{
  "id": 2700108,
  "title": "Macron to host Saudi crown prince for talks on Middle East, energy",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/23/macron-to-host-saudi-crown-prince-for-talks-on-middle-east-energy",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-23T02:20:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Middle East Eye",
    "slug": "middle-east-eye",
    "url": "https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/macron-host-saudi-crown-prince-talks-middle-east-energy"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "French President Emmanuel Macron is hosting Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman for a two-day visit starting on Sunday, according to a French presidential official. The agenda for the visit encompasses a wide range of topics, from esports to the ongoing conflicts in the Middle East. On the second day, Monday, several agreements on health, transport, and energy are expected to be signed. The visit kicks off on Sunday evening with a unique twist - Macron hosting the Saudi leader at the closing ceremony of the Esports World Cup, an event held outside Saudi Arabia for the first time. The next day, Monday, Macron and MBS will chair the first meeting of the Saudi-French strategic partnership council to discuss critical regional issues. These discussions come in a backdrop demanding close coordination between France and its Gulf partners to promote stability and peace in the Middle East, according to Macron's office.",
  "summary": "Macron to host Saudi crown prince for talks on Middle East, energy French President Emmanuel Macron will be hosting Saudi crown prince Mohammed bin Salman on Sunday for a two-day visit set to range from esports to the war in the Middle East. Several agreements on health, transport and energy will be signed on the second day of the visit on Monday, according to a French presidential official. But…",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Macron hosts Saudi crown prince for visit ranging from esports to Middle East",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/23/macron-hosts-saudi-crown-prince-for-visit-ranging-from-esports-to",
        "published": "2026-08-23T02:51:52.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}