Demystifying new Saudi visa policy for Israeli Arabs
The initiative opens up the possibility of increased economic interaction between Riyadh and Jerusalem, which could result in economic benefits accruing to both countries.
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India’s oil imports from Iraq surge to record high
Due to higher imports from Iraq and Saudi Arabia, India’s overall imports from the Middle East rose to 16% in August from July
Why are Arab countries reestablishing ties with Syria?
Syria’s relations with the Arab world are expected to witness a major breakthrough. In particular, this is being witnessed at the diplomatic level with Arab states reestablishing diplomatic ties with Damascus, as well as in the economic front with trade and investments being sought in Syria.
Ending ‘guardianship’ system, encouraging start to women’s empowerment in Saudi Arabia
Allowing Saudi women to apply for passports and travel without their guardians’ permission is “an encouraging move” towards the “complete abolition of the ‘guardianship’ system,” independent United Nations rights experts said on Thursday, but more action is needed to fully dismantle these restrictions.
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Why Saudi Arabia’s Deradicalization Program is Successful
Rather than depending solely on security measures, Saudi Arabia started to focus on designing rehabilitation programs directed at extremists inside the Saudi prisons, through psychological and social counselling, and educating them out of their intolerant understanding of Islam.
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Russia and Saudi Arabia agree to oil production cut ahead of Vienna conference
The deal, which most OPEC members and Russia agree to, will extend cuts on oil production for another 9 months to stabilize the oil market
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New US sanctions imposed on Iran
“Sanctions imposed through the executive order … will deny the Supreme Leader and the Supreme Leader’s office, and those closely affiliated with him and the office, access to key financial resources and support,” Trump said.
As Saudi society liberalises, it reckons with hardline past
The Islamist takeover of Mecca’s Grand Mosque in 1979 has been turned into a television drama, spotlighting a controversial narrative Saudi Arabia is using to support social changes once deemed un-Islamic.
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Saudi’s Falih says no OPEC+ output policy change until June
Along with China and the U.S., India’s expanding economy was driving global oil demand growth.
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Saudi Crown Prince Visit: Why India should consolidate its partnership with the Kingdom
Saudi Crown Prince on first state visit; India should seize the opportunity to consolidate the bilateral partnership
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