House of Saud

For the first time, Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman will attend the first Summit of the EU-Persian Gulf Cooperation Council.

He will attend a landmark meeting between leaders of the European Union and Arab Gulf countries in Brussels, according to a Politico article.

Reports emerge from Sofia indicating that Bulgaria intends to deport a Saudi dissident who sought asylum but was rejected, sparking concerns for his safety upon return to the Gulf kingdom. The news, reported by AFP, sheds light on the plight of Abdulrahman Al-Khalidi, who fears persecution in Saudi Arabia if deported.

Bulgarian Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mariya Gabriel embarked on an official visit to Saudi Arabia, signaling a commitment to strengthening bilateral ties across various sectors. The delegation, led by Gabriel, aims to explore and expand partnerships in energy, economy, investment, education, science, culture, and innovation.

Greek Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis conveyed the message on Thursday that Greece is at the forefront of diplomatic efforts for a solution to the ongoing crisis in the Middle East. 

Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis will visit Riyadh on Thursday, where he is scheduled to meet with his Saudi Arabian counterpart Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud.

Saudi Arabia has formally entered the BRICS group, as announced by the kingdom's state television.

Saudi Arabian princess and United Nations Habitat Goodwill Ambassador Lamia Bint Majid Al Saud has traveled to the southeastern province of Gaziantep's earthquake stricken Nurdağı district.

Princess Al Saud, who came to the quake-hit city for a series of visits, first visited Gaziantep Governor's Office.

The Pompidou Center in Paris has signed an agreement to help create a modern art museum in Saudi Arabia's Al-Ula heritage site, dedicated to Arab artists, it said Wednesday.

The Pompidou, France's leading museum of contemporary art, also told AFP it may open a branch in South Korea in 2025, with more details due soon.

The Saudi Fund for Development (SFD) and the Turkish Central Bank have signed an agreement for the SFD to make a 5$5 billion deposit in the bank.

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman begins a regional tour today in Egypt that will also take him to Türkiye to bolster regional ties, a Saudi diplomat said.

After Cairo, Prince Mohammed, Saudi Arabia's de facto leader, will travel to Jordan and then on to Türkiye, the diplomat said.