Saudi Arabia
Saudi-led coalition says troops redeploying in Yemen, not withdrawing
Middle East
November 11, 2021
Saudi-led coalition says troops redeploying in Yemen, not withdrawing
DUBAI, Nov 10 (Reuters) – The Saudi-led coalition fighting the Iran-aligned Houthis in Yemen said on Wednesday its troops were…
Saudi Arabia denies playing climate saboteur at Glasgow
Middle East
November 11, 2021
Saudi Arabia denies playing climate saboteur at Glasgow
GLASGOW, Scotland (AP) — The tightest of smiles on his face and the fabric of his traditional thobe swirling about…
Amnesty International calls for release of 10 arrested Egyptians in Saudi Arabia
Egypt
November 10, 2021
Amnesty International calls for release of 10 arrested Egyptians in Saudi Arabia
Amnesty International has called on the Saudi authorities to immediately release the 10 Egyptian Nubians who have been detained for…
Not a game show: Ex-TV star at center of Lebanon-Saudi row
Middle East
November 10, 2021
Not a game show: Ex-TV star at center of Lebanon-Saudi row
BEIRUT (AP) — George Kordahi was popular among TV viewers in the Middle East for his dapper charm. He schmoozed…
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…