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Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Saud al-Faisal gestures during a news conference in Riyadh, in this April 12, 2015 file photo. Saudi King Salman bin Abdulaziz on April 29, 2015 replaced veteran foreign minister Saud al-Faisal with the kingdom’s Washington ambassador Adel al-Jubeir. REUTERS/Faisal Al Nasser/Files

Opinion: Prince Saud Al-Faisal’s legacy will always be remembered

by Salman Al-dossary | Jul 11, 2015 | Opinion

Lucky are those who are as loved and popular as Prince Saud Al-Faisal. The former Saudi foreign minister who passed away on Thursday enjoyed an international reputation and his achievements will remain testaments to his dedication and devotion to his country and...

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A handout picture made available on 24 June 2015 by the Supreme leader official website shows Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei speaking during a meeting with Iranian government in Tehran, Iran on June 23, 2015. (EPA/SUPREME LEADER OFFICIAL WEBSITE)

When the Ayatollah Dictates Poetry

by Amir Taheri | Jul 11, 2015 | Lifestyle & Culture

“There are hands at work to lead our young poets away from their epic revolutionary mission, putting them in the service of a corrupt culture.” This is how last Monday night Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, the Islamic Republic’s “Supreme Guide,” revealed his latest concern....

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Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Saudi King Salman Bin Abdulaziz (L) and Prince Saud Al-Faisal (R) attend a meeting in Riyadh. (Asharq Al-Awsat)

World leaders pay tribute to Saudi Prince Saud Al-Faisal

by Asharq Al-Awsat | Jul 11, 2015 | World

London, Asharq Al-Awsat—Western and Arab leaders on Friday paid glowing tributes to Saudi Arabia’s former Foreign Minister Prince Saud Al-Faisal who passed away on Thursday. Prince Saud’s tenure as foreign minister lasted for four decades until he retired in April...