Analysis Global brands still can’t shake Israel boycotts hitting Starbucks, McDonald’s Consumer backlash continues hitting the bottom line of multinationals as the Gaza war nears the one-year mark. By Samuel Wendel In Washington, DC, reporting on regional business and tech
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 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
Can Gulf states adopt universal basic income? Existing social welfare systems have insulated Gulf nationals from changing economic realities and the likelihood of a major global energy transition in the coming decades. Gulf
Can Russia return to Iranian arms market following end of weapons embargo? With the end of the UN arms embargo, Iran could be looking to purchase new additions to its defense system — could Russia become a main supplier again? Saudi Arabia
Citing rights abuses, House Democrats push administration to snub Saudi-hosted G-20 summit Lawmakers said the US government has an obligation to ensure such gatherings are not used to distract from ongoing human rights violations. Saudi Arabia
Jamal Khashoggi’s fiancee sues Mohammed bin Salman in US court More than two dozen Saudis are named in the lawsuit seeking accountability for Jamal Khashoggi's "ruthless torture and murder." Saudi Arabia
Saudi FM wants focus on Israeli-Palestinian talks over 'eventual normalization' Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud said the focus of Palestinian-Israeli peace efforts should be on bringing the two sides back to the negotiating table. Saudi Arabia
Yemen's Houthi rebels release two US citizens in prisoner swap Officials from Saudi Arabia and Oman helped negotiate the release Saudi Arabia
Religion and policy collide in Saudi-hosted interfaith forum The G-20 interfaith forum will be virtually hosted by Riyadh this year, while the kingdom faces mounting criticism for human rights violations and religious persecution. Saudi Arabia
Pompeo calls on Saudi Arabia to normalize relations with Israel Secretary of State Mike Pompeo also raised human rights concerns during a meeting with his Saudi counterpart, Prince Faisal bin Farhan. Saudi Arabia
Saudi FM to meet with Pompeo for inaugural strategic dialogue Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud will discuss the bilateral relationship Wednesday. Saudi Arabia
As US elections near, GCC states chart middle course between US and China Former Vice President and Democratic candidate for president Joe Biden's previous statement to make Saudi Arabia a 'pariah' hangs over the region. Saudi Arabia
Saudi prince rattles Palestinian leaders in televised critique Former Saudi Ambassador to the United States Bandar Bin Sultan called for a new Palestinian leadership in the first two parts of an interview whose final portion has yet to air. Saudi Arabia
Human rights group launches two years after death of founder Jamal Khashoggi The Washington Post columnist founded the Democracy for the Arab World Now, or DAWN, in the months before his 2018 murder. Saudi Arabia