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Saudi Arabia Says no Israel Normalization Without Palestinian State

This is Beirut, 05/02 09:40 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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Saudi Arabia said Wednesday it will not formalize ties with Israel unless a Palestinian state is established, after Israel's prime minister remarked that he thought normalisation with the Gulf kingdom was "going to happen". "Saudi Arabia will continue its relentless efforts to establish an independent Palestinian state with East Jerusalem as its ...

Neymar Homecoming is Reminder of Promise Unfulfilled

This is Beirut, 04/02 09:20 - Reading : 5 minute(s)

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When Neymar left Brazil aged 21 in 2013, bound for Barcelona, he set off to establish himself as a footballing great, seemingly destined to be remembered as his country's greatest player since Pele. Last week, 12 years on, he returned to first club Santos -– Neymar the celebrity with unimaginable wealth, but a footballer whose fragile body has ...

Syria Leader Says Saudis Want to Help Rebuild War-Torn Country

This is Beirut, 02/02 18:51 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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Syria's interim president Ahmed al-Sharaa said Saudi Arabia had a "genuine desire" to help rebuild his war-torn country, after meeting on Sunday with the oil-rich Gulf state's crown prince. Accompanied by his foreign minister, Asaad al-Shaibani, Sharaa was greeted by Saudi officials on arrival in Riyadh, images from state ...

Britain's Tom Pidcock Wins Al-Ula Tour

This is Beirut, 01/02 18:30 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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Double Olympic mountain bike champion Tom Pidcock won Saudi Arabia's Al_Ula Tour on Saturday in his first race since joining the Q36.5 team. Pidcock quit Ineos in the close season in an eyebrow-raising switch to the ambitious but second tier outfit and the Yorkshireman and the Swiss team have both reaped instant benefits. "I did it at junior ...

Syria's New Rulers Urge Russia to Fix Past Mistakes

This is Beirut, 29/01 15:15 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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Syria's new leadership on Wednesday urged Moscow to "address past mistakes" during talks with visiting Russian officials -- the first since former president Bashar al-Assad, a Kremlin ally, was toppled last month. The visit came with Russia keen to secure the fate of two military bases in Syria and after Russian President Vladimir Putin denied ...

Neymar and Al-Hilal Agree to Terminate Contract

This is Beirut, 28/01 10:20 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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Brazilian star Neymar on Monday ended his injury-plagued 18 month stay in Saudi Arabia as his club, Al-Hilal said they had "agreed to terminate the player's contract by mutual consent". "The club expresses its thanks and appreciation to Neymar for what he has provided throughout his career with Al-Hilal, and wish the player success in his ...

Lebanese-Saudi Economic Ties: A Fresh Start?

Christiane Tager, 25/01 15:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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Saudi Arabia has traditionally been a key economic partner for Lebanon. Before the 2021 decline in relations, largely driven by the Hezbollah issue, Lebanese exports to the Kingdom were substantial, particularly in agriculture, food products, textiles, and handicrafts. These exports were a vital source of foreign currency for Lebanon's economy. ...

Hans Zimmer to Rearrange Saudi National Anthem as Part of Cultural Reforms

This is Beirut, 25/01 10:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Saudi Arabia has enlisted Hans Zimmer, the Oscar-winning German composer known for his film soundtracks, to "rearrange" (meaning to reorchestrate) its national anthem, a senior official from the kingdom announced. The artist, recognized for his iconic works such as those for The Lion King, The Dark Knight trilogy, and Dune (2021), has agreed to ...

Saudi Diplomat Visits Lebanon, Signals Renewal of Regional Relations

Rayan Chami, 25/01 09:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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In a significant diplomatic move, Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud concluded his visit to Baabda, where he met with newly elected President Joseph Aoun. This visit marks a historic moment, as it is the first time in 15 years that a high-ranking Saudi diplomat has visited Beirut. Strengthening Ties with Lebanon During his visit, ...

Saudi FM Makes First Trip to Syria Since Assad’s Fall

This is Beirut, 24/01 17:49 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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Saudi Arabia's top diplomat said Friday the kingdom was seeking to help Syria's new authorities secure the lifting of international sanctions, during his first visit to Damascus since Bashar al-Assad's overthrow. Prince Faisal bin Farhan was received by Syria's Islamist interim leader, Ahmed al-Sharaa, who is eyeing investments ...

Saudis showcase charm offensive in Davos

This is Beirut, 24/01 15:20 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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Two buildings branded "Saudi House" and "Saudi At Davos" stand out on the chic main street of the Swiss Alpine village hosting the World Economic Forum, showcasing the kingdom's growing presence at major international events. Saudi officials and business leaders make the annual pilgrimage to the meeting of the world's global elites every year, ...

Saudi Crown Prince Promises $600 Billion Boost in Trade and Investment to Trump

This is Beirut, 23/01 21:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman promised on Thursday to invest $600 billion into US trade and investments as he congratulated Donald Trump on his return to the White House. Prince Mohammed, the de facto leader of the world’s largest oil exporter, made the pledge during a phone call following Trump's inauguration on Monday, according to ...

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