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Pakistan was forced to repay $1 billion of a $6 billion package agreed with Riyadh in 2018.
An internal probe has cleared US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo of wrongdoing in a disputed arms sale to Saudi Arabia, a senior State Department official said.
Saudi Aramco chief sounds optimistic over oil demand rise
The head of Saudi Aramco said Monday he was optimistic that the global demand for oil was growing as the worst of the coronavirus pandemic "might be behind us".
Why the UAE seeks stronger ties with Iran
Comment: As the UAE moves out of Saudi Arabia's shadow, its developing ties with Iran are not as surprising as some might suggest, ...
World pledges direct aid to Lebanon's people, bypassing government
World leaders pledged more than 250 million euros for disaster-struck Lebanon, conference host France said, with the emergency aid to be ...
Fact-checking site refutes claims of Qatari financing of Hezbollah
An Arabic fact-checking site has refuted misleading claims by US network Fox News that Qatar is allegedly financing Iran-backed Lebanese militant group Hezbollah.
UN set for showdown over Iran arms embargo push
The UNSC is set to reject a US resolution calling for an extension of the Iranian arms embargo.
Disgraced former Spanish king 'hiding in Abu Dhabi'
A Spanish newspaper alleges scandal-hit former king Juan Carlos is staying in a $12,000-a-night suite at the Emirates Palace hotel, after ...
Disgraced former Spanish king 'hiding in Abu Dhabi'
A Spanish newspaper alleges scandal-hit former king Juan Carlos is staying in a $12,000-a-night suite at the Emirates Palace hotel, after ...
Macron urges speedy global response to Lebanon disaster
Emmanuel Macron hosted Donald Trump and other world leaders for the virtual conference to drum up aid for Lebanon.
Saudi Aramco profits dive 73% following oil price slump
Saudi Arabia's national oil company has announced a huge quarterly loss in profits, due to low oil prices and reduced demand
Macron hosts Trump for virtual donor conference on Lebanon
A virtual conference is due to be held on Sunday to bring together world leaders in efforts to assist Lebanon after the deadly Beirut port blast.
Saudi Arabia conducts clinical trial for Chinese coronavirus vaccine
More than 5,000 participants in Saudi Arabia will take part in the third stage of a clinical trial for a Chinese vaccine, the ...
Trump rejected Saudi proposal to invade Qatar: report
In a phone call with Donald Trump, Saudi King Salman proposed a ground invasion of Qatar.
More than 60 still missing after Beirut mega-blast
Sixty people are still missing, while 154 are confirmed dead following the devastating explosion in Beirut's port, the Lebanese health ministry ...
Trump to join Beirut donor conference call
US President Donald Trump announced he would participate in an international conference call for donors assisting Lebanon in the aftermath of the explosion in Beirut.
Lebanon president rejects global probe into Beirut port blast
Despite many calls for an independent probe into the Beirut blast, Lebanon's president rejected an international investigation into the tragedy.
MbS encouraged Russia's military intervention in Syria, lawsuit claims
A lawsuit filed by a former Saudi intelligence official says that in 2015, MbS was in communications with Putin, 'encouraging Russian ...
Iyad el-Baghdadi: The pro-democracy activist taking on Arab autocrats
The New Arab Meets: Iyad el-Baghdadi, who rose to prominence during the Arab Spring as a vocal critic of anti-democratic regimes.
Rescuers scour Beirut blast zone as first arrests made
Rescuers are combing through the blast site, searching for missing people as the country reels from the tragedy.
Saudi Arabia seeks to tame powerful cyber armies
Saudi Arabia is concerned about the level of hyper-nationalism present online - and the use of royal family images.
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.
US calls for political solution in Libya, targets smugglers
Washington has called for a UN-backed ceasefire and the withdrawal of foreign military personnel from Libya.
US looking into claims of China-Saudi 'nuclear bomb' developments
Saudi Arabia is working with China on the development of its civilian nuclear power programme.
China is the latest player in Saudi Arabia's nuclear programme.
Eco-theology has the potential to reshape environmental protection in the Middle East.
Spain's former king has been dogged by a corruption scandal involving Saudi Arabia.
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