Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia Weighing Response to Iran Plot

Saudi foreign minister Prince Saud al-Faisal to reporters to "wait and see" how the kingdom would react to Iran's assassination plot.

Holding Iran Accountable

Iran Committed an Act of War - Will Obama Respond in Kind?

The thwarting of an Iranian plot raises the issue how far will the US go in response? Hard to complain, after Israel's cave-in.

US: Tehran Plotted to Assassinate Saudi Envoy

Washington says Iran's covert Quds force plotted to assassinate Saudi Arabia's envoy to the United States on American soil.

Saudi Arabia: King Abdullah to Undergo Surgery

Saudi Arabia's 87-year old monarch is to undergo surgery for the third time in a year, raising concerns about royal succession.

GCC Blasts Iran for Sowing Instability After Saudi Riots

The six Sunni monarchies of the GCC have blasted Shiite Persian Iran for its alleged involvement in riots in the Saudi province of Qatif.

Saudi Woman to be Flogged for Driving

A Saudi women has been sentenced to be flogged for operating a motor vehicle just days after women in the kingdom win the vote.

Saudi King to Grant Women Right to Vote

Women are making progress in Saudi Arabia – in a brief speech Sunday, King Abdullah announced they will be granted the right to vote.

Saudi Bombers Used Heroin Before Attacks

Suicide bombers in Saudia Arabia were injected with heroin before blowing themselves up so they could "commit suicide with indifference."

Saudi Funding May Make PA a Proxy State

Saudi Arabia is forking over $200 million to bail out the Palestinian Authority, whose demands are based on the Saudi Peace Initiative.

Mrs. Al Qaeda on Trial in Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia is trying a terror suspect dubbed “Mrs. Al Qaeda,” for raising money for the terrorist group and recruiting terrorists.

Iraq: Saudi Culture Supports Terror

Newly released wikileaks documents reveal Iraq's prime minister told Washington most terrorists in his country are Saudi.

Iran Doth Protest! Tehran Says Saudi Security Top Priority

Feigning shock over Saudi concern, officials in Tehran claim the security of Saudi Arabia and its Gulf Allies is its top concern.

Analysis: Syria and the 'Saudi Dawn'

Saudi Arabia's sharp condemnation of Syria signals it is no longer willing to wait for Washington to take the lead in the Mideast.

Bahrain Denies Saudi Deployments

Bahrain Denies New Saudi Deployments

After renewed protests last Friday which saw tens of thousands take to the streets, Bahraini officials deny new Saudi troop deployments

Aqaba: A Bridge Too Far

Aqaba: A Bridge Too Far

The planned Egyptian-Saudi bridge over the Gulf of Aqaba may be a bridge too far for Israel and Jordan whose ports will be affected.

Pakistan Mediating Iran-Saudi Tensions

Pakistan Mediating Iran-Saudi Tensions

Pakistan is trying to mediate tensions between Iran and Saudi Arabia following the GCC deployment of forces to Bahrain this spring.

Yemeni Youth Create Shadow Government to Oust Saleh

A Yemeni youth organization announced Saturday it has set up a shadow government in hopes of ousting President Ali Abdullah Saleh by default.

Saudis Raise Specter of Nuclear Arms Race

Saudi Arabia will seek nuclear weapons if Iran comes close to obtaining them, raising the specter of a nuclear arms race in the Mideast.

ZOA to Delta: End Saudi Air Romance

The ZOA has asked Delta Airlines to "do the right thing" and end its partnership with Saudi Arabia Airlines, who discriminates.

Saudi Women's Revolution in the Driver's Seat

Dozens of Saudi Arabian women moved into the driver's seat and took the wheel Friday in defiance of the law against women driving.

Yemeni President Transfers Power to Vice President

Yemeni President Ali Abdullah Saleh has transferred power to Vice President Abed Rabbo Mansour Hadi.

Saudi Men Plan to Beat Female Drivers

As Saudi women fight for the right to drive, some men are preparing to beat them until they stop. Showdown on June 17.

Al Qaeda Putting House of Saud in Crosshairs

Ayman Al Zawahiri, believed to be Osama Bin Laden's successor, has called on Saudis to join the "Spring Revolution" and oust the House of Saud.

Saudi Women's Revolution Begins

Women in Saudi Arabia have begun their own revolution -- a struggle for the right to vote and against subjective grading at university.

‘Help the Bedouin Go Back Where They Came From’ Says Rabbi Lior

Israel should pay Bedouin to move back where they came from – Libya and Saudi Arabia, says Kiryat Arba Rabbi Lior at the annual Ramle Conference.

Unrest Continues in Saudi Arabia, Bahrain

Protests, government crackdown continue in Saudi Arabia and Bahrain.

Saudi Troops Enter Bahrain as Anti-Regime Protests Continue

More than 1,000 Saudi troops enter Bahrain after continued anti-regime protests.

Saudis: If Dollars Won't Work, Bullets Will

Saudis crackdown on protesters in Qatif on the eve of a planned "day of rage," as protests continue, even after domestic aid packages are promised.

Saudi Arabia Bans Protests, Calling them "Un-Islamic"

Saudi Arabia has its own way of heading off protests overtaking much of the Middle East: Appealing to commitment to the Islamic ideal of unity.

Saudi Arabia Shuts Down Shi'ite Protests

Saudi Arabia has clamped down on budding wave of protests by Shi'ite Muslims in the Eastern Province, near the oil fields.

