The last item is a narcotic plant that is chewed fresh, requires a lot of water to grow and is worth a lot of money in Saudi Arabia where it is illegal and has to be smuggled in. While Yemen contains …
China praises Ukraine talks in Saudi that Russia said were ‘doomed to fail’
Beijing on Monday praised ongoing talks aimed at finding a formula for peace in Ukraine, after a Chinese envoy attended a weekend summit in Saudi Arabia that was slammed by Russia as “doomed to fail.”
China shines at Ukraine war talks in Saudi Arabia
The United States and other Western countries attended the summit, which was seen as an attempt by Ukraine to court nations outside Washington’s sphere of influence.
Saudi Arabia’s PIF sets up massive sports investment company
The Public Investment Fund (PIF) has announced a new venture set to reshape the sports landscape in Saudi Arabia and the broader Middle East … acquiring and developing sports events intellectual …
Kieran Maguire: Man City can exploit Saudi Arabia after star quits in £159m deal
Football Insider has been told by Kieran Maguire that Man City can use Saudi investment in football to receive large fees for fringe players.
Saudi Arabia in Pact With Turkey’s Baykar Tech to Localise Drone Manufacturing
CAIRO (Reuters) – Saudi Arabia signed a strategic agreement with Turkish defence firm Baykar Tech to localise the manufacturing of drones in the kingdom, state-owned Saudi Arabian Military Industries (SAMI)posted on messaging platform X, formerly known as Twitter, on Sunday.
Analysis-China’s Ukraine peace talks gambit shows shifts amid hard realities
China’s decision to join international talks in Saudi Arabia this weekend seeking to end Russia’s war in Ukraine signals possible shifts in Beijing’s approach but not a U-turn in its support for Moscow,
UAE, Saudi Arabia race for investment in Pakistan
Both Riyadh and Abu Dhabi are prepared to develop closer business ties with less red tape, but experts caution that the Gulf nations stand to benefit most.
Ukraine seeks progress towards peace at Saudi Arabia talks
Senior officials from some 40 countries including the United States, China and India began talks in Saudi Arabia on Saturday that Kyiv and its allies hope will lead to agreement on key principles for a peaceful end to Russia’s war in Ukraine.
Saudi Arabia extends oil production cut even as US gas prices hit nine-month highs
OPEC leader Saudi Arabia is extending its oil production cut for at least another month in a move that threatens to drive gasoline and other energy prices even higher.