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Newsletter #182

Oct 8-14, 2006

 
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  • What's New on SUSRIS this week:

    • Saudi Economy at Mid-Year - Samba

    • “Saudi-U.S. Relations and the Way Ahead” - Prince Turki al Faisal - Part 2 - Q & A

  • Keeping Track - Recent SUSRIS Items

  • This Week's News - Oct 8-14, 2006

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Saudi Economy at Mid-Year - Samba  

Click here to read the summary from Samba's report on the Saudi economy at mid-year. (SUSRIS / IOI / Oct 13, 2006)"..The economic boom in Saudi Arabia continued to gather strength, with 2006 likely to see record oil revenues, and record trade and budget surpluses in an overall context of 20 percent growth and low inflation. Now in its fourth year, we still believe this boom is only beginning, with signs that strong oil prices and revenues will last many years, a government fiscal position that can support growth in spending for years, and megaprojects just getting underway that will carry high growth through 2010 and beyond.."

 

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Saudi-US Relations: The Way Ahead - Turki al Faisal

 

Click here to read the Q&A portion of Prince Turki al-Faisal's appearance at CSIS. (SUSRIS / IOI / Oct 11, 2006)"..Saudi Arabia talks to Iran frequently and frankly. And we exchange views with them on every issue that can come about of interest to both our countries.  We've talked about nuclear proliferation. We've talked about influence and interference in Iraq. We've talked about Hezbollah.  We've talked about Gulf security. Everything that you can think of, we've talked about.  And we hope that, by talking to them, that we'll be able to at least open their eyes to what concerns us in the area about the possibilities that may arise from whatever action they may take. And I think for the United States not to talk to Iran is a mistake.  We've found, in our experience, that when we did not talk to Iran --our relations were broken for a period of a few years in the '90s -- we had more troubles with each other. But since then, our relationship has improved dramatically and beneficially for both our countries.  So we think that negotiation and talking to people is more important than shutting the doors on them.."

 

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Keeping Track - Recently on SUSRIS 

Click here to read about Prince Turki al Faisal's speech at the CSIS Statesman's Forum. (SUSRIS / IOI / Oct 4, 2006) Click here to read Secretary Rice's and Prince Saud al Faisal's comments at a press conference in Jeddah. (SUSRIS / IOI / Oct 3, 2006) Click here to read Robin Wright's report on Secretary of State Rice's meeting with King Abdullah. (SUSRIS / IOI / Oct 4, 2006) Click here to read about Nawaf Obaid's essay on the regional ramifications of the Lebanon ceasefire from the Saudi perspective. (SUSRIS / IOI / Sep 27, 2006)
Click here to read Jean Francois Seznec's essay on Saudi Arabia looking east. (SUSRIS / IOI / Sep. 28, 2006) Click here to read about Secretary of State Condoleeza Rice's trip to Saudi Arabia and other Middle East countries. (SUSRIS / IOI / Sep 29, 2006) Click here to see the summary of SUSRIS production for the quarter ending September, 2006.  (SUSRIS / Special Report / Sep. 30, 2006) Click here to read about a US trade delegation visit planned to Saudi Arabia. (SUSRIS / IOI / Sep 21, 2006)
Click here to read Nawaf Obaid taking about the Saudi Strategic Energy Initiative. (SUSRIS / IOI / Sep. 18, 2006) Click here to read about Saudi Arabia's National Day. (SUSRIS / IOI / Sep. 23, 2006) Click here to read the SUSRIS interview with Ambassador Chas Freeman about the Middle East Policy Council. (SUSRIS / Interview / Sep 20, 2006) Click here to read the an article about reaction to the anniversary of 9.11. (SUSRIS / IOI / Sep 13, 2006)
Click here to read Assistant Secretary of State C. David Welch talk about the critical crossroads in the Middle East.  (SUSRIS / IOI / Sep 12, 2006) Click here to read about the annual Arab-US Policymakers Conference.  (SUSRIS / IOI / Sep 14, 2006) Click here to read the an op-ed by Khaled Batarfi. (SUSRIS / IOI / Sep 7, 2006) Click here to read about King Abdullah talking about the issues of the day.  (SUSRIS / IOI / Aug 29, 2006)
Click here to read Afshin Molavi's op-ed "The Real 'New Middle East'".  (SUSRIS / IOI / Aug 23, 2006) Click here to read the SUSRIS interview with Nawaf Obaid on the impact of the Lebanon crisis on US-Saudi relations.  (SUSRIS / Interviews / Aug 22, 2006) Click here to read about a team from Dharhan, Saudi Arabia in the Little League Championship series.   (SUSRIS / Interview / Aug. 21, 2006) Click here to read the SUSRIS interview with Ambassador Robert Jordan on US-Saudi relations.  (SUSRIS / Interviews / Aug 16, 2006)
Click here to read Jamal Khashoggi talking about education reform in Saudi Arabia.  (SUSRIS / IOI / Aug 15, 2006) Click here to read the SUSRIS interview with Ambassador Chas W. Freeman, Jr., on US-Saudi relations.   (SUSRIS / Interview / Aug. 8, 2006) Click here to read Nawaf Obaid's analysis of Saudi Arabia's role in resolving the crisis in Lebanon.  (SUSRIS / IOI / Aug 8, 2006) Click here to read an Anthony Cordesman's survey of conflicts confronting the United States in the greater Middle East.  (SUSRIS / IOI / Aug 7, 2006)
Click here to read about King Abdullah's groundbreaking visit to Turkey.  (SUSRIS / IOI / Aug 8, 2006) Click here to read an "Arab News" editorial on US Middle East Policy.  (SUSRIS / IOI / Aug 4, 2006) Click here to read Prince Turki al-Faisal's remarks about the crisis in the Middle East and the call for US leadership in reaching a lasting peace.  (SUSRIS / IOI / Aug 3, 2006) Click here to read the SUSRIS intervew with Thomas Lippman on US-Saudi relations and the crisis in the Middle East.  (SUSRIS / IOI / Aug 2, 2006)
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News This Week - Oct 8-14, 2006

