U.S. President Donald Trump on Saturday described ongoing negotiations with Iran as "going OK," signaling cautious optimism while underscoring the complexity of the issues at stake.
"I think they're going OK. Nothing matters until you get it done. (...)
RIYADH — Saudi Ministry of Defense hosted the eighth meeting of the Chiefs of Staff of the Dragon Group member states in Riyadh on Sunday.
The Saudi Chief of the General Staff Gen. Fayyadh Al-Ruwaili inaugurated the meeting, which discussed topics (...)
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Saturday that Tehran's goal is to achieve a "fair and honorable agreement" in indirect negotiations with the United States, currently taking place in Muscat, Oman.
Speaking to reporters after meeting with (...)
The first round of indirect negotiations between Iran and the United States, mediated by Oman, concluded Saturday in Muscat, with both sides agreeing to resume talks next week, the Iranian Foreign Ministry said.
According to the ministry's (...)
Iran is ready to engage with the US at talks on Saturday over its nuclear program "with a view to seal a deal", its Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has said.
But US President Donald Trump must first agree there can be no "military option", Araghchi (...)
The US and Iran will hold "direct talks" over a possible nuclear deal on Saturday, says Donald Trump.
The meeting has also been confirmed by Iran's foreign minister who said the talks would be "indirect" but could be "as much an opportunity as it is (...)
RIYADH — Saudi Arabia, Russia and six other OPEC+ countries, agreed on Thursday to boost oil supply in May 2025. The OPEC+ countries, which also include Iraq, the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, Kazakhstan, Algeria, and Oman, agreed to raise (...)
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian announced Sunday that Tehran has rejected direct negotiations with the United States over its nuclear program, responding to a letter from President Donald Trump delivered via Oman.
"We don't avoid talks; it's the (...)
More than 80 Afghan women studying in Oman on US-funded scholarships — terminated last month due to Trump administration's sweeping cuts to foreign aid — have received a temporary reprieve.
A US State Department spokesperson has told the BBC that (...)
RIYADH — The meeting of OPEC+ alliance has decided on Monday to proceed with a planned April oil output increase. "This gradual increase may be paused or reversed subject to market conditions and this flexibility will allow the group to continue to (...)
Roughly a quarter of the world's population is expected to head into Ramadan this weekend, the Islamic holy month perhaps best known for its followers' dawn-to-sunset abstinence from food and liquids.
Muslims tentatively know when it's coming up, (...)
KUWAIT CITY — Saudi Minister of Tourism Ahmed Al-Khateeb participated in the ninth meeting of the ministers of tourism in the Gulf Cooperation Council countries.
Al-Khateeb expressed Saudi Arabia's aspiration to move forward with more joint programs (...)
Centrepoint launched an exciting media campaign showcasing its diverse collection of fashion and accessories for the holy month of Ramadan and Eid Al-Fitr, titled "Ramadan of Radiance." This launch took place at a glamorous gala event at Boulevard (...)
JEDDAH — The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), which groups 57 Islamic nations, joined several organizations and nations in the Arab and Islamic world in strongly condemning Benjamin Netanyahu's unacceptable and irresponsible remarks (...)
RIYADH — The meeting of the OPEC+ alliance ended on Monday with a decision to keep the current oil production policy unchanged. The OPEC+ members reaffirmed their commitment to production cuts aimed at ensuring the global oil market stability.
The (...)
RIYADH — Total non-oil merchandise exports, including national exports and re-exports, between Saudi Arabia and other Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, amounted to SR9.469 billion in November 2024.
This figure represents an annual growth (...)
For more than a decade, Dar Al Arkan, Saudi Arabia's premier real estate developer, and the Trump Organization have collaborated to set new benchmarks in luxury real estate across the Gulf. From Riyadh and Jeddah to Dubai and Oman, this enduring (...)
RIYADH — Key Arab and international figures convened in Riyadh for critical meetings on the future of Syria, focusing on humanitarian and political support one month after the fall of Bashar al-Assad's regime.
Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal (...)
RIYADH — The foreign ministers and representatives of Arab and Western countries, who met in Riyadh on Sunday, discussed the steps to support the Syrian people and provide them with all the aid and support in this critical phase of their history. (...)
MUSCAT — Oman is advancing plans to establish a metro system, with the project currently in its final decision-making stage, Minister of Housing and Urban Planning Dr. Khalfan Al Shueili revealed.
Speaking to journalists in a briefing in Muscat on (...)
RIYADH — The AFC Asian Cup 2027, hosted by Saudi Arabia, will take place from January 7 to February 5, 2027.
The tournament will kick off with the opening match on January 7 and conclude with the final on February 5.
The matches will be held across (...)
Bahrain clinched their second Gulf title with a stunning 2-1 victory over Oman in the Khaleeji Zain 26 final at the Jaber Al-Ahmad International Stadium.
A quick-fire double in the second half turned the match in Bahrain's favor, dashing Oman's (...)
Bahrain and Oman secured their spots in the Khaleeji Zain 26 final with hard-fought victories over Kuwait and Saudi Arabia, respectively, setting up a thrilling showdown on Saturday in Kuwait.
Bahrain overcame a 10-man disadvantage to defeat the (...)
Oman head coach Rasheed Jaber is confident that the smallest details and mental strength will determine the outcome of their Khaleeji Zain 26 semi-final showdown against Saudi Arabia on Tuesday night.
The match kicks off at 5:30 p.m. at the Jaber (...)
Kuwait head coach Jian Pizzi is keeping his strategy under wraps as he prepares to face his former team, Bahrain, in the Khaleeji Zain 26 semi-final on Tuesday night.
The high-stakes clash kicks off at 8:45 p.m. at the Jaber Al-Ahmad International (...)
