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

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.

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.

Carney in Saudi Arabia seeking economic partnerships amid human rights concerns

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.

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.

Saudis Slash Main Oil Price To Rare Discount As Market Dives

Saudi Arabia has long been the custodian of the global oil market, boosting or reducing output when it has seen the need to do so.

Amirudin, Saifuddin arrive with Maszlee as Puteri Wangsa nomination gets under way

JOHOR BAHRU, June 27 — PKR vice-president Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari and Pakatan Harapan (PH) secretary-...

Wall Street in 'panic' over Saudi–UAE rift as financial firms prepare 'contingency plans': Report

Saudi Arabia and the UAE, the two largest Gulf economies, have been embroiled in a heated geopolitical rivalry in recent years

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.

Syria, Saudi Arabia to boost cooperation in agriculture domain

JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia, June 29 (SANA) – Syrian Minister of Agriculture Basil al-Suwaidan met with Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Environment, Water and Agriculture Abdulrahman bin Abdulmohsen Al-Fadley in Jeddah on the sidelines of the Saudi Water Week conference. The two ministers discussed ways to strengthen bilateral cooperation between Syria and Saudi Arabia in areas of []

Live updates, Middle East: Iran says it will administer Hormuz

Iran’s chief negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf shaking hands with Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. © Pakistan Prime Minister’s Office/AFP Here is the latest Half-Open, Half-Closed Strait of Hormuz Baffles Oil Markets Oil prices remain volatile as confusion over the Strait of Hormuz persists, with Iran and the U.S. issuing conflicting statements about whether the key []

Baradar meets Iranian president Pezeshkian to discuss bilateral relations

KABUL (Pajhwok): Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar, the Deputy Prime Minister for Economic Affairs of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, met with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian

Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince, Canada Prime Minister Discuss Regional and International Developments

Jeddah, July 09 (QNA) - HRH Crown Prince and Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud discussed today in Jeddah with Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney the latest regional and international developments as well as the efforts made to address them.

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.

JUST IN: 🇺🇸 US Secretary of State Rubio says he had a "really, really good"

JUST IN: US Secretary of State Rubio says he had a really, really good meeting with Gulf countries.@BRICSNews

Official Visit of Iran's President to Pakistan

Pakistan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, announcing the official visit of Masoud Pezeshkian, President of the Islamic Republic of Iran, to Islamabad upon the invitation of Shehbaz Sharif, Pakistan's Prime Minister, emphasized that this visit reflects the two countries' shared commitment to deepening their historic and cultural ties and underscores their common aspiration for peace, stability, and sustainable progress in the region.

Iran charging fees in the Strait of Hormuz would open the door to ‘total chaos’: Rubio

Rubio was in Bahrain as part of a regional tour to reassure Gulf partners hit hard by Iran during the Middle East war

Rubio hails U.S.-gulf Arab unity despite that region’s persistent concerns about Iran agreement

MANAMA, Bahrain — U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Thursday that relations between the United States and its gulf Arab partners are rock solid, despite fears by some of them that they might be left out of discussions aimed at ending the war with Iran. Rubio used a three-day, three-nation trip to the United Arab Emirates, []

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.

US announces earthquake aid package for Venezuela: Warships, planes, $150 million

The announcement was made by Secretary of State Marco Rubio during a visit to Bahrain amid warming ties between Washington and Caracas

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.

Saudi crown prince, US president discuss Iran talks

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

India-Bahrain discuss deepening bilateral cooperation during Jaishankar’s visit

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday met Bahrain's Foreign Minister Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani and held discussions on further strengthening the relationship between the two countries.

20 countries where food is the point of the trip — not an afterthought

These are countries where the food itself is the sight — where the market, the street stall, and the family table are the itinerary

Does Canada need a relationship with Saudi Arabia?

It’s been more than a quarter of a century since a Canadian prime minister touched down on Saudi Arabian soil to meet with the country’s leader. That was until Prime Minister Mark Carney headed south from Turkey to visit the Kingdom last week. The trip is a part of Carney’s quest to find new global [] The post Does Canada need a relationship with Saudi Arabia? appeared first on CityNews Montreal.

WATCH: Iranian President Pezeshkian, FM Araghchi arrive in Pakistan| Dawn News English

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi have arrived in Pakistan for an official visit aimed at strengthening bilateral ties and discussing key regional issues. High-level meetings are expected to focus on trade, energy cooperation, border security, and diplomatic engagement. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dawn News English is your window into the latest news, insight, and features from South Asia and beyond. Website: www.dawn.com Official Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/dawnnewsenglish Official Twitter: https://x.com/dawnnewsenglish Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dawnnewsenglish #iran #pakistan #masoudpezeshkian #abbasaraghchi #iranpakistan #diplomacy #geopolitics #dawnnewsenglish #news #latestnews #dawnnewsenglish #dawnnews

Saudi, Bahraini FMs Discuss Regional Developments, Maritime Security

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs, Prince Faisal bin Farhan, met with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Bahrain, Dr. Abdullatif bin Rashid Al-Zayani, at the ministry's headquarters in Riyadh to discuss the close relations binding the two countries.

King Salman Hands Prince Abdulaziz Saudi Arabia’s Energy and Industry Portfolios

King Salman merged Saudi Arabia's Energy and Industry portfolios under Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman on Saturday, as the Hormuz closure reduced Gulf crude exports. Bandar Alkhorayef was moved to Acting GAMI Governor after Ahmed Al Ohali's dismissal from the post.

Commodities: Oil Bounces On Persian Gulf Re-Escalation

Commodities: Oil Bounces On Persian Gulf Re-Escalation

Saudi Arabia’s quiet financial war: Blocked payments to UAE signal deepening Gulf rift

(NaturalNews) The gilded sheen of Gulf cooperation is cracking. For years, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates projected an image of unified prosperity, a twi...

Five Moroccan family businesses rank among MENA’s top 100 in Forbes list

Five Moroccan business groups have secured places in Forbes Middle East’s ranking of the 100 largest family-owned businesses in the Middle East and North Africa for 2026, highlighting the growing regional influence of Morocco’s leading family-controlled conglomerates. The latest ranking underscores the continued strength of family businesses across the Arab world, with companies from Gulf [] The post Five Moroccan family businesses rank among MENA’s top 100 in Forbes list appeared first on HESPRESS English - Morocco News.

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.

Gulf Business recognises Prateek Suri among the Region’s Top 50 CEOs and Business Leaders

For African business leaders watching the rapid evolution of Gulf capital and influence, the inclusion of Prateek Suri in Gulf Business magazine’s prestigious July 2026 list of the Gulf region’s Top 50 Leaders and CEOs is more than a personal accolade. It is a signal that executives who have successfully bridged Africa and the Middle [] Gulf Business recognises Prateek Suri among the Region’s Top 50 CEOs and Business Leaders

Mango Festival in Riyadh Highlights Pakistan’s Premium Varieties, Draws Strong International Interest

Waqar Naseem Wamiq, Riyadh – The Saudi capital Riyadh witnessed a vibrant Mango Festival celebrating Pakistan’s world‑renowned mango varieties, attracting a diverse audience of Saudi nationals, Pakistani expatriates, and international visitors. The event, held at a local Danube mall, was organized by the Embassy of Pakistan and inaugurated by Pakistan’s Ambassador to Saudi Arabia, Ahmed [] The post Mango Festival in Riyadh Highlights Pakistan’s Premium Varieties, Draws Strong International Interest appeared first on Riyadh Xpress.