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...
Women throng Saudi stadium for Italian Super Cup amid controversy
AFP | Chaperoned by men, thousands of women thronged a Saudi stadium Wednesday for the Italian Supercup final between Juventus and AC Milan, brushing off...
Saudi teen refugee, now in Canada, wants to fight for other women
AFP | A Saudi teen who caused an international sensation by defying her family and seeking asylum abroad on Tuesday vowed to fight for women's...
Saudi refugee in Canada expects more women to flee homeland
AFP | A Saudi woman accepted as a refugee in Canada has said in an Australian television interview that she expected her experience would inspire...