It is apposite to note here that this is not a meaningless designation from the U.S. for Saudi Arabia. Only 19 other countries -- Argentina, Australia, Bahrain, Brazil, Colombia, Egypt, Israel, Japan, ...

On November 18, 2025, President Donald Trump announced that he designated the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) as a major non-NATO ally.

The United States will elevate Saudi Arabia to “major non-NATO ally” status, granting the oil-rich autocracy preferred access to military and economic privileges and deeper ties with the American ...

President Trump on Tuesday announced that the US will designate Saudi Arabia as a “major non-NATO ally” during his remarks at a black-tie dinner in honor of the country’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin ...

WASHINGTON(AP) — Trump designates Saudi Arabia as a major non-NATO ally as US administration aims to elevate military relationship.

US President Donald Trump announced Saudi Arabia's designation as a major non-NATO ally during Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's White House visit. This significant move elevates defense ties, ...

WASHINGTON, D.C. (KVOA) - President Donald Trump has announced the designation of Saudi Arabia as a major non-NATO ally. The announcement was made during a dinner held Tuesday at the White House in ...

US President Donald Trump said Tuesday he was designating Saudi Arabia as a major non-NATO ally, as he hosted Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman for a gala dinner at the White House.