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How did Yemen’s Houthis obtain ballistic missiles?
Middle East
December 20, 2017
How did Yemen’s Houthis obtain ballistic missiles?
Even after launching missiles at Saudi Arabia’s capital, the origin of the Houthis’ arsenal remains disputed. But arms researcher Pieter…
Saudi says it intercepted Yemen rebel missile over Riyadh
Middle East
December 19, 2017
Saudi says it intercepted Yemen rebel missile over Riyadh
Saudi Arabia said it shot down a ballistic missile Tuesday over Riyadh fired from Yemen by Iran-backed Huthi rebels who…
Yanni to perform four concerts in Saudi Arabia
Art news
November 17, 2017
Yanni to perform four concerts in Saudi Arabia
The internationally-renown Greek musician, Yanni, revealed on Wednesday in a Tweet that he will be performing four concerts in Saudi…
TV interview with Lebanon PM full of odd moments
Middle East
November 13, 2017
TV interview with Lebanon PM full of odd moments
When Lebanon’s Prime Minister Saad Hariri announced his resignation in a televised speech from Saudi Arabia last weekend, it stunned…
Saudi needs Aramco billions as recession slows austerity drive
Business
October 19, 2017
Saudi needs Aramco billions as recession slows austerity drive
Saudi Arabia’s plans to sell state assets – including a stake in energy giant Saudi Aramco – are becoming even…
Saudi carrier launches direct flight to Iraq after 27 years
Travel
October 18, 2017
Saudi carrier launches direct flight to Iraq after 27 years
Saudi budget-carrier flynas has launched a route from the Saudi capital, Riyadh, to Baghdad, marking the first direct flight between…
Women allowed into stadium as Saudi Arabia promotes national pride, part of reform push
Middle East
September 23, 2017
Women allowed into stadium as Saudi Arabia promotes national pride, part of reform push
Saudi Arabia is celebrating the 87th anniversary of its founding this weekend with an unprecedented array of concerts and performances,…
Softbank-Saudi tech fund becomes world’s biggest with $93 billion of capital
Business
May 21, 2017
Softbank-Saudi tech fund becomes world’s biggest with $93 billion of capital
The world’s largest private equity fund, backed by Japan’s Softbank Group and Saudi Arabia’s main sovereign wealth fund, said on…
Trump praises Sisi, says he hopes to visit Egypt
Egypt
May 21, 2017
Trump praises Sisi, says he hopes to visit Egypt
US President Donald Trump said on Sunday he hoped to visit Cairo soon, praising President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi after a…
Trump seeks ‘reset’ with Islamic world amid political tumult at home
Middle East
May 21, 2017
Trump seeks ‘reset’ with Islamic world amid political tumult at home
US President Donald Trump, struggling to shake a brewing scandal at home, will attempt a reset on Sunday with the…