Tag: Riyadh
Hamas-Israel War: Riyadh pauses discussions on possible normalization with Israel
The probable imminent ground attack by the Israeli army on Gaza is not at all to Riyadh’s liking. Saudi Arabia has therefore decided to suspend negotiations on possible normalization with…
Sports politics: On the prowl in Riyadh
FIFA patron Gianni Infantino has cleared the way for the 2034 World Cup in Saudi Arabia. How can one man alone push through such decisions? With money, money – and…
Houthis’ first official visit to Riyadh
The Houthi delegation left Sanaa late Thursday afternoon. She must ” continue consultations with the Saudi side “, declared for his part the chairman of the political council of the…
Saudi Arabia, executions of migrants and investigation… Understanding the accusations against Riyadh
What if behind the veneer of football and international sporting events, the face of Saudi Arabia was much less glamorous? Riyadh is the target of a damning report by the…
Riyadh, Algiers, Baghdad, Abu Dhabi and Kuwait announce to reduce their production
Iraq, Algeria, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Kuwait announced oil production cuts on Sunday, with the Gulf oil giants citing a “precautionary measure” aimed at stabilizing the market.…
Diplomacy: Damascus and Riyadh negotiate consular services
diplomacy Damascus and Riyadh negotiate consular services Faisal bin Farhan al-Saud is Saudi Arabia’s foreign minister. photo © -/Saudi Press Agency/dpa Saudi Arabia cut ties with Syria in 2012. A…
Football test in Riyadh: Ronaldo brace, but Messi wins the PR spectacle
Football test in Riyadh Ronaldo brace but Messi wins PR spectacle In Riyadh, Cristiano Ronaldo (2nd from right) met Lionel Messi (2nd from left). photo © Hussein Malla/AP/dpa Cristiano Ronaldo…
Final in Riyadh: Lewandowski meets: Barça wins Supercup against Real
Final in Riyadh Lewandowski scores: Barça wins Supercup against Real Barcelona’s Robert Lewandowski scored against Real Madrid. photo © Hussein Malla/AP/dpa The goals are wonderfully scored. FC Barcelona makes Real…
After the oil snub, Joe Biden wants to review his relationship with Riyadh
Since the arrival of Joe Biden in the White House, relations between Washington and Riyadh have been on a roller coaster. The American president first wanted to make Saudi Arabia…
Criticized by Khashoggi’s fiancée, Biden warns Riyadh against crackdown
It was a balancing act. US President Joe Biden, visiting Saudi Arabia, warned Riyadh of a “response” in the event of new attacks on dissidents, after a meeting with Crown…