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Saudi Arabia Supports Oil Exchange in Dubai [Oct 13]
"A senior official at the Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources said yesterday the Kingdom strongly supports the idea of a Dubai-based new oil exchange, especially considering the steep rise in demand in Asia, which currently has no 'meaningful' dedicated exchange for oil.. ..he said that Saudi Arabia does not plan to engage in futures trading of its crude, although it would allow its financial institutions to engage in futures trading 'in Dubai or anywhere else'.." [more]

When Saudis Speak, Market Listens [Oct 13]
"When Prince Turki al-Faisal, the Saudi ambassador to the United States, told a crowd in Washington last week that his country wants to bring down oil prices, the world should have listened.. ..Since the prince's announcement, the kingdom has been noticeably silent, save for saying that the volume of shipments to Asia and Europe won't change in November - another indication that the royal family may not support the proposed cuts.." [more]

Saudi Arabia to Provide 4,000 [Oct 13]
"Saudi Ambassador Ali Awadh Asseri on Thursday supervised signing of contracts between the Saudi Public Assistance for Pakistan Earthquake Victims (SPAPEV) and three private Pakistani companies to provide 4,000 prefabricated homes for quake victims of Balakot. Asseri told reporters that these homes, costing $16.7 million, would be erected in the next four months. 'This is the first phase of such Saudi assistance.'.." [more]

Over 11,000 Freed Under Amnesty in Three Months [Oct 13]
"More than 11,000 prisoners, who were being held for petty crimes, have been released over the last three months under two amnesties declared by Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah.. ..The amnesty does not cover those held for murder, drug trafficking, money laundering, armed robbery and forgery.." [more]

Saudi Arabia Announces Plans to Establish National Water Company [Oct 12]
"Saudi Arabia has announced plans to establish a national water company to carry out water and sewage projects. The state-owned company will take over the groundwater sector, the distribution of drinking water and the collection and treatment of sewage water. The decision to restructure the ground and sewage water sector was taken by the Supreme Economic Council.. ..The new company would float part of its shares for public subscription through a public offering at a suitable time.." [more]

