| 单词 | Riyadh |
| 例句 | Your debut film, Wadjda, about a 10-year-old girl living in Riyadh, who dreams of owning a green bicycle, is the first full-length feature shot entirely inside Saudi Arabia. Haifaa al-Mansour: 'It's very important to celebrate resistance' 2013-07-13T23:05:04Z Locals and foreigners flocked to the festival to watch bands from Riyadh, Beirut and New Orleans. All that jazz: Saudis attend country's first jazz festival 2018-02-23T05:00:00Z They included a criminal court complex in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia; a government building complex in Changchun, China; and the campus of Fudan University in Shanghai. Albert Speer Jr., Architect and Son of Hitler Confidant, Dies at 83 2017-09-21T04:00:00Z But last week, on the eve of the inaugural Arab Fashion Week Riyadh, the backdrop was very different: Sandstorms and thunderstorms loomed, and missiles fired by Houthi rebels in Yemen sailed overhead. Saudi Arabia Just Had Its First Fashion Week 2018-04-16T04:00:00Z I replied that I remembered being in Riyadh airport, standing in line, when a Saudi immigration officer threw the passport of a Pakistani labourer right into his face. Mohsin Hamid: 'Islam is not a monolith' 2013-05-19T19:00:07Z In the meantime, in the interest of mutual understanding, some such show about Western science might perhaps be mounted in Riyadh or Tehran, just as this one was in London. Exhibition Review: A Golden Age in Science, Full of Light and Shadow 2010-12-09T23:34:00Z On Thursday, under growing bipartisan pressure, the Treasury secretary, Steven Mnuchin, said that he would not be attending an investment conference in Riyadh next week. Met and Brooklyn Museums Will Not Use Saudi Money for Programs on the Middle East 2018-10-18T04:00:00Z The coming-out drama forms part of a new book by Riyadh, an Irish YouTuber and broadcaster, whose bright, conversational guide to being a young gay man – Yay! My gay son: 'The family said we should send him to Syria for conversion therapy' 2019-06-22T04:00:00Z “It’s going to be scary at times but the best thing to do is communicate, communicate, communicate,” says Riyadh Khalaf, the broadcaster, YouTuber and author of Yay! 'Step away from the porn': how to have hot sex at every age 2019-05-18T04:00:00Z “It’s like a historical event that happened here,” said Mana, an usher at the movie theater in the King Abdullah Financial District, a new development in northern Riyadh. Saudis flock to 'Black Panther' as first public cinema premieres 2018-04-20T04:00:00Z The band’s website said their next world tour concert is in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on Oct. K-Pop's BTS goes on holiday, asks fans for privacy 2019-08-12T04:00:00Z Attendance to private screenings this month in Riyadh is by invitation only, with a public opening to follow in May, according to operator AMC Entertainment Holdings. Saudi Arabia to launch first new cinema at private VIP event 2018-04-18T04:00:00Z When Riyadh was in his early teens, in addition to hiking or fishing, his dad took him to karate. My gay son: 'The family said we should send him to Syria for conversion therapy' 2019-06-22T04:00:00Z They fell in love, married and moved to the seaside town of Bray, where they had their first son, Riyadh, two years later. My gay son: 'The family said we should send him to Syria for conversion therapy' 2019-06-22T04:00:00Z I was born in Karachi but moved gradually westward through my childhood, stopping in Amman, Riyadh, Istanbul, and London. Taymour Soomro on the Sights, Sounds, and Social Dynamics of Karachi 2018-12-31T05:00:00Z She also creates both men and women’s collections, rare for a female designer from the region, and is based and manufactures exclusively in Riyadh, no mean feat given the underdeveloped local fashion industry infrastructure. Saudi Arabia’s Female Designers to Know 2018-04-17T04:00:00Z Industry figures from Italy, Russia and Lebanon flocked to Riyadh, many for the first time, to admire the work of local and international designers. Fashionably late: Saudi Arabia hosts its first-ever fashion week 2018-04-11T04:00:00Z Yet the trials that he describes so amusingly in “Joyriding in Riyadh” reveal as much about one of the world’s least understood societies as do the kindness and friendship he also receives. Fast and furious 2014-05-29T04:00:00Z Some women in Riyadh say they are used to the cognitive dissonance. | The TV Watch: Saudi Arabia: Ramadan TV Gently Pushes Saudi Boundaries 2012-08-20T02:22:34Z But in the center of the country, near the capital, Riyadh, the late Prince Abdullah al-Faisal, eldest son of the former King Faisal, has established the world’s largest dairy farm. Don’t censor the school-lunch blog 2012-06-15T16:15:00Z Nobu Hotels is also scheduled to open a location in Riyadh next year, though recent events involving Saudi Arabia may complicate that development Nightly rates still being determined. Nine Hotel Openings to Look Out For in the Coming Year 2018-10-23T04:00:00Z In an image made from video released by Change.org, a Saudi Arabian woman drives a car as part of a campaign to defy Saudi Arabia’s ban on women driving, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Motherlode: A Mother's Right to Drive 2011-06-21T16:41:43Z “I hated him for what he didn’t already know,” Riyadh says. My gay son: 'The family said we should send him to Syria for conversion therapy' 2019-06-22T04:00:00Z An exhibition at the National Museum in Riyadh followed in 2006 featuring 150 masterpieces from the Louvre's Islamic collection. Saudi Arabia's pre-Islamic treasures come to the Louvre 2010-08-10T13:00:00Z The emerging conceptual aesthetic is evident, with mixed results, in the nascent gallery scenes in Jeddah and Riyadh. Saudi artists escape from the desert to find outlet in Britain 2012-10-04T10:51:50Z The 2015 crush killed nearly 800 people, according to Riyadh, when two large groups of pilgrims arrived together at a crossroads on a road leading to the stoning site. Muslims at haj converge on Jamarat for ritual stoning of the devil 2018-08-21T04:00:00Z The core of the city will be a business district much like the one on the outskirts of Riyadh. Critic?s Notebook: Laying Out Economic Cities, Saudis See Window to Modernity 2010-12-13T03:28:00Z The AMC theater in Riyadh has shown dozens of films over the past year, he added. AMC Theatres pursues Saudi expansion despite journalist's killing 2019-04-03T04:00:00Z Riyadh charged nothing for the water pumped from beneath the desert, and virtually nothing for the fuel needed to pump it. Don’t censor the school-lunch blog 2012-06-15T16:15:00Z AFC wants to introduce fashion courses, internships and scholarships to Saudi Arabia and develop a fashion district in Riyadh. Fashionably late: Saudi Arabia hosts its first-ever fashion week 2018-04-11T04:00:00Z Social media was abuzz with questions about whether the robot, Sophia, which debuted at a technology conference in Riyadh last week, will be treated like women in the conservative kingdom. Saudi Arabia grants robot rights that women there don’t have 2017-11-01T04:00:00Z Once the shows actually happened, the determination, thoughtfulness and ambition of the many young brands in Riyadh last week were clear, despite the many challenges. Saudi Arabia Just Had Its First Fashion Week 2018-04-16T04:00:00Z At about the same time, the crown prince invited Saad Hariri, the prime minister of Lebanon, to Riyadh, where he was put under arrest and forced to announce his resignation. ‘MBS’ Chronicles the Shockingly Young, Powerful and Ruthless Saudi Crown Prince 2020-03-09T04:00:00Z Eventually, they expect, it will be linked to central Riyadh by a tram system. Critic?s Notebook: Laying Out Economic Cities, Saudis See Window to Modernity 2010-12-13T03:28:00Z Riyadh, 28, recalls that he was flamboyant as a child. My gay son: 'The family said we should send him to Syria for conversion therapy' 2019-06-22T04:00:00Z Some 86,000 Iranians are attending this year amid a diplomatic rift between Tehran and Riyadh, which are locked in a struggle for regional supremacy. Muslims at haj converge on Jamarat for ritual stoning of the devil 2018-08-21T04:00:00Z In it, he wrote that the country’s architecture should focus on historical and regional styles, and resist the “creeping cancer” of modernism that was making “everywhere — from Riyadh to Rangoon” look similar. The Town That Charles Built 2022-09-23T04:00:00Z If we saw him again, it would be pleading fealty to the Saudi leadership in a staged appearance in Riyadh, after a cloak-and-dagger rendition. The seven standout stories of 2018 2018-12-22T05:00:00Z The central hub of filming was the titular Saudi Women’s Driving School in Riyadh, a looping maze of new drivers and instructors in white cars, and the gateway to certification for aspiring female drivers. Saudi Women’s Driving School: behind an inspiring, frustrating documentary 2019-10-24T04:00:00Z Riyadh wrote down “I’m gay” on a piece of paper and handed it over. My gay son: 'The family said we should send him to Syria for conversion therapy' 2019-06-22T04:00:00Z According to the company’s website, BTS is scheduled to perform in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and Seoul in October. K-pop superstar group BTS will take ‘extended’ break 2019-08-11T04:00:00Z U.S. envoys see Riyadh and other Gulf powers as possible partners in a broad peace deal with Israel that would overtake its long-stalled bilateral negotiations with the Palestinians. Israeli official damns Khashoggi killing but deems Riyadh ally... 2018-11-02T04:00:00Z During Trump's Riyadh visit, Saudi King Salman unveiled a Global Center for Combating Extremism to monitor and rebut extremist material online, and now maintains a new Ideological War Center within its defense ministry. Saudi-owned TV drama fights Islamic State propaganda 2017-06-01T04:00:00Z So the 2020 oil war with Russia, in which Riyadh flooded the market to try to force Moscow to agree to collective production limits, gets reduced to a byproduct of M.B.S.’s overweening pride. The Mysteries of the American-Saudi Alliance 2020-10-16T04:00:00Z But instead he got on his flight and he flew to Riyadh and then to Jeddah. A Hologram for the King – extract 2013-01-26T21:00:02Z It forced Moscow to agree to production cuts and so was a huge victory for Riyadh. The Mysteries of the American-Saudi Alliance 2020-10-16T04:00:00Z Authorities announced this week that the headline act, Saudi superstar Mohammed Abdo, would perform in the more conservative capital Riyadh in March. Comics and music shows in Saudi Arabia draw rebuke from clerics 2017-02-23T05:00:00Z AMC screened the first film, Walt Disney Co’s superhero hit “Black Panther”, at a movie house in Riyadh, and other companies announced plans to operate theaters in the country. AMC Theatres pursues Saudi expansion despite journalist's killing 2019-04-03T04:00:00Z The public spaces are closer in spirit to Las Vegas than to Riyadh. Critic?s Notebook: Laying Out Economic Cities, Saudis See Window to Modernity 2010-12-13T03:28:00Z Ticket sales to women in Riyadh had been low, perhaps because there had been little local marketing. Saudi Arabia Just Had Its First Fashion Week 2018-04-16T04:00:00Z I could have gone off to hide at a spa, or to Riyadh, but instead I changed my personality, and it has been a very successful year.” The 9 Lives of Carine Roitfeld 2011-12-21T22:53:02Z Many of the meandering streets created by the wadi dead-end in cul-de-sacs, adding to the feeling of disconnection from the street grid of Riyadh. Critic?s Notebook: Laying Out Economic Cities, Saudis See Window to Modernity 2010-12-13T03:28:00Z Tens of thousands of Saudis joined the clerics in critiquing Comic Con and the GEA, elevating the hashtag "a new disaster for entertainment in Riyadh" to Twitter's list of trending topics there. Comics and music shows in Saudi Arabia draw rebuke from clerics 2017-02-23T05:00:00Z There is also a necessary chapter written from the parents’ perspective, by Sam and Riyadh’s mother, Lorraine. My gay son: 'The family said we should send him to Syria for conversion therapy' 2019-06-22T04:00:00Z Topics: Editor's Picks, , Middle East, Sustainable food A Saudi farmer harvests his crop on a farm in Al-Diriyah, on the northwestern outskirts of Riyadh. Don’t censor the school-lunch blog 2012-06-15T16:15:00Z When I was shooting in Riyadh, I couldn’t go in the streets — I had to be in a van on a walkie-talkie, and I always had to be carrying the burden of censorship. A Pioneering Saudi Director on Her New Film, ‘Mary Shelley’ 2018-05-23T04:00:00Z Riyadh and Abu Dhabi accused Qatar of supporting the Muslim Brotherhood, alongside other allegations, like assisting some popular Islamist movements that rose with the Arab Spring. Why Soft Power Is in Style in Qatar 2019-04-04T04:00:00Z “Between the onion and the skin there is only the stink,” was an often repeated saying around Riyadh. ‘MBS’ Chronicles the Shockingly Young, Powerful and Ruthless Saudi Crown Prince 2020-03-09T04:00:00Z Locals and foreigners flocked to the festival to watch bands from Riyadh, Beirut and New Orleans. All that jazz: Saudis attend country's first jazz festival 2018-02-23T05:00:00Z He is a senior systems integration engineer and a principal engineer for a subway construction project in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Karyne Messina, Shehzad Akhtar 2018-10-07T04:00:00Z He credits the boost to better security, efforts to tap into new markets and a thaw in relations with Riyadh. Back on the map: Lebanon hopes for best tourist season in years 2019-07-11T04:00:00Z One of the most exciting parts of Arab Fashion Week Riyadh, the first official fashion week hosted in Saudi Arabia, which took place last week, was the sheer amount of Saudi girl power on display. Saudi Arabia’s Female Designers to Know 2018-04-17T04:00:00Z When Riyadh was growing up in Bray, south of Dublin, they were inseparable. My gay son: 'The family said we should send him to Syria for conversion therapy' 2019-06-22T04:00:00Z “She was my shelter and my confidante,” Riyadh says. My gay son: 'The family said we should send him to Syria for conversion therapy' 2019-06-22T04:00:00Z Philip French says, rather memorably, of the new film: "Most reasonable people would probably prefer to be stoned to death in Riyadh than see this film a second time." Sex and shopping are no worse than gadgets or guns 2010-05-31T06:00:00Z Later there are reports that the king is in Riyadh or traveling to Bahrain. Books of The Times: Dave Eggers’s New Novel, ‘A Hologram for the King’ 2012-06-13T21:40:56Z And her show in Riyadh last week was a tribute to the luxury and extravagance found within Saudi Arabia’s capital city. Saudi Arabia’s Female Designers to Know 2018-04-17T04:00:00Z Sam Khalaf and his son Riyadh used to call themselves the two musketeers. My gay son: 'The family said we should send him to Syria for conversion therapy' 2019-06-22T04:00:00Z In his book, Riyadh frames this lightly, as his