Special to WorldTribune.com ABU DHABI — In what could mark an unprecedented move, Saudi Arabia has allowed the publication of searing criticism of economic policy. The Saudi leadership has overseen the publication of a report that warned of an economic crisis in the Gulf Cooperation Council kingdom. Abdul Aziz Al Dekhayel dismissed official claims that […]
Special to WorldTribune.com WASHINGTON — The United States is said to have disclosed that Saudi King Abdullah was dying. Diplomatic sources said the administration of President Barack Obama relayed a photograph that showed Abdullah with a breathing tube, Middle East Newsline reported. The sources said the photograph was taken by White House personnel during Obama’s […]
Special to WorldTribune.com WASHINGTON — Saudi King Abdullah was said to be dying of cancer. An opposition research group said Abdullah was diagnosed with lung cancer. The Washington-based Institute for Gulf Affairs, quoting sources in Saudi Arabia and the United States, said Abdullah was told he could be dead by the end of 2014. “The […]
Special to WorldTribune.com ABU DHABI — Saudi King Abdullah imprisoned his four daughters after they pleaded with their father to alleviate poverty in the Gulf Cooperation Council state. Abdullah’s ex-wife has disclosed that the king kept their daughters in confinement for 13 years. Al Anood Al Fayez, now in exile in London, said the daughters […]
Special to WorldTribune.com ABU DHABI — Saudi fighters have been returning in large numbers from the Sunni revolt in Syria. The Interior Ministry said at least 25 percent of Saudi fighters were leaving Syria for the Gulf Cooperation Council kingdom. The ministry said some of the fighters, despite an amnesty offer, were wanted by Riyad […]
Special to WorldTribune.com WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama has dismissed the prospect of a breakthrough with Saudi Arabia. Officials said Obama would visit Saudi Arabia on the night of March 28. The officials said the president cut short his visit to Riyad after King Abdullah rejected Obama’s request to convene a Gulf Cooperation Council summit […]
Special to WorldTribune.com ABU DHABI — On the day before the visit by U.S. President Barack Obama, Saudi Arabia has named its deputy prime minister to a position that placed him in line for the monarchy. King Abdullah has appointed Deputy Prime Minister Prince Muqrin Bin Abdul Aziz to deputy crown prince. Under the appointment, […]
Special to WorldTribune.com WASHINGTON — Jordan has made a surprising economic and security rebound amid the Sunni war in neighboring Syria, a report said. The Washington Institute for Near East Policy asserted that Jordan exceeded expectations of the United States and other allies in restoring stability despite the massive flow of refugees from Syria. In […]
Special to WorldTribune.com WASHINGTON — Saudi Arabia’s new deputy defense minister has been reviewing U.S. arms projects. Prince Salman Bin Sultan has conducted his first visit to the United States as Saudi Arabia’s new deputy defense minister. [See also: Saudi defense minister talks strategic ties with Beijing in advance of Obama trip] Salman, who spent […]
Special to WorldTribune.com WASHINGTON — The unprecedented crisis among the Gulf Arab states threatens U.S. military support to its Arab allies, a report said. The Washington Institute for Near East Policy said the confrontation between three Gulf Cooperation Council states and Qatar would “complicate” efforts by the United States to integrate Gulf Arab strategy. The […]