Middle East Roundup: What’s going on with Saudi Arabia and China?
1 year, 6 months ago

Middle East Roundup: What’s going on with Saudi Arabia and China?

Al Jazeera  

And a shark attack in Egypt, Gaddafi’s fifth son on hunger strike in Lebanon. Here’s the Middle East this week: What’s going on with Saudi Arabia? The kingdom’s sovereign wealth fund will be taking over the four largest football clubs, two of which have wooed the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo, Karim Benzema and N’Golo Kante, upping Saudi football’s star power. The son of Libya’s Muammar Gaddafi – the late, eccentric strongman who ruled Libya for 42 years – is nearly two weeks into a hunger strike in a Lebanese prison. Briefly Quote of the Week “We have always firmly supported the just cause of the Palestinian people to restore their legitimate national rights.” – Chinese President Xi Jinping to Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas, at the start of the latter’s visit to Beijing.

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‘China on Steroids’: A Saudi Path to a Peaceful, Modern Middle East
1 week, 3 days ago

‘China on Steroids’: A Saudi Path to a Peaceful, Modern Middle East

Politico  

This, in a couple of nutshells, is today’s Saudi Arabia, as transformed with a firm hand by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. “We won’t just cut a deal.” Some speculate that King Salman, out of view mostly and giving MBS a free hand, has weighed in to rule out normalization without a good solution for the Palestinians. “We’ve moved from …

Big money as Saudi makes foray into cricket with IPL auction
1 month ago

Big money as Saudi makes foray into cricket with IPL auction

Live Mint  

Saudi Arabia hosts this year's Indian Premier League player auction in a partnership between a money-spinning cricket tournament expanding its global reach and a kingdom using sports to improve its image. Saudi cricket federation chairman Prince Saud bin Mishal said that staging the auction reflected the kingdom's "commitment to developing the sport and showcasing its position as a global destination …

Chinese tourists return to global markets
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Chinese tourists return to global markets

China Daily  

Chinese tourists return to global markets By [email protected] Wang Mingjie in London Updated: Nov 08, 2024 Chinese visitors immerse themselves in the enchanting allure of AlUla's vast Saudi Arabian desert, enjoying local hospitality under a breathtaking sunset. In 2019, the Chinese outbound tourism market was a global powerhouse, with Chinese travelers making 155 million trips abroad and spending an impressive …

Chinese tourists return to global markets
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Chinese tourists return to global markets

China Daily  

Chinese tourists return to global markets By [email protected] Wang Mingjie in London Updated: Nov 08, 2024 Chinese visitors immerse themselves in the enchanting allure of AlUla's vast Saudi Arabian desert, enjoying local hospitality under a breathtaking sunset. In 2019, the Chinese outbound tourism market was a global powerhouse, with Chinese travelers making 155 million trips abroad and spending an impressive …

Saudi Arabia Embraces Chinese Culture: A Journey Through Cultural Ties
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Saudi Arabia Embraces Chinese Culture: A Journey Through Cultural Ties

China Daily  

Saudi Arabia and China are looking to enhance cultural ties between their countries through various initiatives. The two nations have a strong economic relationship, with China being Saudi Arabia's main trade partner and top partner overall. Cultural exchanges are also becoming increasingly important, with both countries working to promote people-to-people connections. This collaboration is expected to further strengthen bilateral relations …

Saudi Arabia Targets 5 Million Chinese Tourists by 2030
2 months ago

Saudi Arabia Targets 5 Million Chinese Tourists by 2030

China Daily  

Saudi Arabia aims to attract 5 million Chinese tourists by 2030, representing 8% of its total international visitors. The country will invest $800 billion to upgrade its tourism landscape, with a focus on developing new infrastructure, building luxury resorts, cultural and entertainment projects, and promoting Saudi Arabia's historical and natural landscapes to attract more international tourists.

