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
Oil prices, Saudi Aramco shares soar as Ukraine fighting continues Saudi Arabia, Russia and other major oil producers have so far declined to increase production despite pleas from the United States. Saudi Arabia
Electric SUV race coming to Saudi Arabia’s NEOM Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has prioritized investing in new types of sports as part of his Vision 2030 initiative. Saudi Arabia
Emirates airline to boost Saudi tourism The Dubai-based carrier has signed an agreement with the Saudi Tourism Authority to bring international travelers to Saudi Arabia. Saudi Arabia
Gulf foreign ministers, GCC chief visit China for talks GCC Secretary General Nayef Falah Al-Hajraf said the five days of meetings will "contribute to enhancing GCC-Chinese relations." Saudi Arabia
Ethiopia detaining Tigrayans deported from Saudi Arabia, rights group says Human Rights Watch urged Ethiopia to release the arbitrarily detained Tigrayans and called on Saudi Arabia to stop its deportations. Saudi Arabia
Turkey's Erdogan says he'll visit Saudi Arabia in February Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's planned visit to Saudi Arabia comes as Ankara seeks to mend ties with several Gulf countries. Saudi Arabia
Yemen’s Houthis say Sanaa airport reopen to flights after bombing The UN envoy for Yemen said the recent escalation was "among the worst" seen in the conflict in years. Saudi Arabia
Saudi-led coalition renews airstrikes against Yemen's Houthis Riyadh-led airstrikes came after Yemen's Houthis launched a projectile into the southern Saudi province of Jizan, killing two people late last week. Saudi Arabia
Saudi diplomat says Iran 'playing games' in regional talks Abdallah Al-Mouallimi's comments came as Jordanian state news outlets reported on a "security dialogue" between the two countries in Amman. Saudi Arabia
Senate fails to block missile sale to Saudi Arabia The Biden administration has said the AIM-120C missiles are to help Saudi Arabia defend itself against hostile drone attacks from Yemen. Saudi Arabia
Camels disqualified from Saudi beauty pageant over Botox injections More than 40 "enhanced" camels were barred from competing in the monthlong festival near Riyadh. Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia intercepts ballistic missile over Riyadh Yemen’s war is heating up again with new Saudi airstrikes in Sanaa, Marib and Hodeida. Saudi Arabia