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 ...
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...
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...
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...
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 December 12, 2024, Lieutenant General Sultan Al-Arada, a member of Yemen's Presidential Leadership Council and Governor of Marib, emphasized the need for intensified efforts and strengthened collaboration to address ongoing challenges in Yemen. Speaking from the Arab Coalition headquarters ...
On December 11, 2024, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman announced that the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has been awarded the honor of hosting the 2034 FIFA World Cup. In a post shared on the official X account of the Crown Prince, seen by Barran Press, he extended his congrat...
On December 10, 2024, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia expressed strong condemnation of the Israeli government's actions, which include the seizure of the buffer zone in the Golan Heights and attacks on Syrian territory. In a statement released by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, which was cover...
On Monday, December 2, 2024, French President Emmanuel Macron arrived in Saudi Arabia for a three-day visit. According to Saudi media, Macron was welcomed at Riyadh airport by Prince Mohammed bin Abdul Rahman, the Deputy Governor of Riyadh Province. During his visit, Macron is scheduled to meet...
On Monday, November 25, 2024, Saudi Ambassador to Yemen, Mohammed Al-Jaber, described a "fruitful meeting" with U.S. Special Envoy Timothy Lenderking and U.S. Ambassador Stephen Fagin. In a post on X monitored by Barran Press, Al-Jaber noted that the discussions focused on the latest dev...
On the evening of November 17, 2024, the Yemeni Heritage Symphonies concert was launched at the King Fahd Cultural Center in Riyadh, drawing significant official and public attendance. Hosted by the Saudi Ministry of Culture in collaboration with the Yemeni Ministry of Information, Culture, and...
United Nations Special Envoy for Yemen, Hans Grundberg, met with Commander of the Joint Forces, General Fahd Al-Salman, on Tuesday, November 12, 2024, to discuss Saudi Arabia's political efforts to achieve security and stability in Yemen. The meeting, reported by Saudi media outlets, covered S...
On November 11, 2024, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman urged for an immediate end to the "illegal Israeli occupation" of Palestinian territories, emphasizing the importance of continued collaborative efforts to establish a Palestinian state based on the 1967 borders with East Jerus...
A Yemeni man died in a tragic work accident in Taif, western Saudi Arabia, on November 10, 2024. According to a Yemeni source to Baran Press , the young man, identified as Said Musaad Ahmed Al-Barari, was killed when a concrete bridge collapsed onto the truck he was driving. The incident occurr...