MECCA, Saudi Arabia — Mecca slowly stirred from a seven-month hibernation on Sunday as pilgrims trickled in after Saudi Arabian authorities partially lifted a coronavirus ban on performing umrah – a …
The growth trajectory of Oman’s startup sector
However, Oman’s startup space has historically trailed its Gulf neighbours, such as the UAE and Saudi Arabia. Although the sultanate has taken several steps to nurture its startup and technology …
Trump threw Saudi Arabia a lifeline after Khashoggi’s death. Two years later, he has gotten little in return.
Saudi Arabia’s crown prince continues to resist Trump administration efforts on nuclear security, the blockade of Qatar, oil policy and accountability for Khashoggi’s killers.
Sudan recently sent hundreds of troops to Yemen via Saudi Arabia
Sources say officers and soldiers arrived in the kingdom last week, despite Khartoum supposedly winding down its involvement in the conflict …
Deaths at Saudi Arabia detention centre for Ethiopians – Amnesty
At least three people died in detention centres housing thousands of Ethiopian migrants in Saudi Arabia, rights group Amnesty International says. The migrants were facing “unimaginable cruelty” – …
Turkey asks Saudi Arabia to extradite suspects in Jamal Khashoggi killing
Turkey called on Saudi Arabia Friday — the second anniversary of Jamal Khashoggi’s death — to extradite suspects accused in the dissident writer’s killing to stand trial.
Surge in Saudi Oil Flows Offset Cut in UAE’s September Exports
(Bloomberg) — Saudi Arabia increased oil shipments in September, offsetting lower flows from the United Arab Emirates as the smaller nation started to compensate for earlier over-production, and …
Amnesty: Deaths at Saudi Arabia migrant centres housing thousands of Ethiopian migrants
At least three people died in detention centres housing thousands of Ethiopian migrants in Saudi Arabia, rights group Amnesty International says. The migrants were facing “unimaginable cruelty” – …
Ethiopian migrants held in Saudi Arabia call it ‘hellish’
From a filthy cell in Saudi Arabia, the Ethiopian migrant spoke on a smuggled phone, fearing to give his name. Some 300 countrymen are detained with him, he said.
A missed chance to reshape our relationship with Saudi Arabia
If the impunity of Mohammed bin Salman’s unpardonable crime is allowed to continue, future U.S. administrations will have decades to regret not punishing him.