US secretary of state holds talks with Egyptian president and crown prince of Saudi Arabia in latest Middle East tour.
Country also expected to host 2034 World Cup achieves latest in series of wins for Gulf states on international events.
Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani meets Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud in Doha.
The kingdom is making investments and training new local talent as it aims to become a powerhouse in game development.
White House says ‘still a lot’ to discuss as questions swirl around potential deal to normalise Israel-Saudi relations.
Potential deal to formalise relations between Israel and kingdom would be complex but not transformative, analysts say.
Making up for lost time, the kingdom is moving to challenge regional players, attract travellers and boost its income.
Developments towards peace in Yemen show how productive Omani efforts have been.
As Ronaldo gets set to make his Saudi debut, his signing could have a major effect on and off the pitch.
Initial agreements worth $29bn will be signed at a Saudi Arabian-Chinese summit this week, official news agency says.
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, Rwanda’s Paul Kagame, Palestine’s Mahmoud Abbas are among those arriving in Doha.
Analysts say shared interests will sustain ties despite Washington’s promise of ‘consequences’ over oil production cuts.
MBS is already de facto ruler of the kingdom, but the appointment formalises his role as head of government.
Saudi’s Mohammed bin Salman is visiting Greece and France on a his first EU visit since the murder of Jamal Khashoggi.
