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Carney in Saudi Arabia seeking economic partnerships amid human rights concerns

Canada's National Observer

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July 9, 2026

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Narrative Analysis: Glittering Generalities

Prime Minister Mark Carney has arrived in Saudi Arabia as he seeks economic partnerships with a strategically important country whose notorious human rights record is only getting worse.

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Al-Monitor

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· Jul 9, 2026

Canada wants broader Saudi ties, won't lecture from 'afar': Carney

Canada wants closer ties with Saudi Arabia and will not lecture about rights from afar, Prime Minister Mark Carney said Thursday during the first visit to the kingdom by a Canadian premier in 25 years. Carney's office said the prime minister and crown prince will finalize a deal next year that will make it easier for Canadian businesses to expand into Saudi Arabia.

Loonie Politics

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· Jul 8, 2026

Carney in Saudi Arabia seeking economic partnership amid human rights concerns

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney has arrived in Saudi Arabia as he seeks economic partnerships with a strategically important country whose notorious human rights record is only getting worse. Carney is in the city of Jeddah on the invitation of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, in what will be the first visit to Saudi [] The post Carney in Saudi Arabia seeking economic partnership amid human rights concerns appeared first on Loonie Politics.

Al Jazeera

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· Jul 9, 2026

Canadian PM visits Saudi Arabia to strengthen energy, mining partnerships

Carney and Saudi Crown Prince Bin Salman strengthen partnerships after years of strained relations under Trudeau.

UrduPoint

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· Jun 22, 2026

LCCI, Lahore DC discuss business community issues

LCCI, Lahore DC discuss business community issues

Canada's National Observer

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· Jul 9, 2026

Carney's Saudi Arabia trip a 'high-water mark' for relations: Business leader

Carney's Saudi Arabia trip a 'high-water mark' for relations: Business leader

Saudi Gazette

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· Jul 9, 2026

Canadian PM meets Saudi energy, industry ministers in Jeddah

JEDDAH — Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney met Saudi Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman and Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources Bandar Alkhorayef on Thursday during his official visit to the Kingdom.During his meeting with Prince Abdulaziz, the two sides reviewed bilateral relations and discussed opportunities to expand cooperation in the energy sector, explore joint investment opportunities and exchange views on issues of mutual interest.**media[2734653]**Alkhorayef also met Carney to discuss ways to strengthen industrial and mining cooperation and expand investment partnerships between Saudi Arabia and Canada.The two sides reviewed opportunities to deepen collaboration in advanced industries and explored initiatives that support the shared economic interests of both countries.They also highlighted the role of Canadian companies in Saudi Arabia's mining sector, particularly their investments in mineral exploration projects, and expressed their aspiration to expand the strategic partnership in mining and minerals in support of the two countries' economic development goals.

The Eastern Herald

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· Jul 10, 2026

Canada Signs Mining and AI Pacts in Saudi Arabia, Carney’s First PM Visit in 26 Years

Canadian PM Mark Carney signed mining, energy and AI pacts with Saudi Arabia in Jeddah on Thursday, the first Canadian PM visit in 26 years. The two nations also established a Saudi-Canadian Coordination Council to formalise what have been ad hoc commercial ties.

Business Today

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· Jul 12, 2026

Google helps Kerala man repay a ₹25,000 loan borrowed in Saudi Arabia 25 years ago

Ismail and Lachanna, who is from Telangana's Jagtial district, worked at the same company in Saudi Arabia.

Al Arabiya English

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· Jul 9, 2026

How Strong Are India-Saudi Trade Ties?

"Saudi Arabia is our MOST TRUSTED supplier." Ambassador of India to Saudi Arabia Dr. Suhel Ajaz Khan outlines the growing economic partnership between India and Saudi Arabia.

Daily Finland

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· Jul 10, 2026

Canada, Saudi Arabia sign MoUs to boost cooperation

Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney met Thursday in Jeddah to review bilateral ties and regional developments, with both sides exchanging several memoranda of understanding (MoUs), reported Xinhua, quoting the Saudi Press Agency. The MoUs included a cooperation agreement on energy, the establishment of a Saudi-Canadian Coordination Council, and a pact on artificial intelligence (AI) investment and skills development, it reported. Also on Thursday, the Saudi-Canadian Investment Forum was held in Jeddah, during which 15 additional MoUs and cooperation agreements were signed between government entities, companies and institutions from both countries, it reported. Participants discussed investment opportunities in financial services, mining, advanced industries and AI, among others. Saudi Arabia's mineral resources are estimated at some 2.5 trillion U.S. dollars, covering more than 50 minerals, it reported.

Libyan News Agency

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· Jul 8, 2026

The Ministry of Finance and the United Nations hold a dialogue session on sustainable financing for development in Libya

The Ministry of Finance / United Nations / Hold / Dialogue Session / Sustainable Financing for Development / Libya

Middle East News 247

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· Jul 8, 2026

A New Chapter for International Property Ownership in Madinah

Knowledge Economic City (KEC) has welcomed the Saudi Government’s approval of the Executive Regulations for the ownership framework of real estate by non-Saudis, together with the designation of the zones in which such ownership is permitted, marking a historic milestone that opens a new chapter for international investment in one of Islam’s holiest cities. As [] The post A New Chapter for International Property Ownership in Madinah appeared first on Middle East News 247.

