Saudi Arabia
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Government
Al-Houthi Calls for End to Yemen Blockade as a Condition for Lasting Peace
DID Press: Mohammed Ali al-Houthi, a member of Yemen’s Supreme Political Council, has described Saudi Arabia’s statements about reducing regional tensions as contradictory, saying they are incompatible with the continuation of attacks on and the blockade of Yemen. He called…
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Economy
Bloomberg: Saudi Aramco Nears $10B International Loan
DID Press: Saudi oil giant Saudi Aramco is close to reaching a $10 billion credit agreement with international banks to strengthen its liquidity and address risks and losses stemming from the war in Yemen, Bloomberg has reported. Although the new…
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Government
More Than 4,000 Flights Cancelled at Riyadh Airport Amid Yemen Attacks
DID Press: Missile and drone attacks by Yemen’s Ansar Allah movement on Saudi Arabia have caused widespread disruption to the country’s air traffic, severely affecting aviation operations in Riyadh, the kingdom’s main air transport hub, according to the international publication…
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Government
Pezeshkian: Iran Supports Any Agreement to Strengthen Unity Among Muslim Countries
DID Press: Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has emphasized the importance of closer ties among Muslim countries, calling for expanded cooperation, reduced differences, and stronger regional security and development. During a meeting with officials from Pakistan, Türkiye and Saudi Arabia, Pezeshkian…
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Government
Iran, Pakistan, Türkiye and Saudi Arabia Agree to Continue Security Talks
DID Press: Iran, Pakistan, Türkiye and Saudi Arabia have agreed to continue dialogue aimed at strengthening regional cooperation and consolidating peace and security, following their first quadrilateral meeting in Tehran. The meeting was held on Monday, October 26, hosted by…
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Analysis
Mecca Pact Meeting in Tehran: De-escalation or Redefining Regional Security?
DID Press: Amid rising regional tensions and unpredictable advances by Yemen’s Ansar Allah movement in its conflict with Saudi Arabia, senior officials from Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Türkiye, members of the Mecca Pact, are scheduled to meet in Tehran on…
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Afghanistan
Saudi Arabia Pledges $500M to Support Global Polio Vaccination Efforts
DID Press: Saudi Arabia has pledged $500 million to support vaccination programmes and efforts to eradicate polio, including initiatives targeting children in Afghanistan and Pakistan. The funding comes amid concerns over the spread of wild poliovirus in Afghanistan and challenges…
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Government
Saudi, Turkish and Pakistani Officials Set to Meet Iranian Counterparts in Tehran
DID Press: Tehran is set to host senior officials from members of the so-called Mecca Pact for talks with Iranian officials aimed at coordinating regional positions. Reuters, citing two informed sources, reported that senior officials from Saudi Arabia, Türkiye and…
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Government
Ansar Allah: Saudi Defence Ministry Building in Riyadh Was Targeted
DID Press: Yemen’s Ansar Allah movement has announced that it targeted the Saudi Ministry of Defence building in Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia. Details about the method of attack and the extent of any potential damage have not yet…
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Economy
Oil Prices Surge After US Orders Diplomats to Leave Saudi Arabia
DID Press: Oil prices rose following an increase in attacks by Yemen’s Ansarullah forces against Saudi Arabia and a US order for some diplomats and their family members to leave the country. Reuters reported that Brent crude rose by $1.29,…
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