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The chairman of the Iranian parliament’s National Security and Foreign Policy Commission Alaeddin Boroujerdi. – AFP

Tehran Summons UK Ambassador, Threatens to Cut Diplomatic Ties

by Adel al-Salmi | Dec 17, 2016 | World

London- In response to Theresa May’s remarks during the recent Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) meeting, Spokesman for the Iranian Parliament’s National Security and Foreign Policy Committee Alaeddin Boroujerdi said Britain has always sought to tear down bilateral ties...

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Saudi Arabia’s King Salman (C) attends a session of Saudi Shura Council in Riyadh, December 23, 2015. REUTERS/Bandar al-Jaloud/Saudi Royal Court/Handout

KSA to Grant British Companies 5-year Multiple Entry Visas

by Abdul Hadi Habtor | Dec 7, 2016 | Business, Saudi Arabia

Riyadh – The UK Foreign Affairs Ministry announced a new agreement with Saudi Arabia to allow British businesses to obtain 5-year multiple entry visas for the first time, creating opportunities for more bilateral business to be conducted. The ministry said on...

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Deputy Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques meeting with British Deputy Advisor for National Security John Jenkins in Riyadh. (SPA)

Crown Prince Receives Verbal Message from British PM

by Asharq Al-Awsat | Dec 6, 2016 | Saudi Arabia

Riyadh – Deputy Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Prince Mohammed bin Naif bin Abdulaziz received a verbal message from British Prime Minister Theresa May. The message was conveyed during the meeting with British Deputy Advisor for National Security John Jenkins in...

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Commodore Andrew Burns (right) is now in charge of up to eight warships after taking over from Rear Admiral James Malloy. AP

UK Leads U.S. Task Force 50 in Arabian Gulf for First Time

by Najlaa Habriri | Nov 26, 2016 | World

London- An officer in the United Kingdom’s navy has been assigned to lead the U.S. Naval Forces Central Command’s “Task Force 50” for the first time. By this move, Royal Navy Commodore Andrew Burns, commander of Amphibious Task Group embarked on the UK’s premier naval...

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King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa meets with British Prime Minister Theresa May (BNA)

Bahraini-British Talks in London to Consolidate Historic Relations

by Asharq Al-Awsat | Oct 27, 2016 | World

London – Bahrain King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa met with British Prime Minister Theresa May in London on Wednesday to discuss bilateral relations and explore means to promote historic ties between the two countries. Bahrain News Agency reported that the meeting also...