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The US embassy headquarters in Riyadh is pictured on March 3, 2026, after it was hit by drone strikes earlier. (AFP)
March 3, 2026, 6:37 pm
US shuts its embassies in Saudi Arabia, Kuwait after being hit by Iranian strikes
State Department orders non-emergency staff to leave Bahrain, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Qatar and the UAE; Saudi oil giant Aramco attempting to reroute some crude exports
By Agencies
Yemeni politicians and others meet in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, to discuss the situation in Yemen following the dissolution of the UAE-backed Southern Transitional Council, January 18, 2026. (Screenshot via X, used in accordance with Clause 27a of the Copyright Law)
January 18, 2026, 6:32 pm
Yemeni politicians meet in Riyadh after dissolution of UAE-backed separatist group
Aidarous al-Zubaidi, who led now-defunct Southern Transitional Council, does not attend but sends delegation; Saudi officials give assurances that STC officers will still get paid
By BARAA ANWER
An airplane of budget airline Flydubai lands at Ben Gurion airport near Tel Aviv on November 26, 2020, on the first scheduled commercial service between the two cities, following the normalization of ties between the UAE and Israel. (JACK GUEZ / AFP)
September 25, 2025, 5:26 am
Tel Aviv flight makes emergency stop in Riyadh after Israeli traveler suffers stroke
Flydubai flight carrying roughly 80 Israelis spends more than three hours on the tarmac in Saudi Arabia as passenger is transferred to local hospital for treatment
By ToI Staff
Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan, hosting a meeting of top diplomats from the Middle East and Europe to discuss Syria, poses for a picture with the participants in Riyadh on January 12, 2025. (Fayez Nureldine/AFP)
January 12, 2025, 2:12 pm
Diplomats convene in Saudi Arabia for talks on Syria’s future
Ahmed al-Sharaa, who led Islamist rebel group that toppled regime, urges sanctions relief, as West moves to provide humanitarian essentials while demanding inclusive government
By AFP
A handout picture provided by the Saudi Press Agency SPA on November 11, 2024, shows Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman addressing the joint extraordinary leaders summit of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) and the Arab League in Riyadh. (Photo by Ahmed NURELDINE / SPA / AFP)
November 11, 2024, 7:26 pm
At Riyadh summit, Saudi crown prince backs Iran, accuses Israel of genocide
Mohammed bin Salman warns Israel against hitting Islamic Republic, marking turn toward Tehran and away from US-supported normalization with Jerusalem
By Agencies and ToI Staff
Participants attend the International Alliance to Implement the Two-State Solution meeting in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on October 30, 2024. (Fayez Nureldine/AFP)
October 30, 2024, 6:23 pm
Riyadh hosts first meeting of ‘international alliance’ pushing for Palestinian state
Saudi FM decries ‘genocide’ in Gaza, reiterates kingdom’s position it will only normalize ties with Israel when two-state solution implemented
By AFP and ToI Staff
Illustrative photo of alcohol bottles (Abir Sultan/Flash90)
January 24, 2024, 5:07 pm
Saudi Arabia set to open 1st liquor store, for non-Muslim envoys
Customers will need to register online to access service in Riyadh, respect monthly limit, in watershed moment for ultra-conservative kingdom
By Aziz El Yaakoubi
Environmental Protection Minister Idit Silman speaks during an Interior and Environmental Protection Committee meeting at the Knesset on March 20, 2023. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
October 6, 2023, 9:48 pm
Environment minister said planning trip to Saudi Arabia for climate conference
Idit Silman would be third minister to visit Gulf kingdom in a month, hopes to bring delegation with her but is awaiting for Riyadh to approve visas
By ToI Staff
Communications Minister Shlomo Karhi addresses the UN Universal Postal Union in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on October 4, 2023. (Screenshot used in accordance with Clause 27a of the Copyright Law)
October 4, 2023, 8:12 pm
In Saudi Arabia, Israeli minister hails ‘blossoming’ bilateral ties
Communications Minister Shlomo Karhi also visits book fair with 500-year-old Torah scroll, attends bar mitzvah for 70-year-old man
By ToI Staff and AFP
IDF chief Herzi Halevi and the head of the Shin Bet security agency Ronen Bar hold a security assessment at the Israel Defense Forces’ headquarters in Tel Aviv, with members of the IDF’s General Staff Forum, after rocket barrages from Lebanon, April 6, 2023. (IDF Spokesman)
October 2, 2023, 9:43 am
IDF said to study security implications of possible Saudi normalization deal
Findings to be presented to defense minister and cabinet reportedly to include cooperation possibilities along with dangers and ramifications of Saudi nuclear program
By ToI Staff
Communications Minister Shlomo Karhi seen before the weekly cabinet meeting at the Prime Minister's Office, September 10, 2023. (Chaim Goldberg/Flash90)
October 1, 2023, 6:25 pm
Days after tourism minister’s trip, communications minister heading to Saudi Arabia
Shlomo Karhi to be second member of Israeli government to travel to kingdom in less than a week, amid US push to broker normalization deal between Jerusalem and Riyadh
By ToI Staff
Tourism Minister Haim Katz in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on September 27, 2023, on the first such high-level public mission to the oil-rich kingdom. (Israeli Tourism Ministry via AFP)
September 27, 2023, 8:03 pm
Saudi tourism minister acknowledges historic Israeli presence at Riyadh confab
Ahmed bin Aqil al-Khateeb says he hopes delegation led by Haim Katz was ‘received well,’ as Israeli tourism minister holds slew of meetings with foreign officials
By Lazar Berman and ToI Staff
Screen capture from video of team 'Vitality', which included two Israeli players and that took first place in the Counterstrike event at the Gamer8 tournament in Saudi Arabia, August 20, 2023. (YouTube. Used in accordance with Clause 27a of the Copyright Law)
August 22, 2023, 6:58 pm
3 Israelis compete in video game tournament in Saudi Arabia, 2 on winning team
Trio of gamers participate in Gamer8 contest, spend several days in kingdom which they reportedly entered on Israeli passports, were given 24/7 security, told to keep a low profile
By ToI Staff
A facility outfitted with SolarEdge's technology. Illustrative. (Screenshot/YouTube)
August 1, 2023, 8:54 pm
Israel-based SolarEdge inks joint renewable energy venture with Saudi conglomerate
Israeli-founded smart energy tech firm to work with Riyadh group to deploy solar energy in the kingdom, in one of the first known public pacts between the two countries
By Sharon Wrobel
An honor guard member is covered by the flag of Saudi Arabia, in Washington, on March 22, 2018. (AP Photo/Cliff Owen, File)
June 11, 2023, 7:54 pm
Saudi Arabia executes three convicted of slaying officer, founding ‘terrorist cell’
Kingdom accused men of killing officer in Riyadh, then setting fire to vehicle with body inside; authorities have executed 52 people since start of year
By AFP
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