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Mohammed bin Salman’s Global Standing: Strategic Partner in Transition Amid Debate Over His Role
The Saudi crown prince’s recent diplomatic rehabilitation and major bilateral agreements highlight his growing influence while prompting discussion on whether he is regarded as an ally or adversary in international affairs
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Saudi Arabia Opens Property Market to Foreign Buyers in Landmark Reform
A new ownership law takes effect, allowing non-Saudis to purchase real estate in designated areas as Riyadh seeks to attract overseas investment under Vision 2030
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Saudi-UAE Trade Ties Hold Firm Despite Escalating Yemen Dispute
Deep economic interdependence and mutual strategic interests help sustain robust commercial relations between Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates amid political tensions over Yemen
Saudi Stock Market Gains From Rule Relaxation Seen as Limited by Barings
Global asset manager Barings says recent Saudi regulatory easing will support capital inflows but may not fundamentally transform market dynamics
Saudi Foreign Minister Arrives in Washington as U.S. and Riyadh Coordinate on Regional Diplomacy
Prince Faisal bin Farhan touches down in the U.S. capital ahead of strategic talks with Secretary of State Marco Rubio on conflict and humanitarian issues
Conflict in Yemen Intensifies as Saudi Coalition Targets Southern Factions Amid Deepening Gulf Rift
Saudi Arabia’s military actions in southern Yemen deepen divisions within the anti-Houthi coalition and raise global calls for renewed United Nations engagement to address instability and violence
CPAC’s Global Free Speech Ratings Spotlight Saudi Arabia Among the Worst Scorers
In its inaugural freedom of speech index, CPAC ranks Saudi Arabia at the lowest level, reflecting concerns about restrictions on expression amid wider global comparisons.
Pakistan and Saudi Arabia in Talks to Convert Saudi Loans into JF-17 Fighter Jet Deal
Islamabad and Riyadh explore transforming roughly two billion dollars in Saudi financial support into a military procurement agreement for JF-17 combat aircraft, signalling deeper defence cooperation.
Saudi-Aligned Yemeni Government Expels UAE-Backed Separatist Leader as Conflict Escalates
The removal of the Southern Transitional Council’s chief reflects an intensifying power struggle in Yemen and a widening rift between Riyadh and Abu Dhabi
Absent Yemen Separatist Leader Deepens Saudi–UAE Rift Amid Escalating Conflict
The no-show of Southern Transitional Council chief at Riyadh talks compounds divisions between Riyadh and Abu Dhabi as military pressure mounts in southern Yemen.
United States Seizes Russian Oil Tanker in Atlantic Interception
The operation follows an earlier unsuccessful attempt to capture the vessel as it sailed toward Venezuela.
Chevron and Quantum Capital Prepare Bid for Twenty-Two Billion Dollars in Lukoil Assets
The proposed transaction would involve a significant portfolio of assets linked to NK Lukoil OAO, though full details remain unconfirmed.
U.S. Tankers Head Toward Venezuela as Oil Production Risks Sharp Decline
Chevron-chartered vessels prepare to lift stranded crude amid a blockade that threatens to cut Venezuelan output by roughly one-third within weeks
Saudi Stocks Slip as Tadawul Ends Session Lower on Broad-Based Declines
Market closes modestly down as investors turn cautious across banking and petrochemical shares
Saudi Arabia Reaffirms Firm Backing for Somalia’s Sovereignty and Territorial Integrity
Riyadh reiterates political and diplomatic support for Mogadishu amid regional security challenges
Saudi Arabia Probes Investor Demand With Bond Sale After Signalling Fiscal Slowdown
Riyadh gauges market appetite as it balances spending discipline with long-term investment plans
Saudi Regulator Issues Alert After Recall of Nestlé Infant Formula Products
Health authorities urge consumers to check batch numbers following precautionary recall of imported baby formula
Saudi Arabia’s ‘Jumbo’ January Debt Sale Wins Strong Market Support
Kingdom’s large sovereign bonds attract robust investor demand as financial markets open the year with confidence
Saudi Arabia Pushes to Shape Palestinian Authority Reforms in Post-War Diplomatic Effort
Riyadh seeks an active role in restructuring Palestinian governance as part of broader regional diplomacy following the Gaza conflict
US Lawmakers Led by Gottheimer Tour Israel and Gulf States to Reinforce Regional Security Ties
Bipartisan congressional delegation visits Israel, Bahrain, Qatar and Saudi Arabia to deepen cooperation on security, diplomacy and economic integration
Saudi Arabia and the UAE Enter a New Phase of Strategic Rivalry Across the Middle East
A widening Gulf dispute over Yemen, influence and security marks a shift from partnership to competition between the region’s two leading powers
Saudi Arabia Records Second Consecutive Year of Record-High Executions
Riyadh’s capital punishment figures for 2025 exceed the previous annual record, driven by intensified drug-related prosecutions and broader justice policies
Saudi Arabia to Fully Open Financial Markets to All Foreign Investors in February
Kingdom abolishes Qualified Foreign Investor framework to deepen liquidity and attract global capital under Vision 2030 reforms
A man breaks down in tears after losing all his life savings at a casino
