King Salman bin Abdulaziz has established a commission for the development of the Taif and Al-Ahsa regions in Saudi Arabia
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Turkey’s President Erdogan meets Saudi King and Crown Prince to revive economic ties: report
Erdogan’s trip follows a warming of relations with the UAE last year, which has already unlocked billions of dollars worth of potential business, including the UAE’s $4.9 billion currency swap deal with Turkey finalised in January 2022
Dr Tawfiq bin Fawzan Al-Rabiah
Saudi king replaces health minister as coronavirus curbs are set to ease
Dr Tawfiq bin Fawzan bin Mohammed Al-Rabiah has been relieved of his position as Minister of Health
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New Saudi oil minister endorses production cuts
Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman on Monday reportedly endorses curbing oil output as major producing nations prepare to deliberate fresh cuts
Bandar al-Khorayef
Saudi Arabia creates industry ministry, replaces royal court chief
Bandar al-Khorayef, a top business executive, is appointed head of the new ministry of industry and mineral resources
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Saudi Arabia to fund medical university, 42 high schools in Ghana
Ghana’s Vice President, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, makes announcement of Saudi investment in education sector
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Revealed: Gulf states’ gifts to President Trump, First Lady
According to US law, gifts given to the President and his family are the property of the United States – although they are free to purchase them at market value once out of office
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US Secretary of State meets Saudi rulers on Iran crisis
You are a dear friend, Saudi king tells Mike Pompeo as he meets with top US diplomat and his aides
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Makkah summit supports Palestinians, backs Saudis amid Iran tensions
Gulf and Arab leaders denounce US move to transfer its embassy to Jerusalem and recognise Israel’s sovereignty over the Golan Heights
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Saudi king calls on Gulf states to tackle Iran’s ‘criminal’ acts
King Salman speaks at emergency summit in the holy city of Makkah, referring to recent attacks on Gulf oil installations
Arab League
Saudi Arabia calls urgent Gulf, Arab League meetings over tensions
Despite international scepticism, the US government has been pointing to increasing threats from Iran
Prince Khaled bint Bandar
Princess Reema sworn in as Saudi ambassador to US
Princess Reema replaces Prince Khalid bin Salman, the younger brother of the Saudi Crown Prince, who was appointed vice defence minister in Saudi Arabia
Baghdad
Saudi Arabia to give $1bn towards building ‘sports city’ in Iraq
Last year, Saudi Arabia pledged to pay for a 100,000 capacity stadium in Iraq
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5 things to know about the $23bn plan to transform Saudi capital Riyadh
Saudi Arabia’s King Salman Al Saud launched four wellbeing projects costing $23 billion for Riyadh, which aims to significantly improve the lives of its citizens and transform the city into one of the world’s most livable cities.
Green Riyadh
$23bn plan revealed to transform Saudi capital Riyadh
King Salman launches four wellbeing projects – King Salman Park, Sports Boulevard, Green Riyadh and Riyadh Art
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White House advisor Jared Kushner discusses Middle East peace with Saudi rulers
During his tour, Kushner also met leaders in the UAE, Bahrain and Oman this week
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EU, Arabs tackle troubled Middle East at first summit
Lebanese Prime Minister Saad Hariri and King Salman of Saudi Arabia will attend from the 22-member Arab League