Saudis to Assess Business Loses During Beirut War [Oct 12]
"Moves are afoot to assess the extent of losses incurred by Saudi businessmen in Beirut during Israel's attack on Lebanon.. ..Many Saudi investments in real estate, tourism, services, and industry valued at a total of $14 billion were destroyed during the 33-day war.." [more]

Reports of Israel Talks Ridiculous: Sultan [Oct 12]
"Crown Prince Sultan yesterday dismissed as “ridiculous” Israeli press reports that secret talks had taken place between Prime Minister Ehud Olmert and senior Saudi officials. 'It is ridiculous to think that a Saudi met with an Israeli, and even more ridiculous to speak of a meeting with Saudi leaders'.." [more]

Saudi Visa Over the Internet [Oct 12]
"A government official announced yesterday that foreigners could apply for visas to enter Saudi Arabia through the Internet. The system was implemented over six months ago and the Foreign Ministry has already processed more than three million visas through the Internet. Once qualified applicants receive a confirmation number through the Web, they can mail in their documentation, along with the passports, to the nearest Saudi Embassy and receive the visa within 48 hours.." [more]

International Islamic Award for Abdullah [Oct 12]
"Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah has been declared this year’s winner of the Prince Naif International Prize for Sunnah and Islamic Studies. The higher commission for the prize which includes a number of Islamic scholars was unanimous in its selection of the king. King Abdullah was picked for the prize in appreciation of his efforts in the service of Islam and Muslims, especially the initiative he took to convene the emergency Islamic summit in Makkah last December.." [more]

Saudi Ambassador Calls For More US Involvement in the Peace Process [Oct 12]
"Saudi Ambassador to the US Prince Turki Al-Faisal last night called for greater US involvement in resolving the Palestinian-Israeli conflict. Prince Turki made the remarks in an address to the American Task Force on Palestine Gala in Washington, DC. He warned that there will be no lasting peace in the Middle East without a resolution to the conflict, and stressed that it is incumbent upon leading powers – including Saudi Arabia and the United States – to move both Palestinians and Israelis towards peace.." [more]

University of Pennsylvania Professor Re-Writes History of U.S. Saudi Relations [Oct 12]
"Robert Vitalis, associate professor of political science at the University of Pennsylvania, rewrites U.S.-Saudi history in his new book, "America's Kingdom: Mythmaking on the Saudi Oil Frontier." The book is published by Stanford University Press. Vitalis takes aim at long-held beliefs about the Arabian American Oil Company and its role in Saudi Arabia and uses company archives and firsthand accounts of ARAMCO employees and State Department officials to debunk myths about America's relationship with Saudi Arabia.." [more]

EEC Expands KAEC Project Size [Oct 12]
"The Emaar Economic City has significantly expanded the size of its largest-ever development in the Middle East, King Abdullah Economic City (KAEC) in Saudi Arabia, by nearly four times to cover an area of over 168 million sq m and unveiled a new master plan.. ..KAEC is expected to usher into the Kingdom a new era of economic prosperity. Saudi Arabian General Investment Authority (SAGIA), the body responsible for inward investment to the Kingdom, is the prime facilitator of KAEC.." [more]

Crude Oil Prices Drop as Saudi Arabia Undercuts OPEC [Oct 11]
"The price of crude oil posted its lowest close since February on Tuesday after Saudi Arabia's state oil company told customers in East Asia and Europe to expect the same quantity of oil in November as this month, undercutting OPEC's plans to reduce output. Crude oil for November delivery slid $1.44, or 2.4 percent, to close at $58.52 a barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange, the lowest closing price since Feb. 16. Prices are down 25 percent from the record of $78.40 reached July 14.." [more]

Syria, Saudi and the U.S. Embassy [Oct 11]
"According to the story published from Damascus concerning the American embassy attack in the Syrian capital at the beginning of September, the four instigators were trained and sent from Saudi Arabia and were victims of fiery religious speeches.. ..the published Syrian story is weak and has been so since the beginning. It seems that it is merely a settling of political accounts as Damascus is in disagreement with Riyadh.." [more]

Conference on Saudi Vocational Education to be Supported by BAE Systems [Oct 11]
"The General Organisation for Technical Education and Vocational Training (Gotevot) has announced that BAE Systems is to be the major partner for the Fourth Saudi Technical Conference and Exhibition, to be held in Riyadh 2-6 December.. ..Some 700 delegates are expected to attend, and there will be 250 different presenters drawn from the education and vocational training sectors in the Kingdom and from 20 countries overseas.." [more]

