How OPEC and Saudi Arabia could shape Biden’s political fate
OPEC and its allies could play a major role in the outcome of the U.S. presidential election this November, as observers watch closely for signs that the world’s two largest oil exporting nations, Saudi Arabia and Russia, will raise prices by cutting production. Keeping in place voluntary cuts of 2.2 million barrels per day on […]
5 women of the House of Saud, Saudi Arabia’s royal family
The House of Saud is the royal family that rules Saudi Arabia. Many sources list them as the richest royal family in the world, with an estimated net worth of $1.4 trillion. According to the House of Saud’s website, the total number of members of the royal family is about 15,000, but only about 2,000 […]
Bill Gates Announces Office in Riyadh at Saudi WEF Meeting
Saudi Arabia on Sunday committed $500 million to a polio vaccination program with private sector partners including the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation (B&MGF). In return, the Gates Foundation agreed to open an office in the Saudi capital, Riyadh. “While great progress has been made in the last remaining polio-endemic countries, Afghanistan and Pakistan, there […]
Blinken to travel to Saudi Arabia to discuss cease-fire efforts
The State Department announced Saturday that Secretary of State Antony Blinken will visit Saudi Arabia next week to discuss ceasefire efforts. Blinken’s visit on Monday came as Egypt, Qatar, Israel and Hamas have failed to reach a ceasefire and release hostages, citing differing demands. Apart from discussing the ceasefire in Gaza, Blinken is expected to […]
Saudi King Salman enters hospital for ‘routine examinations,’ state media says
Saudi Arabia’s 88-year-old King Salman entered the hospital on Wednesday for what state media described as a “routine check-up.” What an interview with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman reveals about the power of democracy In this January 24, 2015 file photo, Saudi Arabia’s King Salman attends a ceremony at the Diwan Palace in Riyadh, […]
Saudi foreign minister arrives in Pakistan to discuss how to help with the country’s economic crisis
ISLAMABAD (AP) – Saudi Arabia’s foreign minister led a high-level delegation on a two-day visit to Pakistan on Monday, seeking support to help the country overcome one of its worst economic crises. Saudi Arabia pushes for US defense deal as 2024 presidential election approaches Prince Faisal bin Farhan’s visit comes after Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif […]
Saudi ‘Mega-City’ Neom Lowers Expectations for 106-Mile Desert Skyscraper
Reports have begun to emerge suggesting that Saudi Arabia is recalibrating its ambitious goals for the “megacity” Neom it is building, most notably 150 people in one giant skyscraper, dubbed “The Line.” This means that they are withdrawing their promise to provide housing for all people. Neom is Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s personal project […]
Trump has recently spoken with the Saudi crown prince Mohammed bin Salman
Former President Donald Trump recently met with Saudi Arabia’s crown prince, according to reports. The phone conversation between Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, the likely Republican presidential candidate, was reported by The New York Times as the Biden administration pushes to normalize relations between Saudi Arabia and Israel. The normalization of relations between the Jewish […]
Biden Pursuing Nuclear Program For Saudi Arabia — But There’s One Big Problem
The Biden administration’s goal of supporting Saudi Arabia’s nuclear program could end with the country weaponizing its nuclear capabilities in an arms race against Iran. White House National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan met with Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MBS) on Thursday to normalize relations between Israel and Saudi Arabia and increase U.S. […]
The Guardian view on global women’s rights: Saudi Arabia isn’t the only problem | Editorial
NNext year will be the 30th anniversary Beijing Declaration, a groundbreaking blueprint for advancing women’s rights. This marked the mainstreaming of feminist concerns, with 189 states signing the document at a conference in China and then-U.S. first lady Hillary Clinton declaring that “women’s rights are human rights.” . But as the United Nations celebrates its […]