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Gulf Saudi Deputy Foreign Minister Waleed Al-Khuraiji during his participation in the first session of the Manama Dialogue Forum on Saturday. (SPA)

Saudi Arabia Calls for Reducing Tension, Promoting Dialogue 

Saudi Deputy Foreign Minister Waleed Al-Khuraiji stressed that Saudi Arabia continues to support efforts aimed at reducing tensions, confronting challenges,…

Merza al-Khuwaldi (Manama)
Features A general view of Sanaa, Yemen. (EPA)

Saudi Arabia Always Pursues Political Solution in Yemen in Spite of Wrong Interpretations 

Observers of the situation in Yemen find that Riyadh has used diplomacy to reach a solution to the war-torn country’s crisis and end the coup of the Iran…

Badr Al-Qahtani (London)
Gulf Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman is seen off at the airport by Thai Prime Minister Prayut Chan-ocha. (SPA)

Saudi Arabia, Thailand Sign Several Agreements, Keen to Bolster Ties 

Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, concluded on Saturday a visit to Thailand.  An official statement underscored Riyadh and…

Asharq Al Awsat (Bangkok)
Gulf Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah. (EPA)

FM: Crown Prince’s Asia Tour Is an Extension of Saudi Arabia's Pioneering Role 

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah hailed on Saturday the Asian tour of Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Crown Prince and Prime Minister. …

Asharq Al Awsat (Bangkok)
Business Part of the audience in the Saudi pavilion at the COP27 conference (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Saudi Arabia Steps up ‘Climate Battle’ Efforts

The Saudi pavilion at COP27 was one of the most crowded places during the days of the conference in Sharm el-Sheikh. Visitors did not only attend seminars…

Business Part of the events of the Qassim Investment Forum, Asharq Al-Awsat

Ecotourism... A Future Direction for Investment in Saudi Arabia

A Saudi investment forum has highlighted ecotourism as one of the most prominent investment shifts in the Kingdom during the coming period. Prince Faisal…

Interviews UNHCR Special Envoy for the Horn of Africa Mohammed Abdi Affey speaks with Asharq Al-Awsat in the interview (Saad al-Anzi)

UN Envoy Warns Against Return of War in Ethiopia

UNHCR Special Envoy for the Horn of Africa Mohammed Abdi Affey has warned the Ethiopian parties against a return to fighting between the government and the…

Fatehelrahman Yousif (Riyadh)
Gulf  Part of the activities of the Tolerance Convention hosted by the Saudi capital, Riyadh (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Riyadh Tolerance Convention Expresses Reservations about Forced Values

On the occasion of International Day for Tolerance, the King Abdulaziz Center for National Dialogue on Wednesday hosted the Tolerance Convention 2022 in Riyadh…

Omar al-Badwi (Riyadh)
Business Saudi Arabia actively participated in the business agenda and meetings of the G20 summit in Bali. (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Saudi Arabia Offers Set of Solutions to Advance Global Development Reform

Saudi Arabia put forward a set of effective solutions and proposals to advance global development and economic reforms, through its high-level participation at…

Features COP27 President Sameh Shoukry giving his opening speech at the beginning of the week of negotiations (Egyptian Foreign Ministry)

‘Climate Frustration’ Contests ‘Hopes of Agreement’ at COP27 Negotiations

Main points of contention in climate negotiations at the COP27 began to surface clearly. COP27 President Sameh Shoukry had kicked off a hard work week of…

Business The Saudi Chief Negotiator for the Climate Agreements Khalid Abuleif (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Saudi Chief Climate Agreements Negotiator: Saudi Arabia Will Remain ‘Kingdom of Traditional, Renewable Energy’

Saudi Arabia has launched a host of initiatives and creative solutions for the global climate crisis in tandem with the UN’s flagship 2022 climate summit, COP…

Business  Business France launches in Riyadh a program to support industrial transformation within NIDLP (SPA)

French Program to Support Industrial Transformation in Saudi Arabia

Business France, a French government agency concerned with international development, launched on Monday in Riyadh the first edition of a program to support…

Fatehelrahman Yousif (Riyadh)