Saudi Arabia
From crafts to Kalashnikovs: arms souk thrives in Yemen’s Taez
Middle East
July 15, 2019
From crafts to Kalashnikovs: arms souk thrives in Yemen’s Taez
Once overflowing with handicrafts, the old Al-Shinayni market in Yemen’s third city of Taez is now bursting with Kalashnikovs and…
Media watchdog reveals secret Saudi mission for journalists’ release
Middle East
July 11, 2019
Media watchdog reveals secret Saudi mission for journalists’ release
French press freedom group Reporters Without Borders (RSF) revealed on Wednesday that it had sent a team to Saudi Arabia…
Saudi Arabia releases Egyptian Umrah pilgrims accused of drug possession
Egypt
July 10, 2019
Saudi Arabia releases Egyptian Umrah pilgrims accused of drug possession
Saudi authorities have released four Egyptian Umrah pilgrims accused of possessing narcotic substances. The Egyptian Consul-General in Jeddah, Hazem Ramadan,…
Rapper Nicki Minaj pulls out of controversial Saudi Arabia concert
Middle East
July 10, 2019
Rapper Nicki Minaj pulls out of controversial Saudi Arabia concert
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – U.S. rapper Nicki Minaj said on Tuesday that she was pulling out of a planned concert…
A Saudi princess, a bodyguard and a workman: French trial to open
Middle East
July 9, 2019
A Saudi princess, a bodyguard and a workman: French trial to open
PARIS (Reuters) – The king of Saudi Arabia’s daughter is a “caring, humble” person who is the victim of false…
UAE draws down troops in Yemen in ‘strategic redeployment’
Middle East
July 9, 2019
UAE draws down troops in Yemen in ‘strategic redeployment’
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The United Arab Emirates has drawn down its troop levels in Yemen but remains…
Hip-hop star Nicki Minaj to perform in Saudi Arabia
Middle East
July 4, 2019
Hip-hop star Nicki Minaj to perform in Saudi Arabia
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Saudi Arabia said Wednesday that hip-hop star Nicki Minaj will perform in the ultraconservative…
OPEC extends oil output cuts after Moscow-Riyadh pact
Middle East
July 2, 2019
OPEC extends oil output cuts after Moscow-Riyadh pact
OPEC agreed Monday to extend by nine months daily oil output cuts aimed at supporting prices and soaking up excess…
Yemen: Houthi rebels attack Saudi airport with drone
Middle East
July 2, 2019
Yemen: Houthi rebels attack Saudi airport with drone
Nine people were reported injured on Tuesday after Houthi rebels launched a drone attack on a civilian airport in southern…
OPEC set to prolong oil output cuts after Moscow-Riyadh deal
Middle East
July 1, 2019
OPEC set to prolong oil output cuts after Moscow-Riyadh deal
OPEC and its allies are set this week to prolong oil output cuts to further boost prices, after the two…