This Is Beirut, 2024-02-11 20:17 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Saudi Arabia said on Sunday that it had disbursed $250 million in aid to the internationally recognized government in Yemen, which the Gulf kingdom has backed in a war against Houthi rebels. The money follows an initial payment of the same amount announced in August, when Riyadh committed to providing a total of $1.2 billion to ease the ...
Alissar Boulos, 2024-02-03 15:19 - Reading : 6 minute(s)
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The American and British airstrikes launched in early January against the Houthi rebels in Yemen came a month after Washington announced the creation of a coalition to protect maritime commerce. However, Riyadh cannot currently encourage an offensive against the Houthis as it is involved in peace negotiations with them while trying to extricate ...
2024-01-31 17:01 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Saudi Arabia and Kuwait on Wednesday stressed the importance of preserving "the security and stability of the Red Sea and respecting the right to maritime navigation there, in order to safeguard the interests of the entire world.” Riyadh and Kuwait called for "restraint and de-escalation, in the shadow of events in the region", read a ...
This Is Beirut, 2024-01-24 19:39 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Saudi Arabia is reportedly implementing a significant shift in its alcohol policies by permitting sales to non-Muslim diplomats, according to information from two sources familiar with the matter, shared with AFP on Wednesday. Saudi Arabia plans to allow alcohol sales to non-Muslim diplomats for the first time, two sources familiar with the plan ...
2024-01-24 11:08 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
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The prospects for a new Abraham Accord between Saudi Arabia and Israel seem open today. While the Wahhabi Kingdom quietly nurtured relations with Tel Aviv for several years, particularly in the intelligence realm, it is true that the officialization of their rapprochement is vital for both countries. For this purpose, specific conditions are ...
This Is Beirut, 2024-01-08 19:51 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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US Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived in Tel Aviv on Monday for discussions with Israeli leaders, aiming to prevent the expansion of the Gaza conflict, according to an AFP journalist accompanying him. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken landed Monday in Tel Aviv for talks with Israeli leaders as he seeks to prevent the Gaza conflict from ...
This Is Beirut, 2024-01-04 21:23 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Lebanon's football team showcased one of its best performances in a long time, as it was narrowly defeated 1-0 by its Saudi counterpart in a friendly match held at Al-Wakrah Club Stadium in the Qatari capital of Doha. This match was part of their preparations for the upcoming AFC Asian Cup, which is hosted by Qatar and starts on January 12. The ...
This Is Beirut, 2024-01-03 18:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
The Lebanese national soccer team stepped up its preparations after arriving in the Qatari capital Doha, where it began the final phase of training ahead of the Asian Cup for the third time in its history. The first match of the tournament, which starts on January 12, will pit Lebanon against the host team and defending champions in the opening ...
This Is Beirut, 2023-12-05 12:25 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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Russian President Vladimir Putin is intensifying diplomatic efforts regarding the situation in the Middle East amid international tensions. On Wednesday, he is set to visit the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia, and on Thursday, he will host his Iranian counterpart. Russian President Vladimir Putin is scheduled to visit Saudi Arabia and the ...
This Is Beirut, 2023-12-04 20:16 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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Saudi Arabia's Energy Minister brushed off Western contributions to a recently established climate loss and damage fund, describing them as "insignificant," while emphasizing Riyadh's financial commitments to developing countries on Monday. Saudi Arabia's Energy Minister Abdulaziz bin Salman dismissed Western donations to a new climate loss and ...