The Arab Spring was a time of great optimism throughout the Middle East and North Africa. Following the quick toppling of authoritarian regimes in Tunisia and Egypt in 2011, similar anti-government …
Texas freeze helps rival oil exporters like Saudi Arabia ‘tremendously,’ may influence OPEC decisions
Analysts estimate the total volume of oil lost to the Texas winter storm at anywhere between 18 million and 40 million barrels.
5 things to know for February 26: Covid, stimulus, Syria, Saudi Arabia, gymnastics
Here’s what you need to know to Get Up to Speed and On with Your Day. (You can also get “5 Things You Need to Know Today” delivered to your inbox daily. ) 1. Coronavirus President Biden marked 50 …
U.N. human rights boss urges Saudi Arabia to allow free speech, assembly
United Nations human rights chief Michelle Bachelet, in rare public comments on Saudi Arabia, said on Friday that people were “unjustly detained” in the kingdom and urged it to uphold freedom of …
Norway’s $1.3 Trillion Fund Dumped Saudi Shares, Added Qatar
Norway’s $1.3 trillion sovereign wealth fund slashed its exposure to Saudi Arabian stocks last year while boosting its portfolio in neighboring Qatar by almost seven times.Total holdings of shares in …
Saudi Arabia’s mega-project: a 170km line city through the desert
A car-free, carbon-free city the size of Belgium, built in a straight line through a remote part of Saudi Arabia is MBS’s grand plan. Will it succeed? The FT’s Andrew England explores the crown prince …
Saudi Arabia’s mega-project: a 170km line city through the desert
A car-free, carbon-free city the size of Belgium, built in a straight line through a remote part of Saudi Arabia is MBS’s grand plan. Will it succeed? The FT’s Andrew England explores the crown prince …
Op-ed: Saudi Arabia’s evolution could be good for your business
I frequently visited Saudi Arabia in years past, traveling on a business visa. In those days Saudi women were completely veiled, forbidden to speak to non-relative males and could not drive or travel …
Bhutan, Saudi Arabia keen on taking bandwidth from Bangladesh: Jabbar
Bangladesh would not be able to export bandwidth for long given the rapid pace at which demand is increasing at home …
US President Biden, Saudi King Salman discuss end to Yemen war
Biden emphasised the US commitment to assuring Saudi Arabia security from threats from Iran and discussed renewed diplomatic efforts to end the war in Yemen, the White House said in a statement …