Saudi and New Zealand foreign ministers discussed Mideast situation
Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan discussed the current situation in the Middle East with New Zealand’s Foreign Minister Winston Peters, the Saudi Press Agency reported. Peters expressed New Zealand’s condemnation of Iran’s indiscriminate attacks on the Kingdom and thanked Riyadh for its efforts to protect foreign nationals, including New Zealanders inside the Kingdom. […]
Aramco CEO sees ‘catastrophic consequences’ for oil if shipping doesn’t resume in Strait of Hormuz
Aramco CEO: Hormuz disruption is the industry’s “biggest crisis“ Oil shipments from the Gulf largely blocked Aramco East-West pipeline to reach capacity in days Saudi Arabia’s Aramco , the world’s top oil exporter, said on Tuesday there would be “catastrophic consequences” for the world’s oil markets if the Iran war continues to disrupt shipping in […]
Saudi Arabia, Jordan and Qatar condemn drone attack against UAE consulate in Irbil
Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Jordan have condemned a drone attack targeting the UAE’s consulate in Iraqi Kurdistan’s Irbil. The UAE also issued an earlier statement condemning the attack. Iraqi Kurdistan’s counter-terrorism service said late on Monday that it had downed three drones in Irbil, with debris from one of the drones falling near the […]
Prince William arrives in AlUla
Prince William, the Prince of Wales and heir to the British throne, arrived in AlUla governorate on Tuesday. Upon his arrival at Al-Ula International Airport, the Prince of Wales was received by Prince Salman bin Sultan, emir of Madinah; Maj. Gen. Yousef Al-Zahrani, police chief of the region; Ibrahim Barri, director of the Royal Protocol […]
Saudi, Bahraini crown princes discuss fraternal relations in Diriyah
Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman received Bahrain’s Crown Prince and Prime Minister Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa in Diriyah on Tuesday. During the meeting, they discussed the deep-rooted fraternal relations between the two countries and explored opportunities for cooperation in various fields. Several issues of mutual interest were also figured […]
IMF Chief: Saudi economy demonstrates robust performance as it advances its path of economic diversification
International Monetary Fund Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva announced that the Saudi economy has demonstrated strong performance in recent years and continues to advance steadily along its path of economic diversification. Speaking to Al Arabiya Business during the Al-Ula Emerging Economies Conference 2026, she emphasized that Saudi Arabia is adopting a flexible approach in recalibrating its […]
US approves potential $9 billion sale of Patriot missiles to Saudi Arabia
The US Department of Defense (Pentagon) announced that the US State Department has approved the potential sale of Patriot interceptor missiles and related military equipment to Saudi Arabia for an estimated cost of around $9 billion. The Pentagon said in a statement that Lockheed Martin Corp. will be the principal contractor for the sale […]
Saudi defense minister meets with leading US Think Tanks
Saudi Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman met with a number of thinkers and researchers from American think tanks, research centers, and organizations during his current official visit to the United States. The meeting addressed the importance of strategic relations between the two countries and their efforts to confront threats and maintain international peace […]
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Offers Condolences to King of Spain on Victims of Train Collision in Southern Spain
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud sent a cable of condolences and sympathy to King Felipe VI of Spain on the victims of a train collision in southern Spain. The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques extended his deepest condolences and sincere sympathy to the Spanish king, the families […]
HRH the Crown Prince Offers Condolences to King of Spain on Victims of Train Collision in Southern Spain
His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, sent a cable of condolences and sympathy to King Felipe VI of Spain on the victims of a train collision in southern Spain. HRH the Crown Prince extended his deepest condolences and sincere sympathy to the Spanish king, the […]