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President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump arrive for a welcome ceremony at the Royal Terminal of King Khalid International Airport, Saturday, May 20, 2017, in Riyadh. (AP)

Saudi Arabia doesn’t Request Headscarf for Diplomats or Presidents’ Wives

by Asharq Al-Awsat | May 20, 2017 | Saudi Arabia

Riyadh – Since the formation of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, female politicians and presidents’ wives have never been requested to cover their head. Foreign visitors are not forced to follow the regulations and are entitled to wear any appropriate outfit. Like other...

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US President Donald Trump and Saudi Arabia’s King Salman bin Abdulaziz stop for coffee in the terminal of King Khalid International Airport following Trump’s arrival in Riyadh on May 20, 2017. BANDAR AL-JALOUD / Saudi Royal Palace / AFP

Foreign, Arab Media: Trump’s Visit to Saudi Arabia a New Page

by Asharq Al-Awsat Online | May 20, 2017 | Saudi Arabia

Beirut – Arab and international newspapers and media Saturday shed light on US president Donald Trump’s visit to Saudi Arabia, in his first foreign visit since taking over his post. The Guardian pointed out the symbolism of Trump’s dedicating his first foreign...

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Wilbur Ross stands after being sworn in as Secretary of Commerce in Washington, DC, US February 28, 2017. REUTERS/Joshua Roberts

US Commerce Secretary Highlights Saudi Administrative Abilities in Implementing Vision 2030

by Asharq Al-Awsat English | May 20, 2017 | Saudi Arabia

United States Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross discussed on Saturday US President Donald Trump’s first foreign trip since taking office with reporters upon leaving the Saudi-US CEO Forum in Riyadh. Ross told Bloomberg that no ulterior factors will be affecting...

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Saudi King Salman and US President Donald Trump sign the joint strategic vision in Riyadh on May 20. (SPA)

Saudi-US Summit Crowned with Agreement on Joint Strategic Vision

by Asharq Al-Awsat English | May 20, 2017 | Saudi Arabia

Riyadh – Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz marked an unprecedented historic day in Saudi-US ties after signing with US President Donald Trump the declaration of the joint strategic partnership vision. Over 30 military, oil and technology...

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Head of the UN Security Council Jean-Paul Laborde. UN Photo

UN Warns Europe of ISIS Militants’ Return

by Abdullah Mustafa | May 20, 2017 | World

Brussels – Europe has received new warnings of the risk of the return of ISIS militants and the threat they could pose on Europe’s security in addition to the fears of new terrorist attacks targeting innocent civilians in different ways with signs of an...