Saudi Arabia

Saudis Prepare to Deploy in Yemen for Iran Showdown

Saudi Arabia dispatches heavy military equipment on Yemen border, ready to strike as Iran-backed Houthis edge towards key port of Aden.

Saudi Arabia Could Buy the Bomb

Experts fear the first country to go nuclear after a deal won’t be Iran, but Saudi Arabia.

Saudi Minister: Don't Give Iran Deals it Doesn't Deserve

Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister warns against looming nuclear deal between Iran and West.

Israel and Saudi Arabia: Facing Iran and Obama Together

Expert tells Arutz Sheva how covert ties with the Saudis might possibly develop, and how Saudi ties with the US are quickly shifting.

Kerry Reportedly to Offer Nuclear Umbrella to Gulf States

In apparent admission of allowing Iran nukes, Arab paper reports Kerry to present Saudis with plan to defend against Iranian nuclear attack.

Nuclear arms race?

Riyadh Seeks Nuclear Cooperation with South Korea

The countries agreed to prepare for building more than two nuclear reactors in Saudi Arabia. Saudis plan more than 12 power plants by 2040.

Saudi Arabia: Columnist Stands with Netanyahu, Slams Obama

Top Saudi government-controlled paper says Netanyahu's speech will serve Gulf interests more than Obama's 'foolish behavior.'

Saudi Police Detain Men for Dancing at a Party

Saudi Arabia's morality police detain a group of young men for "loud music and inappropriate dancing".

Not Just Israel: Arab States Worried About Iran Deal

Arab governments reportedly tell Washington they fear a bad deal with Iran will cause a nuclear arms race in the Middle East.

Meeting in Saudi Arabia Anti-ISIS Allies Seek Strong Iraqi Army

26 nations meet in Riyadh to discuss strategy to uproot ISIS from Iraq; Syria crisis 'on back burner' says source.

International Coalition to Meet in Saudi Arabia over ISIS

Military chiefs from across the globe to gather in Riyadh for strategic meeting, after ISIS seeps into Libya.

Saudi Cleric: The Sun Revolves Around the Earth

The day the Earth stood still is every day, one Saudi cleric claims - on Galileo's birthday.

Saudi Prince Launches Channel to Compete with Al-Jazeera

Billionaire Saudi Prince Alwaleed bin Talal launches new pan-Arab satellite news channel aimed at challenging other networks.

Saudi Paper Claims Women's Rights 'Reform' under Dead King

New King Salman to continue Abdullah's 'gradual reform,' claims monarchy paper - despite having among the worst records in Middle East.

Watch: Saudi TV Blurs Out Michelle Obama

After haredi newspaper photoshops female leaders out of Paris picture, Saudi producers take it a step further.

Saudi Succession: The Sudayris Return

Saudis Seek Greater US Role in Mideast as Obama Visits

As US Presidents pays condolence trip, Saudi Arabia's new King Salman will be pushing for a tougher stance on Iran, ISIS and Libya.

Peres, Rivlin Mourn Saudi King for Stance on Middle East

Presidents past and present are saddened over Saudi King's death Friday - but for very different reasons.

Flogging of Saudi Blogger who 'Insulted Islam' Postponed

Saudi Arabia postpones the flogging of blogger Raif Badawi for the second week running.

Saudi King Abdullah Dead at 90

Saudi King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz dies at the age of 90, several weeks after being hospitalized with a lung infection.

Saudi Arabia Gives the PA $60 Million

Saudi Arabia provides the PA with $60 million, covering the Kingdom's financial contribution to the PA for October, November and December.

Saudi Religious Scholar Issues Fatwa against Snowmen

Fatwa on building snowmen sparks debate on social media, as some Saudis say the ban 'robs us of our joy.'

Saudi Blogger to be Publicly Flogged for 'Insulting Islam'

Raif Badawi, a Saudi blogger who was sentenced to flogging for insulting Islam, will be publicly flogged after Friday prayers.

What Will Saudi Arabia's Next King Mean for Israel?

Saudi King Abdullah, 91, is in worsening medical condition, posing the question of succession and what it will mean for Israel.

Experts: Oil Prices to Remain Low in North America

Competition over US, Canadian oil pipeline could dethrone Saudi Arabia as main oil provider, reports say.

Saudi Arabia Denies it Will Allow Jews to Work in the Kingdom

Saudi Arabia’s Labor Ministry pours cold water on a report that it will be allowing Jews to freely work in the Kingdom.

Saudi King in Hospital with Pneumonia

King Abdullah's condition stabilizes with breathing tube; Saudi succession at stake.

US to Allow Oil Exports for First Time in 40 Years

Now officially the world's largest producer, the United States will, for the first time since 1975, allow the export of “made in USA” oil.

Is Saudi Arabia Allowing Jews to Work in the Kingdom?

Saudi newspaper claims that the kingdom is allowing people of all faiths, Jews included, to work in the country.

The Genie, the Bottle and Those Who Took Charge

Saudis Slash Oil Prices to 'Block' Iranian Nuclear Weapon

Analysts agree radical drop in oil prices due to Saudis flooding market in attempt to crush Iran as US not stopping its nuclear program.

