par This Is Beirut, 03/01 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 ...
par This Is Beirut, 04/01 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 ...
par This Is Beirut, 08/01 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 ...
par Natasha Metni Torbey, 24/01 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 ...
par This Is Beirut, 24/01 19:39 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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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 ...
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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 ...
par Alissar Boulos, 03/02 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 ...
par This Is Beirut, 11/02 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 ...
par This Is Beirut, 15/02 17:00 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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"We must, we can, we will." With this in mind, the Lebanese women's rugby team is preparing to take part in the Arab Rugby Sevens Championship, to be hosted by Saudi Arabia, more precisely in the city of Taif, on February 16 and 17, with the participation of 8 teams: Saudi Arabia, Egypt, United Arab Emirates, Tunisia, Syria, Libya, Jordan and ...
par This Is Beirut, 16/04 15:12 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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Torrential rains and high winds lashed parts of the Gulf on Tuesday as the death toll from storms in Oman rose to 18, many of them children. Flights were cancelled in Dubai, the region's financial hub, while schools were shut in the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain. Flooding hit many areas of Dubai and Abu Dhabi, the UAE capital, and cut off ...
par Charles Chartouni, 20/05 08:46 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
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US President Joe Biden has seized on the ongoing war to offer a peace deal that dovetails with a finalized regional strategic understanding between the United States and Saudi Arabia. The settlement of the current conflict should be part of a new strategic vision that aims at extracting the Middle East from the Iranian stranglehold, ...
par This Is Beirut, 20/05 10:38 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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Japan's top government spokesman said on Monday that a planned visit this week by Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has been postponed "due to the health condition of King Salman." The announcement came hours after the Royal Court in Riyadh said Prince Mohammed's 88-year-old father had a lung infection and was undergoing treatment ...
