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After Saudi spying charges - concerns about Twitter’s safety arise

US authorities charged two Saudi nationals and an American citizen after an investigation into the mining of data on critics of Riyadh.

Is Saudi Arabia going downhill under Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman?

Prominent experts argue that under Crown Prince's command Riyadh has made “disastrous mistakes” that weaken the kingdom in a volatile region where Iran’s stature is on the rise.

Saudi rules women can join armed forces while activists remain in prison

The move is the latest in a series of measures aimed at increasing the rights of women in the kingdom, even as rights groups accuse Riyadh of cracking down on women's rights activists.

A year after Khashoggi's death, Saudi Arabia struggles to find its identity

Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman is facing problems on multiple fronts, many of his own doing, which has left the kingdom in a weakened state.

Saudi crown prince comes under increased criticism after oil attack

Last month's attack on Aramco oil facilities sparked concerns about Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's ability to defend and lead the world’s largest oil exporter.

Killing of Saudi King’s personal bodyguard triggers speculation

Conflicting accounts of the killing of General Abdulaziz al-Faghem and an irregular confirmation of his death by official sources have led to a rise in speculation that foul play was involved, or at worst a coup within the House of Saud.

The Saudi crown prince’s shifting rhetoric on Iran

Two years ago, the kingdom’s young and inexperienced ruler was confident he could “get rid of” Iran from the Middle East, but now has shifted towards seeking dialogue.

Oil drops as Saudi eyes non-military solution to Iran crisis

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman says war [with Iran] would be catastrophic for global growth, in an interview with CBS, followed by more than one percent drop in oil prices.

Saudi seeks to restore oil supply as Iran blamed for strike

The drone strikes on plants in the heartland of Saudi Arabia's oil industry, including the world's biggest petroleum processing facility, were expected to send oil prices up on Monday as tensions rise.

Saudi crown prince relies on Christian Evangelicals to fix image

After facing multiple setbacks, MBS appears to be appealing to any group willing to be entertained to bolster his image.

Fresh arrest shines light on Saudi Arabia's crackdown on religious scholars

Sheikh Omar al Muqbil was arrested by Saudi authorities after criticising concerts recently held in the country.

How the UAE and Saudi Arabia have destabilised the Arab World

From the war in Yemen and support for renegade Libyan warlord Khalifa Haftar to the blockade of Qatar, Riyadh and Abu Dhabi are intimately involved in contributing to instability in the Middle East.