own “super-dramatic thinking”. My gay son: 'The family said we should send him to Syria for conversion therapy' 2019-06-22T04:00:00Z After Tuesday's announcement that a blockbuster card featuring Deontay Wilder and Anthony Joshua will take place in Riyadh on 23 December, arguably the biggest fight in world boxing is also heading to the Saudi capital. Fury & Usyk separated during face-off in London 2023-11-16T05:00:00Z The winner in Riyadh will become the first undisputed heavyweight champion since 1999. February date for historic Fury-Usyk fight in Saudi 2023-11-16T05:00:00Z A February Fury-Usyk fight for the undisputed title in Riyadh will be officially announced on Thursday. Fired-up Joshua bites at Wallin, Miller & critics 2023-11-15T05:00:00Z Former heavyweight world champions Anthony Joshua and Deontay Wilder will fight separate opponents on the same night as part of a stacked card on 23 December in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Joshua & Wilder to fight on same card in Saudi Arabia 2023-11-15T05:00:00Z As he departed Tehran airport for Riyadh, President Raisi said that now was the time for action over Gaza, not words. Arab and Muslim leaders blame West for Gaza misery 2023-11-14T05:00:00Z It will form part of 'Riyadh Season' - an entertainment events festival held in Saudi Arabia's capital every winter since its launch in 2019. Fury & Usyk separated during face-off in London 2023-11-16T05:00:00Z Instead on that date, in Riyadh, former heavyweight world champions Anthony Joshua and Deontay Wilder will fight separate opponents. February date for historic Fury-Usyk fight in Saudi 2023-11-16T05:00:00Z Saudi Arabia has established Riyadh Air as part of plans to transform the kingdom into a major aviation hub. Dubai faces down airline rivals with $50 billion jet orders 2023-11-13T05:00:00Z Also in the market for aircraft is Riyadh Air, a new Saudi carrier being created as part of trillions of dollars worth of spending planned in the kingdom. Long-haul carrier Emirates opens Dubai Air Show with $52 billion aircraft purchase from Boeing 2023-11-13T05:00:00Z The Israeli tourism minister visited Riyadh just days before the Hamas raid. Arab and Muslim leaders blame West for Gaza misery 2023-11-14T05:00:00Z Briton Fury, 35, takes on Ukraine's Usyk in Riyadh on 17 February - the winner will be crowned the first undisputed heavyweight champion in the four-belt era. Fury & Usyk separated during face-off in London 2023-11-16T05:00:00Z The contest will form part of 'Riyadh Season' - an entertainment events festival held in Saudi Arabia's capital every winter since its launch in 2019 and was kicked off this year by the Fury-Ngannou clash. February date for historic Fury-Usyk fight in Saudi 2023-11-16T05:00:00Z Riyadh Air plans to enter the debt market next year. Riyadh Air to make narrowbody jets order 'in a number of weeks' - CEO 2023-11-13T05:00:00Z Saudi Arabia's newest airline Riyadh Air said it is still in talks with planemakers to place an order for narrow-body jets. Dubai faces down airline rivals with $50 bln jet orders 2023-11-13T05:00:00Z These are the charges being levelled at the West, primarily the US, by leaders of 57 Arab and Muslim countries who convened at the weekend in the Saudi capital Riyadh. Arab and Muslim leaders blame West for Gaza misery 2023-11-14T05:00:00Z Widodo will be arriving in the U.S. after making a previous stop in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, for a summit of Muslim leaders. Tea and nickel on the agenda as Biden hosts Indonesian president 2023-11-13T05:00:00Z History will be made on 17 February in Riyadh. February date for historic Fury-Usyk fight in Saudi 2023-11-16T05:00:00Z Douglas, the former CEO of Abu Dhabi's Etihad Airways, declined to say how many aircraft Riyadh Air would order, or when. Riyadh Air to make narrowbody jets order 'in a number of weeks' - CEO 2023-11-13T05:00:00Z Saudi Arabia has established Riyadh Air as part of plans to transform the kingdom into a major aviation hub, a segment that is dominated by Dubai and Qatar's Doha. Dubai faces down airline rivals with $50 bln jet orders 2023-11-13T05:00:00Z Saudi Arabia has established Riyadh Air as part of the crown prince's plan to diversify the kingdom's economy which is largely dependent on its huge oil industry. Riyadh Air still in narrow-body jet order talks, COO says 2023-11-13T05:00:00Z Also in the market is Riyadh Air, a new Saudi carrier being creataed as part of trillions of dollars worth of spending planned in the kingdom. Dubai Air Show opening as aviation soars following pandemic lockdowns, even as wars cloud horizon 2023-11-12T05:00:00Z However, speculation of a large Dubai order for narrowbody jets from the region's newest player, Saudi Arabia's Riyadh Air, as early as Dubai is premature, other sources said. Looming Emirates 777X deal to kickstart Dubai Airshow, sources say 2023-11-12T05:00:00Z The war has upended traditional Middle East alliances as Riyadh has engaged more closely with Iran, pushed back against U.S. pressure to condemn Hamas, and put on hold its plans to normalise ties with Israel. Arab and Muslim leaders demand immediate end to Gaza war 2023-11-11T05:00:00Z Erdogan was addressing a joint Islamic-Arab summit in Saudi Arabia's capital Riyadh, where leaders gathered to urge Israel to end hostilities in Gaza. Turkey calls for international conference to reach permanent peace in Middle East 2023-11-11T05:00:00Z The war has upended traditional Middle East alliances as Riyadh has engaged more closely with Iran, pushed back against U.S. pressure to condemn Hamas and put on hold its plans to normalise ties with Israel. Arab and Muslim leaders call for immediate end to Gaza war 2023-11-11T05:00:00Z Raisi said on Saturday that time had come for action over the conflict rather than talk as he headed to Riyadh. Riyadh hosts Islamic-Arab summit to push for Gaza war end 2023-11-11T05:00:00Z "Gaza is not an arena for words. It should be for action," Raisi said at Tehran airport before departing for the summit of Arab and Islamic nations in the Saudi Arabian capital Riyadh. Iran President Raisi says action, not words, needed on Gaza 2023-11-11T05:00:00Z The extraordinary joint Islamic-Arab summit in Riyadh urged the International Criminal Court to investigate "war crimes and crimes against humanity that Israel is committing" in the Palestinian territories, according to a final communique. Arab and Muslim leaders demand immediate end to Gaza war 2023-11-11T05:00:00Z Saudi Arabia will host an extraordinary joint Islamic-Arab summit in Riyadh on Saturday, the Saudi foreign ministry said. As Gaza death toll rises, Israel faces pressure to protect Palestinian civilians 2023-11-11T05:00:00Z Tehran and Riyadh ended years of hostility under a Chinese-brokered deal in March. Arab and Muslim leaders call for immediate end to Gaza war 2023-11-11T05:00:00Z The war has upended traditional Middle East alliances as Riyadh engaged more closely with Iran, pushed back against U.S. pressure to condemn Hamas and put on hold its plans to nomalise ties with Israel. Riyadh hosts Islamic-Arab summit to push for Gaza war end 2023-11-11T05:00:00Z It is the first visit to Saudi Arabia by an Iranian head of state since Tehran and Riyadh ended years of hostility under a China-brokered deal in March. Iran President Raisi says action, not words, needed on Gaza 2023-11-11T05:00:00Z Tehran and Riyadh formally ended years of hostility under a Chinese-brokered deal in March. Arab and Muslim leaders demand immediate end to Gaza war 2023-11-11T05:00:00Z The African-Saudi leaders, in the "Riyadh Declaration", called for relief organizations, including the United Nations Palestinian refugees agency UNRWA, to be supported in their efforts. Saudi crown prince, African leaders call for end to war in Gaza 2023-11-10T05:00:00Z "We will see, this week, in the next few days Saudi Arabia convening an emergency Arab summit in Riyadh," said Saudi investment minister Khalid Al-Falih, at the Bloomberg New Economy Forum in Singapore. Saudi Arabia says will host Arab and Islamic summits to discuss Gaza conflict 2023-11-08T05:00:00Z Raisi's trip to Saudi Arabia is the first visit by an Iranian head of state since Tehran and Riyadh ended years of hostility under a China-brokered deal in March. Riyadh hosts Islamic-Arab summit to push for Gaza war end 2023-11-11T05:00:00Z The company is considering selling a stake worth as much as $50 billion through a secondary share offering on the Riyadh bourse, the Wall Street Journal reported in September. Saudi Aramco net profit drops less than expected, shares inch up 2023-11-07T05:00:00Z That government, which has no relations with the Houthis, splits its time between Riyadh, Saudi Arabia’s capital, and Aden, in southern Yemen. Israel-Hamas war misinformation is everywhere. Here are the facts 2023-11-02T04:00:00Z Prince Mohammed likely approved the killing, according to U.S. intelligence agencies, though Riyadh still denies he was involved. 2034 World Cup would bring together FIFA’s president and Saudi Arabia’s Prince Mohammed 2023-11-02T04:00:00Z Saudi Arabia has been holding talks with the Houthis in a bid to exit the war, as Riyadh focuses on economic priorities at home. Yemen's Houthis enter Mideast fray, hardening spillover fears 2023-10-31T04:00:00Z A fight against Fury, which would crown the first undisputed heavyweight champion in the four-belt era, would form part of 'Riyadh Season' - an entertainment events festival held in Saudi Arabia's capital every winter since 2019. Fury-Usyk unlikely to happen in December - Warren 2023-10-29T04:00:00Z The money, a reported $50 million, to open the country’s entertainment festival called Riyadh Season, also likely piqued his interest. Heavyweight boxing champ Fury survives scare from former UFC fighter Ngannou to win split decision 2023-10-28T04:00:00Z But the scorecards controversially fell in the favour of the seasoned boxer, who won the commemorative 'Riyadh champion' belt. Fury survives knockdown in controversial win over Ngannou 2023-10-28T04:00:00Z Former UFC champion Ngannou, who is making his boxing debut in Riyadh, pushed Fury back with his chest while the pair exchanged words. Brash Fury prods Ngannou during Saudi weigh-in 2023-10-27T04:00:00Z The WBC has created a commemorative 'Riyadh champion' belt for the winner. How seriously will Fury take Ngannou bout? 2023-10-27T04:00:00Z Fury-Ngannou also formed part of 'Riyadh Season', with the Saudi Arabian government reportedly paying big money to host the crossover bout. Fury-Usyk unlikely to happen in December - Warren 2023-10-29T04:00:00Z But the limelight of Thursday's media conference in Riyadh was firmly taken by an animated John Fury. Fury vows to knock Ngannou 'spark out' 2023-10-26T04:00:00Z The event formed part of 'Riyadh Season' - an entertainment events festival held in Saudi Arabia's capital every year since 2019. Fury survives knockdown in controversial win over Ngannou 2023-10-28T04:00:00Z The winner of the bout, dubbed the 'Battle of the Baddest', will receive a commemorative 'Riyadh champion' belt, with the fight taking place in a separate ring in an arena adjacent to the undercard bouts. Brash Fury prods Ngannou during Saudi weigh-in 2023-10-27T04:00:00Z The WBC champion has signed a deal to face Ukraine's Oleksandr Usyk - who holds the three other belts in the division - in a historic undisputed fight in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. How seriously will Fury take Ngannou bout? 2023-10-27T04:00:00Z For the international bankers, executives and officials who had gathered in the Saudi capital, Riyadh, to make deals, the war raging in Gaza and Israel felt like a distant backdrop. As War Looms Over Mideast, Saudi Arabia Tries to Keep the Music Going 2023-10-26T04:00:00Z Fury, 35, will face former UFC champion Ngannou, who has no professional record in boxing, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on Saturday. Fury vows to knock Ngannou 'spark out' 2023-10-26T04:00:00Z The fight in Riyadh was held in a separate ring and in an adjacent arena to the rest of the undercard. Fury survives knockdown in controversial win over Ngannou 2023-10-28T04:00:00Z The event will form part of 'Riyadh Season' - an entertainment events festival held in Saudi Arabia's capital every year since 2019. Brash Fury prods Ngannou during Saudi weigh-in 2023-10-27T04:00:00Z “Sometimes I stand in front of the mirror and think I’m an absolute genius,” Fury said upon arriving in Riyadh late Tuesday. Tyson Fury continues treading offbeat career path with fight against former UFC star Francis Ngannou 2023-10-25T04:00:00Z A deal for a fight between champions Fury and Usyk was signed in October, and it is set to take place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Fury v Usyk & Joshua v Wilder could be double bill 2023-10-22T04:00:00Z Although the WBC has not sanctioned this as a world-title bout, it has created a commemorative 'Riyadh Champion' belt for the winner. Fury vows to knock Ngannou 'spark out' 2023-10-26T04:00:00Z There has been no shortage of glamour in Riyadh this week with a plethora of celebrities gathered for the event. Fury survives knockdown in controversial win over Ngannou 2023-10-28T04:00:00Z Jerusalem and Riyadh have been steadily inching closer to normalization, with Biden administration officials working behind the scenes in recent months to help bring the two countries together. Biden says Hamas attacked Israel in part to stop a historic agreement with Saudi Arabia 2023-10-21T04:00:00Z Earlier Sunday, the envoy met with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Riyadh, talks that built upon earlier sessions with the leaders of the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Qatar, Jordan and the Palestinian Authority. Biden considering trip to Israel in the coming days, but travel isn’t final: AP source 2023-10-16T04:00:00Z Blinken said he had a productive meeting with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Riyadh on Sunday before heading to Egypt. Netanyahu vows to demolish Hamas, as Israel urges Gazans south 2023-10-15T04:00:00Z The event will form part of 'Riyadh Season' - an entertainment events festival held in Saudi Arabia's capital every winter since 2019. Fury vows to knock Ngannou 'spark out' 2023-10-26T04:00:00Z He made a brief visit to the United Arab Emirates and returned to Riyadh to meet the Crown Prince late on Saturday, although the meeting only materialized on Sunday morning. Blinken says meeting with Saudi Crown Prince was "very productive" 2023-10-15T04:00:00Z Secretary of State Antony Blinken will meeting Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Riyadh on Sunday, a U.S. official said, as Israel prepared to launch a ground assault in the Hamas-controlled Gaza Strip. Blinken to meet Saudi Crown Price on Sunday in Riyadh, US official says 2023-10-15T04:00:00Z In Riyadh, Blinken and Prince Faisal stressed the importance of minimizing the harm to civilians as Israel prepared for an anticipated incursion against Hamas a week after the militant group’s unprecedented attack against Israel. America’s top diplomat calls for protecting civilians as Israel readies an expected assault on Gaza 2023-10-14T04:00:00Z Speaking before the meeting in Riyadh, Blinken said protecting civilians on both sides of the conflict was "vitally important". US advises its citizens in Gaza to move closer to Egypt's Rafah crossing 2023-10-14T04:00:00Z Speaking before the meeting in Riyadh, Blinken said protecting civilians on both sides of the conflict was “vitally important”. US advises its citizens in Gaza to move closer to Egypt's Rafah crossing 2023-10-14T04:00:00Z Saudi Arabia is putting U.S.