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A lawsuit filed by a former Saudi intelligence official says that in 2015, MbS was in communications with Putin, 'encouraging Russian intervention in Syria', despite Saudi support for the rebels
The New Arab Meets: Iyad el-Baghdadi, who rose to prominence during the Arab Spring as a vocal critic of anti-democratic regimes.
Saudi crown prince 'sent hit squad to Canada'
A team of hitmen was allegedly sent to Canada by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman shortly after the killing of Jamal Khashoggi.
Loujain al-Hathloul turns 31 in a Saudi prison cell
Comment: Loujain al-Hathloul's imprisonment and torture is an international problem, and it requires an international solution, writes Alainna ...
Saudi king leaves hospital after gall bladder operation
The octogenarian leader has ended a 10-day stint in hospital for gall bladder surgery, authorities said in a rare announcement about the king's ...
Mohammed bin Zayed's preferences regarding UAE foreign policy
Comment: Kristian Coates Ulrichsen takes a deep dive into whta's driving bin Zayed's aggressive foreign policy agenda, the risks involved, and the future of UAE's alignment with Saudi Arabia.
A calculating, paranoid MbS waits in the wings
Comment: Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has done everything to ensure a smooth ascension to the throne. It's not a question of if, but when, ...
The Iraq Report: Iran outplays Saudi on diplomatic front
Iraq has found itself caught in a delicate balancing act between Iran and Saudi Arabia.
Saudi journalist dies after prison release over unnamed 'disease'
Saleh Al-Shehi, who was detained for his criticism of the Saudi state, was released from prison in May but died shortly after.
Saudi cleric ridiculed after tweeting 'erotic' poem after prayers
Adil Al-Kalbani, former imam Mecca's Great Mosque, tweeted an 'erotic' poem about a woman biting her lip and eating berries.
Fugitive Saudi official 'embezzled $11 billion in state funds'
Saudi Arabia has arrested the children and brother of Saad al-Jabri in an attempt to force his return.
Senators press Trump over detention of Saudi ex-spy's children
Two adult children and a brother of former top Saudi intelligence official Saad Aljabri were detained in Riyadh in March.
Lebanese journalist hits back at misogynistic 'Saudi-linked' smear campaign
Ghada Oueiss has said she was targeted for presenting reports critical of powerful Arab royals.
MbS aide threatened Khashoggi's son months before murder
Mohammed bin Salman's top aide threatened Jamal Khashoggi's son with unemployment six months before the assasination.
Saudi Arabia's MbS demands $15 billion from jailed prince
Saudi prince Mohammed bin Nayef, jailed earlier this year, is facing major corruption charges.
Turkey trial of Khashoggi murder suspects postponed to November
The trial of 20 Saudi suspects that began in absentia on Friday was postponed to November, in hopes that the suspects would be made to attend the hearings.
UK parliament questions Saudi Arabia's Newcastle United takeover bid
A decision on Saudi Arabia's bid to buy English football club Newcastle United could be decided soon.
Premier League still mulling Saudi-led bid for Newcastle
The Premier League has not yet approved Saudi Arabia's takeover of Newcastle football team.
The UAE is gradually eclipsing Saudi Arabia in Yemen
Comment: The STC's takeover of Socotra indicates that the United Arab Emirates has marginalised Saudi Arabia into a weaker position, at least ...
Trump mulls ending congressional review of foreign arms sales
Donald Trump may put an end to a decades-long practise of reviewing arms sales to foreign governments over humanitarian concerns.
Saudi spends $1.7 million on NEOM megacity PR plan
Saudi Arabia has invested heavily in the NEOM project.
Family of slain Saudi activist slam NEOM 'compensation plan'
Saudi Arabia has been accused of offering NEOM compensation money 'under threats' to members of the Huwaiti tribe who were evicted to make way ...
Saudi dissident in exile is a 'target', Canada warns
Omar Abdulaziz, who is in exile in Canada, has been warned that he may be a target of Saudi Arabia.
Saudi pro-Israel journalist stripped of nationality appeals to MbS
Pro-Israel journalist Hamid Al-Ghabin said his Saudi citizenship was withdrawn and appealed to Mohammed bin Salman for amnesty.
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