Li vows to deepen trade ties with UAE
3 months, 1 week ago

Li vows to deepen trade ties with UAE

China Daily  

Premier Li Qiang attends a welcoming ceremony hosted by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, vice-president and prime minister of the United Arab Emirates, in the UAE capital of Abu Dhabi on Sept 11, 2024. WANG ZHUANGFEI/CHINA DAILY Premier Li Qiang has stressed China's readiness to deepen trade ties with the United Arab Emirates, calling for heightened bilateral cooperation in …

More Saudi investment encouraged
3 months, 1 week ago

More Saudi investment encouraged

China Daily  

Premier Li Qiang poses for a group photo with representatives of the Saudi business community and Chinese officials on Wednesday before a meeting in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. WANG ZHUANGFEI/CHINA DAILY China's development will provide a broader market and more investment opportunities for enterprises from Saudi Arabia and other countries, amid a sluggish global economic recovery and growing uncertainties around the …

China prioritizes Saudi Arabia in overall diplomacy, particularly in Middle East - Chinese premier
3 months, 1 week ago

China prioritizes Saudi Arabia in overall diplomacy, particularly in Middle East - Chinese premier

China Daily  

Chinese Premier Li Qiang meets with Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud, and co-chairs the Fourth Meeting of the High-Level Chinese-Saudi Joint Committee with him at Riyadh's al-Yamamah Palace in Saudi Arabia, Sept 11, 2024. RIYADH - China puts the development of relations with Saudi Arabia as a priority in its overall diplomacy, especially in …

China prioritizes Saudi Arabia in overall diplomacy, particularly in Middle East - Chinese premier
3 months, 1 week ago

China prioritizes Saudi Arabia in overall diplomacy, particularly in Middle East - Chinese premier

China Daily  

Chinese Premier Li Qiang meets with Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud, and co-chairs the Fourth Meeting of the High-Level Chinese-Saudi Joint Committee with him at Riyadh's al-Yamamah Palace in Saudi Arabia, Sept 11, 2024. China supports Saudi Arabia in playing a greater role in international and regional affairs and is ready to enhance multilateral …

China, Saudi Arabia fortify pillar of relations by expanding investment, trade
3 months, 1 week ago

China, Saudi Arabia fortify pillar of relations by expanding investment, trade

China Daily  

RIYADH - Chinese Premier Li Qiang's visit to Saudi Arabia, which concluded on Wednesday, has underscored the role of investment and trade as a key pillar of the China-Saudi Arabia relationship. Following the meetings, Saudi Arabia's Minister of Investment Khalid Al-Falih told Xinhua that China and Saudi Arabia have bright prospects for investment cooperation, noting that around 750 Chinese joint …

Chinese premier eyes further alignment of development strategies with Saudi Arabia
3 months, 1 week ago

Chinese premier eyes further alignment of development strategies with Saudi Arabia

China Daily  

Chinese Premier Li Qiang arrives in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to chair the Fourth Meeting of the High-Level Chinese-Saudi Joint Committee and visit Saudi Arabia at the invitation of Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud on Tuesday. Li arrived here Tuesday to chair the Fourth Meeting of the High-Level Chinese-Saudi Joint Committee and visit Saudi Arabia …

Saudi Arabia eyes China in maritime tourism push
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Saudi Arabia eyes China in maritime tourism push

China Daily  

Enjoying coffee the Saudi way. Since July 1, Chinese tourists have enjoyed easier travel to Saudi Arabia. Alshaghrood welcomed the first wave of 175 Chinese language teachers that arrived in Saudi Arabia last week as an "important step" in bringing both cultures "closer together" as the Arab nation gradually opens to more visitors. "I think today the kingdom represents one …

Saudi Arabia eyes tie-ups with China in R&D, innovation
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Saudi Arabia eyes tie-ups with China in R&D, innovation

China Daily  

Saudi Arabia is eyeing greater collaboration in research and development, as well as innovation with Asia as it looks to China for technology and automotive advancement in its mining sector transformation push, according to a senior government official. Saudi Arabia's Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources Bandar bin Ibrahim AlKhorayef, told China Daily in an interview in Hong Kong on …

Sino-Saudi ties prospering in energy sector
5 months ago

Sino-Saudi ties prospering in energy sector

China Daily  

China and Saudi Arabia have embarked on several landmark projects to jointly bolster renewable energy efforts, which will pave the way for significant advancements in renewable energy infrastructure and technology that will benefit both nations, according to analysts. With a total investment of approximately $2.08 billion, the factory will further solidify the renewable energy collaboration between China and Saudi Arabia, …

