Three years after the first movie theater reopened in Saudi Arabia – following removal of a religion-related ban – the kingdom has become the top theatrical market in the Middle East and is turning …
Khashoggi’s fiancee criticises lack of action against Saudi crown prince
The fiancee of slain Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi said on Thursday that world leaders should not maintain relations with a “murderer”, after a U.S. intelligence report implicated Saudi Arabia’s de …
Oil prices jump as OPEC+ keeps production largely steady, Saudi Arabia continues voluntary cut
Oil prices jumped on Thursday after OPEC and its oil-producing allies said the group would keep production largely steady through April.
Saudi Arabia is a partner, not an ally. Let’s stop the charade.
And Biden’s reluctance to do so is, in part, grounded in the antiquated notion that Saudi Arabia is a close ally of the United States. But at best, Saudi Arabia is a partner whose interests often run …
Factbox: Saudi Arabia’s major inward and outward investments
The release of a U.S. intelligence report implicating Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi has highlighted the political risk for companies and …
Business in Saudi Arabia and the UAE slows down due to Covid-19
Business in Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates has slowed down, according to Purchasing Manager’ Indexes, compiled by IHS Markit. The two countries have seen a rising number of Covid-19 cases …
Yemen’s Houthis Claim Strike on Saudi Base, Aramco Oil Depot
Yemen’s Houthi rebels said they launched missile and drone strikes against a Saudi Arabian oil facility and a military base, as their attacks on the kingdom’s energy and security installations …
Business as Usual With Saudi Arabia Is Good for Business
Consultants linked to Bidenworld have advised Saudi Arabia about MBS’s most ostentatious vanity project. It’s only taken six weeks for major conflicts of interest to arise for President Biden. Days …
Iran Allies Escalate Attacks Despite Joe Biden Diplomacy, Sanctions
Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen have stepped up attacks on Saudi Arabia as the White House pushes for a diplomatic solution.
Court docs reveal Saudi wealth fund courted by Hollywood and Wall Street owned planes used in Jamal Khashoggi’s killing
But while MBS was the face of that effort, an enormous sovereign wealth fund — the Public Investment Fund of Saudi Arabia, or PIF — with about $400 billion in assets and expected to grow to $2 …