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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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. ...
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 ...