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Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman

US-backed Israeli violence reshapes old Gulf enmities

As the Gaza war widens to Lebanon and beyond, Gulf states are reassessing their old security pacts with the West – and ill will towards Iran.

19 Oct 2024 - 6:07PM

United States

Jared Kushner has discussed US-Saudi diplomacy with Saudi crown prince

4 Oct 2024 - 7:17PM

China-Middle East relations

Chinese Premier vows stronger trade ties with Saudi Arabia

12 Sep 2024 - 6:36PMvideocam

Saudi Arabia

Ex-Saudi official says crown prince forged king’s signature on Yemen war decree

Saudi Arabia did not comment on Saad al-Jabri ‘s claims Mohammed bin Salman forged signature on decree that launched war against Houthis.

20 Aug 2024 - 5:36AM

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. Photo: AP

Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia tipped to ease alcohol ban as it uncorks tourism potential

There are signs the kingdom is weighing loosening alcohol restrictions to unleash a tourism gold rush.

24 Jun 2024 - 8:00AMvideocam

Luxury travel

What to expect from Trojena, Saudi Arabia’s futuristic desert ski resort

Part of a megacity being built from scratch in the Saudi desert, new ski resort Trojena is shaping up to be quite the spectacle – and a surprisingly environmentally friendly one too

3 Jun 2024 - 3:36PM

Middle East

Saudi Arabia stages ‘historic’ first swimwear fashion show

The event, featuring pieces by Yasmina Qanzal, pushes the envelope in a country where women were required to wear body-covering robes less than a decade ago.

18 May 2024 - 3:30AM

A model presents a swimsuit by Moroccan designer Yasmina Qanzal at Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea resort on Ummahat Island on Friday. Photo: AFP

Banking & finance

How a Hong Kong-backed Saudi online trading app became a ‘massive success’

Valuable Capital, Hong Kong’s second-largest online broker, launched Sahm Capital in December, allowing users to trade in both Saudi and US markets.

11 May 2024 - 8:44AM

Saudi Arabia

Exclusive | Saudi Arabia to showcase futuristic megacity at Hong Kong investor roadshow

The CEO of Neom – a US$500 billion futuristic, zero-carbon megacity under construction on the country’s northwest coast – is scheduled to host a half-day event on April 19 inviting investors to back the ambitious development.

7 Apr 2024 - 8:50PM

Ukraine war

Ukraine’s Zelensky praises Saudi efforts in seeking end to war

The president and the kingdom’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman discussed a peace summit that Switzerland has agreed to host later in the year.

28 Feb 2024 - 5:37AMvideocam

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky meets Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on Tuesday. Photo: Saudi Royal Court via Reuters

Israel-Gaza war

Palestinians hope Blinken visit can deliver Gaza truce before Rafah assault

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived in Riyadh at the start of his first trip to region since Washington brokered an offer, with Israeli input, for first extended ceasefire of the war.

6 Feb 2024 - 4:00PM

An Israeli tank maneuvers along the central Gaza Strip border. Photo: Reuters

Food and Drinks

‘No-gronis’ all round: innovative mocktails all the rage in Saudi Arabia

Mocktails – non-alcoholic drinks presented in cocktail glasses and made to mimic alcoholic ones – are gaining acceptance in Saudi Arabia. A recent pop-up showcased a ‘no-groni’ and a spiced date sour.

27 Jan 2024 - 8:41AM

Middle East

Saudi Arabia opens its first liquor store in over 70 years

The shop – which caters to non-Muslim diplomats – sits next to a supermarket in Riyadh and stocks liquor, wine and only two types of beer for the time being.

25 Jan 2024 - 8:21AMvideocam

Banking & finance

Saudi wealth fund PIF fund outpaces Singapore’s GIC with US$31.6 billion splurge

The Public Investment Fund was the world’s most active sovereign investor last year, deploying US$31.6 billion in 2023 versus US$20.7 billion the previous year, according to research consultancy Global SWF

1 Jan 2024 - 2:35PM

Saudi Arabia’s PIF was the most active sovereign wealth fund globally last year after a surge in energy prices in 2022 left most Gulf government budgets in surplus. Photo: Reuters

Middle East

‘Under-represented’ Saudi Arabia is the new China for investors hunting growth

With Russia under numerous sanctions and China losing its allure due to an economic slowdown, some investors are starting to view Saudi Arabia in a new light.

