COVID-19 pandemic exacerbates global inequality
As the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) kills thousands and drags the global economy into a recession, it is also highlighting inequalities between and within countries....
Yemen’s rebel masters in Tehran must be held to account
On Saturday night, while the weekend was winding down in the Saudi capital, Riyadh, and citizens prepared for the work week, the skies north...
Russians have mastered how to wage war in the 21st Century
War seems like a simple affair. You get the biggest army. You invade enemy countries. And then, when you win the war, you make...
How to respond to Russia in Syria while avoiding World War Three
As Syrian rebels face an onslaught of Russian bombs ordered by Russian President Vladimir Putin, back in Washington President Barack Obama faces incoming volleys...
Why you can't just wipe out mosquitoes to get rid of the Zika virus
On Saturday Colombia's national health institute confirmed that more than 2,100 pregnant Colombian women are infected with the Zika virus, which has been linked...
Saudis must be grateful to expatriate workers
The development witnessed by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia during the past 40 years is unparalleled anywhere in the world. No doubt this can...
In Riyadh, it’s the G20 vs. COVID-19
The extraordinary “virtual” G20 summit hosted by Saudi Arabia on Thursday will probably be the most significant since the group was founded in 1999....
A solid ray of economic sunshine
Amidst all the gloomy news of ratings downgrades and a slowing Saudi economy there is at least one ray of sunshine and it could...
UAE flag a symbol of unity for all residents
'Raise it up high ... keep it high'. And high is where the UAE flag remains in the hearts of thousands of its residents....
Putin may be rethinking why Russia is in Syria
Parts of the world are cautiously easing lockdown restrictions and attempting a return to some sort of normality, having overcome the worst of the...
