Saudi Arabia
US lawmakers’ concern on Saudi Arabia prompts Pompeo, Mattis briefing
Middle East
November 27, 2018
US lawmakers’ concern on Saudi Arabia prompts Pompeo, Mattis briefing
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and Secretary of Defense Jim Mattis will brief the US Senate…
Saudi Arabia targets $64 billion in mining revenue by 2030
Business
November 26, 2018
Saudi Arabia targets $64 billion in mining revenue by 2030
CAIRO (Reuters) – Saudi Arabia aims to raise the kingdom’s mining revenues to $64 billion from $17 billion by…
Saudi’s crown prince starts two-day visit to Cairo
Egypt
November 26, 2018
Saudi’s crown prince starts two-day visit to Cairo
Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdul Aziz, Crown Prince of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia arrives today to begin…
America targets Middle East as it fears Islamic strengthening: Iran leader
Middle East
November 25, 2018
America targets Middle East as it fears Islamic strengthening: Iran leader
DUBAI (Reuters) – Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said on Sunday the United States is targeting the Middle…
Adib demands Arab countries check embassies in Turkey for bugs
Middle East
November 25, 2018
Adib demands Arab countries check embassies in Turkey for bugs
Prominent television anchor Amr Adib demanded Arab countries, specifically Egypt, to check for surveillance bugs in their respective embassies in…
Senior Saudi prince says CIA cannot be trusted on Khashoggi conclusion
Middle East
November 24, 2018
Senior Saudi prince says CIA cannot be trusted on Khashoggi conclusion
A senior Saudi prince cast doubt upon the reported CIA finding that Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman ordered…
Alexandria authorities foil attempt to smuggle ancient coins
Archaeology
November 22, 2018
Alexandria authorities foil attempt to smuggle ancient coins
Customs authorities of Borg al-Arab Airport, in cooperation with Alexandria police, foiled on Thursday the attempt of a Libyan…
Yemen peace talks likely in early December: Mattis
Middle East
November 22, 2018
Yemen peace talks likely in early December: Mattis
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – US Defense Secretary Jim Mattis said on Wednesday that peace talks between Yemen’s warring parties were…
Trump defies calls to punish crown prince for writer’s death
Features/Interviews
November 21, 2018
Trump defies calls to punish crown prince for writer’s death
President Donald Trump has declared he will not further punish Saudi Arabia for the murder of US-based columnist…
US to give Saudis a pass even if Crown Prince behind murder
Middle East
November 21, 2018
US to give Saudis a pass even if Crown Prince behind murder
President Donald Trump vowed Tuesday to stick by ally Saudi Arabia even while admitting that de facto leader Crown Prince…