Austria Closes Saudi-Backed School Over Anti-Semitism

Saudi School in Vienna under investigation for spreading hate messages against Jews; school to close by the end of the year.

Saudi Arabia to Hamas: Stay Away from Iran

Saudi Arabia reportedly demands that Hamas stop its rapprochement with Iran in exchange for help in lifting the "siege" on Gaza.

Saudi Arabia Arrests 135 Suspected Terrorists

Saudi Arabia said it has arrested 135 suspects, among them 26 foreigners, for "terrorism" offences.

Saudi Arabia Restaurants Ban Single Women

Several restaurants in Saudi Arabia display signs that say "women are not allowed", sparking outrage from human rights groups.

Bad omen?

Obama Pushing Saudi-Iranian Normalization for Nuclear Deal

Saudi reports indicate Obama has been urging rapprochement and 'openness' between bitter rivals. Sign of a looming 'bad deal'?

Gulf States to Return Envoys to Qatar

Saudi, Emirati, and Bahraini envoys to return Qatar, in a reversal of a decision from March.

Will $3 Billion Saudi Deal Arm Hezbollah with French Weapons?

Saudi-funded deal of French weapons signed for Lebanese army - which has deep military cooperation with Hezbollah terror group.

Survey Reveals Europe Likes ISIS More Than Arab States Do

Why is support for brutal jihadists flourishing in the West, even as the terror group is largely shunned in Egypt, Saudi Arabia and Lebanon?

Saudi Arabia to Deal 'Strictly' with Female Drivers

Authorities in Riyadh threaten strict measures against women drivers as annual campaign urges females to defy driving ban.

Germany Presents 4-Part Anti-ISIS Plan

In Saudi Arabia, German foreign minister outlines plan that includes a campaign against the group's ideology.

Muslims Stone 'Devil' at Hajj as Eid Feast Begins

Two million Muslims ritually stoned the devil Saturday in the last major rite of this year's hajj.

Saudi Arabia to Get Advanced PAC-3 Patriot Missiles

The United States on Wednesday authorized a $1.75 billion arms deal for Saudi Arabia to upgrade its aging Patriot defense system.

Saudi FM: All Terrorist Organizations Must be Eliminated

Saudi Arabia's foreign minister says the war against extremists in the Middle East may take years.

Nervous of IS, Saudi Arabia Building Border Fence with Iraq

The high-security five-layered fence will cover 900km (560 miles) of the kingdom's northern frontier.

Saudi Arabia Sends Convicted Terrorists to Jail

Saudi court sentences 22 Saudi citizens, an American and a Yemeni to jail terms of between two and 27 years on terrorism charges.

UK-Based Journalist Justifies Rise in Global Anti-Semitism

Amid spike in world anti-Semitism, UK-based journalist in Saudi op-ed finds nothing amiss with 'Jews should be gassed' calls.

Has Qatar Surrendered?

Saudi FM Slams Israel, Pledges $500 Million to Gaza

Al-Faisal at OIC calls for Arab unity against Israel which is trying to 'wipe off Palestinian existence,' Israel needs 'peace' to survive.

Report: Saudi, UAE Donors Facilitated Hamas Ceasefire

Riyadh, Dubai granted money for rebuilding Gaza, official insists - prompting Hamas to change its tune over a truce.

Saudi Arabia Sends 30,000 Troops to Iraqi border

Fears of spreading instability as Saudi king orders military to take 'all necessary measures' against 'terrorists' from Iraq.

Saudi Arabia to Expel Non-Muslims who 'Disrespect' Ramadan

Saudi Arabia says it will expel non-Muslim foreigners who eat, drink or smoke in public during the month of Ramadan.

Kerry to Visit Saudi Arabia, Discuss Iraq Situation

U.S. Secretary of State will travel to Saudi Arabia on Friday for talks about the crisis in Iraq.

Saudi Arabia Sentences 33 Islamists to Prison

Eight years after their arrest, a Riyadh court sentences 33 suspected Islamist terrorists to up to 30 years in prison.

Saudi Arabia Bans Books by Pro-Brotherhood Authors

Saudi authorities ban the sale of books by two Islamist authors known to be sympathetic to the Muslim Brotherhood.

Iran's Foreign Minister Turns Down Saudi Arabia Visit

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif rejects invitation to visit Saudi Arabia, explains the dates clash with planned nuclear talks.

Saudi Arabia to Crack Down on 'Anti-Islamic' Social Media Posts

Riyadh examining legal precedent for filing charges against social media sites which allow posts about adultery, atheism, and other vices.

Facing a common enemy

Israeli, Saudi Ex-Intel Heads in Rare Face-to-Face on Nukes

Amos Yadlin and former head of Saudi intelligence meet in Brussels conference in sign of entente between Saudis and Israel.

Saudi Arabia Reaches Out to Rival Iran

Saudi Arabia says it is ready to negotiate better relations with its longtime regional rival, invites Iranian Foreign Minister to Riyadh.