Fahd al-Otaibi Fahd al-Otaibi is a Saudi journalist who writes about political and economic affairs in the Gulf and the Arab world. Saudi Arabia | Apr 27, 2017 Saudis seek renewed relations with US under Trump The Saudis want US President Donald Trump to reconsider policies made during the Obama administration, especially regarding Iran, which they say has not changed its conduct since the nuclear deal. Saudi Arabia | Apr 7, 2017 Is freedom of expression on the rise in Saudi Arabia? The decision to list 5% of Saudi Aramco’s shares has raised wide criticism from the Saudi public while sheding light on the issue of freedom of expression and disapproval in Saudi Arabia. Saudi Arabia | Feb 24, 2017 Has Hamas completely forgotten Saudi Arabia? The appointment of Yahya Sinwar as Hamas’ head in the Gaza Strip undermines the rapprochement between the movement and Saudi Arabia, while drawing Iran closer to the Palestinian resistance. Saudi Arabia | Feb 1, 2017 Is a bromance brewing between Sudan, the Saudis? Egypt gets the cold shoulder while Saudi Arabia helps get some US sanctions lifted from Sudan, and Khartoum remains committed to the Saudi-led coalition fighting in Yemen. Latest News Israeli artillery hits Rafah after truce talks end Agence France-Presse | AFP | May 10, 2024 Israel qualifies for Eurovision grand finale by Camille BAS-WOHLERT | AFP | May 10, 2024 Thwarted by US, Palestinians look to UN General Assembly by Amélie BOTTOLLIER-DEPOIS | AFP | May 9, 2024 See more Podcasts As Greek PM heads to Ankara to meet Erdogan, is this truly 'a new era' between Turkey & Greece? Is this the Golden Age of Turkish Defense Deals? The negotiating details holding up a cease-fire deal See more
Saudi Arabia | Apr 27, 2017 Saudis seek renewed relations with US under Trump The Saudis want US President Donald Trump to reconsider policies made during the Obama administration, especially regarding Iran, which they say has not changed its conduct since the nuclear deal.
Saudi Arabia | Apr 7, 2017 Is freedom of expression on the rise in Saudi Arabia? The decision to list 5% of Saudi Aramco’s shares has raised wide criticism from the Saudi public while sheding light on the issue of freedom of expression and disapproval in Saudi Arabia.
Saudi Arabia | Feb 24, 2017 Has Hamas completely forgotten Saudi Arabia? The appointment of Yahya Sinwar as Hamas’ head in the Gaza Strip undermines the rapprochement between the movement and Saudi Arabia, while drawing Iran closer to the Palestinian resistance.
Saudi Arabia | Feb 1, 2017 Is a bromance brewing between Sudan, the Saudis? Egypt gets the cold shoulder while Saudi Arabia helps get some US sanctions lifted from Sudan, and Khartoum remains committed to the Saudi-led coalition fighting in Yemen.
Thwarted by US, Palestinians look to UN General Assembly by Amélie BOTTOLLIER-DEPOIS | AFP | May 9, 2024