A decision by the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and non-OPEC producers like Russia to temporarily end a price war and cut production amounts to a time-out rather than…
The question is not if, but when the long-standing American defence umbrella in the Gulf, the world’s most militarised and volatile region, will be replaced by a multilateral security arrangement…
Al-Qaeda terrorist organisation in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) has announced the death of its leader in Yemen, Qassem Al-Rimi, during an American air strike on the group’s positions on 7…
Mecca governor has ordered the arrest of a young female rapper after taking issue with her music video “Bint Mecca”, which means Mecca Girl. Saudi officials stated that the song…
© Photo: SAS[/caption] Incidents this week in Israel and Scandinavia ring alarm bells. They highlight how the rise of civilizationalist leaders in democracies empower anti-liberal and anti-democratic forces. They also…
On 29 January 2020, Egypt and Saudi Arabia discussed exchanging expertise to protect human rights values.
Investment in building cinemas in Saudi Arabia is expected to generate $1.33 billion in 2020, according to data published ahead of Cinema Build KSA 2020, which takes place in Riyadh…
Israelis can officially travel to Saudi Arabia for the first time under certain conditions. According to the Israeli Ministry of Interior, Interior Minister Arie Deri has signed a permit for…
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has confirmed four cases of the new deadly coronavirus. On 29 January 2020, the UAE’s Ministry of Health and Community Protection said it had diagnosed…
On 28 January 2020, Qatar’s ruler appointed a new prime minister, replacing veteran Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa Al-Thani.