Stories by Ian Timberlake

Saudi Arabia, UAE seize chance to isolate Qatar

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, emboldened by US President Donald Trump’s new approach to the... Published 06 Jun, 2017 06:58am

Saudi backlash against first Comic-Con festival

The comments reflect the challenge faced by authorities trying to gradually introduce entertainment to the kingdom. Updated 25 Feb, 2017 01:21pm

Saudi grooves to new beat as entertainment opens up

Saudi Arabia has launched what’s being hailed as an entertainment revolution for the ultra-conservative kingdom. Updated 08 Oct, 2016 12:41pm

Saudi Arabia could cut anti-terror ties over US law

Cutting such cooperation is among the options available to Riyadh. Updated 30 Sep, 2016 11:48am

Saudi facing ‘long’ Yemen war after talks fail

RIYADH: Six months after Saudi Arabia said its war in Yemen was winding down, air strikes are again pounding rebels... Published 18 Aug, 2016 06:31am

Saudi film fans revel on ‘green carpet’ as fest begins

DAMMAM: The “red carpet” was made of green artificial turf and women wore traditional black robes instead of... Published 26 Mar, 2016 06:26am

Saudi King Salman marks tumultuous first year

King Salman sets in motion year of change while sticking to kingdom’s conservative foundations. Updated 21 Jan, 2016 09:32am

Shock as ‘embarrassed’ Saudi government targets mighty Binladin group

Saudi Arabia’s decision to sanction the Binladin Group over the deadly Makkah crane collapse has come as a shock. Updated 22 Sep, 2015 01:03pm

Region threatened as Gulf leaders hold summit

Riyadh feared the Houthi rebels would take over all of Yemen and move it into Iran’s orbit. Published 04 May, 2015 06:41am

The young prince who led Saudi Arabia’s war in Yemen

Saudi Arabia’s defence minister Prince Salman oversaw air strikes by a Saudi-led coalition against the Yemeni rebels. Published 22 Apr, 2015 06:26am

In tightly ruled Saudi Arabia, Yemen war is ‘something good’

Saudi Arabia’s top cleric, Grand Mufti Sheikh Abdul Aziz al-Sheikh, has called the Yemen operation “a blessed step”. Updated 18 Apr, 2015 09:35am

Saudi Arabia may try to match Iran as nuclear deadline nears

RIYADH: Fears that Iran will remain a potential nuclear threat under a mooted international deal have raised ... Published 19 Mar, 2015 06:33am

Saudi executions set ‘unprecedented’ pace

Those put to the sword included five Pakistanis, an Indian, two Jordanians, two Syrians and a Yemeni. Updated 05 Mar, 2015 09:52am

S. Arabia calms sectarian tensions after deadly attack

Expressions of solidarity by Saudi Arabia’s Sunni leaders towards Shias are helping to bridge a divide. Updated 13 Nov, 2014 08:33am

Wars worsen as Sudan’s ‘salvation’ regime marks 25 years

KHARTOUM: A quarter-century after it took power in an Islamist-backed coup promising “salvation” for Sudan,... Published 29 Jun, 2014 06:33am

Sudan political rallies bring ‘mirage’ of freedom

President Bashir is pushing for a real change because he realises the country is collapsing Published 12 May, 2014 08:06am

Desert ‘dream’ realised: Sudan pyramid hunt gets funding

EL KURRU: Little by little, the deserts of northern Sudan slowly reveal the secrets they have held for 2,000 years... Published 11 May, 2014 07:49am

A soldier named Gordon returns to Khartoum

KHARTOUM: “Good Lord!” Robert Gordon exclaimed, looking up at the plaque in Khartoum’s Republican Palace where... Published 09 Feb, 2014 07:41am

In Sudanese tent city, South Sudan remains a promised land

JEBEL AULIA (Sudan): For hundreds of people struggling to survive in a tent city on the outskirts of Khartoum, their... Published 04 Feb, 2014 07:15am

Promises of peace, reminders of war in Sudan’s Blue Nile

ED DAMAZIN: In a cloud of dust, a pickup truck loaded with Sudanese soldiers in red berets leads a convoy of cars... Published 20 Dec, 2013 07:20am