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French President Francois Hollande (L) and Saudi Arabia’s Prince Salman Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud (2-R) arrive for a dinner at the Elysee Palace in Paris, France, 01 September 2014. (EPA/Philippe Wojazer)

Opinion: Saudi Arabia is the strategic choice

by Tariq Alhomayed | Sep 4, 2014 | Opinion

All the signs point to Crown Prince Salman Bin Abdulaziz’s visit to France being no ordinary visit. This can be seen in the warmth of the welcome French leaders extended to the Saudi Crown Prince, as well as the congested nature of his schedule over this...

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Saudi Crown Prince Salman Bin Abdulaziz (L) and French PM Manual Valls (R) in Paris on September 2, 2014 (SPA)

Saudi Crown Prince calls for French investment

by Michel Abu Najm | Sep 3, 2014 | Middle East

Paris, Asharq Al-Awsat—Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Salman Bin Abdulaziz called on French businesses and entrepreneurs to invest in the Kingdom on Tuesday, on the second day of an official visit to Paris. In a speech to the Saudi–French Business Forum in Paris on...

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Egyptians gather outside the presidential palace to celebrate former Egyptian army chief Abdel Fattah al-Sisi’s victory in the presidential vote in Cairo June 5, 2014. (Reuters/Mohamed Abd El Ghany)

Cairo prepares for Sisi inauguration as world leaders arrive

by Asharq Al-Awsat | Jun 7, 2014 | Middle East

London, Asharq Al-Awsat—Prominent figures from around the world are heading to Cairo this weekend to attend the inauguration of Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi on Sunday, which has been declared a national holiday. Security forces have stepped up their...

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Saudi Arabia’s second deputy Prime Minister Muqrin bin Abdulaziz carries an unidentified child Emir during the traditional Saudi dance known as “Arda” at the Janadriya culture festival at Der’iya in Riyadh, February 18, 2014. REUTERS/Fayez Nureldine/Pool (SAUDI ARABIA – Tags: POLITICS ROYALS)

Opinion: Deputy Crown Prince Muqrin and Saudi State Stability

by Abdullah Al-Otaibi | Mar 29, 2014 | Opinion

Saudi Arabia enjoys a continuous state of stability and security, and the ruling Al Saud family can ensure a smooth transition of power through an open mechanism, the Allegiance Council. This was the strong message sent by King Abdullah Bin Abdulaziz when he issued a...

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Chinese President Xi Jinping (R) shakes hands with Saudi Crown Prince Salman bin Abdulaziz (L) after a welcoming ceremony at the Great Hall of the People, in Beijing, China, 13 March 2014. (EPA)

Opinion: China and the Future Alliance with Saudi Arabia

by Abdulrahman Al-Rashed | Mar 17, 2014 | Opinion

Difficult years lie ahead, perhaps five or even as many as ten. This future requires a new regional and international approach. The US may no longer play the prominent role it acquired after World War II, and Europe will become more concerned with its southern...