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Saudi Arabia’s informal ban on Turkish goods highlights growing tensions between the kingdom and its regional rival. Are we reaching a boiling point af…
Oct 30
Six Saudi opposition figures announce a new political party as a pro-democracy organisation dreamt up by Jamal Khashoggi launches in Washington DC.
Sep 30
Saudi Shia and Sunni conservatives are finally unified.. in their fear of publicly criticising the state
Aug 31
The Saudi-led takeover attempt of English football club Newcastle United fails as recent missteps continue to haunt the kingdom despite efforts to move…
Jul 31
Saudi Arabia is facing a difficult economic reality as it reopens after months of lockdowns and curfews forced by coronavirus. Can tourism help revive …
Jun 30
As Saudi Arabia begins re-opening its economy after months of lockdown forced by the coronavirus, concerns are being raised about the government auster…
Jun 2
Saudi Arabia is tackling a rapid increase in coronavirus cases and reopening its economy as it grapples with the impact of the pandemic and low oil pri…
Apr 30
Welcome to the latest edition of Riyadh Bureau, a newsletter for people interested in Saudi Arabia — written by me, Ahmed Al Omran. If you are not a su…
Mar 31
Welcome to the latest edition of Riyadh Bureau, a newsletter for people interested in Saudi Arabia — written by me, Ahmed Al Omran. If you are not a su…
Feb 29
Happy new year! Welcome to the latest edition of Riyadh Bureau, a newsletter for people interested in Saudi Arabia — written by me, Ahmed Al Omran. If …
Feb 2
Saudi court issues its verdict in the Khashoggi murder trial and Riyadh hosts a large music festival that sparked controversy around sexual harassment …
Dec 31, 2019
Welcome to the latest edition of Riyadh Bureau, a newsletter for people interested in Saudi Arabia — written by me, Ahmed Al Omran. If you are not a su…
Nov 30, 2019
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