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July 2022 - Saudi Arabia Special Weapons News
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- Macron hosts Saudi crown prince amid continued uproar over Khashoggi's murder Press TV 28 Jul 2022 -- French President Emmanuel Macron is hosting Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman amid the West's efforts to welcome Riyadh back into the international fold despite global outrage at the kingdom's atrocities.
- RSNF Inaugurates His Majesty's "Al-Diriyah" Combat Ship in Spain SPA 27 Jul 2022 -- The Royal Saudi Naval Forces (RSNF) of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia inaugurated here today the ship of His Majesty's "Al-Diriyah", announcing its official entry into service in the RSNF.
- Saudi-Jordanian "Abdullah 8" Mixed Naval Exercise Kicks off SPA 25 Jul 2022 -- The mixed joint naval exercise "Abdullah 8", executed by the Royal Saudi Naval Forces, kicked off yesterday, with the participation of the Special Maritime Security Group in the Western Fleet and the Jordanian Special Forces.
- Saudi Arabia, Iran to hold first 'public' meeting on reconciliation talks in Baghdad Press TV 24 Jul 2022 -- Iraq says it will host a "public" meeting between Iran and Saudi Arabia at the level of foreign ministers as part of successive reconciliation talks mediated by Baghdad.
- Telephone conversation with Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud President of Russia 21 Jul 2022 -- Vladimir Putin had a telephone conversation with Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud.
- Palestinian PM Confident Saudis Will Demand Israeli-Palestinian Settlement VOA 19 Jul 2022 -- In an interview with VOA's White House bureau chief Patsy Widakuswara, Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammad Shtayyeh warned against a growing militarization of the region as several Sunni nations and Israel discuss cooperation against Iran. But he said he is confident that Saudi Arabia will not recognize Israel before there is an Israeli-Palestinian settlement. He also said President Mahmoud Abbas is sincere about hoping for a new peace opening with Israel.
- Biden disputes Saudi minister's account of Khashoggi discussion with Saudi crown prince Press TV 17 Jul 2022 -- US President Joe Biden has disputed remarks made by a senior Saudi diplomat that he did not blame Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MBS) for the murder of Washington Post journalist Jamaal Khashoggi, during his visit to the kingdom.
- Biden: Saudi FM Untruthful About His Exchange With MBS Over Khashoggi's Murder Sputnik 17 Jul 2022 -- During his visit to Saudi Arabia, US President Joe Biden claims to have raised the issue of the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, allegedly pinning the responsibility on him. The Saudi foreign minister, however, was quick to claim that he "didn't hear" that any such exchange took place.
- Saudi Minister Al-Jubeir Says He 'Did Not Hear' Biden Blaming Crown Prince for Khashoggi Murder Sputnik 17 Jul 2022 -- US President Joe Biden did not tell Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud that he believed the Crown Prince was responsible for the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, Saudi Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Adel Al-Jubeir told Fox News.
- Saudi Crown Prince Warns US Could Have Only NATO Countries Left to Cooperate With -Reports Sputnik 17 Jul 2022 -- Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud told US President Joe Biden during their meeting in Jeddah that if Washington wants to have relations only with countries that share all of US values, it will only have NATO states left to cooperate with, Al Arabiya reports.
- Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Signs the Artemis Accords US Dept. of State 16 Jul 2022 -- The United States welcomes Saudi Arabi's signing of the Artemis Accords on July 14, affirming its commitment to safe, sustainable, and responsible space exploration.
- Joint Statement Following the Summit of the Leaders of the United States and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Countries The White House 16 Jul 2022
- FACT SHEET: The United States Strengthens Cooperation with Middle East Partners to Address 21st Century Challenges The White House 16 Jul 2022
- Remarks by President Biden at the GCC + 3 Summit Meeting The White House 16 Jul 2022
- Background Press Call Previewing Day Four of the President's Trip to the Middle East The White House 16 Jul 2022
- Saudi National Cybersecurity Authority and U.S. Department of Homeland Security Sign MoU to Promote Cybersecurity Cooperation SPA 16 Jul 2022 -- On the sidelines of U.S. President Joe Biden's visit to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on July 15-16 2022, the Saudi National Cybersecurity Authority (NCA) announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding for Cybersecurity Cooperation with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA).
- Biden fist bumps MBS, but still fails to coax Saudis into signing oil deal Press TV 16 Jul 2022 -- The US president's visit to Saudi Arabia is unlikely to result in a deal to increase oil supply, even with Washington "decalibrating" its relations with Riyadh to go along with a meeting between Joe Biden and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to coax the Saudis into pumping more crude.
- 18 Saudi-US Agreements Covering Space, Investment, Energy, Communications and Health Concluded SPA 16 Jul 2022 -- The Saudi Ministers of Energy, Investment, Communications and Health have concluded 18 agreements with their US counterparts. The aforementioned agreements unlock new avenues for joint cooperation in investment, energy, ICT, space and health. The agreements align with Saudi Vision 2030, led by HRH Prince Mohammed bin Salman, as it seeks wider investment opportunities in promising sectors that can benefit the peoples of both nations.
