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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)

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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 ...

Vision 2030: Saudi Arabia’s Bold Bid for a New Era

Natasha Metni Torbey, 21/03 14:10 - Reading : 5 minute(s)

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By 2030, Saudi Arabia envisions a radical reinvention of itself. Since April 25, 2016, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MBS) has been leading a bold and transformative agenda, centered on innovation, economic diversification, and unprecedented social reform. Vision 2030 is reshaping Saudi Arabia’s economic, political, and social landscape ...

MBS's Diplomatic Gamble: Reshaping Saudi Arabia’s Geopolitical Role

Natasha Metni Torbey, 21/03 14:05 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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Under the leadership of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MBS), Saudi Arabia has undertaken a series of diplomatic maneuvers that are redefining its role in the Middle East. As a key regional power, the Kingdom aims to position itself as an influential mediator, forge new strategic alliances and normalize relations with pivotal players. These ...

MBS’s Economic Reforms: Success or Continued Dependence on Oil?

Natasha Metni Torbey, 21/03 13:55 - Reading : 5 minute(s)

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Since Mohammad bin Salman (MBS) ascended to power in 2015, Saudi Arabia has undertaken a series of ambitious economic reforms aimed at reducing its reliance on oil and diversifying its revenue sources. These reforms are the cornerstone of Vision 2030, a blueprint designed to transform the Kingdom into a modern, diversified global economic power. ...

Social Reforms in Saudi Arabia: Navigating Modernity and Internal Resistance

Natasha Metni Torbey, 21/03 13:40 - Reading : 6 minute(s)

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Since 2015, under the leadership of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MBS), Saudi Arabia has undergone a significant shift in its social and economic policies. Women's rights, the opening of certain cultural sectors and the management of internal resistance have been central to this transformation. While MBS has positioned himself as a leader ...

Zelensky Tells EU to Keep Pressure on Russia Ahead of New Talks

This is Beirut, 20/03 21:00 - Reading : 5 minute(s)

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President Volodymyr Zelensky urged EU leaders Thursday to step up weapon supplies to Ukraine and keep pressuring Russia, as officials from Kyiv and Moscow readied to hold fresh talks with the United States next week. Europe is scrambling to weigh on the outcome as US President Donald Trump forges ahead with Russia on ending its war on Ukraine, ...

Ukrainian and US officials to Meet in Saudi Monday

This is Beirut, 20/03 17:25 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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President Volodymyr Zelensky said Thursday that Ukrainian and US officials would meet in Saudi Arabia next Monday to make progress on a proposed halt in Russian and Ukrainian strikes on energy facilities. His announcement came shortly after the Kremlin confirmed that Russian officials would also hold talks with the United States in Saudi Arabia ...

Next US-Russia Talks to Take Place Sunday or Early Next Week: Kremlin

This is Beirut, 20/03 12:35 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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The Kremlin said Thursday that the next US-Russia talks could take place on Sunday or early next week, as Washington is also due to hold talks with Kyiv in Saudi Arabia in the coming days. US President Donald Trump spoke to both Russia's Vladimir Putin and Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelensky earlier this week. "It may not be Sunday itself, the nuances ...

Saudi Arabia: Peace Mediator or Economic Strategist?

Christiane Tager, 15/03 12:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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By hosting talks between the United States and Ukraine, Saudi Arabia seeks to establish itself as an essential mediator in global affairs. Traditionally recognized as a key player in the energy sector due to its vast oil reserves, the kingdom now aspires to expand its influence beyond energy. By facilitating peace negotiations, it demonstrates its ...