Citizenship for Foreign Wives of Nationals [Oct 11]
"The Saudi Shura Council has approved a draft law to grant Saudi citizenship to foreign women who are either married to Saudis or are their widows. Dr Saleh Bin Abdullah Al Malek, secretary-general of the Shura Council, said the council entrusted the Minister of Interior to implement the decision.." [more]

Embassy Seeks Royal Clemency for 250 Filipinos in Saudi Prisons [Oct 11]
"The Philippines is seeking royal clemency for more than 250 Filipino migrant workers who are currently languishing in different jails and reformatory centers in Saudi Arabia, the Philippine Embassy here said yesterday.. ..the embassy was awaiting the reply of the Saudi government on an official request filed earlier for the royal pardon.." [more]

Businesswomen Frustrated Over Obstacles in Regulations [Oct 11]
"Despite repeated attempts and declarations by the relevant ministries and organizations to open more employment and investment opportunities for women, some of the core problems remain. Whether it is the wakeel (male representative), recruitment, licensing or transportation, businesswomen are frustrated with the obstacles and contradictions in regulations that hamper their progress.." [more]

Saudi Keeps Asia Oil Sales Steady, Cuts Majors [Oct 10]
"Top oil exporter Saudi Arabia will keep crude supplies in November steady to customers in Asia, trading sources said on Tuesday, a day after the kingdom cut shipments to global oil majors. State oil firm Saudi Aramco told its biggest customers on Monday it would lower November supplies by about 5 percent from this month, signalling its intent to join an OPEC-wide supply reduction. The kingdom appears to have spared refiners in Asia, which accounts for nearly half the kingdom’s 7 million barrels daily in exports, from the new round of cuts.." [more]

Saudi Arabia Goes Into Overdrive for Ramadan [Oct 10]
"Religion plays an even greater role than normal in ultraconservative Saudi Arabia during the holy month of Ramadan, when clerics go into overdrive providing fatwas for the devout on every possible detail of fasting. Religion plays a central role in everyday life in Saudi Arabia, the birthplace of Islam and home to its holiest shrines where clerics of a puritanical school of Islam have created what they consider to be the model Islamic state.." [more]

Berri Says Saudi Clout is Key to Facing Lebanon's Challenges [Oct 10]
"Lebanese Speaker Nabih Berri said on Monday Lebanon is in dire need of Saudi Arabia's political clout to face the upcoming challenges. Berri returned Monday to Beirut after a three-day visit to Jeddah, where he held a meeting with King Abdullah bin Abdel-Aziz and Deputy Premier Prince Sultan bin Abdel-Aziz.." [more]

Saudi Arabia Agrees 13 New Insurance Firms [Oct 10]
"Saudi Arabia approved on Monday the establishment of 13 insurance and re-insurance companies, the official SPA news agency reported. It said the firms, approved by cabinet, would be set up as joint stock companies. Industry experts say the kingdom's fledgling insurance industry, worth $1 billion, is set for rapid growth after the introduction of laws regulating local and foreign insurance firms.." [more]

Saudi Arabia to Sign $48 Million Deal for NSRP [Oct 10]
"Work on the $48 million North-South Railway Project (NSRP) will start shortly after finance minister signs two contracts with Saudi firms to prepare the ground for building railroads.. ..The minister signed a $136.5 million contract with a consortium of multinational companies led by the Louis Berger Group of the United States to do the complete design and construction of NSRP.." [more]

Hi-Tech Daawa Programme 'A Great Success' [Oct 10]
"A Saudi charity, the Daawa foundation, established by the sons of the late King Fahd Bin Abdul Aziz, has embarked on an ambitious high-tech programme to spread the message of Islam in the Western world. The experiment, which started a year ago uses highly advanced technology to broadcast live transmission of Daawa classes and sermons.. ..Many prominent figures who attended the function expressed the view that the foundation could lead a real revolution in the field of Islamic propagation if it had enough funding.." [more]

