On January 13, 2025, Saudi Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman announced, during his speech at a conference in Dhahran, plans to profit from enriching and selling uranium and producing "yellowcake," a type of uranium powder used for nuclear reactor fuel. This initiative is part of ...
On January 12, 2024, Saudi Arabia will host an important meeting to discuss the situation in Syria, with participation from Arab and international representatives. Assad al-Shaibani, the Foreign Minister of the new Syrian administration, has arrived in Riyadh to join the talks. There will be tw...
On January 8, 2025, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates condemned Israel's "false" claims regarding a map that purportedly includes parts of Jordan, Lebanon, and Syria. These allegations surfaced from official accounts linked to the Israeli government. In a statement f...
On January 7, 2025, the Saudi field hospital located in the Al-Mil area of Marib province announced that it had provided medical services to 146,477 individuals, including members of the Yemeni army, their families, and displaced citizens throughout 2024. The announcement was made during ...
SAUDI ARABIA — On January 4, 2025, three Yemeni residents were involved in separate traffic accidents in Saudi Arabia, resulting in one fatality and multiple injuries. Sources for Barran Press confirmed that a car crash claimed the life of Hassan Qasim Al-Falahi, a Yemeni national residin...
In the closing months of 2024, Yemen's economic crisis reached its peak, leaving the internationally recognized government unable to pay employee salaries for several months. Desperate, the Yemeni government appealed to the international community for aid. Following a series of meetings held b...
RIYADH — A high-ranking Syrian delegation, led by Foreign Minister As’ad Al-Shaybani, arrived in the Saudi capital on the evening of January 1, 2025, marking the first official visit abroad for the new Syrian administration. According to the Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA), the deleg...
TEHRAN — On January 1, 2025, the Iranian Foreign Ministry summoned the Saudi ambassador in Tehran to deliver a strong protest against Saudi Arabia's execution of six Iranian citizens convicted of drug trafficking. In a statement released by the official IRNA news agency, Iranian Consu...
On January 1, 2025, Saudi authorities initiated an air bridge to Syria, delivering much-needed humanitarian assistance, including medical supplies, food, and shelter, aimed at alleviating the dire conditions faced by the Syrian people. According to the Saudi Press Agency (SPA), the King Salman ...
On December 31, 2024, Bahrain secured a spot in the final of the 26th Gulf Cup of Nations by defeating Kuwait 1-0 at Jaber Al-Ahmad International Stadium in Al-Ardiya, Kuwait. The victory came courtesy of a late goal from striker Mohammed Jassim Marhoon, who netted the only goal of the match in th...
A recent study published on December 30, 2024, reveals that the behavior of the Houthi group, designated as a terrorist organization by various countries, is influenced by a complex set of historical, sectarian, and political perceptions that date back to the group’s founding by Hussein Badr...
On December 27, 2024, Saudi Arabia declared a new economic support package for the internationally recognized Yemeni government, amounting to $500 million. Mohammed Al-Jaber, the Saudi ambassador to Yemen, announced in a brief statement shared on platform X, reviewed by Barran Press, stat...
Yemeni businessman Mohsen Al-Khader revealed on Thursday, December 26, 2024, that Saudi investors expressed their readiness and enthusiasm to implement several projects with Yemeni investors during the recent meeting of the Saudi-Yemeni Business Council held in Mecca. Al-Khader , a me...
In a thrilling encounter at the Jaber Al-Ahmad International Stadium in Kuwait, Yemen's national football team suffered their second defeat in the group stage of the Arabian Gulf Cup, losing to Saudi Arabia 3-2. The match saw Yemen initially take control, finishing the first half ahead with...
On December 23, 2024, Yemeni businessman and member of parliament Hamid Al-Ahmar stated that the Houthi movement has squandered a "precious" opportunity for peace, asserting that their recent military mobilizations and reckless rhetoric will not alter the inevitable decision to end their...
In a significant move to boost economic ties, the Saudi-Yemeni Business Council announced on December 22, 2024, the establishment of three joint Saudi-Yemeni companies aimed at enhancing trade and investment. The announcement came during the council's meeting in Mecca, attended by over 300 inv...
On December 19, 2024, Abdullah Bin Mahfouz, head of the Saudi-Yemeni Business Council, announced a groundbreaking initiative to create "smart food cities" in the border regions between Saudi Arabia and Yemen. In statements reported by various Saudi media outlets, Bin Mahfouz revealed ...
On December 15, 2024, Saudi Arabia condemned the Israeli government's decision to expand settlements in the occupied Golan Heights, accusing it of undermining Syria's chances of regaining security and stability. In a statement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, reported by the Saudi ...
On Thursday, the Saudi Public Investment Fund (PIF) announced the completion of its acquisition of approximately 15% of shares in FGP Topco Limited, the parent company of London’s Heathrow Airport. The fund disclosed that the acquisition was finalized through the purchase of shares from F...
On December 13, 2024, Yemeni Presidential Council member Osman Mijalli met with Joint Forces Commander Lieutenant General Fahd bin Hamad Al-Sulami in Riyadh to discuss mechanisms for bolstering the Yemeni armed forces. The meeting focused on enhancing military capabilities, securing liberated area...