Saudi Arabia
Disney examines modifications to ‘Eternals’ after ban in 3 Gulf countries
Cinema/TV
November 9, 2021
Disney examines modifications to ‘Eternals’ after ban in 3 Gulf countries
Disney is looking into the release of a new, revised version of the “Eternals” movie, after a number of Arab…
COP26: Saudi Arabia’s climate strategy — Greenwashing or genuine transformation?
Middle East
November 4, 2021
COP26: Saudi Arabia’s climate strategy — Greenwashing or genuine transformation?
It was a regular hot and sunny day in late October in Riyadh, when Dalia Samra-Rohte, delegate of the German Industry for…
Lebanon draws up ‘roadmap’ to end row with Saudis
Middle East
November 4, 2021
Lebanon draws up ‘roadmap’ to end row with Saudis
Lebanese Prime Minister Najib Mikati said on Thursday he had agreed with President Michel Aoun on a “roadmap” to solve…
Saudi deposits $3 bln in Egypt’s central bank
Business
November 3, 2021
Saudi deposits $3 bln in Egypt’s central bank
CAIRO, Oct 31 (Reuters) – The Saudi finance ministry said on Sunday the Kingdom had deposited $3 billion with Egypt’s…
Archaeologists in Saudi Arabia excavate forgotten kingdoms
Middle East
November 2, 2021
Archaeologists in Saudi Arabia excavate forgotten kingdoms
AL ULA, Saudi Arabia, Nov 2 (Reuters) – Amid the arid desert and mountains of Al Ula in northwest Saudi…
Saudi Arabia wants businesses and families to pick Riyadh
Middle East
November 2, 2021
Saudi Arabia wants businesses and families to pick Riyadh
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (AP) — Upon arrival at Dubai’s international airport, travelers can pick up a free guide to the…
Lebanon says government can’t afford to resign as Saudi rift widens
Middle East
October 30, 2021
Lebanon says government can’t afford to resign as Saudi rift widens
BEIRUT, Oct 30 (Reuters) – Lebanon’s government cannot afford to resign over a growing diplomatic crisis with Saudi Arabia and…
Arab League concerned at ‘rapid deterioration’ of Lebanese-Gulf ties
Middle East
October 30, 2021
Arab League concerned at ‘rapid deterioration’ of Lebanese-Gulf ties
CAIRO, Oct 30 (Reuters) – The Arab League said on Saturday it was concerned about a rapid deterioration of Lebanese-Gulf…
Saudi Arabia in talks with automakers on plant plans, minister says
Middle East
October 29, 2021
Saudi Arabia in talks with automakers on plant plans, minister says
RIYADH, Oct 28 (Reuters) – Saudi Arabia is in talks with several carmakers about manufacturing in the country, Saudi Investment…
Gulf Arab states, squeezed by climate change, still tout oil
Middle East
October 27, 2021
Gulf Arab states, squeezed by climate change, still tout oil
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (AP) — The global energy transition is perhaps nowhere more perplexing than in the Arabian Peninsula, where…