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U.S. Confirms Plan to Sign Civil Nuclear Accord with Saudis

This is Beirut, 13/04 15:15 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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The United States and Saudi Arabia are set to sign a preliminary agreement to collaborate on Saudi Arabia's plans to establish a civil nuclear industry, according to US Energy Secretary Chris Wright. Speaking in Riyadh and cited by Reuters, Wright mentioned that both countries are on “a pathway” towards an agreement that would support the ...

KSA Ambassador Reaffirms Kingdom’s Support for Lebanese Reform Efforts

This is Beirut, 10/04 12:45 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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Saudi Arabia’s Ambassador to Lebanon, Walid Bukhari, reiterated the Kingdom’s unwavering support for Lebanon’s political and economic reform efforts during a meeting on Thursday with Foreign Affairs Minister Youssef Rajji. The two officials discussed recent developments in Lebanon and across the region, with Ambassador Bukhari conveying ...

US, Saudis Urge Sudan Peace Talks as Top Riyadh Diplomat Visits Washington

This is Beirut, 10/04 04:55 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Saudi Arabia's top diplomat held talks in Washington on Wednesday, laying the groundwork for a visit by US President Donald Trump, which would be the first foreign trip of his second term. Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan met with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio at the State Department, and the two called on the Sudanese army and ...

Saudi Top Diplomat in US to Prepare for Trump Visit

This is Beirut, 09/04 17:45 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan is in Washington to lay the groundwork for US President Donald Trump's upcoming visit, the first foreign trip of his second term, a Saudi government source told AFP Wednesday. Last month, Trump said he may visit Saudi Arabia as early as April in a reprisal of 2017, when the oil-rich, conservative kingdom ...

Ralph Charbel Leads Egypt to a Big Victory at the Basketball Arbitral Tribunal

This is Beirut, 03/04 21:10 - Reading : less than a minute

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The Basketball Arbitral Tribunal (BAT) in Geneva rendered its decision in favor of Egyptian coach Fady Hany Sobhy Rezkalla, represented by international sports lawyer Ralph Charbel, in the case against al-Ansar Club from Saudi Arabia. According to the ruling, the coach unilaterally terminated his contract with just cause, and al-Ansar must ...

Saudi Drifters Tame Dizzying Dunes

This is Beirut, 02/04 15:50 - Reading : less than a minute

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On the dizzying dunes of Saudi Arabia, intrepid drifters defy gravity in a spectacular ballet of dust and speed.

Baarini Advocates for Conditional Normalization with Israel

This is Beirut, 02/04 15:00 - Reading : less than a minute

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Akkar MP Walid Baarini on Wednesday sparked debate with a controversial tweet on normalization with Israel, arguing that it should not be approached with “one-upmanship and bravado.” “Normalization is acceptable if it protects us from aggression, if it helps us reclaim our land and guarantees that it won’t be occupied again, and if it ...

Trump says Could Visit Saudi Arabia as Early as Next Month

This is Beirut, 01/04 09:05 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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US President Donald Trump may visit Saudi Arabia as soon as next month, he told reporters at the White House on Monday, in what could be his first overseas trip since his return to power. "It could be next month, maybe a little bit later. And we're going to Qatar, also, and also we're going to possibly a couple of other countries. UAE is very ...

What Lies Behind Nawaf Salam's Visit to Saudi Arabia?

Mario Chartouni, 31/03 18:30 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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The lavish reception for Nawaf Salam during his recent visit to Saudi Arabia has raised many questions. This high-profile welcome, marked by exceptional hospitality, is more than a simple protocol gesture and reflects significant political stakes. To shed light on the real motives behind this meeting, This is Beirut spoke with political analyst ...

Salam Meets Saudi Crown Prince

This is Beirut, 30/03 11:25 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Prime Minister Nawaf Salam met Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman at the Royal Court of Safa Palace in Mecca. According to the Saudi Press Agency (SPA), they reviewed bilateral relations between the two countries and discussed the latest developments in Lebanon and the region. Salam appreciated the fact that Saudi Arabia has welcomed hundreds ...

Saudi Arabia Announces Eid al-Fitr Holiday to Begin Sunday

This is Beirut, 29/03 18:35 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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Saudi Arabia, home to Islam's holiest sites, announced that the Muslim holiday of Eid al-Fitr, marking the end of the Ramadan fasting period, will begin on Sunday. "The Supreme Court has decided that tomorrow, Sunday, March 30, 2025, is the first day of Eid al-Fitr," the Royal Court said in a statement carried by the official Saudi Press Agency ...

Lebanon and Syria Sign Historic Border Demarcation Agreement Under Saudi Mediation

This is Beirut, 28/03 11:00 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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The defense ministers of Lebanon and Syria signed an agreement in Jeddah "to address security and military threats" along their common border, the official Saudi Press Agency reported on Friday. The accord comes after frontier clashes this month that left 10 people dead. SPA, the saudi press agency, reported that Michel Menassa and his Syrian ...

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