Saudi Arabia points to the “most serious threat” to Arab countries
Saudi diplomatic chief said that the armed militias backed by Iran “are wreaking havoc and sowing chaos and desolation in many Arab countries”
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Oil prices rise more than 20 percent after Trump’s tweet
Oil prices skyrocketed by more than 20 percent on Thursday. This was caused by a tweet from US President Donald Trump, who announced a possible agreement between Russia and Saudi Arabia.
OPEC members disagree: price war on oil market continues
Oil cartel OPEC did not succeed on Tuesday in setting a date for emergency negotiations, which could put an end to the price war on the oil market.
Corona! Prophet Mohammed’s mosque closed first time after 1,400 years
The Mosque of the Prophet Muhammad called Al-Masjid an-Nabawi was closed for the first time after 14 centuries – 1,400 years. This was a precautionary measure against the spread of coronavirus.
Arms exports to the Middle East are increasing
Arms sales to the Middle East have increased enormously in the last five years. According to a study by the Swedish research institute Sipri (Stockholm International Peace Research Institute)
Two Saudi Arabia princes arrested for plotting coup
In Saudi Arabia, two members of the royal family were arrested on suspicion of plotting a coup against King Salman and his intended successor, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman
Fear of Coronavirus, Saudi Arabia denies foreigners access to holy places
Millions of people visit Saudi Arabia throughout the year for Umrah. But due to fear of Coronavirus, the country denies foreigners access to holy places
5 people receive death penalty for murder of Jamal Khashoggi
5 people have received the death penalty for the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi. 3 other people received 24-year in prison for “covering up” the crimes
Biggest IPO ever: Saudi state oil company worth 1,500 billion
Saudi state oil company Saudi Aramco is going to value its shares at 30 to 32 royal each (8.00 to 8.53 dollars). The total value of Aramco thus comes over 1.5 trillion dollars
“Secret” conversations between warring parties about civil war Yemen
The Shiite Houthi rebels have ‘secret’ talks with Saudi Arabia about the war in Yemen. A source among the rebels confirms that negotiations are ongoing.
Saudi Arabia confident that the arrival of US troops will boost security of the region
The Saudi Minister of State for Foreign Affairs charged Tehran and stated that “the world must take responsibility for protecting the security and stability of the region and preventing Iran from engaging in hostile acts.”
Saudi Arabia shows “evidence”: “Iran is irrefutably behind attacks”
At a press conference, the Saudi government showed fragments of the drones and other weapons allegedly used in the attack …
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