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The National News: Putin’s visit shows Russia’s return to the Middle East is about Tehran and Riyadh

It didn’t move the needle on the Israel-Gaza war, but he did have important meetings in the Gulf Raghida Dergham Even as Russian President Vladimir Putin made a visit to the Gulf earlier this week, the US continues to be best placed to create peace in the Middle East, while preserving American, Arab, Israeli and …

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ARCH DAILY: NEOM Unveils Siranna, its Latest Tourist Destination in Saudi Arabia

ARCH Daily NEOM has just introduced “Siranna,” a new tourism destination within the new sustainable regional development evolving in Northwest Saudi Arabia. Aiming to blend innovation and refinement, while integrating with the coastal terrain, the design seeks to offer a luxury escape, with a 65-key hotel and 35 residences. Prioritizing minimal intervention in nature, Siranna’s development utilizes specific techniques to preserve the local landscape. …

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POLITICO: The World Can No Longer Sideline the Israeli-Palestinian Issue. But the U.S. Doesn’t Have to Be the Only Broker.

For years, the U.S. pushed the issue to the sidelines in foreign policy. Insiders say it needs to take center stage again, and there might be a better way to do it this time. POLITICO In September 2020, former President Donald Trump hosted a White House signing ceremony to celebrate the Abraham Accords, a series …

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Paving the Way for a Stable and Autonomous Future in South Yemen

Ali Mahmood-API In a historic development of the contemporary era, Aidarous al-Zoubaidi, the Vice President of Yemen and the esteemed leader of South Yemen’s Southern Transitional Council (STC), embarked on a momentous journey to the United States. His mission was to espouse the cause of self-determination and the liberation of the people of South Yemen …

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Saudi Arabia puts Israel deal on ice amid war, engages with Iran, sources say

Saudi Arabia puts Israel deal on ice amid war, engages with Iran, sources say

Saudi Arabia puts Israel deal on ice amid war, engages with Iran, sources say  Reuters – Aziz El Yaakoubi and Parisa Hafezi. Saudi Arabia is putting U.S.-backed plans to normalise ties with Israel on ice, two sources familiar with Riyadh’s thinking said, signalling a rapid rethinking of its foreign policy priorities as war escalates between Israel …

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To end the Yemen war, STC’s political goals must be met.

  Anthony Chimente – Arabian Peninsula Institute Fellow   Missteps Toward Diplomacy Spectators and analyst argue that peace appears on the horizon in Yemen based on Omani facilitated diplomatic efforts aimed to reinvigorate talks between AL-Houthis and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabi (KSA) in Riyadh at the invitation of the Saudi Crown Prince on September 17th …

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From Symbol to Substance: Small Successes, Not Grandstanding, Can Legitimize KSA’s Ukraine Mediation Dream

From Symbol to Substance: Small Successes, Not Grandstanding, Can Legitimize KSA’s Ukraine Mediation Dream

From Symbol to Substance: Small Successes, Not Grandstanding, Can Legitimize KSA’s Ukraine Mediation Dream By Irina Tsukerman At first glance, the recent Jeddah summit bringing together, for the first time, 40 diverse countries, including India, China, and Brazil to address the Ukraine Peace Plan, is the pinnacle of diplomatic success for Saudi Arabia, which for …

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US urges Houthis to negotiate with Yemen’s government

US urges Houthis to negotiate with Yemen’s government

US urges Houthis to negotiate with Yemen’s government August 24, 2023 US Special Envoy for Yemen Tim Lenderking called on the Iran-backed rebels to “seize this unprecedented opportunity” to sit down with the Yemeni government. Elizabeth Hagerdorn, Al-monitor. WASHINGTON — The United States on Wednesday urged Yemen’s Houthi rebels to negotiate with the country’s Saudi-backed …

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Top US, Saudi diplomats discuss Sudan war, Jeddah talks on Ukraine, Mideast security

Top US, Saudi diplomats discuss Sudan war, Jeddah talks on Ukraine, Mideast security

Top US, Saudi diplomats discuss Sudan war, Jeddah talks on Ukraine, Mideast security August 24, 2023 Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan and US Secretary of State Antony Blinken discussed the ongoing conflict in Sudan, the success of the Jeddah talks on the war in Ukraine, and ways to jointly work toward a stable Middle East, during …

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Saudi Arabia to launch new culture channel

Saudi Arabia to launch new culture channel

Saudi Arabia to launch new culture channel   Egypt Independent – The Saudi Minister of Culture, Prince Badr bin Abdullah bin Mohammed bin Farhan signed an agreement on Wednesday with MBC GROUP Chairman Waleed bin Ibrahim Al Ibrahim to launch and operate a television channel celebrating Saudi cultural heritage. The channel will help enhance the …

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