-backed plans to normalize ties with Israel on ice, two sources familiar with Riyadh's thinking said, signalling a rapid rethinking of its foreign policy priorities as the conflict escalates. Oil surges nearly 6% after Israel begins ground raids into Gaza 2023-10-13T04:00:00Z Even though Russia backed Syria’s Assad while the Saudis were backing his foes, Moscow and Riyadh have managed to narrow their differences on Syria and expand cooperation on other issues. Why Russia is engaged in a delicate balancing act in the Israel-Hamas war 2023-10-12T04:00:00Z Riyadh also announced multibillion-dollar deals to sell its own oil to China. Iran plays Taiwan card against China 2023-10-11T04:00:00Z Longer-term, Riyadh might return to the negotiating table for U.S. security guarantees to safeguard against Iran, Panikoff said. Analysis: Israel-Hamas war upends Biden's two-pronged Mideast strategy 2023-10-10T04:00:00Z He was due to return to Riyadh in the evening and may meet with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman later on Saturday. US advises its citizens in Gaza to move closer to Egypt's Rafah crossing 2023-10-14T04:00:00Z The latest war is diplomatically awkward for Riyadh as well as for other Arab states, including some Gulf Arab states next to Saudi Arabia, that have signed peace deals with Israel. What's the Israel-Palestinian conflict about? The origin of wars explained 2023-10-10T04:00:00Z The assault by Hamas coincides with U.S.-backed moves to push Saudi Arabia towards normalizing ties with Israel in return for a defence deal between Washington and Riyadh. Israel UN envoy decries 'war crimes,' UN Security Council meets 2023-10-08T04:00:00Z Congress if it is able to broker a landmark agreement that would open diplomatic ties between long-time foes Israel and Saudi Arabia in return for meeting some of Riyadh’s demands. Twenty US Democrats express concerns about possible Israel-Saudi deal 2023-10-04T04:00:00Z Biden’s aides who had been driving the effort to normalize Israeli-Saudi ties, in return for a U.S. defense pact that Riyadh is seeking, were caught completely off guard by Hamas's attacks, U.S. officials said. Analysis: Israel-Hamas war upends Biden's two-pronged Mideast strategy 2023-10-10T04:00:00Z Fury’s British promoter Frank Warren announced the fight in a statement which did not give a date for the bout but said it will be held in the Saudi Arabian capital city of Riyadh. Tyson Fury to fight Oleksandr Usyk for undisputed heavyweight title, Fury’s promoter says 2023-09-29T04:00:00Z An historic undisputed heavyweight fight between champions Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk has been signed and will take place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Fury to face Usyk in undisputed title fight in Saudi 2023-09-29T04:00:00Z Atomic Energy Act, establishing a framework for U.S. peaceful nuclear cooperation, a move Riyadh previously refused to take. Exclusive-US-Saudi defence pact tied to Israel deal, Palestinian demands put aside 2023-09-29T04:00:00Z The Palestinian foreign ministry marked what it described as "a historic milestone" in relations with Riyadh. Landmark Saudi and Israeli trips as normalisation talks progress 2023-09-26T04:00:00Z Among complicating factors are calls by Riyadh and Washington for the Palestinians to make diplomatic inroads as part of any deal - a prospect unpalatable to Israel's hardline coalition government. Saudi envoy links Israel normalisation talks to land-for-peace offer 2023-09-26T04:00:00Z Last week the Saudi government welcomed what it described as “positive results” from the first direct talks it had with the leading Houthi officials who spent five days in Riyadh. Bahrain says two soldiers killed in Houthi drone attack 2023-09-25T04:00:00Z If Saudi Arabia were to introduce nuclear material into its first nuclear reactor, a low-power research reactor in Riyadh that is near completion, it would void the SQP and its exemptions from regular safeguards. Saudi Arabia says it plans tougher IAEA checks on its nuclear activities 2023-09-25T04:00:00Z “What’s important for Saudi Arabia is for Biden to have the pact approved by Congress,” the first regional source said, pointing to concessions Riyadh was making to secure a deal. Exclusive-US-Saudi defence pact tied to Israel deal, Palestinian demands put aside 2023-09-29T04:00:00Z If an agreement is reached in the coming months, it is expected to include a defence agreement between Riyadh and Washington and help for a civilian nuclear programme for Saudi Arabia. Landmark Saudi and Israeli trips as normalisation talks progress 2023-09-26T04:00:00Z She ran her first marathon in March 2022 in Riyadh before winning in Berlin in a course-record time of 2:15:37 last year. Tigst Assefa shatters the women’s marathon world record by more than 2 minutes in Berlin 2023-09-24T04:00:00Z Speaking to the AP on the sidelines, al-Zubaidi noted that the Riyadh talks were preliminary and said his transitional council is planning to participate at a later stage. Yemen’s southern leader renews calls for separate state at UN 2023-09-22T04:00:00Z The normalization talks are the centerpiece of complex negotiations that also include discussions of U.S. security guarantees and civilian nuclear help that Riyadh has sought, as well as possible Israeli concessions to the Palestinians. Abbas says Middle East peace only possible when Palestinians get full rights 2023-09-21T04:00:00Z The second of the regional sources said Riyadh was compromising in some demands to help secure a deal, including over its plans for civilian nuclear technology. Exclusive-US-Saudi defence pact tied to Israel deal, Palestinian demands put aside 2023-09-29T04:00:00Z As part of the negotiation process, the Wall Street Journal said Israeli and US officials were working on a plan that could see Riyadh openly enrich uranium. Saudi Arabia getting closer to Israel normalisation deal, prince says 2023-09-21T04:00:00Z Riyadh's quest for a civilian nuclear programme tests U.S. and Israeli policy. Israel says framework Saudi normalisation deal possible by early 2024 2023-09-21T04:00:00Z The World Heritage Committee announced the decision Wednesday during its ongoing meeting in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. World War I remembrance sites in Belgium and France have been added to UNESCO’s heritage registry 2023-09-20T04:00:00Z Saudi Arabia has made major progress in winding down its devastating war with Iranian-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen, this week hosting a rebel delegation in the capital, Riyadh. Saudi crown prince says in rare interview ‘every day we get closer’ to normalization with Israel 2023-09-20T04:00:00Z Riyadh has also promised financial aid to the PA, the diplomats and sources said. Exclusive-US-Saudi defence pact tied to Israel deal, Palestinian demands put aside 2023-09-29T04:00:00Z Earlier this month, leaders of the Palestinian Authority held talks with Saudi officials in Riyadh to lay out their demands for a possible deal involving the US, Saudi Arabia and Israel. Saudi Arabia getting closer to Israel normalisation deal, prince says 2023-09-21T04:00:00Z While Riyadh has signaled tacit acceptance of the spirit of the Trump-era accords, it has yet to formally join. Biden and Netanyahu signal momentum on Saudi ties 2023-09-20T04:00:00Z A joint statement issued by the United States and the foreign ministers of the Gulf Cooperation Council, a six-nation Gulf Arab bloc led by Riyadh, commended “Saudi Arabia’s sustained efforts to encourage Yemeni-Yemeni dialogue.” Saudi Arabia praises ‘positive results’ after Yemen’s Houthi rebels visit kingdom for peace talks 2023-09-19T04:00:00Z The return game will be played in the Saudi capital, Riyadh, on Nov. 27. Iranian soccer fans flock to Cristiano Ronaldo’s hotel after he arrives in Tehran with Saudi team 2023-09-18T04:00:00Z But Israel remains a party to the World Heritage Convention, and it sent a delegation to the meeting in Riyadh. UN committee votes to list ancient Jericho as a World Heritage Site in Palestine 2023-09-17T04:00:00Z State Department on Friday welcomed Saudi Arabia's invitation to a Houthi-led delegation from Yemen for talks in Riyadh and described it as an "important step towards peace." US welcomes Saudi's invitation to Yemen's Houthi for talks 2023-09-15T04:00:00Z Most notably, Riyadh is pushing for a nuclear cooperation deal and a more formal security guarantee from the United States as the price for its cooperation. Biden and Netanyahu signal momentum on Saudi ties 2023-09-20T04:00:00Z The English-language newspaper Arab News, which is owned by a company long tied to the kingdom’s royal family, reported that the 10-member Houthi delegation had flown into Riyadh on Thursday night. Delegation from Yemen’s Houthi rebels flies into Saudi Arabia for peace talks with kingdom 2023-09-15T04:00:00Z The Sunni Muslim Al Khalifa dynasty has kept a lid on dissent since Riyadh sent troops to help it crush an Arab Spring uprising in 2011 by the mostly Shi'ite opposition. Bahrain activist al-Khawaja says airline denied her boarding to Manama 2023-09-15T04:00:00Z “In response to the mediation of Oman, the national delegation will go, accompanied by the Omani delegation, to Riyadh to complete consultations with the Saudi side.” Delegation from Yemen’s Houthi rebels flies into Saudi Arabia for peace talks with kingdom 2023-09-14T04:00:00Z The Houthi al-Masirah TV reported earlier on Thursday that a delegation left Sanaa and was on its way to Riyadh to continue the negotiations. Saudi Arabia invites Yemen's Houthi delegation to Riyadh for ceasefire talks, SPA reports 2023-09-15T04:00:00Z Houthi officials will travel to Riyadh with the Omani mediators, who landed in Sanaa on Thursday, the sources said. Houthi envoys heading to Riyadh for ceasefire talks with Saudis - sources 2023-09-14T04:00:00Z "Riyadh is acutely aware of the tightrope it walks between tightening the market and upsetting any up-and-until-now progress achieved by central banks in taming price-rise driven inflation," said John Evans of oil broker PVM. Oil holds steady as Saudi cuts balance macroeconomic gloom 2023-09-08T04:00:00Z Within hours of Tuesday's call, Alvarez-Pallete was en route to Riyadh, according to people with knowledge of the situation. Focus: How the Saudis became a top shareholder in Telefonica, Spain's telecoms giant 2023-09-07T04:00:00Z Brent futures, which are used to price over three-quarters of the world's traded oil, have gained by about 26% since late June, after Riyadh first announced its voluntary cuts. Oil prices hit 10-month high as Saudi, Russia extend supply cuts 2023-09-05T04:00:00Z Brent, which is used to price over three-quarters of the world's traded oil, has been rising since late June, after Riyadh first announced its voluntary cuts. Oil jumps as Saudi Arabia and Russia extend supply cuts to end-2023 2023-09-05T04:00:00Z The first round of the Oman-mediated consultations between Riyadh and Sanaa, which are running in parallel to U.N. peace efforts, was held in April when Saudi envoys visited Sanaa. Houthi envoys heading to Riyadh for ceasefire talks with Saudis - sources 2023-09-14T04:00:00Z A decision on the issue is expected to be made around Sept. 21 during UNESCO’s World Heritage Committee meeting in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. World War I memorials in France and Belgium are vying again to become UNESCO World Heritage sites 2023-09-05T04:00:00Z Riyadh is also expected to roll over a voluntary 1 million bpd cut into October. Oil prices steady as China's economic woes offset expected supply cuts 2023-09-05T04:00:00Z However, Riyadh has so far resisted U.S. pressure and linked the move to the creation of a Palestinian state as part of a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, along with other demands. Israel opens Bahrain embassy, three years after normalising ties 2023-09-04T04:00:00Z Riyadh's decision to extend its 1 million bpd voluntary cut will be reviewed monthly to consider whether to deepen the cut or increase production, state news agency SPA said on Tuesday. Oil jumps as Saudi Arabia and Russia extend supply cuts to end-2023 2023-09-05T04:00:00Z The Omani plane is expected to fly from Sanaa to Riyadh on Thursday night, the people said. Houthi envoys heading to Riyadh for ceasefire talks with Saudis - sources 2023-09-14T04:00:00Z A volley of fireworks, followed by a drone show projecting Neymar's face, lit up Riyadh's sky as the Brazilian forward walked onto the pitch wearing the club's traditional dark blue kit. Saudi Arabia's multi-billion dollar football powerhouse bet 2023-08-28T04:00:00Z PIF is setting up startup carrier Riyadh Air to predominantly serve the kingdom’s capital, which has ambitions to become a global business hub. StanChart to sell jet leasing arm to Saudi wealth fund unit for $3.6 bln 2023-08-28T04:00:00Z "However, Riyadh is not exclusively focused on BRICs and is looking at G20 and other forums as key for Saudi Arabia’s strategy of increasing its geopolitical influence." Saudi Arabia eyes world stage after BRICS invitation 2023-08-24T04:00:00Z Reports of widespread killings perpetrated by Saudi security forces along the northern border first surfaced last October in a letter by UN experts to the government in Riyadh. Hundreds of migrants killed by Saudi border guards - report 2023-08-21T04:00:00Z Saudi Arabia and Iran are making progress on mending ties, Iran's foreign minister said after meeting with his counterpart in Riyadh on Thursday. Iran's foreign minister meets Saudi crown prince - Press TV 2023-08-18T04:00:00Z Britain is also one of Riyadh's main arms suppliers, and Saudi Arabia has made several high-profile investments in Britain, most notably the country's sovereign wealth fund's purchase of Premier League soccer club Newcastle United. UK invites Saudi crown prince Mohammed bin Salman to visit 2023-08-17T04:00:00Z Last year, then prime minister Boris Johnson held talks with the crown prince in Riyadh. UK's Sunak, Saudi Crown Prince to meet 'at the earliest opportunity' 2023-08-17T04:00:00Z Under the deal, Tehran and Riyadh agreed to end a diplomatic rift and reestablish relations following years of hostility that had endangered regional stability in the Gulf, as well as in Yemen, Syria