Over the past few months, during my visits to the Saudi capital, Riyadh, and my discussions with different people on the developments of the relationship between Saudi Arabia and Iran, I realized there was a general agreement that the Islamic Republic of Iran, a neighboring country, should have normal diplomatic relations with Saudi Arabia, that there is nothing against the
LONDON: Saudi Arabia’s Al Arabiya news channel is celebrating two decades of bearing witness to the world’s most significant events and bringing news from the Arab world and across the globe to millions of Arabic-speaking homes. Since it was established on March 3, 2003, the broadcaster has placed itself at the forefront of the region’s news media, with operations in more
During his participation in a panel discussion on the sidelines of this month’s World Economic Forum, entitled “Keeping the lights on amid geopolitical fractures,” Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan said: “We feel strongly that what we are doing in the Kingdom and what others are doing in the region, especially the Gulf Cooperation Council countries, in facing
The ongoing protests in many Iranian cities indicate a structural imbalance in the relationship between the ruling regime and a broad segment of the people. This includes some supporters of the revolution, who believe that the method of managing the crisis and interfering in people’s personal lives will lead to further social unrest, especially with the high rates of inflation