- Saudi Arabia Signs Artemis Accords and Joins International Space Exploration Program SPA 16 Jul 2022 -- Saudi Arabia announce today joining Artemis Accords, affirming its commitment to sustainable space exploration guided by a common set of principles that promote the beneficial use of space for all of humanity.
- HRH Crown Prince, U.S. President Hold Official Session of Talks and Chair Expanded Meeting At Al-Salam Palace in Jeddah SPA 15 Jul 2022 -- His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Deputy Prime Minister, and President Joe Biden of the United States of America held an official talks session at Al-Salam palace in Jeddah today.
- Jeddah Security and Development Summit/ Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques meets President of United States of America SPA 15 Jul 2022 -- The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, in the presence of His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Crown Prince and Deputy Prime Minister, met with President Joseph Biden of the United States of America at Al-Salam Palace in Jeddah today.
- Jeddah Security and Development Summit/ President of United States of America arrives in Jeddah SPA 15 Jul 2022 -- At the invitation of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, President Joseph Biden of the United States of America arrived in Jeddah today on a two-day official visit to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, during which he will meet with the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques and His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Crown Prince and Deputy Prime Minister.
- Joe Biden 'Doesn't Regret' Calling Saudi Arabia a 'Pariah State' After Meeting with Crown Prince Sputnik 15 Jul 2022 -- US President Joe Biden met with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Jeddah on Friday. The two leaders discussed a variety of subjects ranging from regional security to Biden's critical remarks over the killing of Washington Post journalist Jamal Khashoggi during his 2020 Presidential campaign, according to the US President.
- Saudi Arabia Opens Airspace for All Civil Air Carriers for Overflying Sputnik 15 Jul 2022 -- Saudi Arabia is opening its airspace for all civil air carriers for overflying, the General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) announced on Friday.
- In Reset With Saudis, Biden Bolsters Israel's Security Against Iran Threat VOA 15 Jul 2022 -- President Joe Biden met Saudi King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Jeddah on Friday to bolster Israel's security against the threat of Iran and reassert U.S. influence in the Middle East, engaging a kingdom whose poor human rights record he has condemned in the past.
- The Jeddah Communique: A Joint Statement Between the United States of America and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia The White House 15 Jul 2022
- FACT SHEET: Results of Bilateral Meeting Between the United States and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia The White House 15 Jul 2022
- Remarks by President Biden on His Meetings in Saudi Arabia The White House 15 Jul 2022
- Press Gaggle by Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre and National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan En Route Jeddah, Saudi Arabia The White House 15 Jul 2022
- PM Lapid on Saudi Decision to Open Airspace to Israeli Airlines Israel - Prime Minister 15 Jul 2022
- Statement by President Biden Welcoming the Opening of Saudi Airspace to Israel The White House 15 Jul 2022
- Khashoggi shadow looms large as Biden seeks reset of ties with 'pariah' Press TV 15 Jul 2022 -- The slain Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi's shadow loomed large over US President Joe Biden's maiden visit to Saudi Arabia on Friday and his much-anticipated meeting with Khashoggi's killer - the kingdom's de-facto ruler and crown prince Mohammad Bin Salman.
- US Renews Ties with Palestinians, Nudges Saudi - Israel Normalization VOA 15 Jul 2022 -- U.S. President Joe Biden is in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, the last leg of his trip to the Middle East, flying directly from Tel Aviv on Friday just hours after the Saudi Kingdom announced the opening of its airspace to "all carriers," ending the country's ban on flights to and from Israel.
- Statement by National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan on the Opening of Saudi Airspace The White House 14 Jul 2022
- US considers possible resumption of offensive weapons sales to Saudi Arabia: Sources Press TV 11 Jul 2022 -- The administration of US President Joe Biden is reportedly engaged in talks over the possible removal of its ban on the sales of offensive weapons to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), despite Riyadh's devastating military aggression against neighboring Yemen.
- Biden to discuss Iran's aerial defense might in tour of Saudi kingdom, Israel Press TV 10 Jul 2022 -- Iranian air defense might as well as its advanced missile and drone capabilities will be among the top issues of discussion on the agenda of US President Joe Biden's upcoming visit to Saudi Arabia and the Israeli regime, US-based media have reported citing officials and analysts.
- Biden's First Mideast Visit to Focus on Regional Challenges VOA 07 Jul 2022 -- U.S. President Joe Biden this month will make his first visit to the Middle East since taking office 18 months ago.
- Judge puts pressure on Biden over Saudi crown prince's immunity in US civil lawsuit Press TV 04 Jul 2022 -- A US judge has ordered the Biden administration to decide whether Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman should be granted immunity in a civil lawsuit filed against him in the United States by Hatice Cengiz, the fiancee of slain dissident journalist Jamal Khashoggi.
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