Saudi Arabia

Iran's full SCO membership, potential BRICS accession will counter unilateralism, sanctions: FM

Jul 19, 2023 06:16

Foreign Minister says the country’s full membership in the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) and potential accession to the BRICS group of emerging economies will promote multilateralism and counter unilateral policies, including sanctions.
Saudi Arabia buys Turkish drones in ‘biggest’ military contract in Turkey’s history

Jul 19, 2023 02:34

Saudi Arabia has signed an agreement with Turkey to buy drones from Ankara in the "biggest" military contract in Turkish history as President Recep Tayyip Erdogan struggles to absorb foreign investment to revive the country’s ailing economy.
UK invites Saudi crown prince for official visit, first since Khashoggi murder

Jul 16, 2023 09:49

The United Kingdom has invited Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MbS) for an official visit to the country, indicating that Western countries are easing off on the kingdom following the gruesome murder of dissident journalist Jamal Khashoggi.
Iran, Saudi ministers discuss joint investment in oil, gas industry

Jul 06, 2023 11:28

Iranian Oil Minister Javad Owji and Saudi Arabia’s Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman Al Saud have exchanged views about the possibility of joint investment in the oil and gas industry.
Saudi Arabia summons Swedish ambassador over Qur’an desecration

Jul 03, 2023 04:06

Saudi Arabia has summoned Sweden’s ambassador to Riyadh in protest at the desecration of the holy Qur’an in the European country, which sparked widespread criticism across the Islamic world.
Two dead in attack in front of US consulate in Jeddah: Saudi officials

Jun 29, 2023 05:02

Two people have died in an attack in front of the American consulate building in the coastal city of Jeddah on the Red Sea, according to Saudi officials.
Muslims ‘stone the devil’ as millions-strong Hajj pilgrimage winds down

Jun 28, 2023 05:28

Millions of Muslim worshipers cast pebbles in the “stoning of the devil” ritual of the annual Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia, as Muslims around the world are celebrating Eid al-Adha (Feast of Sacrifice).
US creating obstacles to torpedo Yemen peace efforts: Head of Supreme Political Council

Jun 28, 2023 04:41

The head of Yemen’s Supreme Political Council says the United States is sabotaging efforts aimed at establishing calm across the country, as representatives from warring parties as well as regional and international actors strive toward ending the war.
Iran to hike output from oilfield shared with Saudi Arabia

Jun 28, 2023 02:29

Iran is preparing to increase its production from an oilfield that is shared with Saudi Arabia in the Persian Gulf.
Millions of Muslims begin ‘biggest’ Hajj pilgrimage in years in Mecca

Jun 26, 2023 03:57

Millions of Muslim worshipers from across the world have started the annual Hajj pilgrimage in the holy city of Mecca in Saudi Arabia, with the rituals taking place over a period of several days and culminating in Eid al-Adha (Feast of Sacrifice).