Ibrahim al-Hatlani Ibrahim al-Hatlani is a Saudi writer based in Jeddah. Saudi Arabia | May 27, 2016 Is Saudi Arabia bringing sexy back? The Saudi government's recent decision to open entertainment venues to promote internal tourism is drawing some solid applause, but critics say there are more pressing domestic issues to resolve. Saudi Arabia | May 1, 2016 Saudi IS members killing their own relatives The control demonstrated by the Islamic State over some young Saudi minds apparently exceeds even that of prominent Muslim leaders. Saudi Arabia | Apr 21, 2016 Why Egyptians' anger at island handover is misplaced Angry Egyptians decried the return of two Red Sea islands to Saudi Arabia while ignoring possible economic benefits and returns for Egypt as part of the agreement. Gulf | Mar 11, 2016 How far will the Saudis go against Hezbollah? With Saudi Arabia labeling Hezbollah a terrorist organization, a decision that was endorsed by the GCC, the kingdom hopes to legally pursue the Lebanese movement in international forums. Saudi Arabia | Feb 26, 2016 Saudis increasingly frustrated with Lebanon The Saudis, who aspire to expand their status in the Gulf, are growing ever more frustrated with Lebanon. Saudi Arabia | Feb 11, 2016 Saudi Arabia turns to Turkey Following the visit of a Turkish delegation to Saudi Arabia, the kingdom hopes to establish economic and military ties with Turkey to counter the expanding Iranian influence in the region. Saudi Arabia | Jan 25, 2016 Gas price hike, subsidy cuts shake up Saudis The Saudi government's new year is off to a shaky start financially — a burden it's sharing with its citizens, leaving them to wonder just how bad things will get. Saudi Arabia | Dec 20, 2015 Saudi elections: Serious or just for show? Many observers criticize the recent Saudi election as a largely empty gesture, but others say it marks a first step toward societal change in the kingdom. Saudi Arabia | Oct 5, 2015 Saudis investigate Mina stampede Since the deadly Mina incident, Iranian officials have been criticizing Saudi Arabia for its mismanagement of hajj affairs and its approach that seems focused on containing Muslim anger and avoiding a direct confrontation with Iran. Gulf | Aug 12, 2015 Kuwait's Sunnis question fellow Shiites' loyalties Kuwait is experiencing heightened Sunni-Shiite tensions, but the country's position in the region may make it difficult to address them should the situation worsen. Pagination Show more Latest News Nine child workers die in Egypt as bus plunges into the Nile Agence France-Presse | AFP | May 21, 2024 Rasoulof, director who fled Iran, will attend Cannes Agence France-Presse | AFP | May 21, 2024 ICC's Khan: 'No nonsense' lawyer under fire from all sides by Richard CARTER, Julie CAPELLE | AFP | May 21, 2024 See more Podcasts Why did Kuwait, one of the most democratic countries in the Mideast, take a sharp autocratic turn & what comes next? The Gaza showdown between Biden and Netanyahu As Greek PM heads to Ankara to meet Erdogan, is this truly 'a new era' between Turkey & Greece? See more
Saudi Arabia | May 27, 2016 Is Saudi Arabia bringing sexy back? The Saudi government's recent decision to open entertainment venues to promote internal tourism is drawing some solid applause, but critics say there are more pressing domestic issues to resolve.
Saudi Arabia | May 1, 2016 Saudi IS members killing their own relatives The control demonstrated by the Islamic State over some young Saudi minds apparently exceeds even that of prominent Muslim leaders.
Saudi Arabia | Apr 21, 2016 Why Egyptians' anger at island handover is misplaced Angry Egyptians decried the return of two Red Sea islands to Saudi Arabia while ignoring possible economic benefits and returns for Egypt as part of the agreement.
Gulf | Mar 11, 2016 How far will the Saudis go against Hezbollah? With Saudi Arabia labeling Hezbollah a terrorist organization, a decision that was endorsed by the GCC, the kingdom hopes to legally pursue the Lebanese movement in international forums.
Saudi Arabia | Feb 26, 2016 Saudis increasingly frustrated with Lebanon The Saudis, who aspire to expand their status in the Gulf, are growing ever more frustrated with Lebanon.
Saudi Arabia | Feb 11, 2016 Saudi Arabia turns to Turkey Following the visit of a Turkish delegation to Saudi Arabia, the kingdom hopes to establish economic and military ties with Turkey to counter the expanding Iranian influence in the region.
Saudi Arabia | Jan 25, 2016 Gas price hike, subsidy cuts shake up Saudis The Saudi government's new year is off to a shaky start financially — a burden it's sharing with its citizens, leaving them to wonder just how bad things will get.
Saudi Arabia | Dec 20, 2015 Saudi elections: Serious or just for show? Many observers criticize the recent Saudi election as a largely empty gesture, but others say it marks a first step toward societal change in the kingdom.
Saudi Arabia | Oct 5, 2015 Saudis investigate Mina stampede Since the deadly Mina incident, Iranian officials have been criticizing Saudi Arabia for its mismanagement of hajj affairs and its approach that seems focused on containing Muslim anger and avoiding a direct confrontation with Iran.
Gulf | Aug 12, 2015 Kuwait's Sunnis question fellow Shiites' loyalties Kuwait is experiencing heightened Sunni-Shiite tensions, but the country's position in the region may make it difficult to address them should the situation worsen.
Nine child workers die in Egypt as bus plunges into the Nile Agence France-Presse | AFP | May 21, 2024
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Why did Kuwait, one of the most democratic countries in the Mideast, take a sharp autocratic turn & what comes next?