and Lebanon. Saudi Arabia, Iran relations 'on the right track', Iranian minister says after Riyadh talks 2023-08-17T04:00:00Z Amirabdollahian’s trip to Riyadh comes as the two nations are reopening diplomatic missions in each others’ countries. Iran’s foreign minister visits Saudi Arabia on first such trip in years as tensions ease 2023-08-17T04:00:00Z The then-Prime Minister Boris Johnson met the crown prince in the Saudi capital of Riyadh last year, as part of talks with Gulf leaders about ending reliance on Russian oil and gas. Saudi crown prince invited to visit UK, government source says 2023-08-17T04:00:00Z Saudi Arabia broke ties with Iran in 2016 after protesters attacked its embassy in Tehran in retaliation for Riyadh's execution of a prominent Shiite cleric. Iran foreign minister to visit Saudi Arabia on Thursday -state TV 2023-08-17T04:00:00Z Figures published on Wednesday showed that Riyadh's crude exports fell to their lowest since September 2021. Oil steadies as China fears counter tight US supply 2023-08-16T04:00:00Z There have been at least nine cease-fire agreements between the warring parties, brokered largely by Washington and Riyadh in the Saudi Arabian city of Jeddah during May and June, but all foundered. The U.N. and its partners ramp up their appeal for peace and aid at the 4-month mark of Sudan’s war 2023-08-15T04:00:00Z Signalling that they felt sidelined by the stepped-up indirect talks, the Palestinians voiced hope earlier this month that Riyadh would hear their concerns and coordinate with them. Palestinians, Israel differ on significance of new Saudi envoy 2023-08-13T04:00:00Z Moscow and Riyadh have been trying to prop up prices. Aramco Q2 profit drops 38% to $30.1 billion, boosts dividend 2023-08-07T04:00:00Z One headline: "Saudi government signs Hajj promotion deal with Cristiano Ronaldo" mocks how widely the superstar footballer has been used in marketing since his lucrative transfer to a Riyadh club. Jordan's free speech boundaries tested with satire 2023-08-04T04:00:00Z The talks are in the early stages, said the sources, and could mark a major first step by Beijing and Riyadh towards broadening cooperation beyond energy, security, and sensitive technology sectors. Exclusive: China, Saudi in talks for ETF cross-listings to bolster financial ties-sources 2023-08-04T04:00:00Z Riyadh said in a statement the cash injection is part of Saudi Arabia’s ongoing efforts to help stabilize Yemini food prices, address the country’s budget deficit and support salary payments. Saudi Arabia to grant Yemen $1.2 billion in economic aid 2023-08-01T04:00:00Z Riyadh has not followed suit, saying Palestinian demands must first be met. No Palestinian concessions to secure deal on Saudi ties, Israeli minister says 2023-07-31T04:00:00Z But Riyadh has not followed suit, saying Palestinian demands must first be met. Israeli deputy says normalisation with Saudis does not appear imminent 2023-07-30T04:00:00Z Saudi officials did not immediately respond to a request for comment from The Associated Press, nor did Ukraine’s Embassy in Riyadh. Official tells AP that Saudi Arabia will host a Ukrainian-organized peace summit in August 2023-07-29T04:00:00Z While economic cooperation between Beijing and Riyadh remain anchored on energy interests, ties in trade, investment and security have been expanding. Exclusive: China, Saudi in talks for ETF cross-listings to bolster financial ties-sources 2023-08-04T04:00:00Z The offering is the latest in a series of aid packages Riyadh has granted its Yemeni allies. Saudi Arabia to grant Yemen $1.2 billion in economic aid 2023-08-01T04:00:00Z The U.S. has been trying to get Riyadh to end its war in Yemen while also trying to lobby it over global oil prices, without much success. Biden dispatches top adviser for talks with Saudi crown prince on normalizing relations with Israel 2023-07-28T04:00:00Z This meant Mark's button presses were also shown around the arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Fifa esports final hit by penalty shootout row 2023-07-20T04:00:00Z Ankara has repaired ties with Riyadh and Abu Dhabi over the last two years following a decadelong split with the Arab states. Turkey’s finance chief heralds $50.7 billion deals with UAE as Erdogan tours Gulf nations 2023-07-19T04:00:00Z The source said Riyadh had won trust after helping last year to negotiate one of the largest prisoner swaps since Russia's invasion in February 2022. Talks on repatriating Ukrainian children from Russia under way since at least April -source 2023-07-19T04:00:00Z The Turkish leader has worked to repair diplomatic ties with Riyadh and Abu Dhabi over the last two years after a decade of strained relations over Ankara's support of political Islam and pro-democracy movements. Turkey's Erdogan ends Gulf tour with Abu Dhabi visit 2023-07-19T04:00:00Z Riyadh in 2021 said the kingdom aims to reach net zero emissions of greenhouse gases, mostly produced by burning fossil fuels, by 2060. BlackRock names Aramco boss to board 2023-07-17T04:00:00Z Riyadh and Washington, in adjourning negotiations, accused both forces of failing to respect the agreements. United Nations humanitarian chief says Sudan appears to be in a civil war ‘of the most brutal kind’ 2023-07-10T04:00:00Z But Riyadh has repeatedly rebuffed U.S. calls and Prince Abdulaziz said on Wednesday that new joint oil output cuts agreed by Russia and Saudi Arabia this week have again proven sceptics wrong. Saudi Arabia says new oil cuts show teamwork with Russia is strong 2023-07-05T04:00:00Z Riyadh has said normalisation is not possible until Palestinian statehood goals have been addressed. Analysis: Abraham Accord Arab states seen sticking with Israel despite Jenin violence 2023-07-04T04:00:00Z The city has little of the glitz of Gulf cities like Dubai or Doha, or even Riyadh. What is it like living in Mecca? For residents, Islam’s holiest sites are simply home 2023-06-27T04:00:00Z An American-Israeli man turned up in the capital, Riyadh, with a website proclaiming himself “chief rabbi of Saudi Arabia.” Saudi Arabia Wants Tourists. It Didn’t Expect Christians. 2023-06-24T04:00:00Z Lebanon has in any case long been seen as a secondary concern for Riyadh, which spent billions in the country only to see Hezbollah dominate. Analysis: Lebanon awaits foreign push out of political impasse 2023-06-22T04:00:00Z The war has destroyed Yemen's economy, plunged millions into hunger and killed tens of thousands, but talks to end it have picked up since Riyadh and Iran in March restored diplomatic ties. Yemen war parties swap bodies in latest sign of talks progress 2023-06-22T04:00:00Z When Mr. Wazir called to say he had work for his cousin just outside Riyadh, though, Mr. Salam abandoned his plans and set out to join him. ‘Like Doomsday’: How Hope of a Better Life Ended on a Boat in the Mediterranean 2023-06-21T04:00:00Z Ryanair and Saudi start-up Riyadh Air have also recently made large aircraft orders. Record aircraft purchase announced at Paris Airshow 2023-06-19T04:00:00Z The head of Riyadh Air pledged the Saudi startup would be both commercially and environmentally sustainable and warned carriers that do not embrace climate concerns will not survive. China-U.S. climate partnership vital despite differences, Kerry says 2023-06-19T04:00:00Z French diplomats say the Saudi-Iranian detente may be helpful, and Macron is hoping to convince Riyadh to back any potential compromises. Analysis: Lebanon awaits foreign push out of political impasse 2023-06-22T04:00:00Z In an Expo election with no shortage of geopolitics and financial wheeling and dealing, the Italians have suggested that the Saudi bid was more about making Riyadh a global metropolis than fostering a global regeneration. Eye on Expo 2030, Rome Dreams of Reinvigoration 2023-06-19T04:00:00Z But Hanegbi, in a weekend newspaper interview, said normalisation was "a ways off" because, he argued, it would hinge on addressing strains between Riyadh and Washington. Israel says hoped-for direct Hajj flights to Saudi Arabia won't happen now 2023-06-19T04:00:00Z Riyadh and Cairo were the first to reappoint ambassadors to Doha in 2021 after a Saudi-led deal to end the feud, while Bahrain has yet to reopen its embassy in Doha. Qatar and UAE embassies resume work on Monday -Qatar foreign ministry 2023-06-19T04:00:00Z The southeastern South Korean city of Busan faces competition from Saudi Arabia's Riyadh, Italy's Rome and Ukraine's Odesa for the global event. South Korea's Yoon begins foreign tour for 2030 expo bid, Vietnam state visit 2023-06-19T04:00:00Z But Lebanon was not a top priority for Riyadh, he said. Analysis: Lebanon awaits foreign push out of political impasse 2023-06-22T04:00:00Z France, for example, threw its support to Riyadh during the energy crisis, when President Emmanuel Macron sought alternatives to Russian gas. Eye on Expo 2030, Rome Dreams of Reinvigoration 2023-06-19T04:00:00Z A source familiar with the matter said Riyadh wants U.S. support for its civilian nuclear program in exchange for normalisation with Israel - which, for its part, has voiced misgivings over any such quid-pro-quo. Israel says hoped-for direct Hajj flights to Saudi Arabia won't happen now 2023-06-19T04:00:00Z The agreement to reestablish diplomatic relations was a major breakthrough brokered by China, lowering the chances of further conflict between Riyadh and Tehran - both directly and in proxy conflicts around the region. Saudi foreign minister in Iran as part of restoration of diplomatic ties after a 7-year rift 2023-06-17T04:00:00Z Italian authorities have also expressed disappointment with the Elysée's commitment to supporting Riyadh. Italy PM Meloni in Paris next week to support Rome's Expo 2030 bid - source 2023-06-17T04:00:00Z The kingdom broke ties with Iran in 2016 after protesters attacked the Saudi embassy in Tehran in retaliation for Riyadh's execution of a prominent Shiite cleric. Saudi foreign minister arrives in Tehran amid rapprochement -Iran TV 2023-06-17T04:00:00Z American officials also see strategic importance in bolstering ties with Saudi Arabia: as a way to keep Riyadh from gravitating further toward China, two nations that have engaged in an increasingly warm embrace. Biden Administration Engages in Long-Shot Attempt for Saudi-Israel Deal 2023-06-17T04:00:00Z During his stay in Paris, Prince Mohammed is also expected to push for Riyadh to host the 2030 World Fair’s Expo. Poverty, climate, regional stability on agenda as Saudi crown prince visits France 2023-06-16T04:00:00Z On the agenda: Riyadh wants to host the 2030 edition of the World Expo, whose governing body is headquartered in the French capital. Saudi Arabia Arrives in Paris, Shopping for Deals 2023-06-16T04:00:00Z After being expelled from the United States, Jarrah returned to Riyadh and worked for years as an aide to Prince Bandar on the Saudi national security council. Why the 9/11 families are so angry with the PGA tour 2023-06-15T04:00:00Z Blinken, in a separate news conference in Riyadh, said he “discussed” human rights in his meetings with Salman and other Saudi officials and “made clear that progress on human rights strengthens our relationship.” Pariah or partner? U.S. navigates complicated, contradictory relationship with Saudi Arabia 2023-06-13T04:00:00Z In recent weeks the Biden administration has accelerated the cadence of top officials traveling to Riyadh and Tel Aviv to meet with Prince Mohammed and Mr. Netanyahu. Biden Administration Engages in Long-Shot Attempt for Saudi-Israel Deal 2023-06-17T04:00:00Z In the newest terminals at Riyadh’s airport, directional signs include not only Arabic and English, but also Chinese. Saudi Arabia and China Flaunt Growing Ties at Investment Forum 2023-06-12T04:00:00Z But cooperation between Riyadh and Beijing has also deepened in security and sensitive tech amid a warming of political ties - to the concern of the U.S. Saudi Arabia seeks cooperation with China, 'ignores' Western worries 2023-06-11T04:00:00Z A Saudi official denied reports that Riyadh had offered billions of dollars to Damascus in exchange for a crackdown. Captagon, a little white pill, gives Syria’s Assad a strong tool in winning over Arab states 2023-06-09T04:00:00Z Riyadh has also listed a series of high-stake demands, including U.S. help in developing nuclear power, but U.S. officials see that as an opening gambit. Pariah or partner? U.S. navigates complicated, contradictory relationship with Saudi Arabia 2023-06-13T04:00:00Z Then in May, when Mr. Sullivan, the national security adviser, visited Riyadh, Prince Mohammed indicated a greater willingness to normalize relations with Israel. Biden Administration Engages in Long-Shot Attempt for Saudi-Israel Deal 2023-06-17T04:00:00Z Deepening cooperation between Riyadh and Beijing in security and sensitive high-tech has been a major U.S. concern. Chinese investors flock to Riyadh conference seeking new markets, capital 2023-06-09T04:00:00Z Chinese entrepreneurs and investors have flocked to Riyadh for the conference, which came days after a visit by U.S. Saudi Arabia seeks cooperation with China, 'ignores' Western worries 2023-06-11T04:00:00Z Mr. Blinken gave effusive remarks on the work being done at a news conference in Riyadh: “It is critical for expanding opportunity and driving progress for our people and for people around the world.” Blinken’s Visit to Saudi Arabia Caps U.S. Effort to Rebuild Ties 2023-06-08T04:00:00Z And the Biden administration is fervently coaxing Riyadh to establish diplomatic ties with Israel, following similar Trump-era breakthrough gestures by a small number of other gulf or Muslim nations. Pariah or partner? U.S. navigates complicated, contradictory relationship with Saudi Arabia 2023-06-13T04:00:00Z He met with Prince Mohammed in Riyadh earlier this year, and has frequent discussions with senior Israeli officials. Biden Administration Engages in Long-Shot Attempt for Saudi-Israel Deal 2023-06-17T04:00:00Z But he declined to say whether the United States would back Riyadh's nuclear ambitions. Blinken says he will work on Israel-Saudi-Arabia normalization 2023-06-08T04:00:00Z Yet in April, Mr. Graham traveled to the Saudi capital, Riyadh, and was photographed grinning with Prince Mohammed. Saudi Arabia Relishes a Triumph That Transcends Sports 2023-06-07T04:00:00Z On Tuesday, Iran, a Saudi rival, reopened its embassy in Riyadh as a result of a deal between the two nations that China helped arrange in March. Blinken’s Visit to Saudi Arabia Caps U.S. Effort to Rebuild Ties 2023-06-08T04:00:00Z Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken wrapped up a four-day visit to the Saudi cities of Jeddah and Riyadh last week, which included a midnight meeting with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. Pariah or partner? U.S. navigates complicated, contradictory relationship with Saudi Arabia 2023-06-13T04:00:00Z "I would say to those countries, you must step up," Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan told a meeting of the U.S.