CBC News

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· Jul 10, 2026

Mark Carney’s Saudi Arabia reboot

Canada’s relationship with Saudi Arabia was severely strained when the Trudeau government called them out over human rights issues. Mark Carney went to the kingdom to get it back on track. Is that a good idea?

Anadolu Agency

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· Jul 10, 2026

Saudi crown prince, US president discuss Iran talks

Mohammed bin Salman and Donald Trump also review cooperation, regional, international issues

BOL News

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· Jul 13, 2026

Pakistan, Saudi Arabia agree to expand energy and economic cooperation

The ministers praised the growing partnership between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia. The post Pakistan, Saudi Arabia agree to expand energy and economic cooperation appeared first on BOL News.

Egypt Oil & Gas

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· Jul 12, 2026

Egypt, Jordan Explore Phosphate, Green Hydrogen Cooperation

Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources Karim Badawi held talks with the Jordanian Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources Saleh Kharabsheh in Amman to strengthen bilateral cooperation in energy, natural gas, and mining, while exploring new partnership opportunities in phosphate, green hydrogen, and infrastructure projects. The discussions focused on expanding cooperation in natural gas and [] The post Egypt, Jordan Explore Phosphate, Green Hydrogen Cooperation first appeared on Egypt Oil Gas.

LibyaHerald

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· Jul 8, 2026

Policy dialogue held on innovative & sustainable financing for development in Libya

Libya's Tripoli based Ministry of Finance, in partnership with the United Nations Resident Coordinator’s Office and United Nations Development Pr...

Syrian Arab News Agency

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· Jun 22, 2026

Syria, Turkish firm Isra Holding discuss rehabilitation of Bab al-Hawa Industrial City

Damascus, June 22 (SANA) Deputy Minister of Economy and Industry for Industrial Affairs Bassel Abdul Hannan met with a delegation from Türkiye’s Isra Holding Company to discuss cooperation in developing and rehabilitating the Bab al-Hawa Industrial City in Idlib province. The ministry said Monday on its Telegram channel that the meeting, held at the General []

Ariana News

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· Jul 8, 2026

Baradar, UN High Commissioner discuss assistance for Afghan returnees

Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar, the Deputy Prime Minister for Economic Affairs, met on Wednesday with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR). During the meeting, the two sides discussed the situation of Afghan refugees, humanitarian and development assistance for returnees, and future cooperation to support the people of Afghanistan. According to a statement from [] The post Baradar, UN High Commissioner discuss assistance for Afghan returnees first appeared on Ariana News | Afghanistan News.

Euronews

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· Jul 1, 2026

Kazakhstan looks to boost oil exports via Baku-Tbilisi-Ceyhan pipeline after Georgia talks in Astana

In high-level talks held in Astana, Kazakhstan and Georgia agreed to strengthen economic cooperation, including plans to increase oil shipments via the BTC pipeline. The two countries also discussed agricultural development, investment expansion, and cooperation in digital services.

TASS

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· Jun 25, 2026

EDB’s geographical reach to be expanded to 11 states including Persian Gulf countries

It is important to develop economic ties with neighboring countries of Kazakhstan, Russia, Belarus, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, and Armenia, EDB Board Chairman Nikolay Podguzov said

Pajhwok Afghan News

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· Jun 28, 2026

Kabul, Bishkek ink agreement to establish Joint Business Council

KABUL (Pajhwok): Afghanistan and Kyrgyzstan have inked an agreement to establish a Joint Business Council during the Afghan-Kyrgyz Business Forum in Bishkek, the Afghan Embassy

Daily News Egypt

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· Jul 12, 2026

Egypt, Jordan seek to expand cooperation in energy, mining sectors

Egypt’s Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources, Karim Badawi, and Jordan’s Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources, Saleh Al-Kharabsheh, discussed expanding bilateral cooperation in natural gas, mining, and energy infrastructure during talks in Amman, with both sides agreeing to establish joint technical working groups to advance a range of strategic projects. The discussions focused on [] The post Egypt, Jordan seek to expand cooperation in energy, mining sectors first appeared on Dailynewsegypt.

Seeking Alpha

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· Jul 7, 2026

Coca-Cola HBC AG (CCHGY) Discusses Egypt Business Integration, Strategy, and Long-Term Growth Opportunities Transcript

Coca-Cola HBC AG (CCHGY) Discusses Egypt Business Integration, Strategy, and Long-Term Growth Opportunities Transcript

Qatar News Agency

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· Jul 5, 2026

Saudi, Bahraini Foreign Ministers Meet to Discuss Regional Dynamics

Riyadh, July 05 (QNA) - Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah met with his Bahraini counterpart, Abdul Latif bin Rashid Al Zayani, during his visit to Saudi Arabia.

Tehran Times

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· Jul 4, 2026

Iran, Nicaragua emphasize development of cooperation in oil, energy sector

TEHRAN- In a meeting between the Oil Minister of Iran and the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Nicaragua, the development of bilateral cooperation between the two countries in the oil and energy sector was emphasized.

The Tribune

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· Jul 7, 2026

EAM Jaishankar, Bahrain Deputy PM discuss bilateral cooperation

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday met Bahrain's Deputy Prime Minister and held discussions on further strengthening the partnership between the two countries.

Off The Press

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· Jun 23, 2026

Pakistan gains favor with Trump as Iran mediator, history raises reliability concerns

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