Saudi King and Crown Prince Extend Condolences to Jordan’s Monarch After Death of Former Premier
Riyadh conveys solidarity with Amman following the passing of ex-prime minister Zaid Al-Rifai, underscoring enduring bilateral ties
Saudi Arabia Pilots Tightly Regulated Alcohol Framework in Signal to Global Food and Beverage Firms
Limited licensing and controlled access mark a cautious policy test aligned with tourism growth and international investment goals
Saudi Arabia Introduces Mandatory 70% Localisation in Procurement Roles to Boost National Employment
Riyadh tightens labour market rules, requiring private firms to fill the majority of procurement posts with Saudi nationals under expanded Saudization policy
Saudi Arabia Launches Two Thousand Twenty Six Funding with Rare Four-Part Bond Issuance
Kingdom opens the year’s borrowing programme with a large multi-tranche international bond to secure flexible long-term financing
Saudi Arabia’s Consumer Economy Transformed by Rapid Digitalisation Drive
E-commerce, fintech and government platforms reshape spending habits as Vision 2030 accelerates digital adoption
Egypt Affirms Shared Stance with Saudi Arabia on Key Regional Crises in Yemen and Sudan
Cairo underscores alignment with Riyadh on conflict resolution frameworks amid broader Gulf-Arab cooperation
Saudi Arabia Accelerates Data Centre Expansion with Strategic Regulation and Infrastructure Drive
Riyadh strengthens legal frameworks and builds world’s largest government data centre to position the Kingdom as a regional digital hub under Vision 2030
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Yemen Separatist Leader’s Saudi Visit Signals Push for Dialogue Amid Escalating Gulf Rift
A delegation led by Southern Transitional Council chief Aidarous al-Zubaidi is set to travel to Riyadh as regional tensions over Yemen intensify and diplomatic efforts mount
Saudi Arabia Reduces Official Oil Price to Asia for Third Consecutive Month Amid Global Glut
State energy firm Saudi Aramco trims the flagship Arab Light official selling price again as abundant supply and weaker benchmarks weigh on crude markets
The Israel Defense Force has notified Syria of an apparent plot by Iran, along with additional “hostile elements,” to assassinate Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa
The U.S. State Department’s account in Persian: “President Trump is a man of action. If you didn’t know it until now, now you do—do not play games with President Trump.”
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If China were to kidnap Taiwan’s president and take over Nvidia’s factories, who would wrap fish with yesterday’s newspaper?
Trump Moves on Venezuela’s Oil—but One Major Obstacle Remains
Even with control and American companies invited in, years of decay mean Venezuela’s oil sector cannot quickly influence global markets.
CNN’s Ranking of Israel’s Women’s Rights Sparks Debate After Misleading Global Index Comparison
Coverage placing Israel below Saudi Arabia and Qatar relies on broad societal data rather than strictly gender-specific measures, prompting scrutiny of framing and methodology
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Saudi Arabia’s Shifting Regional Alignment Raises Strategic Concerns in Jerusalem
Evolving Gulf dynamics and Riyadh’s recalibrated foreign policy could complicate Israel’s security and diplomatic landscape
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OPEC+ Holds Oil Output Steady Amid Member Tensions and Market Oversupply
Producer alliance pauses production increases for the first quarter of 2026 while navigating geopolitical strains and weak global demand
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An intelligence report cited by the Times claims that Iran’s Supreme Leader, Khamenei, has prepared a contingency plan to flee Tehran for Moscow
An intelligence report cited by the Times claims that Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has prepared a contingency plan to flee Tehran, potentially to Moscow, if nationwide threats escalate and security forces begin to defec...
U.S. President Donald Trump: "if (Iran) starts killing people like they have in the past, I think they're gonna get hit very hard by the United States."
Iran Hit by Nationwide Protests Amid Trump Warning, Israeli Threats, Economic Collapse, Students Demand End of Regime
Yemen’s Saudi-backed government launched what it called a peaceful operation to retake military positions from UAE-backed southern separatists, who said Saudi airstrikes followed, deepening a rift between the Gulf allies
Fox News pundit says the unconfirmed U.S. invasion of Venezuela is for national security against Hezbollah and Iran, as well as Russia and China
Middle East Nuclear Ambitions Face Test as Turkey and Saudi Arabia Push Forward Energy Plans
Delayed regional projects and emerging cooperation efforts spotlight shifting priorities in nuclear power development
Erdogan Offers Turkish Mediation in Yemen Crisis in Call with Saudi Crown Prince
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan tells Saudi leadership Ankara stands ready to facilitate dialogue among Yemeni factions amid intensifying conflict
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Mohammed bin Salman’s Global Standing: Strategic Partner in Transition Amid Debate Over His Role
Saudi Arabia Opens Property Market to Foreign Buyers in Landmark Reform
The U.S. State Department’s account in Persian: “President Trump is a man of action. If you didn’t know it until now, now you do—do not play games with President Trump.”