-led coalition in Riyadh. US, Saudi top diplomats urge repatriation of detained IS recruits 2023-06-08T04:00:00Z Neither addressed whether U.S. support for Saudi Arabia's civilian nuclear program could be given in exchange for normalization with Israel, a deal that has been floated by Riyadh. Blinken says he will work on Israel-Saudi-Arabia normalization 2023-06-08T04:00:00Z Established in 1971 by royal decree, its headquarters are in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, but it also has offices around the world. The Saudi Sovereign Wealth Fund, Explained 2023-06-07T04:00:00Z His first foreign trip as president was to Riyadh, where he received a lavish welcome. Through Ties to Saudis, Golf Deal Promises Benefits to Trump 2023-06-06T04:00:00Z “We are always open to having a dialogue with our friends, but we don’t respond to pressure,” Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan said at the Riyadh news conference with Blinken. Pariah or partner? U.S. navigates complicated, contradictory relationship with Saudi Arabia 2023-06-13T04:00:00Z Developing a civilian nuclear programme is among Riyadh's conditions for normalising ties with Israel, a source familiar with the discussions said, confirming a New York Times report from March. Saudi crown prince, Blinken had 'candid' talks in Jeddah -US official 2023-06-07T04:00:00Z The Wall Street Journal reported in March that the nuclear help, as well as security guarantees, were among the concessions sought by Riyadh. Blinken says he will work on Israel-Saudi-Arabia normalization 2023-06-08T04:00:00Z He also hosts “Davos in the Desert,” the annual conference in Riyadh that attracts thousands of attendees. The Saudi Sovereign Wealth Fund, Explained 2023-06-07T04:00:00Z Blinken arrived in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday on a mission to steady Washington's relationship with Riyadh after years of deepening disagreements on issues ranging from Iran and regional security to oil prices. Saudi crown prince, US Secretary of State discuss bilateral ties 2023-06-06T04:00:00Z Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived Tuesday in Saudi Arabia on a trip in which he plans to meet Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman amid strained relations between Riyadh and Washington. U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrives in Saudi Arabia to meet Crown Prince Mohammed 2023-06-06T04:00:00Z A Saudi diplomat dies in Tehran of injuries sustained when he falls out of an embassy window and Riyadh accuses Tehran of delaying his transfer to a hospital in Saudi Arabia. Saudi-Iranian ties: A history of ups and downs 2023-06-06T04:00:00Z Talks on civilian nuclear cooperation have stalled with Riyadh refusing to agree to limits on nuclear enrichment and reprocessing designed to prevent it from developing nuclear weapons. Blinken says he will work on Israel-Saudi-Arabia normalization 2023-06-08T04:00:00Z The aims of the trip include regaining sway with Riyadh over oil prices, fending off Chinese and Russian influence in the region, and nurturing hopes for an eventual Saudi-Israeli normalization. Blinken heads to Saudi Arabia amid strained ties, Israel normalization in mind 2023-06-06T04:00:00Z It did not give a reason for the visit or elaborate on his schedule, but Saudi Arabia is hosting an international conference on combating extremism later this week in the capital, Riyadh. Saudi Arabia welcomes Venezuelan leader Maduro, reaching out to yet another U.S. foe 2023-06-05T04:00:00Z Riyadh has clashed repeatedly with President Joe Biden on its supply of crude oil to global markets, its willingness to partner with Russia in OPEC+ and reaching a détente with Iran mediated by China. U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrives in Saudi Arabia to meet Crown Prince Mohammed 2023-06-06T04:00:00Z "To implement the agreement ..., Iran's embassy in Riyadh, our Consulate General in Jeddah and our office to the Organization of Islamic Cooperation will be officially reopened on Tuesday and Wednesday," spokesman Nasser Kanaani said. Iran to reopen diplomatic missions in Saudi Arabia this week -official 2023-06-05T04:00:00Z A source familiar with the matter said Riyadh wants U.S. support for its civilian nuclear program in exchange for normalization with Israel. Blinken says he will work on Israel-Saudi-Arabia normalization 2023-06-08T04:00:00Z Riyadh has restored ties with Iran and Syria over the last months and strengthened its cooperation with China and Russia. Venezuela's Maduro visits Saudi Arabia -state media 2023-06-05T04:00:00Z The New York Times reported in March that such a programme was among Riyadh's conditions for a normalisation deal with Israel. Israeli energy minister opposed to idea of civilian Saudi nuclear programme 2023-06-05T04:00:00Z Riyadh and Washington also have been working in tandem to try and strike a lasting cease-fire in Sudan, which has been elusive during weeks of fighting between that country’s military and a rival paramilitary force. U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrives in Saudi Arabia to meet Crown Prince Mohammed 2023-06-06T04:00:00Z Riyadh accused Tehran of arming the Houthis, who went on to strike Saudi cities with armed drones and ballistic missiles. Iran to reopen diplomatic missions in Saudi Arabia this week -official 2023-06-05T04:00:00Z Riyadh has also leveraged its growing relationships with Russia and China as the Biden administration has pushed back against some Saudi demands including lifting restrictions on arms sales and help with sensitive high-tech industries. Blinken says he will work on Israel-Saudi-Arabia normalization 2023-06-08T04:00:00Z After continued clashes, bombardment and occupation of civilian buildings, Washington and Riyadh suspended the talks and the U.S. said it was imposing sanctions on the two sides' business interests. Sudan fighters take over Khartoum museum, director says 2023-06-03T04:00:00Z National Defense University, saying Riyadh had expected Trump to respond by ordering air strikes. Analysis: U.S. seeks to mend frayed Saudi ties with second high-level trip 2023-06-02T04:00:00Z Washington and Riyadh brokered a cease-fire on May 21, to allow for the delivery of humanitarian assistance and restoration of vital services. White House announces sanctions in Sudan as warring sides fail to abide by cease-fire 2023-06-01T04:00:00Z They were formally engaged at a traditional Muslim ceremony in the Saudi capital, Riyadh, in August 2022 that was attended by senior members of Jordan’s royal family. Who are the bride and groom in Jordan’s royal wedding? 2023-05-31T04:00:00Z It started when Canada's embassy in Riyadh published a tweet in Arabic urging the immediate release of women's rights activists held by Saudi Arabia. Exclusive: Canada and Saudi Arabia to appoint new ambassadors, end 2018 dispute 2023-05-24T04:00:00Z President Joe Biden last July had already demonstrated Riyadh's returning influence: The American leader left empty handed while the prince enjoyed a public display of U.S. commitment to Saudi security. Saudi embrace of Assad sends strong signal to US 2023-05-24T04:00:00Z Second, the rise of China, now the biggest buyer of Saudi oil and largest source of Saudi imports, as well as the so-called U.S. "pivot" to Asia, have led Riyadh to hedge its geopolitical bets. Analysis: U.S. seeks to mend frayed Saudi ties with second high-level trip 2023-06-02T04:00:00Z Last week, Riyadh and Washington accused the military of continuing to carry out airstrikes, while condemning the RSF for occupying people’s homes and seizing property. White House announces sanctions in Sudan as warring sides fail to abide by cease-fire 2023-06-01T04:00:00Z He’s also the founder of El Seif Engineering Contracting, which built Riyadh’s iconic Kingdom Tower and other high-rises across the Middle East. Who are the bride and groom in Jordan’s royal wedding? 2023-05-31T04:00:00Z That prompted Riyadh to recall its ambassador and bar the envoy from returning, and to institute a ban on new trade. Exclusive: Canada and Saudi Arabia to appoint new ambassadors, end 2018 dispute 2023-05-24T04:00:00Z The Saudi pivot away from reliance on the United States was meanwhile evident when China mediated this year a settlement between Riyadh and its arch regional foe Iran after years of hostility. Saudi embrace of Assad sends strong signal to US 2023-05-24T04:00:00Z Riyadh’s outreach to Damascus quickened after the Feb. 6 earthquake that hit Turkey and portions of northern Syria, leaving more than 8,000 dead and tens of thousands homeless. Arab League nations welcome back longtime pariah Syria at annual summit 2023-05-19T04:00:00Z The Sudanese military’s withdrawal from the talks is a setback for Washington and Riyadh, which have been mediating between the two sides. White House announces sanctions in Sudan as warring sides fail to abide by cease-fire 2023-06-01T04:00:00Z Riyadh provided the mainly Sunni rebels with arms, money and political support as the rebellion spread. Factbox: Then and now: How Arab states changed course on Syria 2023-05-19T04:00:00Z Saudi Arabia had been a key backer of armed opposition groups attempting to overthrow Assad, but in recent months Riyadh had called for dialogue. Back in the Arab League after 12 years, Syria urges group to invest in war-torn country 2023-05-15T04:00:00Z At the same time it believed the U.S. pursuit of a nuclear deal with Tehran had led Washington to ignore the growing activity around the region of Iranian proxies seen by Riyadh as a threat. Saudi embrace of Assad sends strong signal to US 2023-05-24T04:00:00Z They lived in the neighbourhood of Al Riyadh, next to the military headquarters. Sudan conflict: Grandmother died trapped by fighting in Khartoum 2023-05-12T04:00:00Z Sources told Reuters in March that Damascus and Riyadh had agreed to reopen their embassies. Saudi Arabia resumes work of its diplomatic mission in Syria 2023-05-09T04:00:00Z The support was a point of rivalry with another Gulf Arab state, Qatar, which backed Islamist groups espousing ideologies viewed with suspicion by Riyadh. Factbox: Then and now: How Arab states changed course on Syria 2023-05-19T04:00:00Z The Syrian source confirmed Riyadh had proposed a sum that would be paid as humanitarian aid, but could not say how much. Analysis: Arabs bring Syria's Assad back into fold but want action on drugs trade 2023-05-09T04:00:00Z Still, with Washington seemingly less engaged in the Middle East and less receptive to Riyadh's anxieties, MbS is pursuing his own regional policy with less apparent deference to the views of his most powerful ally. Saudi embrace of Assad sends strong signal to US 2023-05-24T04:00:00Z He realised he'd forgotten his paperwork, so he returned to his home in the Riyadh neighbourhood and never came back. Sudan conflict: Grandmother died trapped by fighting in Khartoum 2023-05-12T04:00:00Z Despite these key skeptics, al-Saif says Riyadh will continue to push for Damascus to work for a “more robust and integrated Arab order.” What’s behind Syria’s return to the Arab League? 2023-05-08T04:00:00Z But this changed in recent months, notably after Riyadh and Tehran agreed to reestablish ties in a deal brokered by China. Factbox: Then and now: How Arab states changed course on Syria 2023-05-19T04:00:00Z U.S. intelligence agencies believe the killing came at the crown prince’s orders, though Riyadh denies it. White House national security adviser meets Saudi prince 2023-05-07T04:00:00Z "He is not getting what he wants from the other side," Sager added, saying Saudi Arabia's ententes with regional foes were based on Riyadh's approach to regional security. Saudi embrace of Assad sends strong signal to US 2023-05-24T04:00:00Z Unlike other Arab neighbours - Egypt backs Burhan and the United Arab Emirates has ties to Hemedti - Riyadh does not have a favourite. Sudan crisis: Mediators over a barrel in mission to end fighting 2023-05-07T04:00:00Z The severe rules and the prospect of a monotonous lifestyle in Riyadh often make potential expats reluctant to move. The country where bankers’ pay is booming: Saudi Arabia 2023-05-07T04:00:00Z Iranian influence in Syria remains a source of concern for Riyadh. Factbox: Then and now: How Arab states changed course on Syria 2023-05-19T04:00:00Z The statement did not offer a timeframe for the talks, which come after concerted efforts by Riyadh and other international powers to pressure the warring sides in Sudan to the negotiating table. Sudan envoys begin talks amid pressure to end conflict 2023-05-06T04:00:00Z Meanwhile, Riyadh was annoyed that the U.S. pulled its support for Saudi operations in Yemen, launched after Washington repeatedly urged the kingdom to take responsibility for its own security. Saudi embrace of Assad sends strong signal to US 2023-05-24T04:00:00Z Any such prospects have been clouded, however, by Riyadh's strains with U.S. Israel hoping for breakthrough with Saudis during US security advisor visit -official 2023-05-05T04:00:00Z The bank holds an annual alumni event in Riyadh, which has swelled as a rising number of local employees leave for top government jobs or more senior roles at rivals. The country where bankers’ pay is booming: Saudi Arabia 2023-05-07T04:00:00Z Peace initiatives have seen increased momentum since Riyadh and Tehran in March agreed to restore diplomatic ties severed in 2016. U.N. conference seeks final funds for Yemen Safer oil tanker operation 2023-05-04T04:00:00Z The 2034 Asian Games are in Riyadh, and Saudi Arabia won a bid to host the 2029 Asian Winter Games in a futuristic mountains resort, Trojena, that is not yet built. Messi the latest pawn in proxy rivalry in Middle East 2023-05-03T04:00:00Z Without direct American intervention or support for its own military efforts, Riyadh had little choice but to strike a deal with Iran even if that annoyed Washington, the source said. Saudi embrace of Assad sends strong signal to US 2023-05-24T04:00:00Z Any such prospects have been further clouded, however, by Riyadh's strains with U.S. Israel says it is discussing possible direct Haj flights to Saudi Arabia 2023-05-03T04:00:00Z For years, bankers and consultants preferred to shuttle between Dubai and the kingdom, taking the two-hour flight to Riyadh on a Sunday morning and returning on a Thursday evening. The country where bankers’ pay is booming: Saudi Arabia 2023-05-07T04:00:00Z Syria still hopes to be granted observer status at the Arab League summit in Riyadh on 19 May, ahead of its eventual reinstatement. Syria on way back to Arab fold as isolation crumbles 2023-05-02T04:00:00Z "In the case of Saudi airlines, which are now going to be three – Riyadh, NEOM, and Saudia, this is going to be very interesting to watch," he added at the event in Dubai. Emirates boss forecasts resilient demand, no hit from new airlines 2023-05-02T04:00:00Z Western states have meanwhile remembered that Riyadh's influence in a volatile oil market requires them