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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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Saudi-US Bridge

by Ghassan Charbel | May 20, 2017 | Opinion

Something else could have happened on Saturday and Sunday. US President Donald Trump could have followed the example of previous presidents through making his first foreign visit to a close country in the American continent or to an Atlantic country. The impression...

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A Saudi man walks past the logo of Vision 2030 after a news conference in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia June 7, 2016. REUTERS/Faisal Al Nasser

US Economist: Washington Interested in Saudi Vision 2030

by Fatah Al-Rahman Youssef | May 20, 2017 | Business

Riyadh – Todd Buchholz, former White House director of economic policy, said that the presence of US President Donald Trump in Riyadh on Saturday indicates that the US administration will join efforts with Saudi Arabia to work against barbarism, manage Middle...