Saudi Arabia signs ten-year deal with WWE for pro-wrestling events
News Desk | Saudi Arabia will host World Wrestling Event (WWE) for the next decade following a finalization of a deal signed between Turki al-sheikh,...
The Middle East’s nuclear technology clock starts ticking
James M. Dorsey | The Middle East’s nuclear technology clock is ticking as nations pursue peaceful capabilities that potentially leave the door open to future...
Saudi-Iranian rivalry: The way forward!
News Analysis | Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani said, “Iran is ready to discuss regional security issues with its Gulf Arab neighbors as long as foreign...
How will King Salman’s removal of top military leadership affect the Saudi-Yemen conflict?
Saudi Arabia's King Salman has replaced the top military leadership and made new appointments on February 27, 2018 and promoted some younger officials in...
Pakistan’s “train and advise” mission reverses its power relations with Saudi Arabia
Andrew Korybko | Pakistan decided to dispatch troops to Saudi Arabia in order to “train and advise” its military. The news broke late last week and...
Saudi Fashion Week part of reform agenda to lure investors
News Analysis | The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) announced to host its first ever Arab fashion week in the country as it seeks to...
Saudi Crown Prince’s limitations on putting the genie back in the bottle!
James M Dorsey | Valentine’s Day in Riyadh and Islamabad as well as parts of Indonesia and Malaysia puts into sharp relief Saudi Arabia’s ability...
Do We need to Worry about Pakistan’s Planned Troop Deployment in Saudi Arabia?
News Desk | On Friday, Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi approved the decision to send Pakistani troops to Saudi Arabia under a longstanding defense cooperation between...
Pakistan demands more work visas from Saudi Arabia
News Analysis | The concluding session of the 11th Pakistan-Saudi Arabia Joint Ministerial Commission (JMC) was held in Islamabad from January 16-17th and co-chaired by...
Saudi women attend first public event with their families
James M Dorsey | Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman will be putting his best foot forward when enthusiastic women soccer fans this week attend...
Saudi Arabia uses international chess tournament to polish tarnished image
James M Dorsey | Saudi Arabia’s hosting of an international chess tournament focuses attention on the fundamental problem wreaking havoc in international sports governance and shines a...
Why Prince Al-Waleed is refusing to kow tow to Mohammad bin Salman
James M Dorsey | Incarcerated for almost two months in a gilded cage in Riyadh’s luxurious Ritz Carlton Hotel, Saudi billionaire businessman Prince Al-Waleed bin Talal appears...