by Tariq Alhomayed | Feb 21, 2017 | Opinion
The region is undergoing a game-changer phase after the conclusion of former U.S. president Barack Obama’s tenure and the start of U.S. President Donald Trump’s phase. This is happening because of Trump’s stance in considering the fight against terrorism as a...
by Osman Mirghani | Jan 30, 2015 | Opinion
People from time to time question the future of monarchies in the Middle East, and their ability to face the challenges posed by their turbulent surroundings. They continue to ask these questions though it has became obvious that the region’s monarchies have proved to...
by Asharq Al-Awsat | Jan 27, 2015 | Middle East
New Delhi, Reuters—President Barack Obama will fly a 30-member delegation, including top officials and respected Republican foreign policy veterans, to Riyadh on Tuesday to meet Saudi Arabia’s new King Salman Bin Abdulaziz as the crisis in neighboring Yemen...
by Badr Alkhorayef | Jan 25, 2015 | Features
Riyadh, Asharq Al-Awsat—It is difficult to do justice here to the remarkable traits of leadership and humanity possessed by Saudi Arabia’s new King Salman Bin Abdulaziz, who succeeded his late brother King Abdullah on Friday. With over six decades of experience...
by Tariq Alhomayed | Jan 24, 2015 | Opinion
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has bidden farewell to King Abdullah Bin Abdulaziz, may he rest in peace. He was a King who was beloved by his people, and who reciprocated that love and appreciation to Saudi Arabia and its people. Saudi Arabia saw a quick and smooth...