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Zelensky in Saudi Arabia for POW Swaps Discussion

This Is Beirut, 27/02 23:03 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced on Tuesday, his arrival in Saudi Arabia to advocate for his peace proposal and explore the possibility of exchanging prisoners of war. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Tuesday said that he had arrived in Saudi Arabia to promote his peace plan and discuss potential prisoners of war ...

Football: Lebanon Dominates Saudi Arabia in Jeddah

22/02 10:25 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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The Lebanese national team beat the Saudi Arabian team by three goals to one in their second match at the King Abdullah Sports City stadium as part of the West Asian Women's Championship. This victory enabled our national team to qualify for the semi-finals of the tournament and play their third match for the group lead against the Jordanian ...

Lebanon at the Arab Rugby Championship

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 ...

Saudi Arabia Sends $250 Million to Yemeni Government

This Is Beirut, 11/02 20:17 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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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 ...

Red Sea: Why Saudi Arabia Remains at Bay

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 ...

Saudi Arabia and Kuwait Emphasize Stability in Red Sea

31/01 17:01 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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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 ...

Saudi to Open Alcohol Store for Non-Muslim Diplomats

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 ...

Blinken Lands in Israel after MBS Meeting

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 ...

Football: Lebanon Narrowly Loses to Saudi Arabia

This Is Beirut, 04/01 21:23 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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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 ...

Football: Cedars Face Saudi Arabia in Friendly Match

This Is Beirut, 03/01 18:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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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 ...

Putin Intensifies Diplomatic Efforts on All Fronts

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 ...

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