Plucky Poland near World Cup last 16 after stunning Saudi Arabia 2-0
Poland bolstered their chances on Saturday of reaching the World Cup’s last 16 for the first time since 1986 after goals from Piotr Zielinski and...
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Wizz Air launches extra flights to Saudi Arabia
Hungarian airline Wizz Air announced three additional routes to Saudi Arabia for 2023 as its Cyprus base is boosted with two new aircraft. Two Airbus...
Saudi Aramco launches $1.5 bln fund, says energy transition plan flawed
Oil giant Saudi Aramco launched a $1.5 billion fund to support an inclusive global energy transition on Wednesday while Saudi officials said the switch from...
Saudi Arabia, United States clash over reason for OPEC+ oil cut (Update)
Saudi Arabia rejected as “not based on facts” criticism of an OPEC+ decision last week to cut its oil production target despite U.S. objections, and said on Thursday...
Senior US senator blasts Riyadh for ‘supporting a war criminal’, wants ‘freeze’ on Saudi cooperation
The Democratic chairman of the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee called for a freeze on cooperation with Saudi Arabia, including most arms sales, accusing the...
Russia releases 10 foreigners captured in Ukraine after Saudi mediation, Riyadh says
Russia on Wednesday released 10 foreign prisoners of war captured in Ukraine following mediation by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, the Saudi foreign ministry...
Three direct flights to Saudi Arabia from next year
The transport ministry on Thursday announced direct air connection to three Saudi airports. The flights will start in April 2023. The first will be Larnaca–Riyadh....
Saudi Arabia: reducing dependency on mineral wealth
By Andreas Charalambous and Omiros Pissarides Saudi Arabia has traditionally based its policies on exploiting its natural wealth. Its government/administrative structure rests on the power...
UAE-backed Yemeni forces seize Shabwa energy sites in tussle with rivals
Yemeni forces backed by the United Arab Emirates have seized energy facilities in Shabwa from another faction, prompting the head of the Saudi-backed presidential council...
Biden starts sensitive Saudi Arabia visit, no immediate oil pledge expected (Update)
Joe Biden began a visit to Saudi Arabia on Friday by giving Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman a fist bump and shaking hands with King...
