vision 2030 has become the largest single contributor to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s global media coverage, a recent report indicated. The research, titled “KSA Reputation: How Vision 2030 is Rebranding the Nation,” released last month by global media intelligence provider CARMA, showed that the Kingdom’s transformative vision had put it in a more positive […]

Israel heading for normalisation with Saudi Arabia

Israel heading for normalisation with Saudi Arabia

Israel and the US are asking Saudi Arabia to carry out series of steps towards full normalisation between Riyadh and Tel Aviv, Israeli media reported on Sunday. The context is Saudi Arabia’s need for Israel’s permission to change the sovereignty of the Red Sea islands of Tiran and Sanafir, over which the US is currently […]

UAE leaders condole with Saudi King Salman on passing of mother of Prince Fahd

UAE leaders condole with Saudi King Salman on passing of mother of Prince Fahd

UAE president Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a cable to Saudi Arabia’s King Salman bin Abdulaziz expressing his condolences and sincere sympathy over the death of the mother of Prince Fahd bin Dhaar bin Turki bin Abdulaziz al-Saud. Dubai ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al-Maktoum, Sheikh Saud bin Rashid al-Mu’alla, Ruler of […]

Saudi crown prince and Greek PM discuss boosting joint cooperation

Saudi crown prince and Greek PM discuss boosting joint cooperation

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman received a phone call on Thursday from Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, the Kingdom’s official SPA news agency reported. During the call, they reviewed the bilateral relations between the two countries, and discussed opportunities for joint cooperation in a number of fields.

Saudi Crown Prince planning international trip soon

Saudi Crown Prince planning international trip soon

Saudi Crown Prince, Mohammed bin Salman, is planning a trip to Turkey, Cyprus, Greece, Jordan, and Egypt, where he will discuss regional and international issues and ink agreements in energy and trade, four sources familiar with the plans said on Monday, and Reuters reports. This would be the Prince’s first tour outside the region since […]

Health ministry: UAE healthcare system ‘prepared’ for monkeypox

Health ministry: UAE healthcare system ‘prepared’ for monkeypox

The United Arab Emirates’ healthcare system is prepared for any potential spread of monkeypox, the country’s Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) said on Sunday. The ministry is also investigating and monitoring suspect cases, but did not say whether any cases had been confirmed in the UAE. It issued a circular for all medical workers […]

Saudi vice defense minister meets NSA adviser Sullivan in Washington

Saudi vice defense minister meets NSA adviser Sullivan in Washington

US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan reaffirmed President Joe Biden’s commitment to “help Saudi Arabia defend its territory” during a meeting with Saudi Vice Minister of Defense Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz al-Saud during a meeting on Tuesday, the White House said. During the meeting Sullivan also underscored the longstanding partnership between the two nations, […]