Saudi Arabia

'Biden did everything to undermine defense pact against Iran'

'Coalition formed with Trump's encouragement, which served as unofficial regional defense pact, has evaporated,' senior UAE official says.

Report: Saudis pressured UAE to cancel energy deal with Israel

Saudi government pressured UAE to back off major solar energy deal with Israel and Jordan. The agreement was slightly reworded.

Three US Senators intent on blocking arms sale to Saudi Arabia

Senators Rand Paul, Mike Lee and Bernie Sanders announce move to block Biden's first major arms deal with Saudi Arabia.

State Department approves missile sale to Saudi Arabia

The deal is the first major arms sale to of Saudi Arabia under President Joe Biden.

Most American parents unaware of foreign money funding colleges

Poll finds American parents are concerned about the influence foreign money from non-democratic states may have on their kids' education.

Saudi FM: Palestinian state a prerequisite for normalization

Saudi Arabian Foreign Minister reiterates Kingdom's position linking Palestinian state with normalization of ties with Israel.

Saudi Arabia: Dealing with Lebanon is 'pointless'

Saudi Arabia says crisis with Lebanon is due to dominance of Iranian proxies, a reference to Hezbollah.

Saudi Arabia expels Lebanese ambassador, recalls own envoy

Move follows video of Lebanon’s Information Minister describing war in Yemen as an aggression by Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.

Saudi Arabia blacklists Lebanese org as a terrorist entity

Saudi Arabia classifies Lebanon-based Al-Qard Al-Hassan association as terrorist entity due to support for Hezbollah.

Biden working to add Saudi Arabia to Abraham Accords

Biden administration working with Saudi Arabia on normalization of ties with Israel, USA concludes.

Iran: Talks with Saudi Arabia are 'on the right track'

Iran's Foreign Minister says it will take more time to restore bilateral ties with Saudi Arabia.

Study: Saudi textbooks contain much less anti-Semitism

IMPACT-se reports a "sea change" in the Saudi education system, although many anti-Semitic & anti-Zionist themes remain.

US delegation to Saudi Arabia brought up Khashoggi's death

Senior official says delegation brought up the death of journalist Jamal Khashoggi in talks with leading Saudi Arabian officials last week.

Birth of rare Arabian leopard cub offers hope for species

A rare Arabian leopard cub born in Saudi Arabia offers hope for its critically endangered species: Only about 200 remain in the wild,

US to help Saudi Arabia maintain its military helicopter fleet

State Department announces maintenance contract worth up to $500 million for Saudi Arabia's military helicopter fleet.

Why did the U.S. remove air-defense system from Saudi Arabia?

The U.S. removed its advanced missile defense systems from Saudi Arabia at a time the nation is facing increased threats from Iran.

Bomb-laden drone crashes into airport in Saudi Arabia

Houthis blamed after bomb-laden drone crashes into an airport in southwestern Saudi Arabia, wounding eight people.

Saudis changing approach to Hamas? 69 terrorists arrested

Senior terrorists were apprehended by Saudi authorities in a move signalling a roundabout in the state's approach to Hamas.

'Any deal must ensure Iran will never have nuclear weapons'

Saudi Arabia's Foreign Minister says an emboldened Iran is acting in a negative manner around the Middle East.

Defying boycott trend, Saudi judoka competes against Israeli

Amid trend of judokas refusing to compete against Israelis, Saudi Arabian judoka faces off against Israeli at Olympics, and shakes her hand.

Israeli companies help Saudis despite spyware abuse concerns

Israeli companies continue operating in Saudi Arabia, despite kingdom's use of software to monitor dissidents, New York Times report says.

Saudi Arabia: Iran's actions threaten regional security

Saudi official expresses concern about increased nuclear activities by Iran.

Saudi Arabia amends import rules on Israel-linked products

The move is a Saudi bid to challenge the UAE's status as the region's trade and business hub.

Report: Some of Khashoggi's killers trained in the US

Four members of the Saudi hit squad that killed journalist Jamal Khashoggi in 2018 received paramilitary training in the United States.

Saudi FM to IAEA chief: Iran's nuclear sites should be inspected

Saudi Foreign Minister meets IAEA chief, underlines importance of comprehensive inspection of all Iranian nuclear sites.

Saudi Arabia permits women to live independently

Saudi Arabia allows single, divorced or widowed women to live independently in a house without permission from a father or male guardian.

Report: Netanyahu, Trump, Saudi Arabia pressured Jordan

Pressure from 3 nations over refusal to make concessions for peace process blamed for instability which led to coup attempt in Jordan.

Iran: Talks with Saudi Arabia continue in a 'good atmosphere'

The talks between Saudi Arabia and Iran in Baghdad remained secret until several weeks ago.

Saudi Arabia temporarily closes airspace to Israeli flights

Saudi Arabia closes its airspace to Israeli flights for several hours for unknown reasons.

