Netflix in crosshairs as Middle East streaming competition mounts Samuel Wendel In Washington, DC, reporting on regional business and tech
Interview Nomo Bank sees increasing appetite for Islamic investments, ETFs Paul Szumilewicz, chief revenue officer at UK-based Nomo Bank, said there is a growing demand from the bank’s clients to invest in exchange-traded funds (ETFs) — a pre-defined group of bonds, stocks or commodities poured into a fund and listed on the stock exchange. With Paul Szumilewicz Nomo Bank Chief Revenue Officer
Analysis Will Saudis’ $1.5B cash infusion help Lucid compete with Tesla? The Saudi-backed electric vehicle maker Lucid has never been profitable, but the kingdom remains strategically committed to it amid the growing EV market in the Gulf. By Adam Lucente , Jack Dutton
Analysis What to expect as Russia's oil and gas woes impact Middle East As Iran's expected retaliation against Israel threatens to upset geopolitical dynamics, Russian gasoline export restrictions are placing pressure on global oil and gas markets from another angle. By Paul J. Saunders In Washington, DC, reporting on Russia in the Middle East
Analysis Saudi Arabia lures in Turkey’s defense giants as its military industry grows By Francesco Schiavi In Bologna, reporting on security, defense, economy, governance
UAE, Saudi, others condemn Israeli minister’s visit to Jerusalem holy site Ben-Gvir’s visit to the Temple Mount/Haram al-Sharif could hurt the new far-right Israeli government's relations with Arab states and Turkey. Israel
Saudi soccer team reported to sign Ronaldo Cristiano Ronaldo will reportedly sign with Riyadh's Al Nassr Football Club, for which landing the Portuguese superstar is a major win. Gulf
Japan strengthens energy ties to Saudi Arabia, Oman Oman wants to increase its natural gas exports, and Saudi Arabia continues to show interest in clean energy and carbon capture technology. Gulf
Analysis 2022 in review: Saudi-China, Qatar-Germany deals cap Middle East's energy developments Hydrogen power, oil price fluctuations and electric vehicles could feature prominently in the region in 2023. By Adam Lucente In New York City, reporting on regional news, militancy, climate change
Iranian, Saudi FMs meet in Jordan after months of stalled dialogue The Iranian-Saudi dialogue stalled earlier this year amid the protests in Iran and political tensions in Iraq. Iran
Saudi Arabia sends blue ammonia to South Korea Saudi-South Korean energy and economic cooperation is increasing. Other Gulf states are also exploring blue ammonia, and the energy source has both benefits and downsides. Gulf
Despite loss, Saudi Arabia scores big at World Cup In Qatar, a sprawling 18,000 square-meter Saudi House — a large exhibition pavilion erected on Doha’s waterfront — seems to flex the kingdom’s soft-power muscles, as Saudi tries to shake off its ultra-conservative image. Saudi Arabia
Saudi GDP growth continues on back of high oil prices Saudi Arabia’s non-oil economy is also growing, boding well for its ambitious economic diversification projects. Gulf
Saudi Arabia, China sign over 40 deals during Xi's visit The deals encompassed tech, energy and climate sectors as Chinese President Xi Jinping held meetings with numerous Arab and Gulf leaders on Friday. Gulf
Inside UAE, Saudi roles in facilitating release of Brittney Griner A high-level Gulf source with access to the details of the exchange told Al-Monitor that the exchange happened at a UAE airbase at 5:00 pm Abu Dhabi time (8:00 am ET). Gulf
Saudi, Chinese companies sign investment deals on renewable energy, cloud services during Xi’s visit Xi Jinping’s trip to Saudi Arabia has focused largely on economic and energy ties so far. Gulf
Analysis The Takeaway: Xi's Saudi Arabia trip sends a message to US Plus, the Biden administration gears up for next week’s summit of African leaders and warns that Iran is still fueling Yemen’s war. By Elizabeth Hagedorn In Washington, DC, reporting on diplomacy, regional politics, human rights