Saudi Arabia | May 11, 2022 Golf legend Greg Norman describes 'cultural change' in Saudi Arabia The Australian golfer, who now heads a Saudi-funded golf league, said he does not answer to the Saudi government and condemned the murder of Jamal Khashoggi in a recent interview.
Turkey | Apr 11, 2022 Erdogan's Saudi visit to mark vital step in Turkey's regional realignment The Turkish president is expected to travel to the kingdom during Ramadan following the end of the Khashoggi case in Turkey.
Turkey | Mar 31, 2022 Turkish prosecutor calls for transfer of Khashoggi trial to Riyadh The call to discontinue the case against 26 defendants in killing of the Saudi journalist comes as Turkey is working to improve relations with rivals across the Arab world
Saudi Arabia | Mar 29, 2022 Saudi Arabia announces $600 million in new investment from startups, venture capitalist Foreign direct investment in Saudi Arabia slowed later in 2021 after a promising start, and some entities are reluctant to invest there due to the human rights situation.
Gulf | Feb 23, 2022 Explainer: the Phil Mickelson-Saudi Arabia golf controversy Golfer Phil Mickelson called Saudis “scary” in a recently surfaced interview. The fallout exposed a riff in the golf community over a Saudi-funded league that aims to compete with the PGA Tour, which has been criticized for its treatment of players.
Iraq | Jan 12, 2022 The Takeaway: Iraq takes first steps toward new government: What comes next Updates from our regional correspondents on Turkey, Kazakhstan and Saudi Arabia, Oman, and Egypt; multimedia on Israel and Iran — all in about 1,000 words.
Saudi Arabia | Jan 3, 2022 Turkey's Erdogan says he'll visit Saudi Arabia in February Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's planned visit to Saudi Arabia comes as Ankara seeks to mend ties with several Gulf countries.
Turkey | Dec 8, 2021 In apparent mix-up, France releases man suspected of Khashoggi murder links A Saudi national held over suspected ties to the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi was released Wednesday after Paris officials determined the arrest was a case of mistaken identity.
Saudi Arabia | Nov 22, 2021 Khashoggi's fiancee urges Justin Beiber to cancel Saudi performance Hatice Cengiz called on the Canadian pop star to choose "justice and freedom over money."
Saudi Arabia | Oct 26, 2021 Ex-Saudi official says MBS suggested killing former king with 'poison ring' The Saudi government responded by describing Saad al-Jabri as "a discredited former government official with a long history of fabricating.”
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