Why Trump’s Abraham Accords Have Not Meant Mideast Peace
The 2020 agreements addressed diplomacy and commerce, not conflicts or the Palestinians. Predictions that the deals would produce regional peace were baseless, analysts say.
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Saudi Arabia executed more than 100 foreigners in 2025 so far: AFP
Riyadh executed two Ethiopians on drug charges, the Saudi interior ministry announced Thursday, bringing the number of foreigners put to death since the beginning of the year to at least 101, according to an AFP tally.
Saudi Arabia to allow foreign property ownership in two cities
Saudi Arabia has approved a new law allowing foreigners to own real estate as part of the kingdom’s plan to diversify its economy and open it to foreign investment.
Saudi Arabia executing ‘horrifying’ number of foreigners for drug crimes
Hundreds put to death for non-violent drug offences over past decade, with little scrutiny of Saudis, says AmnestySaudi Arabia has carried out a “horrifying” number of executions for drug crimes over the past decade, most of which were of foreign natio…
Expert Q&A: What to Watch for at the Trump-Netanyahu Meeting
EXPERT Q&A — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu arrived in Washington D.C. on Monday to meet with President Donald Trump at the White House — their third meeting this year. Netanyahu’s visit follows the U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran last mon…
Stateless Palestinian woman detained after honeymoon released from Ice jail
Ward Sakeik, 22, who came to US aged eight, tells of ‘joy and a little shock’ after more than four months in detentionWard Sakeik, a stateless Palestinian woman who was detained in February on the way back from her honeymoon, was released from immigrat…
The First Income Tax in the Persian Gulf Signals a Changing Economic Reality
A plan by Oman is being closely watched by other governments in the region that are preparing for a future beyond oil.
Saudi Public Investment Fund’s profits plunge 60 percent in 2024
Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund’s net profits has plunged 60 percent in 2024, reflecting inflation and lower energy prices along with struggles to complete some of the kingdom’s flagship giga-projects.
Gulf States Lead Push to Invest in New Syria
The fall of the Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad has opened a window for wealthy Gulf countries to expand their influence as the sway of Iran diminishes.
Gulf States Lead Push to Invest in New Syria
The fall of the Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad has opened a window for wealthy Gulf countries to expand their influence as the sway of Iran diminishes.