China, UAE mull increasing flights to foster stronger economic and tourism ties
5 months, 2 weeks ago

China, UAE mull increasing flights to foster stronger economic and tourism ties

Hindustan Times  

China and the United Arab Emirates are seeking to increase bilateral air traffic rights after years of stagnant travel growth, a move that would seek to boost trade and tourism between the two nations. China, UAE mull increasing flights to foster stronger economic and tourism ties Officials from both sides will meet in Beijing in coming weeks to discuss granting …

Eye on the Middle East | How China-Saudi defence ties are evolving
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Eye on the Middle East | How China-Saudi defence ties are evolving

Hindustan Times  

On June 25, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s defence minister Prince Khalid bin Salman visited Beijing, holding meetings with his Chinese counterpart Dong Jun as well as the Vice Chairman of China’s Central Military Commission Zhang Youxia. This is even more so as it is the United States’ defence commitments to the Middle East that continue to be seen as …

Xi Hosts Arab Leaders as China-Mideast Ties Widen Beyond Trade
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Xi Hosts Arab Leaders as China-Mideast Ties Widen Beyond Trade

Live Mint  

President Xi Jinping will meet Arab leaders this week seeking deeper ties in a region where China does plenty of business — and increasingly diplomacy, too. The UAE plays a “key role in the Belt and Road Initiative” – Beijing’s global infrastructure drive – and has more than 6,600 Chinese brands registered in the country, Bloomberg Intelligence wrote last week. …

Saudi Arabia eyes tourism transformation
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Saudi Arabia eyes tourism transformation

China Daily  

Foreign visitors take pictures in the Saed desert area, about 110 kilometers east of the capital city Riyadh. "Saudi Arabia tourism has huge potential, which is even larger than what digital economy or finance can bring to it," said Jerry Li, founder and managing partner of eWTP Arabia Capital. Pan Xin, a tourist guide in the Middle East from Hong …

Saudi Arabia eyes tourism transformation
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Saudi Arabia eyes tourism transformation

China Daily  

Foreign visitors take pictures in the Saed desert area, about 110 kilometers east of the capital city Riyadh. "Saudi Arabia tourism has huge potential, which is even larger than what digital economy or finance can bring to it," said Jerry Li, founder and managing partner of eWTP Arabia Capital. Pan Xin, a tourist guide in the Middle East from Hong …

How Saudi Arabia captured global sports in 2023
1 year ago

How Saudi Arabia captured global sports in 2023

Live Mint  

At the dawn of 2023, the spectre of Saudi Arabia's growing influence on pro golf—and sports in general—served not only as a moral conundrum for players and their fans, but also, some argued, as an existential threat to the multibillion-dollar professional-sports industry itself. Making less-dramatic but almost equally important headlines were the continuing talks between the Saudis and leaders in …

Saudi Arabia prepares for more Chinese travelers
1 year, 1 month ago

Saudi Arabia prepares for more Chinese travelers

China Daily  

A view of Diriyah, a town in Saudi Arabia. Saudi Arabia is ready for Chinese tourists with new direct flights, customized products, and strategic partnerships in place to make group and flexible independent travel seamless, according to the Saudi Tourism Authority. Following the ADS designation, Saudi Arabia will continue to work closely with its partners in China to enhance the …

Saudi Arabia prepares for more Chinese travelers
1 year, 1 month ago

Saudi Arabia prepares for more Chinese travelers

China Daily  

Al-Balad, the historical area of Jeddah, in Saudi Arabia At the moment, more than 160 travel products tailored to the Chinese market have been put in place. In the months leading up to the ADS signing, Saudi Arabia announced several key initiatives with the Chinese market. The achievement of ADS will unlock opportunities for greater collaboration with China and build …

Saudi Arabia prepares for more Chinese travelers
1 year, 1 month ago

Saudi Arabia prepares for more Chinese travelers

China Daily  

A view of Diriyah, a town in Saudi Arabia. Saudi Arabia is ready for Chinese tourists with new direct flights, customized products, and strategic partnerships in place to make group and flexible independent travel seamless, according to the Saudi Tourism Authority. Following the ADS designation, Saudi Arabia will continue to work closely with its partners in China to enhance the …

