Saudi Drifters Tame Dizzying Dunes
This is Beirut, 02/04 15:50 - Reading : less than a minute
On the dizzying dunes of Saudi Arabia, intrepid drifters defy gravity in a spectacular ballet of dust and speed.
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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)
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)
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 ...
Football: Lebanon Challenges Brunei, Asia in Sight
Makram Haddad, 25/03 09:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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The Lebanese national football team begins its third round of 2027 Asian Cup qualifiers with a clear objective: to make a strong impact right from the start. Miodrag Radulović's men face Brunei tonight at 8:30 PM (Beirut time) on the pitch of Al-Wakrah Stadium, a venue considered the “home” ground for the Lebanese players in these ...
US, Russia Talks on Ukraine Ceasefire Wrap Up As Fresh fighting Rages
This is Beirut, 24/03 23:25 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
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A meeting between Russian and US officials on a partial ceasefire in Ukraine ended after 12 hours of negotiations in Saudi Arabia, Russian state media said, as both sides in the conflict reported a wave of fresh attacks. While the talks took place at a luxury hotel in Riyadh, nearly 90 people including 17 children were wounded in a missile attack ...
US-Ukraine Talks in Saudi Underway, as Kremlin Warns of 'Difficult Negotiations'
This is Beirut, 23/03 18:26 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
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US and Ukrainian officials were meeting in Saudi Arabia on Sunday for talks on a partial ceasefire in the war with Russia, with Washington hoping for "real progress" but the Kremlin warning of "difficult negotiations" and a long journey to peace. US President Donald Trump is pushing for a rapid end to the three-year war and ...
Salam Says There Will Be No Bank Deposit Haircuts
This is Beirut, 21/03 17:35 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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Prime Minister Nawaf Salam stated on Friday that “there will be no suppression of bank deposits,” and that he would “cross out the term ‘suppression of deposits,’” in a meeting at the Serail with a delegation from the Council of Lebanese Executives in Saudi Arabia. He added that his government’s objective is be to “return” the ...
Saudi Arabia: A New Player in the Global Tourism Market?
Natasha Metni Torbey, 21/03 14:20 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Saudi Arabia, long known as an oil powerhouse and the cradle of Islam, now seeks to establish itself as a global tourism destination. Through large-scale projects and a strategic shift toward tourism, the Kingdom aims to diversify its economy and attract visitors from around the world. However, there are significant challenges to ...