In Saudi Arabia’s green highlands, a different kingdom emerges

ABHA, Saudi Arabia — From the air, Abha’s mountains emerge as a shock of emerald green rising from a sea of sand. Terra firma ...
The Economist

Mired in financial crisis, the Houthis resume threats to Saudi Arabia

A UN -brokered ceasefire between the kingdom and the Houthis has largely held for almost four years: the militia has not ...
Opinion
Asharq Al-Awsat on MSNOpinion

“Saudi Arabia First”: The Balance of Power and Formulating Kingdom’s Place in a Fluid World

As 2025 draws to a close, new dimensions to the rise of Saudi Arabia are emerging. Riyadh’s approach to its relations with the great powers is now a matter of calibration, rendering projections of ...

Global power shifts are playing out in the Red Sea region: why this is where the rules are changing

The Red Sea is rapidly becoming a highly contested zone, where traditional and emerging global powers are vying for influence ...
Opinion

Saudi Arabia is new front line as US faces down Iran, China and Russia's ambitions

Trump-Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman White House meeting signals diplomatic reset after strained ties following Khashoggi murder and regional challenges.
Geopolitical Monitor

Sudan at a Crossroads: Renewed US–Saudi Alignment and Red Sea Geopolitics

Renewed US–Saudi alignment, a structured Quad framework, and consistent behind-the-scenes diplomatic are fueling hopes of a diplomatic breakthrough in the Sudan civil war. But the odds remain stacked ...