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The kindgom of Saudi Arabia has a population of almost 35 million and is governed by a monarchy. It is one of the world's richest countries because of its oil and gas resources.

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Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman meets with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia December 8, 2022.

US-China 'tech war': AI sparks first battle in Middle East

US-China 'tech war': AI sparks first battle in Middle East

New US export restrictions aim to stop AI-enabling chips from getting to China. But many questions remain unanswered.
TechnologyOctober 2, 2023
A demonstrator dressed as Saudi Arabian Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman holds up a bone saw outside the White House in Washington.

Saudi Arabia and the Khashoggi murder: Still no justice

Saudi Arabia and the Khashoggi murder: Still no justice

After the killing of dissident Jamal Khashoggi, Saudi Arabia is not a pariah state, nor has justice been served.
PoliticsOctober 1, 2023
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman fist bumps US President Joe Biden

Saudi-Israeli deal: What would it mean for the Middle East?

Saudi-Israeli deal: What would it mean for the Middle East?

Despite ambitious rhetoric from all sides, few believe that Saudi Arabia and Israel will indeed fix their relationship.
PoliticsSeptember 26, 2023
Mohammed bin Salman, Narendra Modi und Joe Biden shake hands at the G20.

New India-EU trade route: Bringing the Gulf states closer?

New India-EU trade route: Bringing the Gulf states closer?

A new trade route between Europe and India will make Saudi Arabia and the UAE even more important to the West.
PoliticsSeptember 23, 2023
President of Al Nassr Musalli Al-Muammar (right) with new signing Cristiano Ronaldo at a press conference

Are Middle East investments in the West a threat?

Are Middle East investments in the West a threat?

From football clubs to phone companies, Gulf Arab states are on an investment binge, thanks to high oil prices.
BusinessSeptember 11, 2023
A vehicle passes under a billboard showing Cristiano Ronaldo with Arabic wording which reads, Welcome Ronaldo, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Saudi Arabia: Will football stars have a political impact?

Saudi Arabia: Will football stars have a political impact?

World famous soccer stars are bringing extra scrutiny to more than Saudi Arabia's big-spending football league.
PoliticsSeptember 10, 2023
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In the spotlight

Ethiopian migrants run from Yemen towards the border with Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia: Are the killings of Ethiopians systematic?

Saudi Arabia is playing down repeated accusations of killing Ethiopian migrants.
PoliticsAugust 23, 2023
A sign reading 'WELCOME' in various colors in Johannesburg

BRICS: Why Saudi Arabia and others are vying for membership

Some see the bloc as a counterweight to traditional Western-led forums and institutions. But what exactly is BRICS?
BusinessAugust 23, 2023
A mask-clad member of the Saudi security forces monitors on screens, the streets and the religious sites of the holy city of Meccca.

AI-enhanced identification: A danger in the Middle East?

Digital biometric identification presents the Middle East's authoritarians with a unique opportunity for repression.
PoliticsAugust 23, 2023
Farmers harvest at fields planted with wheat and barley in Iraq.

Middle East's groundwater shortage: Will it soon run out?

As rivers dry up and rainfall declines, water stored underground is more important than ever in the region.
Nature and EnvironmentAugust 16, 2023
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan (right) and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (left) shake hands during a welcome ceremony, in Ankara, Turkey, in June 2022.

Turkey and the Gulf states: A complicated relationship

The Turkish president's visit to three Gulf states will mark a new phase in Turkey's links to its oil-rich neighbors.
PoliticsJuly 16, 2023
A man walks past banners depicting Syria's President Bashar al-Assad, near damaged buildings

Economic diplomacy: Who wants to invest in Syria now?

The world seems to want to start doing business with Syria again, despite a government accused of war crimes.
PoliticsJune 16, 2023