False Rumor that Saudi King Will Buy Facebook to Stop Protests

A report sweeps the Arab world that the Saudi King will buy Facebook to prevent its use in a Day of Rage. It's a great headline - but false.

Saudi King Responds to Unrest with $37 Billion Aid

As more Arab regimes are toppled, Saudi leaders offer a $37 billion aid package to their citizens.

First Ever: Political Party in Saudi Arabia

Identified with Islam, the founders say they want political reform and human rights – and ask King Abdullah to grant recognition to the party.

Saudis Discover Captive Vulture is Not a Mossad Spy

The Saudi government has freed a bird it first declared was a vulture and a spy for Israel. Now it claims it's an eagle and free to go.

Wikileaks: Saudis, Gulf States Big Funders of Terror Groups

Despite claims that it is one of the West's key allies in fighting Islamic terror, Saudi Arabia provides funds for the world's worst terror groups.

Saudi Arabia Arrests Dozens of Al-Qaeda Suspects

Saudi Arabian authorities have arrested dozens of suspected al-Qaeda terrorists in the past eight months, all planning attacks in the country.

Largest-Ever Deal: $60b in Planes and Copters to Saudi

US announces the largest weapons sale in its history: $60 billion worth of combat planes and choppers to the Saudis. Israel not objecting - so far.

US: $60 Billion Weapons Sale to Saudis Won’t Change Balance

Saudi shopping list: 84 F-15s and 132 attack choppers. Cost: $60 billion. The US insists the sales “won’t affect military balance in the region.”

Al-Qaeda Plots Against Saudi Monarchs, Israel

Al-Qaeda leaders in Yemen threaten Saudi monarchs, Christians, and westerners, call for rogue Saudi attacks on Israel.

Israeli Concern Prompts Modification of US-Saudi Deal

US agreement not to sell advanced weapons and aircraft to Saudis may have prompted Israel to buy F-35.

Saudis High on Speed, According to Drug Abuse Report

The lion's share of amphetamines being consumed in the Middle East are seized in Saudi Arabia, according to the latest global drug abuse report.

Iran and Saudi Arabia Closing in on Cooperation

Shiite Iran and Wahabee Saudi Arabia are making overtures towards each other. Iran’s FM: “Disagreements between us only serve the Zionists.”

Saudi Denies Telling Obama Iran and Israel Should not Exist

Saudi King Abdullah is known for his dislike of Israel and Shi’ite-led Iran, but the monarchy denied he told Obama both countries should not exist

Sale of F-15s, PA State and Taliban Divide Obama and Saudi King

Obama and King Abdullah spoke on agreed positions, but differences lay behind their talks: Pressure, F-15 jets for the Saudis and Taliban.

Saudi King’s Visit to Obama: Price of Peace and Price of Oil

King Abdullah has great expectations from Obama during his visit Tuesday, but the price of oil lurks behind the price of peace.

Anthropology Professor: Look at US Actions, Not Words

Professor Gil-White explains who and what influences US actions in an interview with Israel National Radio.Things, he says, are not what they seem.

Saudis Deny Report They Will Allow Israeli Planes Over Country

Saudi Arabia on Saturday denied a report in the London Times that it had given Israel “clear skies” to attack Iran.

Secret Saudi Document Shows Kingdom Linked with Al-Qaeda Terror

An Iraqi news agency has exposed a secret Saudi document showing links with Al-Qaeda terrorism. The Kingdom is investigating who leaked it.

Diplomatic Religious War on Jerusalem, Saudi Cleric to Visit

A Saudi cleric announced he will visit Jerusalem as part of an intensive Arab diplomatic war to claim Muslim ties to the city.

Saudi Arabia Airs Turkish Anti-Israel Show

A Turkish political drama on Palestinians, now being aired in Saudi Arabia, is called a blood libel by Israel.

Report: Saudi Arabia Seeks Strike on Iran

German news magazine reports that Saudi Arabia hopes for a military strike on Iran, would open its skies to Israeli warplanes.

Saudi Courts Open Doors to Women Lawyers

Female lawyers allowed into Saudi courts. Reformer: the way to democratize Muslim society is to empower Saudi women.

Largest Military Operation in Afghanistan in 10 Years

US and UK-led forces have launched the most intensive military operation in almost 10 years against the Taliban in Afghanistan.

Hamas and Fatah Ready for Reconciliation?

A top Fatah official says that Hamas has agreed to release its political prisoners and reopen the faction's headquarters in Gaza.

New PA Private Equity Fund to Help PA Independence

Two private Arab investment firms are planning to lay the groundwork to help fund the PA's declaration of independence in two years.

USGS: Venezuela Oil Field Dwarfs Saudi Arabia Reserves

The US Geological Survey estimates that a new reserve of thick black crude oil found in Venezuela is about double Saudi Arabia's oil reserves.

Israel's 'Green Machine' Gears Up for 2010

By the end of 2010, Israel will be the first nation on Earth to host a national electric car network - and more ‘green’ solutions are in store.

Hamas Leader Unwelcome in Egypt

Cairo has rolled up the red carpet and said that Damascus-based Hamas political bureau chief Khaled Mashaal is unwelcome.

Saudi Preacher: No-Fly to US to Protest Anti-Terrorist Checks

A noted Saudi preacher has called on Arabs to stop flying to the US to protest “enhanced screening” procedures aimed at catching terrorists.

Egypt, Arab Countries Sign Massive Arms Deals With U.S.

US will sell 24 F-16 jet fighters, huge arms cache to Egypt in a $3.2 billion deal. No deal in the works with Israel.