Saudi King criticizes 'Israeli aggression in Jerusalem'

Saudi King speaks to PA chairman, says kingdom will pressure Israel’s “occupation government”.

Relations thawing between Syria and Saudi Arabia?

Senior Saudi delegation arrives in Syria for the first talks between the two countries in years. Meeting 'broke the ice,' official says.

Saudi-Iranian rapprochement on the horizon?

With Biden admin. signaling end to Iran sanctions and return to nuclear agreement, regional powers sag under the pressure exerted by Iran.

Saudi Ta'if residents keep dangerous war dance alive

'Taasheer' war dance goes viral. Dancers jump, fire rifle at the ground to motivate soldiers, intimidate enemies.

Saudi Arabia: Iran should avoid escalation

Saudi Arabia calls on Iran to engage in negotiations over 2015 nuclear agreement and avoid escalation.

Report: Saudi Arabia, Iran hold talks to repair relations

Regional rivals hold meetings in Baghdad about resuming relations which have been cut off since 2016.

'Normalization with Israel would be a tremendous benefit'

Saudi Foreign Minister says normalization with Israel would depend on progress in Israeli-PA peace process.

Saudi Arabia offers ceasefire to Houthis in Yemen

Saudi Arabia takes step to end war in Yemen which has caused a major humanitarian crisis.

Watch: Houthi drone attack targets Saudi oil refinery

6 additional drone strikes were carried out by Yemen's Iran-backed Houthis Friday, as hundreds of drone attacks have targeted Saudi Arabia.

'Something is cooking between Israel and Saudi Arabia'

Iranians are 'humiliating Biden administration, and he's not doing anything,' analyst Zvi Yehezkeli says.

'Condemn the Houthis, unequivocally'

Jason Greenblatt criticizes State Department spokesman's weak condemnation of Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia.

Saudis down two Houthi drones

The Saudi-led coalition says it has downed two attack drones launched by Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen.

Saudis come out against Temple Mount

Saudi Twitter users say that Muslims should be praying only towards Mecca.

Our Middle Eastern ‘situational ethics’

Selective ethics regarding Saudi Arabia as opposed to Iran, Syria and Lebanon can be traced to the makeup of Biden's administration.Op-ed.

'Many people in Saudi Arabia want to normalize ties with Israel'

Former Secretary of State expresses hope that Saudi Arabia will join the Abraham Accords.

US to restrict entry of 76 Saudis

Secretary of State Antony Blinken announces "Khashoggi ban" which denies entry to foreigners who threaten dissidents.

US intelligence: Saudi Crown Prince ordered killing of Khashoggi

US intelligence report concludes that Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman approved the 2018 slaying of journalist Jamal Khashoggi.

Report: Israel, Saudi, Bahrain and UAE in talks on alliance

Israel reportedly in talks with Saudi Arabia, Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates on establishing four-nation defense alliance.

Biden speaks to Saudi King

Conversation comes ahead of release of report expected to state that Saudi Crown Prince ordered killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi.

US report to single out Saudi Crown Prince over Khashoggi murder

Declassified version of US intelligence report to state that Saudi Crown Prince approved the 2018 killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi.

Report: Israeli, Saudi officials discussed Biden policy on Iran

Saudi Arabia, like Israel, is troubled by the Biden Administration's position on the Iran nuclear deal.

Biden snubbing the Saudis?

While Biden admin has made contacts with known enemies, it seems to be avoiding regional allies Israel and Saudi Arabia.

Iran rejects new nuclear negotiations

Iran’s foreign ministry says there will be no new negotiations or changes to the participants in its 2015 nuclear deal with world powers.

Biden admin. halts weapons sale to Saudi Arabia, UAE

American geopolitical expert says US wants to 'make sure American technology isn't leaked to China, Russia.'

Ahmadinejad calls for 'worldwide peace, brotherhood & security'

In an interview with RT, former Iranian President who called for Israel's destruction, now advocates peace between Sunni & Shi'i states.

Saudi Arabia intercepts 'hostile target' over Riyadh

It is unclear whether the "hostile air target" was fired by Iranian-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen.

Trump pulls off another miracle in the Middle East

Kushner will reportedly be attending the signing ceremony to end the blockade of Qatar. Op-ed.

One last hurrah:

Saudi Arabia agrees to open airspace to Qatar

Jared Kushner, Avi Berkowitz deliver one more Middle East agreement in last days of Trump Administration.

Watch: Explosions and gunfire in Aden airport

Yemeni government officials under attack at Aden airport.

State Department approves sale of munitions to Saudi Arabia

US State Department approves potential sale of 3,000 precision guided munitions to Saudi Arabia in a deal valued at up to $290 billion.

Saudi women's rights activist jailed for 'terrorism'

The AFP reported that Saudi activist Loujain al-Hathloul has received a 5 years, 8 months jail sentence.