Saudi Arabia prepares for more Chinese travelers
1 year, 1 month ago

Saudi Arabia prepares for more Chinese travelers

China Daily  

A view of Diriyah, a town in Saudi Arabia. Saudi Arabia is ready for Chinese tourists with new direct flights, customized products, and strategic partnerships in place to make group and flexible independent travel seamless, according to the Saudi Tourism Authority. Following the ADS designation, Saudi Arabia will continue to work closely with its partners in China to enhance the …

Saudi Arabia prepares for more Chinese travelers
1 year, 1 month ago

Saudi Arabia prepares for more Chinese travelers

China Daily  

Al-Balad, the historical area of Jeddah, in Saudi Arabia At the moment, more than 160 travel products tailored to the Chinese market have been put in place. In the months leading up to the ADS signing, Saudi Arabia announced several key initiatives with the Chinese market. The achievement of ADS will unlock opportunities for greater collaboration with China and build …

China and Saudi Arabia moving closer to share economic benefits
1 year, 2 months ago

China and Saudi Arabia moving closer to share economic benefits

China Daily  

Trade and economic cooperation between China and Saudi Arabia will see strong growth momentum in the years ahead, driven by the alignment of economic interests and concerted efforts to enhance synergy between the Belt and Road Initiative and Saudi Vision 2030, said analysts and company executives. While the core of China-Saudi Arabia business relations has historically revolved around the oil …

Saudi Arabia is trying to disrupt soccer’s world order. The reasons why might surprise you
1 year, 3 months ago

Saudi Arabia is trying to disrupt soccer’s world order. The reasons why might surprise you

CNN  

CNN — Editor’s Note: A version of this story appears in CNN’s Meanwhile in the Middle East newsletter, a three-times-a-week look inside the region’s biggest stories. Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman says he doesn’t “care” about the country’s investment in sport being described as sportswashing. Patricia de Melo Moreira/AFP/Getty Images By attracting some of the world’s biggest stars to …

For Saudi Arabia, sport is the new oil
1 year, 3 months ago

For Saudi Arabia, sport is the new oil

The Hindu  

Published : Sep 07, 2023 11:00 IST - 11 MINS READ Saudi Arabia, the world’s second largest oil producer, has gone into overdrive in recent years in its efforts to become a global player in international sports. Most of these investments have been made through Saudi Arabia’s $776 billion Public Investment Fund, considered to be one of the largest sovereign …

Iran and Saudi Arabia are among 6 nations set to join China and Russia in the BRICS economic bloc
1 year, 3 months ago

Iran and Saudi Arabia are among 6 nations set to join China and Russia in the BRICS economic bloc

Associated Press  

JOHANNESBURG — Iran and Saudi Arabia were among six countries invited Thursday to join the BRICS bloc of developing economies in a move that showed signs of strengthening a China-Russia coalition as tensions with the West spiral higher. The United Arab Emirates, Argentina, Egypt and Ethiopia were also set to enter BRICS from Jan. 1, 2024, joining current members Brazil, …

China-brokered Saudi-Iran deal driving ‘wave of reconciliation’, says Wang
1 year, 4 months ago

China-brokered Saudi-Iran deal driving ‘wave of reconciliation’, says Wang

Al Jazeera  

Beijing’s top diplomat lauds improving ties between Iran and Saudi Arabia, calls for full resumption of Tehran nuclear deal. China’s top diplomat has said that a Chinese-mediated detente between Iran and Saudi Arabia was driving a “wave of reconciliation” in the Middle East and pledged to firmly support Tehran on “issues concerning core interests”. Wang told Amir-Abdollahian that Beijing appreciated …

In the shadow of US-China rivalry, Arab allies tread delicate ground
1 year, 4 months ago

In the shadow of US-China rivalry, Arab allies tread delicate ground

CNN  

Editor’s Note: A version of this story appears in CNN’s Meanwhile in the Middle East newsletter, a three-times-a-week look inside the region’s biggest stories. “Relations with China serve as a useful signaling device for the US,” Hasan Alhasan, a research fellow for Middle East Policy at the International Institute for Strategic Studies, told CNN. China’s growing presence in the Middle …

