Riyadh
Why is Saudi Arabia investing billions in Syria’s economy? - analysis
Syrian officials described the move as the largest influx of investment since the US sanctions were lifted.
Syrian officials attend anti-ISIS coalition talks in Saudi Arabia
US Embassy in Saudi Arabia hosts its first Holocaust Remembrance Day event
MBS’s gamble: Saudi leans toward Turkey and Qatar, avoids Israel-US bloc - opinion
Saudi Arabia to US: Iran strikes should be targeted, rather than seeking regime change - N12
A Saudi royal source told N12 that Trump should pursue limited military strikes against Islamic Regime leaders and officials to alleviate protest repression.
Southern Yemen leader Zubaidi disappears, resurfaces in Aden after missing Saudi talks
Hours after its leader's unexplained absence, the Southern Transitional Council said he was in Aden overseeing military and security operations.
Which countries, movements, groups are involved in Yemen's yearslong conflict? - explainer
Yemen's more than decade-long civil war has flared up after a United Arab Emirates-backed separatist movement swept through territory in the south, splintering the Saudi-led coalition.
What challenges will Israel face in the Middle East in the upcoming year? - analysis
With 2025 coming to a close, many of Israel's issues remain unresolved. It’s worth examining 2026's challenges one at a time and assessing the hurdles Israel still faces.
UAE voluntarily pulls counterterrorism units from Yemen following comprehensive assessment
It said the decision came after a comprehensive assessment following recent developments.
Yemen airstrikes show national security is red line that Saudi Arabia won't let UAE cross -analysis
The Houthis targeted Riyadh for years until Saudi Arabia was able to secure a kind of ceasefire in Yemen and also reconcile with Iran over the last few years.
Saudi-led coalition strikes UAE-backed Southern Transition Council ships in southern Yemen
The strike occurred shortly after an evacuation warning was issued for all civilians in the Mukalla area, advising them to evacuate until further notice ahead of military operations.
Saudi Arabia increasingly concerned about political instability in Yemen - analysis
The Southern Transition Council (STC) is seen as being backed by the UAE. Although the UAE and Saudi Arabia share many regional interests, they do not always agree on Yemen.
As Iran weakens, Saudi Arabia faces a historic strategic choice - opinion
As Iran heads towards total collapse, Riyadh must choose between shaping the aftermath or losing influence over what comes next.
China, Saudi Arabia agree to deepen coordination, communication, enhance relations
A joint statement did not elaborate on which issues the countries will strengthen coordination, but mentioned China's support for Saudi Arabia and Iran developing and enhancing their relations.
