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In a historic moment of diplomacy and international cooperation, a high-ranking Israeli delegation, led by Communications Minister Dr. Shlomo Karai, arrived in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, marking the first official visit of its kind

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Diplomacy

Israeli minister praises 'blossoming ties' at UN conference in Saudi Arabia

In his address, Minister Karhi emphasized the potential for "monumental transformation" when nations unite toward common goals

Read time: 3 min.


Torah scroll (illustration)

2 min

Middle East

Torah manuscript draws attention at Riyadh Book Fair in Saudi Arabia

This manuscript is displayed within a secure glass case as part of a special pavilion, alongside 27 other rare manuscripts

Read time: 2 min.


The front of UNESCO headquarters in Paris, France.

3 min

West Bank & Gaza Strip

Pre-historic West Bank site added to world heritage list

'There are no Jewish or Christian remains at the Tell al-Sultan site. It's a place of pre-historic remains'

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L'haltérophile israélien David Litvinov

4 min

Sport

Historic first: Israelis at World Weightlifting Championships in Riyadh

This was the second time ever that Israeli athletes entered Saudi Arabia, the last being an eSports FIFAe World Cup 2023 competition

Read time: 4 min.


Une vue aérienne montre le gratte-ciel Kingdom Centre (Kingdom Tower) et la route King Fahad, à Riyad, le 24 mai 2020

2 min

The Gulf

Saudi Arabia hits $9.9 billion record in tourism revenue

Around 7.8 million people visited Saudi Arabia in the first three months of 2023, an increase of 64 percent on the same period in 2019

Read time: 2 min.


Iggy Azalea en action, pendant la 41 Annual People's Choice Awards, le 7 janvier 2015 à Los Angeles, Etats-Unis

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The Gulf

Iggy Azalea ordered off stage in Saudi after wardrobe malfunction

Authorities forced her to leave the stage without finishing the concert, much to the dismay of her fans

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A handout picture provided by the Saudi Royal Palace on October 24, 2018, shows Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman speaking during a joint session of the Future Investment Initiative (FII) conference in the capital Riyadh

2 min

The Gulf

Saudi Arabia launches $200 million fund for high-tech sector

The kingdom is expected to spend $34.6 billion on information and communications technologies by 2023

Read time: 2 min.


Kuwait's Liberation Tower is seen near a Kuwaiti flag in Kuwait City, Kuwait.

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The Gulf

Kuwait City ranked most affordable city in the world - survey

Abu Dhabi came in second place, while Riyadh finished third in the survey conducted by Workyard Research

Read time: 3 min.


A man in Tehran holds a local newspaper reporting on the China-brokered deal between Iran and Saudi Arabia to restore ties.

3 min

Middle East

Iran reopens embassy in Saudi Arabia after seven-year hiatus

The Iranian mission resumes in its former premises in Riyadh’s diplomatic quarter – near Syria’s embassy, which is also expected to soon reopen

Read time: 3 min.


Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.

2 min

The Gulf

Canada, Saudi Arabia to restore diplomatic ties after 2018 fallout

The 2018 dispute started when Canada's embassy in Riyadh urged the immediate release of women's rights activists held by Saudi Arabia

Read time: 2 min.


Smoke seen in Khartoum, Sudan.

2 min

International

Riyadh and Washington confirm Sudan peace talks in Saudi Arabia

The United States and Saudi Arabia welcomed the 'start of pre-negotiation talks' in Jeddah between representatives of the two Sudanese belligerents

Read time: 2 min.


Syrian Foreign Minister Faisal Mekdad (L) meeting with Saudi Foreign Affairs Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan (R) in Jeddah

2 min

The Gulf

Saudi Arabia, Syria announce resumption of consular services, flights

The announcement comes after renewed ties between Syria and other Gulf countries, as well as the re-establishment of Iran-Saudi ties

Read time: 2 min.


A man in Tehran holds a local newspaper reporting on the China-brokered deal between Iran and Saudi Arabia to restore ties.

