The firm was already struggling amid Lebanon’s financial crisis; a full-blown diplomatic row with Saudi Arabia has made matters worse. Last week Riyadh extended a blockade on some goods from Lebanon …
Saudi Arabia Sports Spending Challenges Neighbors, Draws Critics
or should I say Saudi Arabia’s cash is increasingly influential, inside FIFA,” said Simon Chadwick, the director of the Center for Eurasian Sport at EM Lyon Business School. “A biennial World Cup …
Why Saudi Arabia decided to bail out bankrupt Pakistan despite its Iranian tilt
While Saudi Arabia has no interest in limiting ties with India at Pakistan’s behest, it does want to limit the temptation for Pakistan to reassert ties with Iran …
Lebanon PM renews call for minister in Gulf Arab row to quit
Lebanon’s prime minister on Thursday again urged the information minister to step down over an unprecedented diplomatic rift with Saudi Arabia, saying his resignation would be “a priority.” The rift …
Lebanon PM renews call for minister in Gulf Arab row to quit
Lebanon’s prime minister on Thursday again urged the information minister to step down over an unprecedented diplomatic rift with Saudi Arabia, saying his resignation would be “a priority.” The rift …
Noble Corporation Completes Sale Of Four Jackups In Saudi Arabia
Noble Corporation (NYSE: NE, “Noble”, or the “Company”) today announced it has completed the sale of four jackup rigs to a subsidiary of ADES International Holding Ltd. (“ADES”). The Company expects …
Lebanon foreign minister calls on Saudi Arabia, Iran to include Hezbollah in talks
Lebanon’s Foreign Minister Abdallah Bou Habib has called on Saudi Arabia and Iran to include the issue of Hezbollah in their talks, saying the Iran-backed, heavily armed group is “a regional problem.” …
Lebanon seeks dialogue with Saudi Arabia despite new tension
Lebanon on Wednesday sought a dialogue with Saudi Arabia to resolve an unprecedented diplomatic rift over a Lebanese Cabinet minister’s comments, even as new reasons for tension emerged.
EXPLAINER: Why Saudi Arabia is upset, lashing out at Lebanon
A televised remark by a game show host-turned Cabinet minister in Lebanon about the war in Yemen has taken Lebanon’s crisis with Saudi Arabia to new depths …
Fate of Lebanon minister after row with Gulf stirs division
The diplomatic row between Lebanon and Saudi Arabia is aggravating divisions in Lebanon, already reeling from an economic meltdown and social tension. Some are pushing for the resignation of the …