Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD)
May 2025 - Saudi Arabia Special Weapons News
|
- Saudi Arabia, Russia, Iraq, UAE, Kuwait, Kazakhstan, Algeria, and Oman Reaffirm Commitment to Market Stability on Current Healthy Oil Market Fundamentals and Steady Global Economic Outlook and Adjust Production SPA 31 May 2025 -- The eight OPEC+ countries, which previously announced additional voluntary adjustments in April and November 2023, namely Saudi Arabia, Russia, Iraq, UAE, Kuwait, Kazakhstan, Algeria, and Oman met virtually on May 31, 2025, to review global market conditions and outlook.
- Arab ministers condemn Israel for blocking planned visit to West Bank IRNA 31 May 2025 -- Foreign ministers from five Arab nations have condemned Israel's decision to block their planned visit to the occupied West Bank, where they were scheduled to meet Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas on Sunday.
- Israel to block rare Saudi-led ministerial delegation from visiting West Bank: Report Press TV 31 May 2025 -- Israel says it will not allow an Arab ministerial delegation led by Saudi Arabia to visit the occupied West Bank, according to a report.
- Syrian President Receives Saudi Foreign Minister in Damascus SPA 31 May 2025 -- President of the Syrian Arab Republic Ahmed al-Sharaa received Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah and his accompanying high-level economic delegation at Tishreen Palace in Damascus on Saturday.
- Saudi Arabia and Qatar Announce Joint Financial Support for Public Sector Employees from the Syrian Arab Republic SPA 31 May 2025 -- As part of their ongoing commitment to advancing Syria's economic recovery—and following their earlier contribution of approximately $15 million to settle Syria's arrears with the World Bank Group—the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the State of Qatar have announced joint financial support for public sector employees of the Syrian Arab Republic, delivered over a three-month period.
- Foreign Minister, High-Level Economic Delegation Arrive in Damascus SPA 31 May 2025 -- Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah arrived in Damascus on an official visit to Syria, accompanied by a high-level economic delegation.
- President of Yemen Presidential Leadership Counci Praises Saudi Decision to Extend Masam Landmine Clearance Project SPA 31 May 2025 -- Republic of Yemen Presidential Leadership Council President Dr. Rashad Mohammed Al-Alimi praised the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's decision to extend the Project Masam contract for landmine clearance in Yemen.
- HRH the Crown Prince Speaks with Canadian Prime Minister SPA 30 May 2025 -- His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, received a telephone call today from Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney.
- Iran will not allow any disruption in ties with Saudi Arabia: FM Araghchi Press TV 29 May 2025 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi reiterates his country's determination to maintain "brotherly" ties with Saudi Arabia, saying Tehran will not allow anyone to disrupt the relationship.
- Prime Minister Carney speaks with Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia His Royal Highness Mohammed bin Salman Prime Minister of Canada 29 May 2025 -- Today, the Prime Minister, Mark Carney, spoke with the Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia, His Royal Highness Mohammed bin Salman.
- Foreign Minister Receives US Special Envoy for Syria SPA 28 May 2025 -- Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah received today US Special Envoy for Syria Thomas Barrack, with whom he discussed measures to support the brotherly Syrian people on both humanitarian and economic levels and provided aid and assistance during this critical period.
- Saudi Arabia and Kuwait Announce New Oil Discovery in the Partitioned Zone SPA 26 May 2025 -- The governments of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the State of Kuwait announced that Wafra Joint Operations have made a new oil discovery in (North Wafra Wara-Burgan) field, located 5 kilometers north of Wafra field. Crude oil flowed from the Wara reservoir in the North Wafra (Wara-Burgan-1) well at a rate exceeding 500 barrels per day, with an API gravity of 26 to 27 degrees.
- Report: France, Saudi Arabia pushing plan to disarm Hamas in Gaza Press TV 22 May 2025 -- France and Saudi Arabia are pushing a new post-war Gaza plan aimed at disarming the Palestinian resistance movement Hamas, which has already affirmed that its weapons are a "red line."
- Saudi Arabia Condemns Israeli Gunfire on Diplomatic Delegation Visiting Jenin SPA 21 May 2025 -- The Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's strongest condemnation and denunciation of the gunfire incident carried out by Israeli occupation forces targeting a diplomatic delegation that included ambassadors and representatives of Arab and foreign countries during their visit to Jenin Camp in the occupied West Bank.
