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.
Saudi Arabia | May 6, 2022 Explainer: Oman may follow as most Gulf central banks raise rates Inflation in the Gulf has not been as severe as in other parts of the region.
Saudi Arabia | May 5, 2022 Saudi-funded golf league gains momentum as stars join project The Super Golf League offers significant financial incentives to players, and is aiming to compete against the dominant PGA Tour, but has been the subject of controversy due to Saudi Arabia’s human rights record.
Saudi Arabia | May 4, 2022 Saudi authorities bust 45 tons of smuggled khat Use of the plant is widespread in Saudi Arabia, where a major drug war is taking place.
Saudi Arabia | May 3, 2022 US praises Saudi progress on intellectual property, notes issues in Egypt, Turkey The Office of the US Trade Representative said that pharmaceutical product inspection in Turkey and illegal streaming in Egypt are key issues.
Saudi Arabia | Apr 26, 2022 Saudi Arabia, Turkey react to Elon Musk's Twitter takeover Musk’s purchase of the social media giant is being heavily discussed in Saudi Arabia and Turkey, where the billionaire has a complicated history with both governments.
Saudi Arabia | Apr 25, 2022 Russian social media star Hasbulla performs umrah pilgrimage in Mecca Hasbulla Magomedov has been spending considerable time in the Gulf recently, taking time from his rivalry with UAE-based singer Abdu Rozik to visit Mecca.
Saudi Arabia | Apr 25, 2022 Brent crude falls nearly 10%, OPEC basket drops slightly Saudi Arabia has acted to keep prices high recently against the wishes of the US.
Saudi Arabia | Apr 22, 2022 Another Captagon bust in Saudi Arabia as drug war continues The discovery of more than 3 million pills of the drug in Dammam on the Persian Gulf is at least the fourth bust in Saudi Arabia this year.
Jordan | Apr 21, 2022 Saudi Arabia sends $50 million to Jordan for budget as economy falters The Jordanian government is working to close tax loopholes and increase its revenue collection amid its economic struggle.
Pentagon finds no wrongdoing in 2019 Syria strike that killed civilians Agence France-Presse | AFP | May 17, 2022
Mideast sandstorms snarl traffic, close schools, harm health by Haitham EL-TABEI with AFP correspondents in the Middle East | AFP | May 17, 2022
Kurdish researcher Giran Ozcan: Understanding the Kurdish people and their aspirations will benefit US’ own interests