The World Cup, golf, F1, cycling and more. Saudi Arabia is buying sport – this is why
1 year, 5 months ago

The World Cup, golf, F1, cycling and more. Saudi Arabia is buying sport – this is why

New York Times  

Editor’s note: This is an updated version of an article that was first published in July 2023. “Saudi Arabia’s interest in esports is driven by several factors, one of which is climate — for several months, it is simply too hot to play sports or stage events outdoors,” continues Chadwick. “PIF’s investment in sports not watched or played inside Saudi …

Saudi Arabia, China’s tourists and Sino-Saudi relations
1 year, 6 months ago

Saudi Arabia, China’s tourists and Sino-Saudi relations

Al Jazeera  

Saudi Arabia and China’s strengthening relationship is increasingly important to both Riyadh and Beijing as the kingdom pushes ahead with Vision 2030 and China with its Belt and Road Initiative. In March, Saudi Tourism Authority CEO Fahd Hamidaddin met with China’s Vice Minister of Culture and Tourism Rao Quan to discuss launching joint tourism initiatives aimed at helping the kingdom …

Saudi Arabia, football’s big disruptors. The story of the money, the motive and the hidden disputes
1 year, 6 months ago

Saudi Arabia, football’s big disruptors. The story of the money, the motive and the hidden disputes

New York Times  

“All roads lead to one man. At the World Cup, football’s greatest stage, Bin Salman was conspicuous, attending matches, sitting next to Gianni Infantino, and announcing a national holiday after Saudi Arabia beat Argentina. On Monday, they announced a revamped Saudi Pro League, with the country’s sovereign wealth fund, PIF, taking ownership of the country’s four largest clubs — Al …

Saudi Arabia Pushes for Cooperation with China, Disregards Western Suspicions
1 year, 6 months ago

Saudi Arabia Pushes for Cooperation with China, Disregards Western Suspicions

News 18  

Saudi Arabia wants to collaborate, not compete, with China, the kingdom’s energy minister declared on Sunday, saying he “ignored” Western suspicions over their growing ties. OIL DEALS In March, state oil giant Saudi Aramco announced two major deals to raise its multi-billion dollar investment in China and bolster its rank as China’s top provider of crude. They were the biggest …

As Blinken visits, top Saudi diplomat says kingdom seeks US nuclear aid but ‘others’ also bidding
1 year, 6 months ago

As Blinken visits, top Saudi diplomat says kingdom seeks US nuclear aid but ‘others’ also bidding

Associated Press  

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Saudi Arabia’s foreign minister said after meeting with the visiting U.S. secretary of state on Thursday that while the kingdom would welcome U.S. aid in building its civilian nuclear program, “there are others that are bidding.” Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan was responding to a question about recent news reports that Saudi Arabia is …

Saudi Arabia’s football shake-up: Why is it happening? How will it work?
1 year, 6 months ago

Saudi Arabia’s football shake-up: Why is it happening? How will it work?

New York Times  

Saudi Arabian football made a big statement when Cristiano Ronaldo joined Al Nassr in January and it took things a step further this week with confirmation the country’s Public Investment Fund will take control of four teams in the Saudi Pro League. I think from an agent’s perspective, it’s an absolute dream because you can say we have interest from …

Why has Saudi Arabia become big player in world sport and what does future hold?
1 year, 6 months ago

Why has Saudi Arabia become big player in world sport and what does future hold?

The Independent  

Sign up to our free sport newsletter for all the latest news on everything from cycling to boxing Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our …

Can Saudi Arabia reap economic dividends through its “sportswashing” binge?
1 year, 7 months ago

Can Saudi Arabia reap economic dividends through its “sportswashing” binge?

