Cairo: Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has said Riyadh is interested in “normal ties” with Iran, but blamed the latter’s “negative behaviour” for straining their links.
“Iran is a neighbour. We want normal and distinguished ties with it,” he said in a TV interview shown Tuesday night. “But our problem with Iran lies in its negative behaviour whether its nuclear programme, support for outlawed militias in some countries of the region, or the ballistic missile programme. We are working with our partners in the region and the world to address these challenges. We hope to overcome them,” he added.
Saudi Arabia yesterday prevented more than 400 Jordanian trucks loaded with fruits, vegetables, and livestock from entering its territories, citing technical reasons related to the trucks pro.
Saudi Arabia includes Hindu epics in new school curriculum April 28, 2021 at 4:07 pm | Published in: Middle East, News, Saudi Arabia
The ancient Indian epics of Ramayana and Mahabharata [Youtube] April 28, 2021 at 4:07 pm
In line with Saudi Arabia s Vision 2030, the kingdom has introduced the ancient Indian epics of
Ramayana and Mahabharata into the school curriculum.
A tweet which has gone viral by Nouf Al-Marwaai, the first Saudi yoga instructor and founder of the Arab Yoga Foundation, included a screenshot of her son s social studies exam with questions on Hinduism and Buddhism. Saudi Arabia s new #vision2030 & curriculum will help to create a coexistent, moderate & tolerant generation. Screenshots of my son s school exam today in Social Studies included concepts & history of Hinduism, Buddhism, Ramayana, Karma, Mahabharata Dharma. I enjoyed helping him study, she wrote.
By NICK WADHAMS AND TONY CAPACCIO | Bloomberg | Published: April 28, 2021 The Biden administration is sending a team of senior officials to the Middle East this week as the president seeks to ease allies concerns over Iranian nuclear talks and address issues involving the United Arab Emirates planned purchase of the F-35 joint strike fighter. The team of officials from the State Department, National Security Council and Defense Department will be led by NSC Middle East policy coordinator Brett McGurk and State Department counselor Derek Chollet, according to several people familiar with the plans. Tentative plans call for visiting Saudi Arabia, the U.A.E., Egypt and Jordan, according to the people, who asked not to be identified because the trip isn t public.
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