3 min

The Gulf

Iranian delegation arrives in Saudi Arabia to advance restoration of ties

The flurry of diplomatic activity follows last month's landmark announcement that Iran and Saudi Arabia would work toward resuming ties

Read time: 3 min.


The moon appears above The 14th of Ramadan Mosque in central Baghdad, Iraq.

2 min

Culture

Explainer: Ramadan begins tomorrow; or does it?

Ramadan officially begins on first day of the ninth month of the Muslim calendar, which is determined by the sighting of the crescent moon

Read time: 2 min.


Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi delivers a speech during an event in Tehran, Iran.

2 min

Iran & Eastern States

Iran's Raisi welcomes invitation to visit Saudi Arabia

Iran's Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian told reporters on Sunday that the two nations agreed to hold a meeting between their top diplomats

Read time: 2 min.


Boeing employees walk the new Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner down towards the delivery ramp area at the company's facility in South Carolina after conducting its first test flight at Charleston International Airport in North Charleston, S.C., USA.

4 min

The Gulf

Boeing announce Riyadh Air, Saudia 787 order

The agreement, which could see Boeing supply the airlines with up to 121 aircrafts, is the fifth largest commercial deal by value in Boeing's history

Read time: 4 min.


This picture shows Israel's national flag inside the newly opened embassy in Manama, Bahrain, on September 30, 2021.

3 min

Diplomacy

Israeli envoy to Bahrain urges patience in growing ties between nations

In an interview with i24NEWS, Ambassador Eitan Na'eh believes that growing the relationship between the two countries is a work in progress

Read time: 3 min.


An honor guard member is covered by the flag of Saudi Arabia in Washington, the United States.

3 min

Middle East

Riyadh will ‘test Iran’s credibility’ over coming months, Saudis say

'We must see the start of real change in the regional landscape and a real correction in its dealings with the Kingdom'

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Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, center left, is greeted by Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani upon his arrival at Doha airport in Qatar

3 min

The Gulf

Saudi Arabia unveils new airline in bid to become transit hub

The Kingdom is closing in on $35 billion aircraft deal with Boeing that would supply Riyadh Air with aircraft for long-haul international operations

Read time: 3 min.


A pilot of the Royal Saudi Air Force waves at an Air Base in Saudi Arabia.

3 min

International

Saudi Arabia, UK agree to consider combat air cooperation

The accord will allow Riyadh and London 'to explore how we can best position our decades-long combat air relationship for the future'

Read time: 3 min.


Cristiano Ronaldo (Blue) flanked by PSG's Lionel Messi (L) and his teammates Neymar (R) and Marquinhos during a friendly soccer match in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on January 19, 2023.

3 min

Sport

Ronaldo scores twice in Saudi reunion with PSG’s Messi

Ronaldo of Saudi Arabia's Al Nassr and Messi of PSG both got on the scoresheet, but the French giant came out on top with a 5-4 victory

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A man in front of a giant Saudi flag in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

3 min

Diplomacy

Prospect of Israel, Saudi Arabia normalizing ties in 2023

Riyadh's conditions: No West Bank annexation, no change in policy for Temple Mount, improving Palestinian standard of living, and U.S. cooperation

Read time: 3 min.


Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (R) greets Chinese President Xi Jinping during the Gulf Cooperation Council Summit in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on December 9, 2022.

3 min

The Gulf

‘New era:’ China’s Xi meets Arab leaders in Saudi Arabia

Beijing and Riyadh committed to enhance cooperation, stressed principles of sovereignty and 'non-interference'

Read time: 3 min.


Attendees take part in the annual Future Investment Initiative conference in Saudi Arabia's capital Riyadh, on October 25, 2022.

3 min

Economy

Top Israeli bank chairman to speak at Saudi investment event

Samer Haj Yehia, head of Bank Leumi, is due to speak on a panel alongside other top finance executives

Read time: 3 min.


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