Syria’s regional policy ought to be grounded in respecting the national and security interests of other Arab states, particularly the Gulf states. It is in Syria’s interest if its foreign policy is based on pursuing diplomacy, dialogue and common interests to strengthen bilateral and multilateral relationships with the countries of the region.
Read More | Lire La SuiteAnalysis. Iran and Saudi Arabia to renew ties after seven-year rift
China’s efforts in brokering a deal between Iran and Saudi Arabia have been seen by analysts as broader signs of a “changing global order”.
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Le président chinois Xi Jinping est arrivé mercredi à Riyad pour une visite de trois jours pendant lesquels il doit enchaîner des rencontres avec les dirigeants du Golfe. L'énergie devrait dominer les discussions entre l'Arabie saoudite, plus grande exportatrice mondiale de pétrole brut, et la Chine, plus grande importatrice d'or noir.
Read More | Lire La SuiteJoe Biden arrives in Middle East on first trip as US president
Biden is due to make brief remarks on Wednesday at an arrival ceremony, before receiving a briefing from Israeli defence officials on the US-supported Iron Dome system and a new laser-enabled system called Iron Beam.
Read More | Lire La SuiteUN condemns airstrike in Yemen that leaves more than 80 dead
The airstrike in the rebel-held Sa’ada province on Friday morning followed a Houthi drone attack on the United Arab Emirates on Monday that killed three people. It marks an intensification of violence in the seven-year civil war between the government, supported by a Saudi-led coalition, and the Iranian-backed rebels.
Read More | Lire La SuiteUAE, Saudi Arabia lead fundraising effort in Ramadan refugee appeal: UNHCR chief
An annual Ramadan appeal to help displaced refugees receive lifesaving support and aid has seen people across the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia make the highest number of donations in the region, the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) has told Al Arabiya English
Read More | Lire La SuiteLoujain al-Hathloul: Saudi woman activist jailed for five years
A prominent Saudi female activist, who campaigned for women's right to drive, has been sentenced to more than five years in prison.
Read More | Lire La SuiteSaudi Arabia denies meeting between MBS and Israeli officials
Statement by foreign minister comes after Israeli media reported PM Benjamin Netanyahu held secret talks with kingdom’s crown prince.
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