- Kingdom Participates in 5th Meeting of Global Alliance for Implementation of Two-State Solution in Rabat SPA 21 May 2025 -- The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia participated yesterday in the fifth meeting of the Global Alliance for the Implementation of the Two-State Solution, jointly chaired by the Kingdom of Morocco and the Kingdom of the Netherlands. The alliance was originally launched by Saudi Arabia, the Kingdom of Norway, and the European Union during a high-level meeting chaired by Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah in New York in September 2024.
- More Saudi airlines set to fly to Iran after first flight lands on Tehran's tarmac amid détente Press TV 20 May 2025 -- A Saudi aviation official has confirmed that additional Saudi airlines will soon begin flights to Tehran's Imam Khomeini International Airport after the first Saudi flight landed in the Iranian capital amid diplomatic rapprochement between the two countries.
- Foreign Ministry: Kingdom Strongly Condemns Suicide Attack on Mogadishu Military Base SPA 19 May 2025 -- The Ministry of Foreign Affairs expresses the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's condemnation and denunciation in the strongest terms of the suicide attack on the Damanyo military base in Mogadishu, the capital of the Federal Republic of Somalia, which resulted in the death and injury of dozens.
- Saudi Arabia Condemns Israeli Occupation's Persistent Military Escalation Against Defenseless Civilians SPA 15 May 2025 -- The Ministry of Foreign Affairs expresses the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's condemnation and denunciation in the strongest terms of the continued Israeli military escalation against unarmed civilians, including the targeting of the European Hospital in Khan Younis, which resulted in the death and injury of dozens. This comes as part of a series of repeated assaults by the Israeli war machine on the Palestinian people.
- Foreign Minister: The U.S. President's Visit to the Kingdom Holds Special Importance and Reflects the Two Countries' Commitment to Enhancing the Partnership to Achieve Shared Goals SPA 15 May 2025 -- Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah, held a press conference today, Wednesday, at the conclusion of the visit by President Donald J. Trump, President of the United States of America, to the Kingdom.
- US President Leaves Saudi Arabia, Seen Off by HRH the Crown Prince SPA 14 May 2025 -- President Donald J. Trump of the United States left Riyadh today following a state visit to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
- Trump inks major defense deal with Saudi Arabia, announces plan to lift sanctions on Syria People's Daily 14 May 2025 -- U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday secured a 600-billion-U.S. dollar investment commitment from Saudi Arabia in Riyadh and vowed to lift sanctions on Syria.
- Trump, Gulf Leaders Laud Saudi Arabia's Pivotal Regional, Global Role at GCC-USA Summit SPA 14 May 2025 -- During today's GCC-USA Summit in Riyadh, US President Donald J. Trump and the leaders and heads of delegations of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) member states expressed gratitude and appreciation to Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister.
- HRH the Crown Prince, US President Co-Chair GCC-USA Summit in Riyadh SPA 14 May 2025 -- At the invitation of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, and co-chaired by His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, and President Donald J. Trump of the United States, the GCC-USA Summit took place in Riyadh today.
- President Erdoğan holds online meeting with leaders of the U.S., Saudi Arabia and Syria Presidency of The Republic of Turkey 14 May 2025 -- President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan held an online meeting with President Donald Trump of the U.S., Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman of Saudi Arabia and President Ahmad Al-Sharaa of the Syrian Arab Republic.
- Defense Minister, UAE President Meet in Abu Dhabi SPA 14 May 2025 -- Following directives from the Kingdom's leadership, Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz met Wednesday with UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan at Qasr Al Shati in the Emirati capital, Abu Dhabi.
- Trump Signs Economic Deal With Saudis On First Day Of Mideast Tour RFE/RL 13 May 2025 -- US President Donald Trump and Saudi Crown Prince Muhammad bin Salman signed a strategic economic partnership agreement hours after the US leader arrived in the kingdom to kick off a four-day Middle East tour.
- Trump signs $142 billion arms deal with Saudi Arabia Press TV 13 May 2025 -- US President Donald Trump has signed a massive arms deal with Saudi Arabia worth $142 billion during his visit to the oil-rich Persian Gulf state, marking the "largest defense cooperation agreement" in history between the two countries.
- 'We like each other a lot': Trump signs multiple deals with Saudi Arabia's MBS IRNA 13 May 2025 -- U.S. President Donald Trump and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman signed multiple agreements on Tuesday, further deepening the alliance between the United States and Saudi Arabia.