CNN’s Ranking of Israel’s Women’s Rights Sparks Debate After Misleading Global Index Comparison
Saudi Arabia’s Shifting Regional Alignment Raises Strategic Concerns in Jerusalem
OPEC+ Holds Oil Output Steady Amid Member Tensions and Market Oversupply
Iranian Protests Intensify as Another Revolutionary Guard Member Is Killed and Khamenei Blames the West
President Trump Says United States Will Administer Venezuela Until a Secure Leadership Transition
Delta Force Identified as Unit Behind U.S. Operation That Captured Venezuela’s President
Trump Announces U.S. Large-Scale Strike on Venezuela, Declares President Maduro and Wife Captured
Saudi-UAE Rift Adds Complexity to Middle East Diplomacy as Trump Signals Firm Leadership
OPEC+ to Keep Oil Output Policy Unchanged Despite Saudi-UAE Tensions Over Yemen
Saudi Arabia and UAE at Odds in Yemen Conflict as Southern Offensive Deepens Gulf Rift
Abu Dhabi ‘Capital of Capital’: How Abu Dhabi Rose as a Sovereign Wealth Power
Diamonds Are Powering a New Quantum Revolution
Trump Threatens Strikes Against Iran if Nuclear Programme Is Restarted
Why Saudi Arabia May Recalibrate Its US Spending Commitments Amid Rising China–America Rivalry
Riyadh Air’s First Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner Completes Initial Test Flight, Advancing Saudi Carrier’s Launch
Saudi Arabia’s 2025: A Pivotal Year of Global Engagement and Domestic Transformation
Saudi Arabia to Introduce Sugar-Content Based Tax on Sweetened Drinks from January 2026
Saudi Hotels Prepare for New Hospitality Roles as Alcohol Curbs Ease
Global Airports Forum Highlights Saudi Arabia’s Emergence as a Leading Aviation Powerhouse
Saudi Arabia Weighs Strategic Choice on Iran Amid Regional Turbulence
Not Only F-35s: Saudi Arabia to Gain Access to the World’s Most Sensitive Technology
Saudi Arabia Condemns Sydney Bondi Beach Shooting and Expresses Solidarity with Australia
Washington Watches Beijing–Riyadh Rapprochement as Strategic Balance Shifts
Saudi Arabia Urges Stronger Partnerships and Efficient Aid Delivery at OCHA Donor Support Meeting in Geneva
Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 Drives Measurable Lift in Global Reputation and Influence
Alcohol Policies Vary Widely Across Muslim-Majority Countries, With Many Permitting Consumption Under Specific Rules
Saudi Arabia Clarifies No Formal Ban on Photography at Holy Mosques for Hajj 2026
Libya and Saudi Arabia Sign Strategic MoU to Boost Telecommunications Cooperation
Elon Musk’s xAI Announces Landmark 500-Megawatt AI Data Center in Saudi Arabia
Israel Moves to Safeguard Regional Stability as F-35 Sales Debate Intensifies
Cardi B to Make Historic Saudi Arabia Debut at Soundstorm 2025 Festival
U.S. Democratic Lawmakers Raise National Security and Influence Concerns Over Paramount’s Hostile Bid for Warner Bros. Discovery
Hackers Are Hiding Malware in Open-Source Tools and IDE Extensions
Traveling to USA? Homeland Security moving toward requiring foreign travelers to share social media history
Wall Street Analysts Clash With Riyadh Over Saudi Arabia’s Deficit Outlook
Trump and Saudi Crown Prince Cement $1 Trillion-Plus Deals in High-Profile White House Summit
Saudi Arabia Opens Alcohol Sales to Wealthy Non-Muslim Residents Under New Access Rules
U.S.–Saudi Rethink Deepens — Washington Moves Ahead Without Linking Riyadh to Israel Normalisation
Saudi Arabia and Israel Deprioritise Diplomacy: Normalisation No Longer a Middle-East Priority
Saudi Arabia Positions Itself as the Backbone of the Global AI Era
As Trump Deepens Ties with Saudi Arabia, Push for Israel Normalization Takes a Back Seat
Thai Food Village Debuts at Saudi Feast Food Festival 2025 Under Thai Commerce Minister Suphajee’s Lead
Saudi Arabia Sharpens Its Strategic Vision as Economic Transformation Enters New Phase
Saudi Arabia Projects $44 Billion Budget Shortfall in 2026 as Economy Rebalances
OPEC+ Unveils New Capacity-Based System to Anchor Future Oil Output Levels
Will Saudi Arabia End Up Bankrolling Israel’s Post-Ceasefire Order in Lebanon?
Saudi Arabia’s SAMAI Initiative Surpasses One-Million-Citizen Milestone in National AI Upskilling Drive
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