to banish their qualms and deal with its de facto ruler and future king. Saudi embrace of Assad sends strong signal to US 2023-05-24T04:00:00Z Saudi Arabia cut off diplomatic relations in 2016 after Iranian protesters stormed the kingdom's Tehran embassy following Riyadh's execution of a Shi'ite Muslim cleric. Saudi-Iran rapprochement visible in Sudan evacuation effort 2023-05-01T04:00:00Z Expats also regularly complain that Riyadh is a dull desert city with little entertainment and little to do for kids. The country where bankers’ pay is booming: Saudi Arabia 2023-05-07T04:00:00Z But in recent years Riyadh has also drawn close to Gen Burhan and also has longstanding ties to Sudan's army. Sudan crisis: Chaos at port as thousands rush to leave 2023-04-30T04:00:00Z The two countries will reopen embassies in Tehran and Riyadh “within a few days,” he said, adding that he invited his Saudi counterpart to visit Iran and that the invitation was welcomed. In Lebanon, Iran FM visits Israel border, extolls Hezbollah 2023-04-28T04:00:00Z However, Tehran and Riyadh disagreed on the start of he holiday - for Saudis, Eid al-Fitr would begin Friday while officials in Iran said it starts on Saturday. Muslims end Ramadan, begin holiday amid war, reconciliation 2023-04-20T04:00:00Z Riyadh also sent its top diplomat to Syria to meet with President Bashar Assad on Tuesday, a significant step towards ending his political isolation and potentially returning the war-torn country to the Arab League. Muslims end Ramadan, begin holiday amid war, reconciliation 2023-04-20T04:00:00Z Despite being offered attractive salary packages, many senior bankers prefer to stay in Dubai instead of moving their families permanently to Riyadh, according to several senior executives who asked not to be named. The country where bankers’ pay is booming: Saudi Arabia 2023-05-07T04:00:00Z Arch-rivals Riyadh and Tehran recently moved towards a cautious rapprochement, including reopening their embassies and consulates. Sudan crisis: Chaos at port as thousands rush to leave 2023-04-30T04:00:00Z Residents also reported that some shop owners in the Riyadh neighbourhood, north of the capital, have increased their prices, sometimes charging up to twice the usual amount for eggs, meat, and drinks. Sudan conflict: Khartoum residents fear food shortages amid fighting 2023-04-20T04:00:00Z In the upscale Riyadh neighborhood, paramilitary troops placed missile launchers in front of homes, leading families to abandon them for fear of airstrikes. Uneven Cease-Fire in Sudan Makes Escape Hard for Desperate Civilians 2023-04-19T04:00:00Z However, Tehran and Riyadh disagreed on the start of he holiday — for Saudis, Eid al-Fitr would begin Friday while officials in Iran said it starts on Saturday. Muslims end Ramadan, begin holiday amid war, reconciliation 2023-04-20T04:00:00Z The kingdom has built a $10 billion business hub — the King Abdullah Financial District — in Riyadh, which is finally showing signs of life after standing virtually empty for several years. The country where bankers’ pay is booming: Saudi Arabia 2023-05-07T04:00:00Z Earlier this week, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said normalisation with Riyadh would be a "giant step" towards ending the Arab-Israeli conflict. Israel's foreign minister says visit to Saudi Arabia 'on the table' 2023-04-19T04:00:00Z Riyadh and Cairo were the first to reappoint ambassadors to Doha in 2021 after a Saudi-led deal to end the dispute, while Bahrain last week announced it would restore diplomatic ties. Qatar and UAE in process of restoring diplomatic ties, official says 2023-04-18T04:00:00Z It was hit by gunfire as it prepared to depart to Riyadh with guests and crew onboard, the airline said. Airstrikes hit Sudanese capital as paramilitary force clashes with army 2023-04-15T04:00:00Z Social changes and high-profile economic ventures seem to be a more effective way of gaining the international prestige Riyadh craves, he added. Saudi Arabia mends ties with Syria as part of regional diplomatic spree 2023-04-14T04:00:00Z Lazard recently appointed Sarah Al Suhaimi — one of the kingdom’s most seasoned female bankers — to lead its Middle East and North Africa advisory business out of Riyadh. The country where bankers’ pay is booming: Saudi Arabia 2023-05-07T04:00:00Z When asked about the restoration of ties between Riyadh and Tehran, Cohen said that such a development could bode well for Israel. Israel's foreign minister says visit to Saudi Arabia 'on the table' 2023-04-19T04:00:00Z Riyadh invited Syria's Mekdad for talks on Wednesday in a landmark visit and both countries agreed to reopen embassies soon. Syrian foreign minister to visit Algeria 2023-04-15T04:00:00Z Riyadh and Tehran last month agreed to restore diplomatic ties severed in 2016, raising hopes that Yemen's peace process would see progress. Yemen prisoner exchange begins - ICRC 2023-04-14T04:00:00Z They have agreed to restore diplomatic ties severed in 2016 as Riyadh moves to manage regional tensions and to focus on economic priorities. Saudi-Houthi peace talks in Yemen's Sanaa conclude with further rounds planned 2023-04-14T04:00:00Z Riyadh invited Syrian Foreign Minister Faisal Mekdad for talks on Wednesday in a landmark visit and both countries agreed to reopen embassies soon. Jordan pushing Arab peace plan to end Syria conflict 2023-04-13T04:00:00Z It is the first visit by a senior Syrian diplomat to the kingdom in more than a decade, following an agreement between Riyadh and Damascus to re-establish ties and reopen their embassies. Isolated Syria's FM arrives in Saudi Arabia in landmark visit 2023-04-12T04:00:00Z He is also set to receive the Saudi foreign minister and has been invited to an Arab League summit, upcoming in Riyadh, for the first time since 2011, sources told Reuters. Syria, Tunisia to exchange ambassadors, end decade of estrangement 2023-04-12T04:00:00Z "The Iranian delegation will take the necessary measures in Riyadh and Jeddah to set up the embassy and consulate general," Iranian foreign ministry spokesman, Nasser Kanaani, said in a statement. Iranian delegation arrives in Saudi Arabia to prepare for embassy reopening -statement 2023-04-12T04:00:00Z Saudi and Omani delegations held talks with Houthi officials in Yemen's capital Sanaa on Sunday, as Riyadh seeks a permanent ceasefire to end its military involvement in the country's long-running war. White House's Sullivan and Saudi crown prince discuss Yemen, Iran 2023-04-12T04:00:00Z Syria would also need to take steps to stamp out a multi-billion dollar drug trafficking trade to Jordan and the Gulf from it's southern borders that both Amman and Riyadh say pro-Iranian militias are behind. Jordan pushing Arab peace plan to end Syria conflict 2023-04-13T04:00:00Z Saudi Arabia plans to invite Assad to the Arab League summit that Riyadh is scheduled to host on May 19, a move that would formally end his regional isolation, sources have told Reuters. Isolated Syria's FM arrives in Saudi Arabia in landmark visit 2023-04-12T04:00:00Z Saudi and Omani envoys are holding peace talks with Houthi officials in Sanaa this week as Riyadh seeks a permanent ceasefire to end its military involvement in the country's long-running war. UN envoy encouraged by peace talks between Yemen stakeholders 2023-04-11T04:00:00Z “Both Riyadh and Tehran are keen to prove that their diplomatic efforts were instrumental in bringing calmness to Yemen,” Mr. Nagi said. What Do Peace Talks in Yemen Mean for Its 8-Year War? 2023-04-10T04:00:00Z After focusing initially on the esports industry, which has been struggling, the fund’s subsidiary, Savvy Games Group, is now looking to develop, publish and acquire top-tier games and support a gaming industry in Riyadh. Saudi Arabia is investing $38B to become a video game hub 2023-04-10T04:00:00Z Yemen’s internationally recognized presidential council was briefed on the Saudi-Houthi understandings at a Thursday meeting in the Saudi capital, Riyadh, with Prince Khalid bin Salman, the Kingdom’s defense minister, a Yemeni official said. Saudi officials visit Yemen’s capital for talks with rebels 2023-04-09T04:00:00Z The Saudi foreign ministry had said on Saturday that officials had visited Iran to discuss procedures for reopening Riyadh's diplomatic missions in the Islamic Republic. Iran to send delegation to Saudi Arabia for embassy reopening- ISNA 2023-04-09T04:00:00Z Saudi Arabia cut ties with Iran in 2016 after its embassy in Tehran was stormed during a dispute between the two countries over Riyadh's execution of a Shi'ite cleric. Saudi officials arrive in Iran to discuss reopening diplomatic missions 2023-04-08T04:00:00Z Asked during a conference in Riyadh last month whether Saudi Arabia would begin investing in Iran, the Saudi finance minister Mohammed al-Jadaan said it could happen quickly if the agreement held. Saudi and Iranian Foreign Ministers Meet in China After Thaw 2023-04-06T04:00:00Z “Part of our mandate is to help partners and other companies come to Saudi and choose Riyadh over some other place to establish a publishing business or distribution business to serve the region,” he said. Saudi Arabia is investing $38B to become a video game hub 2023-04-10T04:00:00Z Riyadh and Cairo have appointed ambassadors, while Abu Dhabi and Manama have yet to do so. Factbox: In Middle East, once improbable ententes set new tone 2023-04-06T04:00:00Z Riyadh said the evidence was overwhelming and Tehran would pay a price. Saudi-Iranian ties: A history of ups and downs 2023-04-06T04:00:00Z This followed Riyadh's execution of a prominent Shia Muslim cleric. Rivals Iran and Saudi Arabia hold high-level talks 2023-04-06T04:00:00Z After years of hostility that fuelled conflicts across the Middle East, Tehran and Riyadh agreed to end their diplomatic rift and re-open embassies in a major deal facilitated by China last month. Foreign ministers of Iran, Saudi meet in China 2023-04-06T04:00:00Z An employee with knowledge of operations at Activision, which governs large-scale esports leagues, said the company isn’t in discussions with Savvy about competitive gaming operations in Riyadh. Saudi Arabia is investing $38B to become a video game hub 2023-04-10T04:00:00Z But although Riyadh has signalled tacit support for the Abraham Accords, allowing Israeli national carriers to fly in its airspace, it says any normalisation would require progress in the Palestinians' long-stalled quest for statehood. Factbox: In Middle East, once improbable ententes set new tone 2023-04-06T04:00:00Z Beijing's secret role in the breakthrough between Tehran and Riyadh shook up dynamics in the Middle East, where the United States was for decades the main mediator, flexing its security and diplomatic muscles. Saudi-Iranian ties: A history of ups and downs 2023-04-06T04:00:00Z After years of hostility that had fuelled conflicts across the Middle East, Tehran and Riyadh agreed to end their diplomatic rift and re-open embassies in a major deal facilitated by China last month. Top Saudi, Iranian diplomats to meet in China - official, media 2023-04-05T04:00:00Z It’s not an easy or stable balance — especially for Israel, which wants better relations with Riyadh but depends absolutely on the reliability of U.S. power in the region. Opinion | With oil production cut, the Saudis send a message to the U.S. 2023-04-04T04:00:00Z A Saudi official said the United States and China are both very important partners for Riyadh. Analysis: Saudi crown prince acts to realign Mideast dynamics amid concern over US support 2023-04-03T04:00:00Z Sources have also said Riyadh plans to invite Assad to an Arab summit in May. Factbox: In Middle East, once improbable ententes set new tone 2023-04-06T04:00:00Z A Saudi diplomat dies in Tehran of wounds sustained when he falls out of an embassy window and Riyadh accuses Tehran of delaying his transfer to a hospital in Saudi Arabia. Saudi-Iranian ties: A history of ups and downs 2023-04-06T04:00:00Z Choosing China "came as an extension of Beijing's positive role in reaching the agreement and facilitating communication between the two countries," Saudi-owned Asharq al-Awasat newspaper cited an unidentified source in Riyadh as saying. Top Saudi, Iranian diplomats to meet in China - official, media 2023-04-05T04:00:00Z Egyptian President Abdel Fatah El-Sisi traveled this week to Riyadh, in a visit that “affirmed mutual concern for promoting common cooperation,” a spokesman for the Egyptian president said. Opinion | With oil production cut, the Saudis send a message to the U.S. 2023-04-04T04:00:00Z White House national security spokesperson John Kirby said on Monday Riyadh remains a strategic partner for Washington even if the two did not agree on all issues. Analysis: Saudi crown prince acts to realign Mideast dynamics amid concern over US support 2023-04-03T04:00:00Z The veiled criticism to the Egyptian government’s handling of the economy has strained ties between Cairo and Riyadh. Leader of Egypt on surprise visit to Saudi Arabia 2023-04-03T04:00:00Z Protesters stormed Saudi diplomatic posts in Iran, and Riyadh broke off ties to Tehran. Analysis: Saudi prince pivots to peace after years of war 2023-04-02T04:00:00Z Last month sources told Reuters Riyadh and Damascus had reached an agreement to reopen their embassies after the Muslim holy month of Ramadan. Saudi Arabia to invite Syria's Assad to Arab leaders summit, sources say 2023-04-02T04:00:00Z Asked during a conference in Riyadh, the Saudi capital, this past month if Saudi Arabia was concerned about Egypt, Mr. al-Jadaan, the kingdom’s finance minister, struck a warmer tone than in Davos. No More Blank Checks: Saudi Arabia Clamps Down on Regional Aid 2023-04-02T04:00:00Z Washington and Riyadh are working on addressing common security challenges, he said. Analysis: Saudi crown prince acts to realign Mideast dynamics amid concern over US support 2023-04-03T04:00:00Z “Nuclear to me is where you want to be going,” Mr. Perry said in an interview at an investment conference in Riyadh. Inside Saudi Arabia’s Global Push for Nuclear Power 2023-04-01T04:00:00Z Earlier this month, Riyadh and Tehran agreed to re-establish diplomatic relations after seven years of rupture — a move that stirred cautious optimism across the region. US Mideast envoy hopeful Saudi-Iran détente will help region 2023-03-30T04:00:00Z The rapprochement between Riyadh and Tehran is part of major regional realignment, amid rising tensions between Iran and Israel. Saudi Arabia to invite Syria's Assad to Arab leaders summit, sources say 2023-04-02T04:00:00Z Riyadh's growing ties with Beijing have raised security concerns in Washington, its traditional ally. Riyadh joins Shanghai Cooperation Organization as ties with Beijing grow 2023-03-29T04:00:00Z In a significant deal brokered by China, Riyadh reached an agreement with Tehran to revive diplomatic relations, after years of bitter rivalry that have fuelled conflict across the Middle East. Analysis: Saudi crown prince acts to realign Mideast dynamics