When Joe Biden was running for president, he was asked if — unlike then-President Trump — he would punish senior Saudi leaders for the 2018 murder of U.S.-based journalist Jamal Khashoggi. Biden …
Biden is struggling between ‘two opposing forces’ on Saudi Arabia: Atlantic Council CEO
Frederick Kempe, president and CEO of the Atlantic Council, says on the one hand, U.S. President Joe Biden said he would be tough on Saudi Arabia, but on the other hand, he needs Riyadh’s support to …
No Iran nuclear deal this year, but possible negotiations, former U.S. ambassador predicts
Former U.S. ambassador to Saudi Arabia Joseph Westphal doesn’t see a return to the Iran nuclear deal happening this year, telling CNBC the process will take some time.
U.S. focused on ‘future conduct’ of Saudi Arabia after Khashoggi sanctions, spokesman says
The United States is focused on “future conduct” of Saudi Arabia and will expect Riyadh to improve its human rights record, a U.S. spokesman said on Monday, after Washington imposed sanctions on some …
Former U.S. ambassador to Saudi Arabia on Biden’s actions after Khashoggi report’s release
The White House is defending growing criticism over President Biden’s decision not to take a more forceful stance against Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman after a U.S. intelligence report …
Kanoo Travel Named Saudi Arabia’s Leading Business Travel Agency
Kanoo Travel has been named Saudi Arabia’s Leading Business Travel Agency in 2020 by the 27th World Travel Awards. Kanoo Travel, a fully owned business division of Yusuf bin Ahmed Kanoo Group (YBA …
The Daily 202: Biden’s cautious approach on Syria strikes, Saudi Arabia draws Democratic scrutiny
Welcome to The Daily 202 newsletter! Today, we pore over President Biden’s Syria strikes and ties with Saudi Arabia. But don’t miss the latest on the rescue package, major nominations, coronavirus …
Pakistan, Saudi Arabia to further promote cooperation in tax field
Ambassador of Saudi Arabia in Pakistan, Nawaf Saeed Al-Malikey here on Saturday had a call on meeting with Chairman Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), Muhammad Javed Ghani during which matters of mutual …
UPDATE 2-Biden says Saudi announcement to come Monday; White House plays down new steps
President Joe Biden on Saturday said his administration would make an announcement on Saudi Arabia on Monday, following a U.S. intelligence report that found Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman had …
Biden’s Saudi Arabia problem
The White House has embarked on a “recalibration” of ties with Saudi Arabia. But some critics and allies say that’s not enough.