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's Deputy Defense Minister Mohammed Al-Ayesh meets U.S. Defense Secretary Jim Mattis (R) next to NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg (L) during a meeting at the Alliance headquarters in Brussels, Belgium, February 15, 2017. REUTERS/Virginia Mayo/Pool - RTSYZVU

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.

Hamas leader Yehia Sinwar attends a rally in Khan Younis in the southern Gaza Strip January 7, 2016. The rally, organized by Hamas movement, was held to honor the families of dead Hamas militants, who Hamas's armed wing said participated in imprisoning Israeli soldier Gilad Shalit, organizers said. Shalt was abducted by militants in a cross-border raid in 2006, and was released in exchange for more than 1,000 Palestinians held in Israeli jails. REUTERS/Mohammed Salem - RTX21FPI

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.

Fahd al-Otaibi

Saudis seek renewed relations with US under Trump

Is freedom of expression on the rise in Saudi Arabia?

Has Hamas completely forgotten Saudi Arabia?

Is a bromance brewing between Sudan, the Saudis?

Podcasts

Iran’s past nuclear activities at ‘heart of the matter’ of nuclear talks, says Mark Fitzpatrick

Israeli media adviser Keren Hajioff: Gaza operation also a media battlefield for IDF

Syrian Kurdish leader Salih Muslim says Russia allows Turkish drone strikes but no ground offensive against Syria's Kurds

Fahd al-Otaibi

Saudis seek renewed relations with US under Trump

Is freedom of expression on the rise in Saudi Arabia?

Has Hamas completely forgotten Saudi Arabia?

Is a bromance brewing between Sudan, the Saudis?

Breaking News

Rushdie attacker says 'surprised' author survived: NY Post

Boxing star Joshua avoids comment in Saudi as tweeter jailed

IMF sees Saudi growth soaring 7.6% this year on high oil prices

Podcasts

Iran’s past nuclear activities at ‘heart of the matter’ of nuclear talks, says Mark Fitzpatrick

Israeli media adviser Keren Hajioff: Gaza operation also a media battlefield for IDF

Syrian Kurdish leader Salih Muslim says Russia allows Turkish drone strikes but no ground offensive against Syria's Kurds