WASHINGTON: The question of whether Saudi Arabia will recognise Israel before Israel recognises a Palestinian state dominated discussions during Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s (MBS) recent Washington visit. Analysts say Riyadh’s normalization roadmap depends on a firm commitment to Palestinian statehood, with MBS telling President Trump that the kingdom wants a clear path to a […]
US-Saudi relations
White house hails Trump and Ronaldo as GOATs
The White House called US President Donald Trump and football star Cristiano Ronaldo “GOATs” during a high-profile event. The dinner honored Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and drew global attention. Trump praised Ronaldo for his influence, noting that his son Barron is a huge fan. During the event, Trump thanked Ronaldo for attending and […]
Saudi Aramco signs $30bn preliminary deals with US firms
DUBAI/WASHINGTON: Saudi Aramco announced on Wednesday that it had signed 17 preliminary agreements with US companies, with a potential total value exceeding $30 billion, during the visit of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to Washington. The deals cover a range of sectors including liquefied natural gas (LNG), financial services, advanced materials manufacturing, and procurement. […]
Saudi Crown Prince to visit White House on Nov 18
WASHINGTON – Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman will visit the White House on November 18 for an official working meeting with United States President Donald Trump, a White House official said on Monday. The visit is expected to focus on expanding the Abraham Accords and strengthening defence cooperation between the two nations. Trump […]