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Saudi, Japanese defense ministers meet to bolster security cooperation

Saudi, Japanese defense ministers meet to bolster security cooperation

Tokyo: The Saudi and Japanese defense ministers on Monday met in Tokyo to discuss ways to bolster security cooperation. Prince Khalid bin Salman held talks with his Japanese counterpart Hamada Yasukazu at Japan’s Ministry of Defense offices in the capital city. Hamada outlined his country’s defense strategy and said Japan sought to strengthen its existing […]

UAE President, Vice-President witness swearing-in of new investment minister

UAE President, Vice-President witness swearing-in of new investment minister

Mohamed Hassan Al Suwaidi was sworn in today as the UAE’s Minister of Investment in a ceremony that has been attended by the President, His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, and His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai. Also present was […]

UAE approves first licence for self-driving cars

UAE approves first licence for self-driving cars

The UAE has approved the first licence of its kind for self-driving vehicles to run on the country’s roads. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, posted on Twitter that WeRide has been granted the licence. The company will test different types of […]

Saudi crown prince exchanges Eid Al-Adha greetings with Kuwaiti counterpart

Saudi crown prince exchanges Eid Al-Adha greetings with Kuwaiti counterpart

JEDDAH: Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman received a phone call from his Kuwaiti counterpart Sheikh Meshaal Al-Ahmed Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, during which he congratulated him on the Eid Al-Adha, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Thursday. During the call, they exchanged greetings on the Muslim holiday, which began on Wednesday, and called for more […]

Saudi embrace of Assad sends strong signal to the US

Saudi embrace of Assad sends strong signal to the US

Once labelled a pariah, Saudi Crown Prince, Mohammed bin Salman, took centre stage as Master of Ceremonies last week when Arab states readmitted Syria to the Arab League, signalling to Washington who calls the regional shots. His effusive greeting of President Bashar Al-Assad at the Arab Summit with kissed cheeks and a warm embrace defied […]