- HRH the Crown Prince Receives US President at Al-Yamamah Palace in Riyadh SPA 13 May 2025 -- His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, received President Donald J. Trump of the United States at the Royal Court in Al-Yamamah Palace today.
- US President Trump arrives in Saudi Arabia for $1 trillion bonanza Press TV 13 May 2025 -- US President Donald Trump has arrived in Riyadh on the first leg of his four-day tour to West Asia as he seeks to secure as much as $1 trillion in Saudi investments.
- HRH the Crown Prince Chairs Cabinet Session SPA 12 May 2025 -- His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, chaired the Cabinet session held today in Riyadh.
- Trump Eyes Saudi Civil Nuclear Deal, Sidestepping Israeli Concerns RFE/RL 12 May 2025 -- In a policy shift that has unsettled officials in Israel, the United States under President Donald Trump is no longer conditioning Saudi Arabia's civil nuclear ambitions on normalization with Israel.
- HRH the Crown Prince, Syrian President Review Latest Developments in Syria SPA 11 May 2025 -- His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, has received a phone call from President Ahmad al-Sharaa of the Syrian Arab Republic.
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs Welcomes Pakistan-India Ceasefire Agreement SPA 11 May 2025 -- The Ministry of Foreign Affairs welcomes the ceasefire agreement between the Islamic Republic of Pakistan and the Republic of
- Foreign Minister Holds Phone Calls with Indian and Pakistani Counterparts SPA 10 May 2025 -- Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah held two phone calls today with Minister of External Affairs of the Republic of India Dr. Subrahmanyam Jaishankar and Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan Ishaq Dar.
- US pressuring Israel to reach ceasefire deal on Gaza: Report Press TV 09 May 2025 -- A report says the United States is pressuring Israel to strike a deal with Palestinian resistance movement Hamas to end the genocidal war in Gaza, as Washington seeks to move forward with an agreement with Saudi Arabia.
- Secretary Rubio's Call with Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud US Dept. of State 07 May 2025
- Deputy Secretary Landau's Call with Saudi Deputy Foreign Minister Al-Khuraiji US Dept. of State 07 May 2025
- Saudi Arabia Welcomes Oman's Statement Regarding the Agreement to Ceasefire in Yemen to Protect International Navigation and Trade SPA 07 May 2025 -- The Ministry of Foreign Affairs expresses the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's welcome of the statement issued by the Sultanate of Oman regarding the agreement to a ceasefire in Yemen, aimed at protecting international navigation and trade.
- Iran and Saudi Arabia support Syria's territorial integrity IRNA 05 May 2025 -- The Islamic Republic of Iran and Saudi Arabia have reaffirmed their support for Syria's territorial integrity and condemned Israeli attacks on Syria.
- Iran, Saudi Arabia stress 'strong support' for Syria's territorial integrity amid Israeli aggression Press TV 05 May 2025 -- Iranian and Saudi officials have jointly affirmed their commitment to Syria's sovereignty and territorial integrity, and condemned the Israeli military aggression against the Arab nation as "destabilizing and unlawful".
- Saudi Arabia Condemns Targeting of Facilities, Infrastructure in Sudan SPA 04 May 2025 -- The Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's condemnation of the targeting of vital facilities and infrastructure in Port Sudan and Kassala in the Republic of the Sudan, describing it as a threat to regional stability as well as to Arab and African national security.
- US approves $3.5 billion arms sale to Saudi Arabia ahead of Trump's visit Press TV 03 May 2025 -- The US State Department has granted preliminary approval for a $3.5 billion agreement, authorizing the sale of advanced missiles and weaponry to Saudi Arabia, as confirmed by the Pentagon, before US President Donald Trump's scheduled visit to the region later this month.
- Kingdom of Saudi Arabia - AIM-120C-8 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missiles DSCA 02 May 2025 -- The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia of AIM-120C-8 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missiles and related elements of logistics and program support for an estimated cost of $3.5 billion. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale today.
- Saudi Arabia Condemns Israeli Airstrike Near Damascus Presidential Palace SPA 02 May 2025 -- The Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's condemnation in the strongest terms of the Israeli airstrike that targeted the vicinity of the presidential palace in Damascus. The Kingdom reiterated its firm rejection of the Israeli attacks that violate the sovereignty, security, and stability of the Syrian Arab Republic.
- Ambassador of Saudi Arabia calls on the Prime Minister Pakistan - Prime Miinister's Office 02 May 2025
|
NEWSLETTER
|
|
Join the GlobalSecurity.org mailing list
|
|
|
