RIYADH: Saudi Arabia and the US has signed an agreement for cooperation on the peaceful uses of energy, the Kingdom’s energy ministry said. The agreement builds on the historic strategic partnership between the two friendly countries and follows the announcement made during the visit of Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman’s visit to the US in November last year on the conclusion of negotiations on bilateral cooperation in the peaceful uses of nuclear energy.

Deal does not include so-called Additional Protocol allowing United Nations atomic agency to carry out snap inspections

WASHINGTON: The United States plans to announce a landmark deal with Saudi Arabia on Wednesday (Jul 22) that would help establish a civilian nuclear programme in the kingdom,…