The Hindu  

Published : May 11, 2023 15:27 IST - 5 MINS READ The outsized role Saudi Arabia now has in global sport was on display recently in a major row involving Lionel Messi, the world’s most distinguished footballer. This tactic is often used by companies and governments with poor environmental or human rights records, exploiting people’s love of sports to ‘wash’ …

Saudi Arabia wants to be a bigger player in the Middle East — this time with diplomacy
1 year, 7 months ago

Saudi Arabia wants to be a bigger player in the Middle East — this time with diplomacy

CNN  

Editor’s Note: A version of this story appears in CNN’s Meanwhile in the Middle East newsletter, a three-times-a-week look inside the region’s biggest stories. “Saudi Arabia is seeking to assert itself more and more on the international stage through mediation and raising its diplomatic profile.” Riyadh’s new foreign policy is more independent and prioritizes Saudi interests, she said. “We are …

The Broader Context Behind China’s Mediation Between Iran and Saudi Arabia
1 year, 8 months ago

The Broader Context Behind China’s Mediation Between Iran and Saudi Arabia

The Diplomat  

The March 10 agreement between Iran and Saudi Arabia to restore diplomatic and economic ties is the latest development in the geopolitical shifts in the Gulf region that have been taking shape since January 2021. Mediating a deal between Iran and Saudi Arabia fits China’s broader strategy and interests in the Persian Gulf. While economic relations are unequivocally unbalanced in …

China a growing player in Middle East
1 year, 8 months ago

China a growing player in Middle East

China Daily  

Editor's note: The Global Security Initiative aims to eliminate the root causes of international conflicts, improve global security governance, and encourage joint international efforts to bring more stability. JIN DING/CHINA DAILY That China has brokered a historic diplomatic deal between Saudi Arabia and Iran — the two countries have decided to resume diplomatic ties after seven years — may come …

Saudi Arabia’s quest for strategic autonomy
1 year, 8 months ago

Saudi Arabia’s quest for strategic autonomy

The Hindu  

The story so far: Saudi Arabia, which had adopted an aggressive foreign policy in recent years seeking to expand its influence in West Asia and roll back that of Iran, its bitter rival, is now following a dramatic course correction. For example, in Syria, Iran’s only state ally in West Asia, Saudi Arabia joined hands with its Gulf allies as …

Top Saudi and Iranian envoys meet in China for a deal that could remake the region
1 year, 8 months ago

Top Saudi and Iranian envoys meet in China for a deal that could remake the region

NPR  

Top Saudi and Iranian envoys meet in China for a deal that could remake the region Enlarge this image toggle caption AP AP DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Years of proxy fighting, missile strikes and mudslinging could be winding down with Thursday's first face-to-face meeting of Saudi Arabia's and Iran's top diplomats in more than seven years. Saudi Arabia's state-run …

Iran, Saudi Arabia take a step closer to repairing ties
1 year, 8 months ago

Iran, Saudi Arabia take a step closer to repairing ties

Al Jazeera  

The countries’ foreign ministers agree to open embassies, resume official visits and facilitate visas for citizens. Saudi Arabia and Iran’s foreign ministers have met in Beijing for the first formal gathering since China brokered a deal to restore relations between the top regional powers last month. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said on Thursday that Beijing is ready to …

Analysis: Saudi prince pivots to peace after years of war
1 year, 8 months ago

Analysis: Saudi prince pivots to peace after years of war

Associated Press  

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — In the years since Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman catapulted to power, it has been hard to find a controversy in the Middle East that doesn’t somehow involve the 37-year-old heir to the throne. The moves toward reaching a détente with Iran, reestablishing ties to Syria and ending the kingdom’s yearslong war in Yemen …

Explained: The rising influence of China over West Asia
1 year, 8 months ago

Explained: The rising influence of China over West Asia

Firstpost  

China’s involvement in the region shifts from being purely driven by commercial interests to one that involves security cooperation, to safeguard its expanding assets and expatriate population China’s billions of dollars in global investments and infrastructure projects seem to be paying off politically and economically. China’s exports to Saudi Arabia have annually increased at 15.3 per cent year on year …

It’s advantage China in the Saudi-Iran deal
1 year, 8 months ago

It’s advantage China in the Saudi-Iran deal

Hindustan Times  

Riyadh snapped diplomatic relations with Tehran after Iranian protesters attacked Saudi diplomatic missions in Iran in 2016 following the Saudi authorities’ execution of the revered Shia cleric Nimr al-Nimr whom a Saudi special court awarded death sentence on the charges of seeking 'foreign meddling' in Saudi Arabia, 'disobeying' its rulers and taking up arms against the security forces. Since 2022 …

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