Saudi Arabia’s radical new oil strategy
Earlier this year, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman introduced a new strategy that was designed to further monetise the country’s oil reserves. If it continues, the dynamics of […]
A lost year in Saudi Arabia
The Economist – The oil crash and the pandemic have roiled plans to focus on diplomacy and growth Apr 4th 2020 BEIRUT THE YEAR had got off to a good […]
In return for Newcastle United, perhaps the Saudis can tell us where Khashoggi’s dismembered body lies
The only truly non-political sports I’ve ever heard of were the Christmas football matches played between British and German troops on the western front, says Robert Fisk @indyvoices 2 days […]
Saudi Arabia: Just how deep are its troubles?
By Frank Gardner BBC security correspondent Saudi Arabia has gone through radical change in a short space of time under Mohammed Bin Salman Once famous for being tax-free, Saudi […]
MBS: The Rise to Power of Mohammed bin Salman — a palace coup
Ben Hubbard’s book tells how the Saudi prince fuses autocracy with ‘modernisation’ Malise Ruthven April 30 2020 Barring accident or assassination, Mohammed bin Salman is destined to become king of […]
The Saudi and UAE cold war in Yemen will only intensify – even with the recent show of unity
Moves by Yemeni separatists in the south have pushed the pair onto the same page, but both Riyadh and Abu Dhabi crave influence in the country Ahmed Aboudouh @AAboudouh 10 […]
I’m a long-time Saudi dissident — Newcastle United have no idea what they’re getting into
The notion that Newcastle United’s new owners would use their cash to transform the club into a football powerhouse along the lines of Manchester City is a pipe dream Ali […]
Saudi Arabia is responsible for the slow death of the kingdom’s Nelson Mandela
By Abdullah Alaoudh April 25, 2020 Abdullah Alaoudh is a senior fellow in the Center for Muslim-Christian Understanding at Georgetown University. Abdullah al-Hamid, Saudi Arabia’s most prominent intellectual and […]
Mohammed Bin Salman’s Newcastle takeover is immoral and reflects badly on football
COLUMN: Saudi Arabia have an awful human rights record but deputy prime minister Bin Salman’s takeover bid has been accepted with scarcely any question or objection ByStan Collymore 09:04, […]
Outspoken Saudi princess reveals that she is in prison
Princess Basmah, a human rights advocate, demands that her uncle the king frees her Martin Chulov Middle East correspondent Fri 17 Apr 2020 Princess Basmah had called for Saudi Arabia […]
Up to 150 members of the Saudi royal family ‘are infected with coronavirus’: King Salman and Mohammed bin Salman ‘have both gone into isolation to avoid the outbreak’
Our favorite posts: The Muslim Times Recommending Universal BCG Vaccination to Fight the Pandemic and A Moonshot Moment for the Muslims: Making Covid 19 Vaccine before the West and China Source: Daily Mail Doctors at […]
Saudi Arabia buys stakes in four big European oil firms – source By Ron Bousso
By Ron Bousso 9th April 2020 LONDON (Reuters) – Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund, the Public Investment Fund (PIF), has accumulated stakes in four major European oil companies, […]
Saudi Crown Prince Salman, in quest for power, orders detention of 298 public officials
As Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MBS), Saudi Arabia’s crown prince and next in line for the throne, appears anxious to take over his father’s legacy. The ongoing crackdown on […]
The battle for the Saudi crown is raging even if it is overshadowed by the coronavirus pandemic
The political landscape is changing as the Covid-19 outbreak undermines Donald Trump and his allies, such as Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Patrick Cockburn @indyworld 9 hours ago […]
The Saudi royal family appear unaware of the dangers of settling scores among themselves
The kingdom was never the pool of tranquillity that its rulers have claimed – it’s history has been one of coup and counter-coup Robert Fisk @indyvoices 6 hours ago Purges, […]
Arrested Saudi royals allegedly aimed to block crown prince’s accession
King’s brother and former crown prince accused of trying to sideline Mohammed bin Salman Martin Chulov Middle East correspondent Tue 10 Mar 2020 The dramatic arrests of two leading Saudi […]
Voices : Saudi Arabia doesn’t seem to realize its stock market games this week will lead to its downfall
MBS should learn that just because the only tool the Saudis have is a hammer, doesn’t mean the rest of the world’s problems are nails Tim Mullaney New York http://www.independent.co.uk […]
Saudi Arabia in royal purge over ‘coup plot’
Saudi authorities have detained three princes including King Salman’s brother and nephew for allegedly plotting a coup, three sources told AFP Saturday, signalling the de facto ruler’s tightening grip on […]
Iran has always been ready for talks with Saudis: Kharrazi
Source: Tehran Times TEHRAN – Kamal Kharrazi, chairman of Iran’s Strategic Council on Foreign Relations, said on Wednesday that Iran has always been ready to hold talks with Saudi Arabia, […]
Interview: Khashoggi fiancee: ‘Saudi Arabia can get away with whatever it wants’
Stephanie Kirchgaessner Jamal Khashoggi Hatice Cengiz tells Guardian world has failed to punish kingdom over journalist’s murder in Turkey @skirchy Email Tue 4 Feb 2020 THE GUARDIAN The […]