There had been fears the Hajj might be cancelled altogether. In normal times the pilgrimage is one of the most significant moments in the Muslim religious calendar. But only citizens from countries …
Can Qatar’s Feminists Go Where Saudi Arabia’s Couldn’t?
Young women are forcing Doha to confront demands for change in a conservative society trying to present itself as different from its Gulf rivals.
Yemen: UAE-backed separatists take control of Socotra
UAE-backed southern separatists in Yemen seize control of the strategic Socotra island from the Saudi Arabian-backed government.
‘Life Is Back Once Again’: Saudi Arabia Lifts Three-Month Curfew
People in Saudi Arabia ventured out on Sunday night for the first time in three months to celebrate the end of a nationwide coronavirus curfew, dining out, cruising on motorcycles and walking pets …
Newcastle’s stalled takeover boosted by piracy crackdown in Saudi Arabia
A potential breakthrough in Newcastle’s seemingly stalled £300m Saudi Arabian-led takeover emerged when the kingdom announced a major crackdown against platforms illegally streaming sporting events …
Investments in telecoms and health system pay dividends as Saudi Arabia eyes economic turnaround
“Our report also indicates that Saudi Arabia’s efforts to enhance its investment environment, which saw the country rise 30 places on the World Bank’s Ease of Doing Business index in 2020, will serve …
The two moves by Saudi Arabia that are viewed as major positives for the Newcastle takeover
Just days after being criticised for failing to stop piracy, the government of Saudi Arabia has launched a crackdown on websites illegally streaming broadcasts. The move – announced on Government …
UK accused of selling arms to Saudi Arabia a year after court ban
British companies continue to fulfil fighter jet contracts which allow the kingdom to wage war in Yemen, despite the trade being ruled unlawful …
Saudi Arabian Wealth Fund Invests $1.5 Billion In Jio Platforms, India’s Top Mobile Operator
Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund, the Public Investment Fund of Saudi Arabia, will invest $1.5 billion in Jio Platforms Ltd., the telecommunications and digital services sub …
India’s Reliance Jio Platforms to sell $1.5 billion stake to Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund
Billionaire Mukesh Ambani has found yet another high-profile firm to write a massive check to his telecom venture Reliance Jio Platforms at the height of a global pandemic. Saudi Arabia’s Public …