US-Iran crisis: Pompeo meets Saudi King
AFP| US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo met Monday with the king of Saudi Arabia as he sought to coordinate with allies over soaring tensions...
One year on: Saudi women savor freedom to drive
AFP | Until June 24 last year, the concept of women driving would have been considered a crime in Saudi Arabia, where hardliners have preached...
US trying to lobby in Middle East against Iran
Anadolu | The State Department's top official for Iran will travel to the Middle East this week to meet with key allies, the agency said. Brian...
Trump maintains an intentional ambiguity over protecting Gulf’s oil supply
News Analysis | U.S President Donald Trump has once again stirred the U.S allies in the Middle East by not explicitly committing to the task...
Deep rooted mistrust in the Gulf: Qatar’s blockade continues
AFP | In a region of tight media control and official statements, the body language of Saudi Arabia's king and Qatar's prime minister spoke volumes...
Riyadh summit to discuss US-Iran tension
AFP | Regional heavyweight Saudi Arabia hosts Islamic, Arab and Gulf summits this week as tensions between Iran and the US raised fears of military...
Four more Saudi women activists freed pending trial
AFP | Saudi Arabia on Thursday released at least four more detained women activists pending trial, campaigners said, bringing the total number of women provisionally...
IS claims attack on Saudi security base
AFP | Four men were killed Sunday in an attack on a Saudi security services base north of the capital Riyadh, official media said, as...
US bars entry to 16 Saudis over Khashoggi killing
AFP | The US State Department Monday barred entry to 16 Saudi nationals over what it described as their role in the murder of journalist...
Economic reform in the Gulf: Who benefits, really? – James Dorsey
James M Dorsey | Leaders like the crown princes of Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, Mohammed bin Salman and Mohammed bin Zayed, quickly...
OPEC oil production falls as Saudi Arabia slashes output
AFP | Global oil cartel OPEC said Tuesday it sharply reduced crude oil production last month, after heavyweight Saudia Arabia slashed output and exports fell...
Support for US Iran policy out of left field: China dramatically reduces trade with Tehran – Dr James M Dorsey
Dr James M Dorsey | China has dramatically reduced its trade with Iran in line with US sanctions, raising questions whether Iran will remain committed to...