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A Saudi-Iran reconciliation may ripple across the region. Here’s why
Middle East
March 14, 2023
A Saudi-Iran reconciliation may ripple across the region. Here’s why
Abu Dhabi and Jerusalem CNN — Saudi Arabia and Iran have given each other just two months to prove they…
Egypt exports two gold jewelry shipments to Saudi Arabia
Egypt
March 13, 2023
Egypt exports two gold jewelry shipments to Saudi Arabia
The President of the General Federation of Chambers of Commerce in Egypt Ibrahim al-Araby announced that a second shipment of…
Arab League head says Saudi-Iran deal ‘ends tension’
Middle East
March 12, 2023
Arab League head says Saudi-Iran deal ‘ends tension’
The Secretary-General of the Arab League Ahmed Aboul-Gheit said that the deal to normalize relations between Saudi Arabia and Iran…
Opinion: What to make of China’s role in the handshake heard round the world
Middle East
March 12, 2023
Opinion: What to make of China’s role in the handshake heard round the world
CNN Editor’s Note: David A. Andelman, a contributor to CNN, twice winner of the Deadline Club Award, is a chevalier…
Iran and Saudi Arabia signal the start of a new era, with China front and center
Middle East
March 11, 2023
Iran and Saudi Arabia signal the start of a new era, with China front and center
London CNN — When Saudi Arabia and Iran buried the hatchet in Beijing on Friday, it was a game-changing moment…
Saudi Arabia looks for security assurances from US as condition for normalizing ties with Israel
Middle East
March 11, 2023
Saudi Arabia looks for security assurances from US as condition for normalizing ties with Israel
Washington CNN — Saudi Arabia is looking to the United States for security guarantees and help with its civilian nuclear…
Archrivals Iran and Saudi Arabia agree to end years of hostilities in deal mediated by China
Middle East
March 11, 2023
Archrivals Iran and Saudi Arabia agree to end years of hostilities in deal mediated by China
Abu Dhabi, UAE CNN — Saudi Arabia and Iran announced on Friday that they had agreed to reestablish diplomatic ties…
Singer Ahmed Saad joins rapper Travis Scott in Saudi Arabia concert
Music
February 26, 2023
Singer Ahmed Saad joins rapper Travis Scott in Saudi Arabia concert
Egyptian singer Ahmed Saad will perform a concert on March 19th in Saudi Arabia, alongside American rapper Travis Scott, nominated…
US fails to get Middle East allies to take sides one year into the Ukraine war
Middle East
February 25, 2023
US fails to get Middle East allies to take sides one year into the Ukraine war
Abu Dhabi CNN — At a major international defense exhibition in the United Arab Emirates this week, tucked away in…
President El- Sisi greets Saudi Arabia on Founding Day
Egypt
February 23, 2023
President El- Sisi greets Saudi Arabia on Founding Day
President Abdel Fattah El Sisi sent on Wednesday a cable to King Salman ben Abdel Aziz of Saudi Arabia and…