Saudi Arabia

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.

Norway, Arab Royalty Fund Clinton Foundation in 2009

Some of the heftiest contributions to the William J. Clinton Foundation in 2009 came from the government of Norway and a host of Arab donors.

Saudi-Backed Paper Prints 'Open Letter' from Foreign Ministry

A Saudi-backed Arabic-language has published an “Open Letter to the Arab World” by Dep. Foreign Minister Ayalon (full text in Opinion Section ).

Rabbis: No Land Sales to Arabs

Rabbis meet in Jerusalem to discuss the phenomenon of land sales to Arabs. Ben-Ari: Our land will be sold from under our feet.

Unified Arab Front Calls for More US Pressure on Israel

Kuwaiti, Jordanian and Saudi officials gave US leaders Obama and Clinton the same message: more pressure on Israel, now.

Saudi Arabia Throws Cold Water on Obama’s Peace Plan

Saudi Arabia threw cold water on Obama’s appeal for “concessions" by the Arab world towards Israel. Prince Saudi: All or nothing.

Saudis Would Allow Israel to Attack Iran

Saudi Arabia would turn the other cheek and allow Israel to use its airspace to attack Iran, according to Mossad chief Meir Dagan.

Peres Challenges Saudi King to Visit Jerusalem

President Shimon Peres challenged the Saudi king to visit Jerusalem. The president spoke at an interfaith conference, and Iran walked out on him.