Religious Curricula Reformed – Report [Oct 10]
"Sources told the Arabic-language mass circulation daily, Okaz, the Ministry of Education was preparing new Islamic education curricula for all school classes. The sources said the objective is to achieve moderation among the students and teachers and encourage thinking, creativity and interpretation.. ..The new curricula present Shariah issues without encroaching upon the principles of the Islamic Shariah.." [more]

International Airport to Be Built in Rabigh [Oct 10]
"An international airport will be established as part of the King Abdullah Economic City (KAEC) in Rabigh, about 200 km north of Jeddah.. .. it would facilitate transport of passengers and cargo to and from KAEC, which is expected to attract investment projects worth more than SR200 billion.." [more]

Oil Rises After Saudi, OPEC Members Agree to Cut Production [Oct 9]
"Crude oil rose after six OPEC members, led by Saudi Arabia, agreed to cut output by about 3.4 percent to stem a two-month slide in prices.. ..The cut 'is quite substantial considering they said a month ago they wouldn't be making any,' said Steven Rowles, an analyst with CFC Seymour Ltd. in Hong Kong. 'It really comes down to what Saudi Arabia is going to be cutting'.." [more]

Berri Holds Talks With Saudi King [Oct 9]
"Saudi King Abdullah Bin Abdul Aziz held talks with the visiting Lebanese Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri. Their talks focused on the efforts being made to bring together various factions in Lebanon to reconciliation, as well as the progress of reconstruction.." [more]

Saudi Initiative is Encouraging [Oct 9]
"..it is important that all Arab countries extend full support to the Saudi initiative to gather Iraqi religious 
leaders in the holy city of Makkah to denounce violence and intra-Islamic fighting. The meeting is being held under the auspices of the Organisation of the Islamic Conference (OIC).. ..the Saudi role is encouraging taking into account past experiences of the kingdom in similar circumstances. For example, the long and bloody civil war in Lebanon stopped in 1990 following the mediation of Riyadh, which led to the signing of the historic Taif Accord.." [more]

GCC Security Prize Jointly Awarded to Kuwaiti, Saudi Researchers [Oct 9]
"This year's GCC prize for security studies was awarded jointly to Kuwaiti researcher Afra'a Al-Babtain and Saudi Professor Dr. Rashid bin Saad, said Kuwaiti panelist Brigadier Dr. Adel Al-Ibrahim on Monday.. ..the award was granted for their research on societal partnership and its role in boosting GCC security out of a total of 26 submitted papers.." [more]

Court Rejects Case Against Rajaa Al-Sanea [Oct 9]
"A lawsuit filed against Rajaa Al-Sanea, the Saudi author of Banat Al-Riyadh (The Girls of Riyadh), was dropped by the Court of Grievances here yesterday.. ..The Court of Grievances rejected the lawsuit based on directives issued by Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah on Muharram 6.. ..Arab News has learned that the lawyer of the two Saudis intends to appeal yesterday’s decision.." [more]

Iran Warned Against Interference [Oct 9]
"Saudi Arabia and Turkey agreed to reject continued Iranian intervention in Iraqi affairs and warned that such interference would harm the future of the country. This was during the meeting between Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Saudi King Abdullah Bin Abdul Aziz.. ..'Saudi-Turkish talks also focused on the Iranian nuclear issue. Both sides underlined the need for finding a solution to the issue through diplomatic means'.." [more]

ABCC: First Meeting of Arab Export Club [Oct 9]
"The first of a new initiative from the Arab-British Chamber of Commerce, the Arab-British Export Club, went off successfully on 28 September. Organised in co-operation with the Institute of Export, UK Trade & Investment and the West London Chamber of Commerce, the event took the form of a seminar with briefings on key Gulf markets and practical advice provided by a range of experienced speakers as well as a forum for discussion and ample networking opportunities.." [more]

OPEC Ministers Back First Supply Cut in Two Years [Oct 8]
"OPEC oil ministers lined up on Sunday to support the removal of 1 million barrels a day of crude from oversupplied world markets as swiftly as possible.. ..A senior OPEC delegate said on Thursday that leading oil exporter Saudi Arabia would shoulder the biggest part of the burden as OPEC moves to address a 23 percent drop in prices since July 14 and brimming fuel stocks around the world.." [more]