amid concern over US support 2023-04-03T04:00:00Z And working with Moscow would be unappealing for Riyadh because of American- and European-led sanctions imposed on Russia. Inside Saudi Arabia’s Global Push for Nuclear Power 2023-04-01T04:00:00Z The Gulf diplomat said the high-ranking Syrian intelligence official "stayed for days" in Riyadh and an agreement was struck to reopen embassies "very soon". After Iran, Saudi Arabia to re-establish ties with Syria, sources say 2023-03-23T04:00:00Z Xi similarly used China’s close relations with Iran to make the diplomatic breakthrough between Riyadh and Tehran that the United States could never achieve. Opinion | Here's the real lesson from the showy Xi-Putin meeting 2023-03-21T04:00:00Z His son, Ibrahim, confirmed his father was at a family residence in Riyadh but it was not clear when he might return to his home in Florida. Saad Ibrahim Almadi: Saudi Arabia releases US man jailed over tweets 2023-03-21T04:00:00Z Riyadh's growing ties with Beijing have raised security jitters in Washington, which says Chinese attempts to exert influence around the world will not change U.S. policy toward the Middle East. Analysis: Saudi crown prince acts to realign Mideast dynamics amid concern over US support 2023-04-03T04:00:00Z His son, Ibrahim, told Reuters he was at his home in Riyadh with his family. Saudi Arabia releases US national from prison, says son 2023-03-21T04:00:00Z Contacts between Riyadh and Damascus had gathered momentum following a landmark agreement to re-establish ties between Saudi Arabia and Iran, a key ally of President Bashar al-Assad, a regional source aligned with Damascus said. After Iran, Saudi Arabia to re-establish ties with Syria, sources say 2023-03-23T04:00:00Z Madi on Monday night was at home with family members who live in Riyadh, said his son, Ibrahim al Madi, in the United States. Saudi Arabia frees American imprisoned over critical tweets 2023-03-20T04:00:00Z After a year of bitter fighting in Ukraine, the gulf between Moscow and Kyiv is much wider than the one between Riyadh and Tehran, some reports noted. Xi Heads to Russia, Praising Putin and Saying Little About Ukraine 2023-03-19T04:00:00Z Mr Amir-Abdollahian also said that Iran hoped steps would be made to improve ties with Bahrain, a close Saudi ally that followed Riyadh in severing diplomatic ties with Tehran in 2016. Saudi Arabia invited Iran's President Raisi to visit, Tehran says 2023-03-19T04:00:00Z Biden, who had initially taken a tough stance over Riyadh's human rights record, visited to press for more oil supplies and seek help to isolate Russia after its invasion of Ukraine. Saudi Arabia releases US national from prison, says son 2023-03-21T04:00:00Z The apparently sudden breakthrough could indicate how the deal between Tehran and Riyadh may play into other crises in the region, where their rivalry has fuelled conflicts including the war in Syria. After Iran, Saudi Arabia to re-establish ties with Syria, sources say 2023-03-23T04:00:00Z Saudi Arabia cut ties with Iran in 2016 after its embassy in Tehran was stormed during a dispute between the two countries over Riyadh's execution of a Shi'ite Muslim cleric. Iran proposes locations to Saudi Arabia for foreign minister meeting 2023-03-19T04:00:00Z Beijing was able to serve as a credible mediator because it cultivated close ties with both Tehran and Riyadh and never exploited their differences, Chinese analysts say. Xi, Cast as Peacemaker, Wades Into Russia’s War in Ukraine 2023-03-17T04:00:00Z Two months from now, assuming the Iranians restrain the Houthis, the two countries will reopen embassies in Riyadh and Tehran. Opinion | How China is heralding the beginnings of a multipolar Middle East 2023-03-16T04:00:00Z In October, Biden vowed there would be consequences for Riyadh after the OPEC+ oil alliance, led by Saudi Arabia and which includes Russia, decided to instead cut output targets. Saudi Arabia releases US national from prison, says son 2023-03-21T04:00:00Z Now, Washington and Riyadh seem intent on moving forward, and at a moment when China is at least dabbling in a more assertive Middle East diplomacy. With Saudi deals, U.S., China battle for influence in Mideast 2023-03-16T04:00:00Z Manama had followed Riyadh in severing diplomatic ties with Iran in 2016. Iran proposes locations to Saudi Arabia for foreign minister meeting 2023-03-19T04:00:00Z "The Chinese showed willingness to help both Tehran and Riyadh to narrow the gaps and overcome unresolved issues during the talks in Oman and Iraq," said an Iranian diplomat involved in the talks. Analysis: Frustrated Khamenei pushed for Saudi-Iran deal clinched in China 2023-03-16T04:00:00Z Speaking Wednesday at a financial conference in the Saudi capital of Riyadh, Credit Suisse Chairman Axel Lehmann defended the bank, saying, “We already took the medicine” to reduce risks. Credit Suisse to borrow $54 billion from Swiss central bank 2023-03-15T04:00:00Z In the shadow of this supposed vision of the future, however, lies the brutish reality of a Riyadh court that inspires dread. Opinion | 10 Saudi judges are charged with treason. They were too ‘lenient.’ 2023-03-15T04:00:00Z Now, Washington and Riyadh seem intent on moving forward, and at moment when China is at least dabbling in a more assertive Middle East diplomacy. With Saudi deals, US, China battle for influence in Mideast 2023-03-15T04:00:00Z Bahrain like other Gulf Arab states had welcomed the agreement between Riyadh and Tehran to restore relations. Iran proposes locations to Saudi Arabia for foreign minister meeting 2023-03-19T04:00:00Z This lead to a critical moment in December, when Chinese President Xi Jinping visited Riyadh. Analysis: Frustrated Khamenei pushed for Saudi-Iran deal clinched in China 2023-03-16T04:00:00Z Both Washington and Paris weighed in with lobbying, with Riyadh’s final decision taken at the highest level, according to two people familiar with the negotiations. After strategic 787 wins, Boeing jet battle shifts to factory floor 2023-03-15T04:00:00Z Grundberg said he recently visited Moscow, Abu Dhabi, Paris, Tehran and Riyadh in his search for moves toward peace, including renewed talks between the warring parties. UN says intense diplomacy under way to end 8-year Yemen war 2023-03-15T04:00:00Z But the new detente between Tehran and Riyadh, after more than seven years of sometimes-bellicose animosity, signals that regional U.S. allies such as Saudi Arabia are increasingly willing to go their own way. News Analysis: Renewed Saudi-Iranian ties, brokered by China, force new calculations in Mideast 2023-03-15T04:00:00Z Murphy, long a vocal critic of the conflict in Yemen and Riyadh's record on human rights, praised Biden for being willing to reassess ties. US senators adopt new strategy to push Saudi Arabia on human rights 2023-03-15T04:00:00Z In February, Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi visited Beijing and the Chinese forwarded Riyadh's proposals that were accepted by the Iranian side, the official added. Analysis: Frustrated Khamenei pushed for Saudi-Iran deal clinched in China 2023-03-16T04:00:00Z Those jets will be split between two airlines: Saudi Arabia’s flag carrier, Saudia, and a planned new airline called Riyadh Air. Slow motion in February, but Boeing projects faster pace ahead 2023-03-14T04:00:00Z Riyadh Air, backed by the Saudi sovereign-wealth fund, is part of a plan to make the kingdom a global aviation hub and attract 100 million annual visitors by 2030. Saudi Arabia places order with Boeing for up to 121 planes 2023-03-14T04:00:00Z In Friday’s announcement, China, Iran and Saudi Arabia praised the “noble initiative” that will see Tehran and Riyadh reopen embassies in the next two months. News Analysis: Renewed Saudi-Iranian ties, brokered by China, force new calculations in Mideast 2023-03-15T04:00:00Z Riyadh Air, a new airline owned by Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund, and Saudia Airlines, also owned by the government, will each buy 39 jets, Boeing said. Boeing Secures Big Order With Airlines in Saudi Arabia 2023-03-14T04:00:00Z "The Chinese showed willingness to help both Tehran and Riyadh to narrow the gaps and overcome unresolved issues during the talks in Oman and Iraq," said the Iranian diplomat involved in the talks. Analysis: Frustrated Khamenei pushed for Saudi-Iran deal clinched in China 2023-03-16T04:00:00Z He noted that Riyadh Air was seeking to fly to dozens of destinations by 2030, even as other airlines are trying to achieve net-zero emissions by that year. Saudi Arabia launches new airline, entering crowded field 2023-03-13T04:00:00Z Riyadh Air will serve more than 100 destinations around the world by 2030, making use of the kingdom's location between Asia, Africa and Europe, state news agency SPA said. Boeing expected to sell nearly 80 787 planes to Saudi airlines -source 2023-03-13T04:00:00Z The Biden administration has found itself at odds with Riyadh on several occasions recently. News Analysis: Renewed Saudi-Iranian ties, brokered by China, force new calculations in Mideast 2023-03-15T04:00:00Z Under the agreements, Riyadh Air has the option to buy another 33 787’s, while Saudia has the option for another 10 jets. Boeing Secures Big Order With Airlines in Saudi Arabia 2023-03-14T04:00:00Z Saudi Arabia cut ties with Iran in 2016 after its embassy in Tehran was stormed during a dispute between the two countries over Riyadh's execution of a prominent Shi'ite Muslim cleric. Analysis: Frustrated Khamenei pushed for Saudi-Iran deal clinched in China 2023-03-16T04:00:00Z Still, the planes set to be used by Riyadh Air are “very fuel efficient and hence less CO2 emitting compared to the fleets of some of their competitors,” he said. Saudi Arabia launches new airline, entering crowded field 2023-03-13T04:00:00Z Her work is now welcomed in Riyadh's most prestigious galleries, where other fellow Saudi artists have in the last few years also began enjoying their new-found freedoms. Saudi sculptor steps into limelight as religious curbs ease 2023-03-13T04:00:00Z He also visited the Saudi capital Riyadh in December for meetings with oil-rich Gulf Arab nations crucial to China’s energy supplies. Iran-Saudi Arabia deal casts China in unfamiliar global role 2023-03-13T04:00:00Z Riyadh Air is buying 787-9 planes, which can carry about 300 passengers. Boeing Secures Big Order With Airlines in Saudi Arabia 2023-03-14T04:00:00Z The New York Times reported over the weekend that, in return for normalising relations with Israel, Riyadh wanted help with developing a civilian nuclear programme and fewer restrictions on U.S. arms purchases. Saudi-Iran detente: a setback for Israel and wake-up call on US ties 2023-03-12T05:00:00Z He said the founding of Riyadh Air is probably an effort by the state fund to pressure Saudia to perform better. Saudi Arabia launches new airline, entering crowded field 2023-03-13T04:00:00Z "They used to tell me that this is impossible to show because it's forbidden in Islam. Now it is in the heart of Riyadh." Saudi sculptor steps into limelight as religious curbs ease 2023-03-13T04:00:00Z Riyadh seeking an accommodation with Tehran takes one potential ally for a strike off the table. Iran-Saudi Arabia deal casts China in unfamiliar global role 2023-03-13T04:00:00Z Riyadh and the Houthis last year resumed direct talks, facilitated by Oman, following a U.N.-brokered truce. Factbox: Middle East flashpoints that could be affected by Saudi-Iran deal 2023-03-12T05:00:00Z Tehran and Riyadh said they had agreed to resume diplomatic relations and re-open embassies within two months, adding that their foreign minister would meet to implement the deal, without mentioning a more detailed timeline. Iran's behaviour will be under microscope in coming months, say Saudi columnists 2023-03-12T05:00:00Z Differences in cultural norms may also prove challenging for Riyadh Air as it seeks to compete with the big players in the gulf. Saudi Arabia launches new airline, entering crowded field 2023-03-13T04:00:00Z Yair Lapid, the former prime minister and head of Israel’s opposition, denounced the agreement between Riyadh and Tehran as “a full and dangerous failure of the Israeli government’s foreign policy.” Saudi deal with Iran worries Israel, shakes up Middle East 2023-03-11T05:00:00Z On a visit that month to Riyadh for talks with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, the kingdom’s de facto ruler, he was treated to an aeronautical spectacle by the Royal Saudi Air Force. China’s Role in Iran-Saudi Arabia Deal Shows Xi’s Global Goals 2023-03-11T05:00:00Z Restored ties between Riyadh and Tehran could facilitate agreement between Saudi and the Houthis. Factbox: Middle East flashpoints that could be affected by Saudi-Iran deal 2023-03-12T05:00:00Z Riyadh and Abu Dhabi have repeatedly said they are looking to diversify their strategic partners while pressing Washington for concrete commitments to regional security. Iran's behaviour will be under microscope in coming months, say Saudi columnists 2023-03-12T05:00:00Z Riyadh Air, which will be based in the capital, aims to fly to 100 destinations by 2030, according to state-run media. Saudi Arabia launches new airline, entering crowded field 2023-03-13T04:00:00Z It does not mean that the Sunnis of Riyadh and the Shiites of Tehran have put aside all of their deep and visceral differences. Chinese-Brokered Deal Upends Mideast Diplomacy and Challenges U.S. 2023-03-11T05:00:00Z China’s role in brokering the agreement also may not be as pivotal as it seems, given indications that Tehran and Riyadh were already motivated to strike an accord. China’s Role in Iran-Saudi Arabia Deal Shows Xi’s Global Goals 2023-03-11T05:00:00Z Early on, Riyadh backed insurgents trying to topple Assad to weaken Tehran. Factbox: Middle East flashpoints that could be affected by Saudi-Iran deal 2023-03-12T05:00:00Z “Riyadh is attempting to buy down the risk of Iran,” said Jonathan Lord, a senior fellow at the Center for a New American Security. China brokers Iran-Saudi Arabia detente, raising eyebrows in Washington 2023-03-10T05:00:00Z Saudi Arabia accused Iran of sowing strife in its minority-Shiite communities, which have long complained of discrimination and neglect from authorities in Riyadh. Iran and Saudi Arabia set to restore ties after mediation by China 2023-03-10T05:00:00Z It was long known that Riyadh was negotiating with Tehran. Saudi Deal With Iran Surprises Israel and Jolts Netanyahu 2023-03-10T05:00:00Z Gerald Fierestein, a former U.S. ambassador to Yemen, said Riyadh would "not have gone along with this without getting something, whether that something is Yemen or something else is harder to see." Analysis: China role in Saudi, Iran deal a tricky test for US 2023-03-10T05:00:00Z The rapprochement between Tehran and Riyadh has sparked hope that paralysis could end. Factbox: Middle East flashpoints that could be affected by Saudi-Iran deal 2023-03-12T05:00:00Z Nonetheless, it would not impact Israel's bid to