Iranian state media noted the trip to Saudi Arabia, a longtime regional rival with which it struck a Chinese-mediated détente in 2023, without acknowledging its own challenges in Syria.

I think he still worries, ‘Can he turn ... Israel and Saudi Arabia, viewed as a game changer in Middle East power dynamics and a major defense against threats from Iran. But Riyadh has made ...

We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it ... would make Riyadh his first destination. Saudi Arabia had been among the Arab nations ...

With the resumption of relations between Iran and Saudi Arabia, more promising horizons can be seen, he said. He further noted that Saudi Arabia in the new period is open to expanding relations in ...

Saudi Arabia announces changes to its visa policy ... Visitors from the 14 affected countries can only apply for single-entry visas. The visa will be valid for 30 days, with a maximum stay of ...

The reason for this is that Saudi Arabia has set the condition that Israel must cease hostilities before any discussions on normalizing relations can take place. Dostri said, “If the process of ...

Saudi Arabia introduces new visa options for Umrah pilgrims from GCC nations, allowing travel with transit and ... implemented transit visa, visitors can remain in Saudi Arabia for a maximum ...

Shortly after Lebanon’s army chief Joseph Aoun was chosen this month as the country's next president, giant banners of him and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman were unfurled on a building’s ...

Iran could look to the experiences of countries like the UAE and Saudi Arabia, which have made remarkable progress in renewable energy development, especially solar power. Saudi Arabia ...

While Israel can continue arguing ... If MBS understands this, Saudi Arabia will ask little more of Israel. If Netanyahu really cares about Israel’s long-term security, and if he wants to make ...

Simply sign up to the Middle Eastern politics & society myFT Digest -- delivered directly to your inbox. Syrian leader Ahmed al-Sharaa held talks with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in ...