Saudi Arabia
Uber extends safety features to passengers, drivers in Europe, Middle East
Technology
October 17, 2018
Uber extends safety features to passengers, drivers in Europe, Middle East
DUBAI (Reuters) – Uber Technologies Inc [UBER.UL] is to connect passengers and drivers directly to emergency services in Europe, the…
Trump criticizes rush to condemn Saudi Arabia over Khashoggi
Middle East
October 17, 2018
Trump criticizes rush to condemn Saudi Arabia over Khashoggi
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump criticized rapidly mounting global condemnation of Saudi Arabia over the mystery of missing…
Rubio: No amount of money could ‘purchase back our credibility on human rights’ if US doesn’t take action after Khashoggi’s disappearance
Middle East
October 16, 2018
Rubio: No amount of money could ‘purchase back our credibility on human rights’ if US doesn’t take action after Khashoggi’s disappearance
Washington (CNN) ̶ Florida Republican Sen. Marco Rubio said the United States will lose its credibility on human rights if…
Pompeo meets Saudi king over Khashoggi case, Turks to search consul’s residence
Middle East
October 16, 2018
Pompeo meets Saudi king over Khashoggi case, Turks to search consul’s residence
RIYADH/ISTANBUL (Reuters) – US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo met Saudi Arabia’s King Salman on Tuesday to discuss the…
Egypt calls for transparent investigation of Khashoggi case
Egypt
October 15, 2018
Egypt calls for transparent investigation of Khashoggi case
Egypt on Sunday called for a transparent investigation into the disappearance of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi and warned against…
Saudi currency at weakest in two years on Khashoggi case
Middle East
October 15, 2018
Saudi currency at weakest in two years on Khashoggi case
DUBAI (Reuters) – Saudi Arabia’s currency fell to its lowest level in two years and its international bond prices…
Saudi Arabia vows retaliation if punished over missing critic
Middle East
October 15, 2018
Saudi Arabia vows retaliation if punished over missing critic
Saudi Arabia warned it would retaliate against any sanctions imposed on the oil-rich kingdom over the disappearance of journalist Jamal…
Is Saudi Arabia the next big heritage tourism destination?
Travel
October 14, 2018
Is Saudi Arabia the next big heritage tourism destination?
(CNN) ̶ Leaning out of a helicopter’s open door, 500 feet above the ground, David Kennedy is treated to bird’s…
US says no Syria reconstruction aid if Iran stays
Middle East
October 11, 2018
US says no Syria reconstruction aid if Iran stays
The United States said Wednesday it will refuse any post-war reconstruction assistance to Syria if Iran is present, expanding…
Egyptian, Saudi forces begin ‘Tabuk-4’ military exercises
Egypt
October 10, 2018
Egyptian, Saudi forces begin ‘Tabuk-4’ military exercises
The joint “Tabuk-4” military exercises, carried out by elements of the Egyptian and Saudi armed forces, kicked off on Wednesday,…