Saudi Crown Prince, US Secretary of Defense discuss troop deployment
:: Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman received a phone call on Wednesday from the US Secretary of Defense during which they discussed ongoing arrangements to send US troops of a More »
Saudi Energy Minister confirms restoration of Kingdom’s gas production capacity
:: Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Energy confirmed on Wednesday the restoration of production capacity, affirming the Kingdom’s position as a reliable energy supplier in the global market. The energy minister, Prince Abdulaziz More »
Egypt calls Erdogan statements ‘ironic,’ accuses Turkey of sponsoring terrorism
:: Egypt’s foreign ministry spokesman, Ahmed Hafez, slammed Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s statements at the UN General Assembly this week where he urged the UN to “handle the suspicious death of More »
Saudi Crown Prince: Attacks are test of int’l resolve against destructive acts
:: Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman said on Wednesday that the attacks on Saudi Aramco oil facilities are a test of international resolve in the face of destructive acts that More »
Saudi Crown Prince says attacks on oil facilities are a ‘dangerous escalation’
:: Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman said the recent attacks on Saudi Aramco facilities represented a “dangerous escalation not only toward the Kingdom but also the entire world.” The Crown More »
Category Archives: Columns
Standing up for the royal salute
By : Turki Aldakhil :: It was a majestic scene as the royal salute was played out in the presence of Saudi King Salman when those present stood up in respect. However, in a video circulated online, Riyadh’s Governor Prince
Yes, Mr. Trump, we accept your partnership
:: Yes, Mr. Trump, Saudi Arabia is the heart of the Muslim world. We are the proud servitors of the Two Holy Mosques who welcome all pilgrims — Sunni and Shiite, Ismailis and Ibadhis, Alawites and Druze, Africans and Asians,
Riyadh summits make Iran’s top cleric retreat
By : Mohammed Al Shaikh :: It seems that Iran’s top cleric and supreme leader Ali Khamenei has decided to submit to the decisions of the three summits held recently in Riyadh, and he allowed Hassan Rouhani, whom the Iranians
Will Trump’s visit change the region?
By : Abdulrahman al-Rashed :: Recent developments indicate the dawn of a new phase in the region. The indications are many including US President Donald Trump’s visit to Saudi Arabia, his important speech before the Islamic summit and announcement of
Trump’s tour in the eyes of skeptics and pundits
By : Maria Dubovikova :: Trump’s overseas visit, the first since he has become the 46th US President, is not typical as it started with Saudi Arabia, the first leg of his external tour which takes him also to Israel
Manchester attack: an act of “sick cowardice” indeed!
By : Faisal J. Abbas :: There are perhaps no words to better describe the despicable terrorist attack on the concert for youngsters in Manchester, England, than those used by British Prime Minister Theresa May, who labeled it an act
The pros and cons of Erdogan-Trump meeting
By : Sinem Cengiz :: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s visit to Washington to meet his US counterpart Donald Trump last week received significant coverage in both Turkish and international media outlets. It was the first time they had met
Six things I learned from the World Economic Forum in Jordan
By : Frank Kane :: Even with severe competition in the form of President Donald Trump’s visit to Riyadh, there were enough ideas, and people, floating around the Dead Sea to make the trip to Jordan worthwhile for the World
What Trump’s Saudi visit means for Iran
By : Sawsan Al Shaer :: We hope to seize the opportunity provided by US President Donald Trump’s visit to the Saudi Arabia to correct some concepts pertaining to security threats which confront Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries and which
Trump visit: US-Saudi deals to bring big business benefits
By : John Sfakianakis :: The visit to Saudi Arabia by Donald J. Trump, and the series of mega deals signed, brings to mind the adage of another American president, Calvin Coolidge: The business of America is business. However, the
The significance of Trump’s visit
By : Sheikh Mohammad Abdulkarim Al-Issa :: There is undoubtedly a positive message being sent when a US president chooses Saudi Arabia, the land of the Two Holy Mosques, as his first foreign destination. This positivity, shown by Donald Trump,
Saudi-US relations: A long history and a promising vision
By : Mohammed Bin Hamad Al-Mady :: The historic political and economic relations between Saudi Arabia and its ally the US are based on established principles and deep common interests between the two countries. Despite eight decades of strategic ties,
Trump’s visit a testament to enduring partnership
By : Fahad Nazer :: Donald Trump’s decision to make Saudi Arabia the first country he visits on his first overseas trip as US president seems to have caught casual observers by surprise. But those of us who have been
Trump in Riyadh and some lessons from Obama
By : Abdulrahman al-Rashed :: The visit of US president Donald Trump to Riyadh, which is his first international foray, has caused great concerns for Iran and all those who are on its side. In this context, nine senior officials
The Riyadh summits: A workshop for a global front against terrorism
By : Raghida Dergham :: Donald Trump’s presidency is undergoing its most difficult stage yet at home. He is being chased by accusations of obstructing federal investigations into suspicious ties to Russia, and of being unfit to lead. Meanwhile, powerful
The search for a new regional order
By : Dr. Manuel Almeida :: The Arab Gulf countries searching for their ally, their ally in search of itself, and everyone searching for a new regional order, is a way to define US President Donald Trump’s visit to Saudi
Is Trump now the Palestinians’ best hope for peace?
By : Osama Al-Sharif :: There is a strong feeling among Arabs that US President Donald Trump’s visit to the region may succeed in reviving the Middle East peace process after years of inactivity. Certainly Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas’ visit
The Destination is Riyadh
By : Faisal Al-Shammeri :: With the arrival of President Trump to Riyadh, there are things we know and there are things that of a historical magnitude unfolding before all of us that we have yet to realize. It is
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