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Minister of Investment Heads Saudi Government and Private Delegation to Latin America

Saudi Minister of Investment Khalid Al-Falih. (SPA)
Saudi Minister of Investment Khalid Al-Falih. (SPA)
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Minister of Investment Heads Saudi Government and Private Delegation to Latin America

Saudi Minister of Investment Khalid Al-Falih. (SPA)
Saudi Minister of Investment Khalid Al-Falih. (SPA)

Minister of Investment Khalid Al-Falih is heading a high-level delegation composed of a number of government agencies, national companies and representatives of the private sector scheduled to pay an official tour of seven Latin American nations between July 31 and August 9, 2023, SPA said on Monday.
An official report said that the tour will take the Saudi delegation to the Federative Republic of Brazil, the Republic of Chile, the Republic of Costa Rica, the Republic of Argentina, the Republic of Panama, the Republic of Paraguay and the Republic of Uruguay.
The tour aims to strengthen investment relations, review the existing strategic partnership between the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and Latin American countries, and highlight the qualitative and unprecedented opportunities that the Kingdom abounds in all fields.
In his first leg, Al-Falih is set to open the Brazilian-Saudi Investment Forum on Monday, in the presence of senior officials from the two countries. In addition, several officials and CEOs of major companies and representatives of the private sector from the two countries will participate in the forum, in order to enhance investment relations in all fields.
The forum will review investment opportunities and the environment in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Federative Republic of Brazil as well. It will also include discussion sessions on a number of topics aimed at strengthening investment relations in various areas of common interest, including investment opportunities in mining, food processing, agriculture, transport and logistics, health care, entertainment, pharmaceuticals and biotechnology. Moreover, the forum will highlight the possibility of partnership between investors in the two countries, with the participation of representatives of government agencies, the private sector and major Saudi and Brazilian companies.
During his tour of the other six-nation Latin American countries, the Minister of Investment and his accompanying delegation are scheduled to hold several roundtable-meetings with representatives of companies with the aim of exploring opportunities to strengthen and deepen investment partnerships.
The tour comes as an extension of previous visits organized by the Ministry of Investment to a number of Caribbean and Latin and South American countries aiming to enhance investment relations with the region, within the Kingdom’s keenness to build bridges of communication with various countries of the world.

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Bahrain Busts Cell for Collaborating with Iran

General view of capital Manama, Bahrain, October 30, 2022. (Reuters)
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Bahrain Busts Cell for Collaborating with Iran

General view of capital Manama, Bahrain, October 30, 2022. (Reuters)
General view of capital Manama, Bahrain, October 30, 2022. (Reuters)

Bahrain announced on Monday the arrest of a several individuals for collaborating with Iran’s Revolutionary Guards Corps.

The Public Prosecution said they were found to have been involved with Iranian intelligence and the IRGC.

They were tasked by foreign parties to monitor vital installations inside the kingdom and collecting detailed information about them that they relayed to the parties so that they can be targeted in attacks.

They were also tasked with taking photos of the site of the attacks.

The detainees indeed carried out these tasks, said the Public Prosecution following their interrogation.

On the ground, Bahrain’s defenses intercepted and downed two drones in the past 24 hours.

Bahrain has destroyed 188 rockets and 468 drones since the eruption of the US-Israel war on Iran.

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Saudi FM Meets Jordanian Counterpart, Holds Phone Talks with Peruvian Foreign Minister

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah met with Ayman Safadi, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates of Jordan. (SPA)
Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah met with Ayman Safadi, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates of Jordan. (SPA)
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Saudi FM Meets Jordanian Counterpart, Holds Phone Talks with Peruvian Foreign Minister

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah met with Ayman Safadi, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates of Jordan. (SPA)
Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah met with Ayman Safadi, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates of Jordan. (SPA)

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah on Monday met in Riyadh with Ayman Safadi, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates of Jordan, and held phone talks with his Peruvian counterpart Hugo de Zela, the Saudi Press Agency reported.

During his meeting with Safadi, the two officials reviewed bilateral relations and explored ways to expand cooperation across all sectors, in line with the directives of their countries’ leaderships.

They also discussed the latest regional developments, underscoring their solidarity in confronting Iranian aggression against their countries and several other Arab states, and rejecting what they described as a flagrant violation of international law and the principles of good neighborliness.

They affirmed their support for all measures aimed at safeguarding the sovereignty and security of states, in accordance with international law and conventions.

The meeting also addressed developments in Syria and Palestine. The two sides stressed the need to halt Israeli violations, ensure the delivery of humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip, and support efforts to promote security, stability, and de-escalation across the region.

The meeting was attended by the Undersecretary of the Ministry for Political Affairs Dr. Saud Al-Sati and Minister Plenipotentiary at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dr. Manal Radwan.

During his phone call with Zela, the two officials discussed bilateral relations and discussed regional developments and ongoing efforts to address them.

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Saudi Arabia, Russia Agreement on Visa-Free Travel Takes Effect on May 11

The agreement was signed by Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah and Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak in December. (SPA)
The agreement was signed by Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah and Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak in December. (SPA)
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Saudi Arabia, Russia Agreement on Visa-Free Travel Takes Effect on May 11

The agreement was signed by Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah and Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak in December. (SPA)
The agreement was signed by Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah and Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak in December. (SPA)

Saudi Arabia and Russia’s agreement to mutually exempt visitors from a travel visa goes into effect on May 11, announced the Kingdom’s Foreign Ministry.

The agreement, first signed on December 1, 2025, allows citizens of both countries to travel to each other without a visa.

Travelers can stay for up to 90 days, either continuously or intermittently, within a year.

The exemption applies to visits for tourism, business, and family purposes. It does not extend to people traveling for work, study, residency, or Hajj, and appropriate visas must be obtained for those purposes.

The agreement underscores the commitment of both countries in facilitating entry procedures for their citizens, which will increase reciprocal visits and boost tourism, economic, and cultural cooperation.

It will also contribute to strengthening various sectors and expanding cooperation and partnerships between Saudi Arabia and Russia.