Saudi Arabia puts pressure on EU to label Yemen's Houthis a terrorist group
By Alexander Cornwell Nov 12 (Reuters) - Saudi Arabia is pressing the EU to designate Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi movement as a terrorist organisation, but has yet to overcome European concerns that this could undermine a future peace process, according to six European officials. The campaign reflects a broader effort by Riyadh to increase international pressure on the group, which has been…
Saudi Arabia is pressuring the European Union to designate Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi movement as a terrorist organization. According to Al-Monitor, this campaign is part of an effort by Riyadh to increase international pressure on the group following near-daily attacks on the kingdom. However, European officials have expressed concerns that such a designation could undermine a future peace process.
In other developments, Minister of Investment Fahad Al-Saif announced that the number of licenses issued to foreign investors in Saudi Arabia has increased by 110 percent year-on-year. The Saudi Gazette reports that foreign direct investment inflows surged by 33 percent in 2025, and the number of regional headquarters established by global companies in the kingdom has reached 780.
Additionally, Saudi Arabia and Kenya have signed a technical addendum to an agreement regarding domestic worker recruitment. Ajel English reports the agreement aims to streamline procedures, reduce costs, and protect rights.
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