20 Dec 2023 - 8:20PM

The Saudi Exchange has rallied more than 11 per cent this year, more than double the return of the US-based MSCI benchmark. Photo: AP

Vladimir Putin

Russia’s Putin meets Saudi crown prince on whirlwind Gulf visit

The leaders discussed oil and the wars in Gaza and Ukraine, during a rare overseas trip by the Russian president.

7 Dec 2023 - 4:14AM

Vladimir Putin

Vladimir Putin to visit Saudi Arabia and UAE in rare trip abroad

The Russian president has rarely travelled abroad in recent years, and mostly to states of the former Soviet Union. His last trip beyond those countries was to China in October.

5 Dec 2023 - 3:42AMvideocam

Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia’s MBS under pressure to deliver World Expo 2030 success

The event will coincide with the completion of Vision 2030, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s US$1.25 trillion programme to ‘transform’ Saudi Arabia into a modern powerhouse.

2 Dec 2023 - 10:16PM

A light display created using drones is performed after Riyadh won the right to host the 2030 World Expo at King Abdullah Financial District in Riyadh, on November 28. Photo: AFP

Britain

Saudi PIF to buy stake in Heathrow, joins Singapore’s GIC fund in ownership

The Saudi public fund would join existing owners including Qatar, which holds 20 per cent, and smaller investors including Singapore’s GIC sovereign wealth fund, which has an 11.2 per cent stake.

30 Nov 2023 - 2:15AMvideocam

Middle East

Saudi Arabia beats Italy and South Korea to host Expo 2030 world fair

Riyadh won the right to host the event, which attracts millions of visitors and billions of dollars in investment, with 119 votes to Rome’s 17 and Busan’s 29.

29 Nov 2023 - 8:00AM

Israel-Gaza war

Arab and Muslim leaders slam Israel, demand swift end to ‘barbaric’ war

The extraordinary joint Islamic-Arab summit in Riyadh urged the International Criminal Court to investigate ‘war crimes and crimes against humanity’ in the Palestinian territories, according to a final communique.

12 Nov 2023 - 2:22AMvideocam

Leaders attend a joint Islamic-Arab summit in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on Saturday. Photo: EPA-EFE

Banking & finance

Hong Kong’s second-largest online broker expands into Saudi Arabia market

Valuable Capital Financial Company has obtained final approval from regulators to operate dealing, advisory and custody services in Saudi Arabia, and plans to expand into investment banking, asset management and mutual funds.

26 Oct 2023 - 12:37AM

Saudi Arabia

Asian Angle | Saudi Arabia needs more nuclear safeguards to dispel alarmist fears

Saudi Arabia’s nuclear programme has sparked concerns but the kingdom is very far away from having the means to build atomic weapons.

30 Sep 2023 - 10:30AMvideocam

India

Why India’s new trade corridor to Europe is no ‘anti-China project’ for the Gulf

Gulf states don’t see the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor through the lens of US-China rivalry, analysts say – even if Washington would like it to counter Beijing’s belt and road plans.

23 Sep 2023 - 9:30AM

Middle East

Saudi Arabia getting closer to Israel normalisation, crown prince says

The kingdom’s de facto ruler also warned that if Iran gets a nuclear weapon, his country will have to ‘get’ one.

21 Sep 2023 - 6:05AMvideocam

Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman arrives for his welcome reception in New Delhi, India on September 11. Photo: EPA-EFE

China-Middle East relations

Mandarin learning boom as China extends its soft power in Middle East

Saudi Arabia is the latest country to mandate Chinese language education in schools as the region embraces Beijing links.

18 Sep 2023 - 11:55AMvideocam

India

India’s Modi hails ‘historic’ belt and road alternative as he cements Saudi ties

Signatories hope ambitious plans to create a modern-day Spice Route with the India-Middle East-Europe economic corridor can offer a counterbalance to lavish Chinese infrastructure spending.

12 Sep 2023 - 3:21PMvideocam

Joe Biden

Biden gives Saudi crown prince hearty handshake a year after awkward fist bump

The US president warmly greeted the kingdom’s de facto leader at the G20 summit in India, in sharp contrast with the last time the two met.

10 Sep 2023 - 2:31AM

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31 Aug 1985

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Crown Prince, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

last updated:

7 October, 2024