The changing nature of Arab politics
At a time of economic downturn and inevitable transition that puts a premium on delivery of public goods and services as well as good governance, Arab and Muslim leaders could […]
British MPs Launch Enquiry Into Missing Saudi Princes
Dominic Dudley Contributor Business I write about business and politics in the Middle East and beyond Then Crown Prince Mohammad bin Nayef of Saudi Arabia at the United Nations […]
Saudi Arabia’s current state of affairs
TESTIMONY Bruce Riedel Monday, September 28, 2020 Editor’s Note:Bruce Riedel testified before the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence during its hearing on the U.S.-Saudi security and intelligence relationship. A […]
The Saudis’ Heads Are in the Clouds of Peace, Their Feet in the Yemeni Mud
Analysis The crown prince is interested in a normalization with Israel and his father likes the Arab Peace Initiative, but the war in Yemen and threats to Prince Mohammed at […]
The end of the Saudi era
Saudi power is on a decline and not even Israel can change that. by Marwan Bishara 10 hours ago Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince <span>Mohammed bin Salman</span> attends the Gulf Cooperation […]
Lawrence of Arabia given new life in Saudi home restoration
The home of former British intelligence officer TE Lawrence, which has stood in ruins over the past century, has been restored as part of Saudi efforts to kickstart tourism TE […]
Saudi purge: Why Mohammed bin Salman can never rest
To Know more how you can benefit from the Muslim Times, go to our Homepage or About Us page Source: Middle East Eye The sacking of Fahd bin Turki is a sign of permanent […]
Saudi Arabia ‘backing Pakistan’s ex-army chief to replace Imran Khan’: reports
The New Arab Staff & Agencies Saudi Arabia ‘backing Pakistan’s ex-army chief to replace Imran Khan’: reports Imran Khan has denied talk of a rift with Riyadh [Getty] Date of […]
Pakistan’s balancing act may be failing
Pakistan’s strategy to keep good relations with everyone is no longer working in an increasingly polarised Muslim world. by Abdul Basit & Zahid Shahab Ahmed 14 hours ago Saudi Arabia’s […]
Pakistan’s Saudi marriage not over. But with China on its side, MBS mood swings won’t work
Pakistan sent Qureshi to China and Bajwa to Riyadh. Its design of the new Middle East policy is likely to be made in Rawalpindi not Islamabad. AYESHA SIDDIQA 24 August, 2020 […]
Trump defies Congress — to shield MBS from accountability on Jamal Khashoggi
Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman speaks to Russian President Vladimir Putin during the talks in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, in 2019. (Alexander Zemlianichenko/AP) Opinion by Editorial Board August 21, 2020 […]
Saudi Arabia’s special relationship with Pakistan may be on borrowed time
Rupert Stone 13 August 2020 Kashmir and coronavirus mean India is on track to surpass Islamabad as Riyadh’s key strategic ally in South Asia Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman […]
Saudi Arabia Holds Back Oil to Pakistan after Imran Khan Govt Threatens to Split OIC over Kashmir
File photo of Pakistan PM Imran Khan. The loan package included a provision under which Saudi Arabia granted Pakistan $3.2 billion worth of oil, a year on deferred payments. IANS ISLAMABAD/NEW […]
Former Iranian president Ahmadinejad writes to Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman
The National July 27, 2020 An unnamed ‘informed source’ told Iranian media that Mr Ahmadinejad wants to play a role in ending the conflict in Yemen Former Iranian president Mahmoud […]
Middle Eastern website describes Newcastle as a ‘remote tribal community’ worse than Yemen and says Geordies have a ‘well-documented penchant for violence’, as Saudi prince launches takeover of the city’s football team
To Know more how you can benefit from the Muslim Times, go to our Homepage or About Us page A Middle Eastern website published an opinion piece criticising Newcastle The […]
Saudi Arabia Wants Its Fugitive Spymaster Back
Officials say billions in a Saudi counterterrorism fund under the control of spy chief Saad al Jabri have gone missing; Jabri’s supporters say the money was used to fight terrorists […]
Khashoggi murder: Turkish absentia trial of 20 Saudis opens
37 minutes agocs Killing of Jamal Khashoggi Media captionJamal Khashoggi: What we know about the journalist’s disappearance and death Twenty Saudi nationals have gone on trial in absentia in Turkey […]
Economic Crisis Does Little to Dampen Mohammed bin Salman’s Pricey Ambitions
Published July 3, 2020 By Dr. James M. Dorsey When Saudi Finance Minister Mohammed Al-Jadaan announced austerity measures in May, including an $8 billion USD cut back on spending on […]
Exclusive: Saudi dissident warned by Canadian police he is a target
Omar Abdulaziz, who was close to murdered journalist Jamal Khashoggi, told of threat posed by Saudi Arabia Stephanie Kirchgaessner in Washington @skirchy Email Sun 21 Jun 2020 Omar Abdulaziz is a […]
Saudi Arabia’s crown prince continues crusade against opponents
In recent years, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has launched a lawless crusade against critics and possible rivals. The case of a detained prince has shed light on […]