UAE’s MBZ appears with Lindsey Graham, dismissing health rumors Graham pushed back against what he called “false narratives” about the UAE leader, making the remarks after days of online rumors regarding the president’s health. United Arab Emirates
Analysis What’s behind Saudi outreach to Ethiopia amid UAE rift? After Saudi Arabia's foreign minister visited Ethiopia earlier this week, its deputy foreign minister arrived in Eritrea on Friday for talks with the country's president and foreign minister. By Rosaleen Carroll In Washington, DC, US, reporting on the Middle East
Meet Fahad Al-Saif, PIF exec and Saudi Arabia's new investment minister Saif previously led investment strategy at the kingdom's sovereign wealth fund and has held senior roles at the Saudi Awwal Bank and HSBC Saudi Arabia. Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia names new investment minister as Vision 2030 funding lags The leadership change comes as slowing megaprojects and weak foreign inflows expose gaps in the kingdom’s ambitious economic overhaul. Saudi Arabia
Analysis With Saudi normalization off table, MBS visit to Trump 'a defeat for Israel' By Ben Caspit In Tel Aviv, reporting on national security, Israeli politics, defense
Ukraine’s Zelenskyy in Saudi Arabia to talk prisoners, Russia war Saudi Arabia has taken an increasingly active role in mediating the Ukraine-Russia war while maintaining friendly relations with both states. Legacy: Gulf
Analysis What MBS' latest sports reforms mean for soccer in Saudi Arabia Talk of privatization of the sports sector is nothing new in the kingdom, but experts believe the changes might help the Saudi Pro League lure in more big names. By Jack Dutton In Bristol, reporting on regional business, climate change, AI, tech
Palestinian President Abbas visits Saudi Arabia to ‘strengthen’ relations Abbas’ visit follows reports in regional media that a Hamas delegation was going to visit the kingdom. Palestine
Iranian Embassy reopens its gates in Saudi Arabia after 7 years of closure The move comes as Saudi Arabia and Iran advance their deal to normalize full relations, while Washington scrambles to maintain its relations with the Gulf kingdom. Legacy: Gulf
Saudi Arabia invests $51 billion in first wave of Shareek diversification The Shareek investment and diversification strategy is set to create more than 64,000 jobs by 2040. Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia’s NEOM project to bring huge investments to Egypt Saudi Arabia Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman said his country will invest in Sharm el-Sheikh as part of $500 billion NEOM project. Egypt
Saudi Arabia, Egypt go in on media project ahead of COP27 Preparations are underway in Egypt to launch an international news channel after securing an agreement with Saudi Arabia to fund the media project. Egypt
Venture capital investments in Saudi startups triple to $584 million Saudi Arabia is proud of its emerging startup scene, but oil remains the bedrock of the Saudi economy. Legacy: Gulf
Egypt's Sisi, Arab leaders coordinate positions ahead of Biden visit Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi has been meeting with several Arab leaders in the lead-up to US President Joe Biden’s visit to the Middle East slated for mid-July. Egypt
Saudi Arabia, Jordan strengthen ties with energy, mining deals Saudi Arabia is now a major investor in Jordan. Jordan
Saudi crown prince balances Turkey visit with stops in Greece and Cyprus Mohammed bin Salman’s plan to visit Turkey as part of a regional tour shows that the kingdom has no intention to upset Greece and Cyprus while mending fences with Turkey. Turkey
Intel: Biden administration receives top Saudi official Biden administration officials meet with brother of Saudi Crown Prince, reaffirm US-Saudi partnership. United States
