Saudi Arabia

Gulf Tensions

Business executives making 'contingency plans' for UAE-Saudi Arabia feud

Some law firms are selecting work that avoids antagonising the two rivals, while investors are navigating a new environment
War on Iran
Yemen's Houthis say Sanaa airport bombed
World Cup 2026
Muslim footballers are challenging Europe's identity debate at the World Cup
Obituary
Lindsey Graham, staunch backer of Israel and US wars, dies aged 71
Canada
'Shared ambitions': Canada, Saudi Arabia sign deals on defence, investment, and AI
Energy
UAE oil production hits record high after leaving Opec
War on Iran
Iran’s late supreme leader Khamenei buried in Mashhad after week-long funeral
Inside Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia and UAE cross-border trade faces delays amid tensions: Report
World Cup 2026
World Cup 2026: Arab teams offer a master class in grace and solidarity
Mostafa Mohamed
Gulf Tensions
Businesses report blocked payments from Saudi Arabia to the UAE, raising fears of worsening ties
War on Iran
US cancels waiver allowing Iran oil sales as Gulf vessels attacked
Diplomacy
Gulf council retracts criticism of Egypt over airstrikes in Libya
Religion
Why I don't criticise Islam
CJ Werleman
Iraq War
US wants ground offensive to retake Iraq's Mosul from IS in April-May
Culture
Saudi to host 2nd ever film festival despite cinema ban
Islamic State
International coalition against Islamic State hold talks in Riyadh
Saudi Human Rights
Saudi Arabia to bar women from 'showing off their beauty' on television
Saudi Human Rights
Saudi court upholds 15 year sentence for human rights lawyer
Islamic State
ISIS and the academic veil for Islamophobia
Mohamed Ghilan
Diplomacy
Saudi king and Qatar emir strengthen ties
Diplomacy
France sells 24 fighter jets to Egypt after years of export woes
Inside Yemen
Yemen crisis poses major challenge for new Saudi king
Sharif Nashashibi
Saudi Human Rights
The frantic intrigue of Abdullah's final hours
David Hearst