Saudi Clerics Warn Media Over Horoscopes [Oct 8]
"Powerful clerics in Saudi Arabia have warned Arab media against publishing “forbidden” horoscopes, which are hugely popular despite a clerical ban. 'This is astrology, which is forbidden and is considered as a form of magic,' a committee of senior Saudi clerics said .. ..In Saudi Arabia, clerics of a puritanical school of Islam known as Wahhabism oversee the strict application of their reading of Islamic Sharia law. But they are concerned about liberal trends spreading in the Gulf Arab country of 24 million.." [more]

Largest Saudi Fashion Retailer Opens $352mn Initial Offering [Oct 8]
"Saudi Arabia’s biggest fashion retailer opened a $352mn initial public offering yesterday, with analysts expecting solid demand despite a stock market slump and questions over a balance sheet overhaul.
Fawaz Abdulaziz Alhokair & Co operates 617 stores across the world’s top oil exporting country, and represents nearly 60 international brands.." [more]

Saudi Tops List as Arab Stocks Cross $1 Trillion Mark [Oct 8]
"Saudi Arabia topped the list as the market capitalisation of Arab stock crossed the $1 trillion mark in June this year. But experts said the market value of Arab stock markets was still low compared to developed markets, although as a percentage of GDP it was higher, suggesting faster integration of the regional markets.. ..Saudi Arabia's market cap was the highest totalling $525.0 billion from 79 listed companies.." [more]

OIC to Convene Meeting Over Inter-sect Fighting in Iraq [Oct 8]
"Iraqi Sunni and Shia religious leaders are planning to sign in Saudi Arabia a declaration that forbids 
inter-Islamic fighting, the Organisation of the Islamic Conference said. 'Four representatives of Sunni and Shia Muslim parties started a preparatory meeting in Makkah... to draft the covenant,' the OIC’s undersecretary for political affairs Izzat Mufti said. He said that the document will be discussed during a meeting of Iraqi religious leaders, which will take place in Makkah before the end of Ramadan later this month.." [more]

Danish Video Sparks Fresh Outrage [Oct 8]
"The Organization of the Islamic Conference (OIC) yesterday said it will demand an explanation from the Danish government for the state TV’s broadcasting of a video mocking the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh).. ..A source at the 57-member OIC said the group will try to 'find out the reasons behind the repeated ridiculing of the Prophet in Denmark' and warned that the incident would have dangerous repercussions.." [more]

Agency Proposed to Monitor Charity Work Abroad [Oct 8]
"Efforts are under way to establish a Saudi charity commission to regulate charitable activities abroad. The proposal will be presented to the Shoura Council to win the consultative body’s approval.. ..The state will have the power to monitor the activities of all the charities and take action against people breaking rules. The commission will follow the system being used by the Charity Commission in the UK.." [more]

Saudi Monarch Holds Talks with Turkish Prime Minister [Oct 8]
"A meeting was held last night between the custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah Bin Abdulaziz and the Turkish Prime Minster Recep Tayyip Erdogan. Saudi News Agency stated that the talks focused on regional and international issues with emphasis on the Palestinian issue and the situation in Iraq.." [more]

Nothing To Hide [Oct 8]
"As a modern Muslim woman, I fast and pray; but I refuse to submit to the hijab or to an opaque, black shroud. On Sept. 10, 2001, I wrote a column in the Independent newspaper condemning the Taliban for using violence to force Afghan women into the burqa. It is happening again. In Iran, educated women who fail some sort of veil test are being imprisoned by their oppressors. Saudi women under their body sheets long to show themselves and share the world equally with men.." [more]

Iran to Appoint New Envoy to Saudi Arabia [Oct 8]
"Iran’s Foreign Ministry will soon appoint a new ambassador to Saudi Arabia, state media reported on Sunday. Iran’s current ambassador to Senegal Mohammad Hosseini will be appointed as the top envoy to Riyadh, the government-owned news agency Fars quoted an “informed source” as saying. Hosseini will replace Hossein Sadeqi, Iran’s incumbent envoy to the Saudi kingdom.." [more]

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