Islamophobia — Imran bridges East and West UNITED NATIONS: He spoke of Islam his religion but he used references like Charles Bronson’s Death Wish movie,... Published 29 Sep, 2019 07:08am
Analysis: Secret no more: Israel’s outreach to Gulf Arab states Netanyahu has for years boasted about warming ties with key Arab states that have no diplomatic relations with Israel. Updated 03 Nov, 2018 10:51am
Saudi women spend big on make-up, even if it’s just a glimpse Despite social restrictions, makeup sales are one of the biggest spends among Saudi women. Updated 21 Apr, 2018 11:19am
Saudi promise of ‘moderate Islam’ shifts power The man who may soon be king charts a new, more modern course for the conservative country. Updated 29 Oct, 2017 10:03am
Saudi film-makers build audiences without cinemas Film-makers explore a new frontier in Saudi art, using the internet to screen films and push boundaries of expression. Updated 08 Sep, 2017 04:31pm
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Oil exporting countries could lose more than $500bn in 2016: IMF Exporters brace for deeper losses this year amid oil plunge. Published 25 Apr, 2016 11:38am
For Iranian restaurants in Saudi Arabia, it’s business as usual "It’s not a problem of culture, but a problem of politics." Updated 01 Mar, 2016 10:43am
Despite leading war in Yemen, Saudi Arabia mostly untouched In a country where regional differences lurk under the surface, support for the war is perhaps most passionate in Jizan. Updated 13 May, 2015 09:31am