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Saudi FM hosts iftar party for heads of diplomatic missions

Saudi FM hosts iftar party for heads of diplomatic missions

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan held an iftar party for the heads of diplomatic missions, regional bodies, and international organizations in Riyadh on Monday. The party was attended by Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Adel Al-Jubeir, the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Waleed bin Abdulkarim Al-Khuraiji, and senior foreign ministry […]

Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince most popular foreign leader among Indonesians: Survey

Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince most popular foreign leader among Indonesians: Survey

Indonesians hold the most confidence in Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman compared to all foreign world leaders, according to a survey by Lowy Institute foreign policy think tank. The survey, published on Monday, is titled: ‘Charting their own course: How Indonesians see the world.” It stated: “A majority of Indonesians have confidence in […]

Saudi Cabinet welcomes UN efforts in Yemeni truce

Saudi Cabinet welcomes UN efforts in Yemeni truce

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia said it values the UN’s efforts in the truce in Yemen. The Cabinet, meeting on Tuesday evening, expressed hope the cessation of military actions would contribute to a political solution in the war-ravaged country. Yemenis have been invited for a national dialogue through a Gulf Cooperation Council initiative to find a solution […]

Saudi deputy defense minister receives Yemeni PM

Saudi deputy defense minister receives Yemeni PM

RIYADH: Saudi and Yemeni government officials held talks in Riyadh focusing on ensuring a lasting truce for the war-ravaged country. The discussions took place between Saudi Deputy Defense Minister Prince Khaled bin Salman and Yemeni Prime Minister Dr. Maeen Abdulmalik Saeed and the members of his Cabinet. Prince Khaled said: “Saudi Arabia hopes that the truce […]

Ramadan 2022 to start on Saturday: Saudi Supreme Court

Ramadan 2022 to start on Saturday: Saudi Supreme Court

RIYADH: The world’s Muslims will mark the first day of Ramadan on Saturday after an official sighting of the new crescent moon, the Saudi Supreme Court announced on Friday. This will be the first year since 2019 that Ramadan in Saudi Arabia will be observed without coronavirus restrictions. The Supreme Court also congratulated the Custodian […]

OPEC+ ministerial committee recommends sticking to current oil output plan

OPEC+ ministerial committee recommends sticking to current oil output plan

LONDON/DUBAI: OPEC+ key ministerial committee has agreed to stick with existing oil output policy and raise output by 432,000 barrels per day from May, an OPEC+ source said.  Confirming the vote on the deal was done and a consensus reached, the source added OPEC+ will hold it’s next meeting on May 5. The United States […]