establish diplomatic ties with Riyadh, the official said. Iran-Saudi ties won't hurt Israeli normalisation bid, official says 2023-03-10T05:00:00Z Diplomats have been seeking a way to end the conflict, which has spawned one of the world’s worst humanitarian disasters and turned into a proxy war between Riyadh and Tehran. Countries that could be impacted by renewed Iran-Saudi ties 2023-03-10T05:00:00Z Riyadh may still see closer partnership with Israel, particularly on military and cybersecurity issues, as another way of blunting that threat. Saudi Deal With Iran Surprises Israel and Jolts Netanyahu 2023-03-10T05:00:00Z Saudi Arabia cut ties in January 2016 after demonstrators stormed its embassy in Tehran following Riyadh's execution of a prominent Shia Muslim cleric. Iran and Saudi Arabia to renew ties after seven-year rift 2023-03-10T05:00:00Z Xi Jinping, China’s leader, visited Riyadh, the Saudi capital, in December, a state visit that was celebrated by Saudi officials, who often complain that their American allies are pulling away. What to Know About the Iranian-Saudi Deal 2023-03-10T05:00:00Z Saudi Arabia cut diplomatic ties with Iran in January 2016 following protests, including the storming of the Saudi embassy in Tehran, over Riyadh’s execution of Sheikh Nimr al-Nimr, a prominent Shia Muslim cleric. Saudi Arabia, Iran agree to resume ties in China-brokered agreement 2023-03-10T05:00:00Z Easing tensions between Riyadh and Tehran could see the two push for a political reconciliation in Lebanon, which is facing an unprecedented financial meltdown. Countries that could be impacted by renewed Iran-Saudi ties 2023-03-10T05:00:00Z Saudi Arabia cut ties with Iran in 2016 after its embassy in Tehran was stormed during a dispute between the two countries over Riyadh’s execution of a Shi’ite Muslim cleric. Iran and Saudi Arabia agree to resume ties, re-open embassies -Iranian state media 2023-03-10T05:00:00Z Riyadh’s ambitious request offers President Biden the chance to broker a dramatic agreement that would reshape Israel’s relationship with the most powerful Arab state. Saudi Arabia Offers Its Price to Normalize Relations With Israel 2023-03-09T05:00:00Z The luxury jewelry, made by Chopard of Switzerland, were found in the backpack of a government aide who had traveled to Riyadh with then Energy Minister Admiral Bento Albuquerque. Brazil investigates undeclared $3 million jewelry gift to Bolsonaro 2023-03-06T05:00:00Z As part of the China-brokered negotiations, Riyadh and Tehran agreed to implement security cooperation and trade agreements between both countries. Saudi Arabia, Iran agree to resume ties in China-brokered agreement 2023-03-10T05:00:00Z The diplomatic deal on Friday could make it more palatable for Riyadh to interact with Assad — and further strengthen the autocrat’s hand. Countries that could be impacted by renewed Iran-Saudi ties 2023-03-10T05:00:00Z The brief official Saudi media report did not indicate whether Riyadh was planning to join the British-led fighter programme directly, but defence analysts cautioned that such alliances typically take months or years to negotiate. Saudi, UK ministers agree to study combat air co-operation -Saudi agency 2023-03-01T05:00:00Z They fear it could be a first step toward a nuclear weapon, which Riyadh may seek as insurance against a potentially nuclear-armed Iran. Saudi Arabia Offers Its Price to Normalize Relations With Israel 2023-03-09T05:00:00Z Now he is being held in Al-Ha’ir prison, a facility in the Saudi capital, Riyadh, that houses members of Al Qaeda alongside political activists. ‘Equality of Injustice for All’: Saudi Arabia Expands Crackdown on Dissent 2023-02-21T05:00:00Z Prince Abdulaziz was speaking at a media forum in the capital Riyadh about last October's decision to cut the group's production target by 2 million barrels per day. OPEC+ decisions not politicised, Saudi energy minister says 2023-02-20T05:00:00Z Riyadh has sent aid planes to government-held territory in Syria as part of earthquake relief efforts after initially sending aid only to the country's opposition-held northwest. Arab states need new approach towards Syria, says Saudi foreign minister 2023-02-19T05:00:00Z President Joe Biden, who has taken a tough stance over Riyadh's human rights record but visited the kingdom last summer to press for more oil supplies. Security drives U.S., Saudi efforts to overcome tensions 2023-02-17T05:00:00Z President Biden had visited Riyadh just a few months earlier, bumping fists with Prince Mohammed, and believed that the Saudis would maintain higher oil production targets. Saudi Arabia Offers Its Price to Normalize Relations With Israel 2023-03-09T05:00:00Z In October 2018, an assassination team that had flown from Riyadh to Istanbul aboard two planes owned by the Public Investment Fund killed Khashoggi inside the Saudi consulate there. After helping prince’s rise, Trump and Kushner benefit from Saudi funds 2023-02-12T05:00:00Z Speaking from Riyadh he describes how the last three data centre providers he spoke to in Saudi Arabia were all deeply concerned about their carbon footprint. Can we make the internet less power-thirsty? 2023-02-09T05:00:00Z Riyadh's government communication office and foreign ministry did not respond to requests for comments. Saudi diplomats leave Afghanistan, relocate to Pakistani capital -sources 2023-02-06T05:00:00Z When in October the OPEC+ oil alliance led by Saudi Arabia and which includes Russia decided to instead cut output targets, Biden vowed there would be consequences for Riyadh. Security drives U.S., Saudi efforts to overcome tensions 2023-02-17T05:00:00Z Biden administration officials said they were surprised and angered by the production cut and vowed to re-evaluate America’s relationship with Riyadh. Saudi Arabia Offers Its Price to Normalize Relations With Israel 2023-03-09T05:00:00Z On the public agenda was finalizing an agreement to end Riyadh’s blockade against Qatar. After helping prince’s rise, Trump and Kushner benefit from Saudi funds 2023-02-12T05:00:00Z Officials cite Riyadh’s attempts to nudge the war in Yemen, which the kingdom launched with Gulf allies in 2015, toward a peace deal. Biden vowed to punish Saudis over oil cut. That’s no longer the plan. 2023-01-26T05:00:00Z Israel and Riyadh have covertly collaborated to destabilize Iran in recent years, but formal ties would “expand the circle of peace beyond our wildest dreams,” Netanyahu told the Washington Examiner last month. Netanyahu assured U.S. he’d curb the far right. Has he already lost control? 2023-01-19T05:00:00Z Ronaldo could end his storied career in Riyadh after signing a deal worth a reported $200 million a year, swapping Europe’s elite club competition for the Asian Champions League. Bruised Ronaldo scores twice to edge showdown with Messi 2023-01-19T05:00:00Z Fahd Al-Rasheed, president of Riyadh's royal commission, said the $8 billion bill to build the Expo site paled in comparison to the $400 billion of construction investment currently in the city of eight million people. Davos 2023: Riyadh city developing fast with eye on Expo 2030 bid 2023-01-19T05:00:00Z President Biden, who has backed away from a campaign pledge to hold the kingdom to account for human rights abuses, clashed openly with Riyadh in the fall over cuts in oil production. After helping prince’s rise, Trump and Kushner benefit from Saudi funds 2023-02-12T05:00:00Z Riyadh is seeking to build ties with the group, which is the de facto authority in North Yemen and controls large swaths of Yemen's border with the kingdom. Davos 2023: Saudi foreign minister sees progress to end Yemen conflict 2023-01-18T05:00:00Z While attending a Gulf Arab summit in Riyadh, President Xi Jinping called for oil trade in yuan as Beijing seeks to establish its currency internationally and weaken the U.S. dollar's grip on world trade. Davos 2023: Saudi-US partnership is crucial for global security, says Saudi envoy 2023-01-18T05:00:00Z In recent weeks, he said he also held “fruitful talks” with Rashad al-Alimi, the head of Yemen’s internationally recognized government, and regional parties in the Saudi capital Riyadh and Oman’s capital Muscat. UN envoy encouraged by intensified efforts to end Yemen war 2023-01-16T05:00:00Z Asked if alcohol would be allowed in Riyadh by 2030, Al Rasheed said: "No, but I think you can ... consider it a wellness detox." Davos 2023: Riyadh city developing fast with eye on Expo 2030 bid 2023-01-19T05:00:00Z Since 2018, WWE has held its annual Crown Jewel live event in Riyadh, the clearest example of the burgeoning business partnership between the pro wrestling leader and the Saudi royal family. Power play: Deep-pocketed Saudis rumored to be eyeing WWE purchase 2023-01-12T05:00:00Z The final will be at the King Fahd Stadium in Riyadh. Madrid beats Valencia on penalties in Super Cup semifinal 2023-01-11T05:00:00Z The surprising weather greeted the soccer great’s shocking move to the Middle East, where the gray skies in Riyadh were more akin to the often overcast conditions of Manchester — his previous home. Cristiano Ronaldo experiences surreal start in Saudi Arabia 2023-01-06T05:00:00Z Arguably, it is not even the most famous club in Riyadh. Al Nassr was dubbed the “Global” club even before Ronaldo 2023-01-05T05:00:00Z Like Al Nassr, it is also based in the Saudi capital of Riyadh and was linked with a move for Ronaldo. What can Ronaldo expect from Saudi Pro League soccer? 2023-01-05T05:00:00Z The company also has appeared to take steps to make its product more palatable to a Saudi audience, including having its female athletes wear more conservative attire when wrestling in Riyadh. Power play: Deep-pocketed Saudis rumored to be eyeing WWE purchase 2023-01-12T05:00:00Z Even on a rainy and chilly night in Riyadh the roads around the stadium were backed up with traffic. Can Ronaldo keep the eyes of the world on him in Saudi? 2023-01-04T05:00:00Z Officials have also been deploying a mixture of incentives and ultimatums to persuade multinational companies to locate their regional headquarters in Riyadh instead of Dubai. Dubai Suspends Alcohol Tax as Regional Competition Heats Up 2023-01-02T05:00:00Z Rome faces competition from Saudi Arabia's capital Riyadh which has submitted a bid as part of a push to transform the kingdom's economy and diversify away from oil. Italy PM Meloni determined to bring Expo 2030 world fair to Rome 2022-12-29T05:00:00Z Riyadh has signalled no change in its position that any progress with Israel was contingent on Palestinian statehood. Netanyahu set to retake power at head of far-right government 2022-12-29T05:00:00Z Acquiring an international sports entertainment powerhouse such as WWE, Mr. Feierstein said, would put Riyadh in a different league from its peers. Power play: Deep-pocketed Saudis rumored to be eyeing WWE purchase 2023-01-12T05:00:00Z Airline staff confirmed that Bluebell had ended up on a jet bound for the Saudi Arabian capital Riyadh. Family dog accidentally shipped to Saudi Arabia instead of Nashville 2022-12-21T05:00:00Z Tehran and Riyadh, the leading Shi’ite and Sunni Muslim powers in the Middle East, have backed opposite sides in proxy wars across the region, from Yemen to Syria and elsewhere. Mideast foes among attendees at France-backed conference in Jordan 2022-12-20T05:00:00Z Tehran was also irked by a joint statement issued after an Arab-China summit in Riyadh last week, according to an Iraqi official in the Foreign Ministry. Saudi-Iran talks said to have stalled over protests in Iran 2022-12-18T05:00:00Z But Mr. Netanyahu has repeatedly promised since his election victory in November that he will try to normalize relations with Riyadh. Israel’s Arab Allies Signal Business as Usual, Despite Far Right’s Rise 2022-12-16T05:00:00Z U.S.-Saudi ties have been strained over Riyadh's human rights record, the Yemen war, and more recently, energy policy. Israel's Netanyahu urges US to reaffirm commitment to Saudi Arabia - Al Arabiya 2022-12-15T05:00:00Z Biden’s visit to Riyadh this summer broke his campaign promise to make Saudi Arabia “the pariah that they are.” White House pushes to derail Sanders measure cutting Saudi support 2022-12-14T05:00:00Z The following day, restaurant operator Americana began trading on the Riyadh and Abu Dhabi bourses after a successful $1.8 billion dual listing. Barclays weighs Saudi re-entry amid capital markets boom – sources 2022-12-14T05:00:00Z Tehran is worried that improved economic ties between Beijing and Riyadh could unravel this status quo, Iraqi officials said. Saudi-Iran talks said to have stalled over protests in Iran 2022-12-18T05:00:00Z Every four years, I watched the games surrounded by family either in my hometown of Aleppo in Syria where I spent most of my summers, or in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia where I grew up. World Cup 2022: 'Finally football smiles back at Arabs' 2022-12-14T05:00:00Z Both were speaking at a forum in Riyadh in the wake of the kingdom's 2023 budget announcements. Riyadh spent 5.1 bln riyals in incentives to local military industry in 2021/2022 2022-12-12T05:00:00Z The agreement, made during the Chinese leader Xi Jinping’s visit to the Middle East, underscores the growing ties between Beijing and Riyadh. The Stakes Behind the F.T.C.’s Bid to Block Microsoft’s Big Deal 2022-12-09T05:00:00Z Hezbollah’s dominance in Lebanese politics over the past decade and their backing of Yemen’s Houthi rebels against the Saudi-led coalition has angered Riyadh. EXPLAINER: Why can’t Lebanon elect a president? 2022-12-09T05:00:00Z On his first official visit to Tehran in November, al-Sudani inquired about resuming the talks and mentioned he would be traveling to the Saudi capital of Riyadh soon. Saudi-Iran talks said to have stalled over protests in Iran 2022-12-18T05:00:00Z Beijing says it accepts Riyadh’s flimsy explanation for Khashoggi’s death, and the Saudis have rejected efforts to condemn China’s mass detention of Muslim Uyghurs. Chasing the U.S., China’s Leader Emerges From Diplomatic Isolation 2022-12-09T05:00:00Z In a lengthy joint statement on Friday, Beijing and Riyadh pledged to enhance cooperation and stressed principles of sovereignty and "non-interference", while affirming the importance of a peaceful solution to the Ukraine conflict. Saudi Arabia gathers China's Xi with Arab leaders in 'new era' of ties 2022-12-09T05:00:00Z And it carried an unmistakable message: If Washington intends to pivot its foreign policy toward Asia, then so can Riyadh, but with the aim of turning Beijing into a friend rather than an adversary. With U.S.-Saudi ties at a nadir, China's leader comes calling 2022-12-08T05:00:00Z Xi arrived at Al Yamama Palace in Riyadh and was greeted by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, the king’s assertive son who stands ready to rule the oil-rich kingdom in the decades to come. China’s Xi at Saudi palace to meet royals on Mideast trip 2022-12-08T05:00:00Z |
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