Saudi Arabia

KSA Reforms: Saudi Women Authorized to Issue Fatwas

Saudi Arabia has, in a fresh break with tradition, authorized women majoring in jurisprudence to issue fatwas.

Saudi Man Arrested for Threatening to Set Women Drivers Afire

A Saudi man has been arrested and handed over to the prosecutor general for threatening to set women drivers ablaze.

Riyadh Willing to Forge Ties with Tel Aviv on Countering Iran

Saudi Arabia has no reservations about establishing relations, secretly or openly, with Israel, when it comes to scenarios such as countering Iran.

‘US Worried about Qatar Leaning towards Iran’

An Iranian MP says the US is concerned over Qatar leaning toward Iran amid the ongoing tension in its relations with Saudi Arabia and other Persian Gulf Arab states.

History to Remember Saudi Crimes against Yemen: Iran

A top Iranian official says the crimes committed by the Saudi-led coalition against Yemenis will go down in history.

Qatar Crisis Escalates despite Trump’s Attempt to Intervene

Washington’s lukewarm mediation between Saudi Arabia and Qatar has failed to settle the crisis between the two sides.

Iran Opposed to Any Pressure on Its Neighbours: Zarif

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif in a meeting with Qatar’s ambassador underlined Tehran’s opposition to any pressure on its neighbours by any party.

Riyadh Suspends Dialogue with Doha Shortly after Rulers’ Contact

Saudi Arabia has suspended any plan for holding dialogue with Qatar shortly after a phone call between the leaders of both countries suggested a breakthrough in the Persian Gulf dispute.

Qatar Can Connect to Outside World through Iran: Analyst

A senior political analyst has highlighted Iran’s geopolitical significance for Qatar, saying Tehran is more useful to Doha than any other regional state.

Saudi Media Ordered Not to Attack Iran: Report

A London-based Arab newspaper says the Saudi royal family has ordered the country’s media not to attack the Islamic Republic of Iran.

Yemen’s Army Attacks Abu Dhabi Using Ballistic Missile

The Yemeni army’s missile brigade has reportedly attacked Abi Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates, on Wednesday noon.

Riyadh Sets Condition for Normalization of Ties with Tel Aviv: Report

Saudi Arabia has reportedly conditioned the normalization of its relation with the Israeli regime on the resumption of the so-called peace negotiations between Israel and Palestine.

Riyadh Planning Change of Policy vis-à-vis Iran: Analysts

Middle East analysts say Saudi Arabia is revisiting its calculations, posing for a shift in policy by toning down its rhetoric against countries it regards as adversaries, including Iran.

‘Qatar Admits Its Mistake by Restoring Ambassador to Iran’

A political commentator says Qatar’s decision to return its ambassador to Tehran amounts to Doha’s admission of the mistake it had made in dealing with Iran last year.

Qataris Holding Secret Meetings with Saudi King

As diplomatic row continues to rage on between Saudi Arabia and Qatar, some media reports on a number of secret meetings between the two sides’ officials have sparked mixed reactions, particularly in Qatari circles.

Qatar Worried about Safety of Citizens in Saudi Arabia

Qatar’s Foreign Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman al-Thani says the country is concerned about the safety of its citizens in Saudi Arabia following the reopening of the countries’ border enabling Qataris to attend the annual Hajj pilgrimage in Mecca.

Riyadh Testing Reactions to Possible Détente with Iran

Middle East observers believe that the recent positive signals sent by Saudi Arabia on its interest in improving relations with its regional arch-rival Iran are aimed at testing the reactions.

Iraqi Shiite Cleric Travels to UAE on Private Jet

After an unexpected trip to Saudi Arabia, influential Iraqi Shiite cleric Muqtada al-Sadr has travelled to the United Arab Emirates on a private jet.

Saudi Crown Prince Asks Iraq to Mediate between Tehran, Riyadh

Iraqi Interior Minister Qasim al-Araji says the Saudi Crown Prince, Mohammed bin Salman, has called on Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi to help ease tensions between Iran and Saudi Arabia.

11,250 Yemenis Patients Die Due to Saudi Siege: Official

Thousands of Yemeni patients have lost their lives due to the sanctions imposed by the Saudi-led coalition and the closure of Sana'a airport, according to Yemen’s Health Ministry.

Saudi Arabia, UAE Try to Revive Saddam’s Party: Iraq

An Iraqi commander says there are evidence that Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates have been trying to revive the former dictator Saddam Hussein’s Baath party in Iraq.

Saudi Crown Prince Proposes Ceasefire in Yemen: Report

A Qatari newspaper has reported that the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia has proposed that Yemen’s Ansarullah stops the war with the Saudi-led coalition in the border areas.

‘Riyadh Can’t Continue Bombing Yemen Forever’

A top Iranian official has called on the international community not to remain indifferent toward the Saudi aggression against Yemen.

Saudi Arabia Using Biological Bombs in Yemen: Sources

Saudi Arabia is using biological bombs in its attacks on Yemen, causing large numbers of Yemenis to contract cholera and meningitis, according to hospital sources in the war-torn state.

Wahhabi Cleric Said to Be Involved in Real Estate Business

A Saudi Wahhabi cleric famous for his alleged issuance of ‘sex jihad’ religious decree is reportedly involved in real estate business in Turkey these days.

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