Saudi Arabia
Jun 17, 2022
Biden’s Trip Aims at Resurrecting U.S. Leadership in the Middle East
Having found success in reviving the Western alliance after the invasion of Ukraine, the Biden administration is seeking a stronger coalition in the Middle East.
Jun 3, 2022
Saudi Arabia’s Abaya Signals a New Era of Fashion, Empowerment, and Cultural Pride
The contemporary Saudi abaya and its alternatives have come to represent high fashion and individual style.
Jun 2, 2022
From Quantity to Quality: Restructuring Saudi Arabia’s Scholarship Program
The new phase of Saudi Arabia’s scholarship program bears the influence of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and his aspirations for the kingdom and Saudi youth.
May 20, 2022
Improved Fiscal Outlooks Renew Focus on Gulf Economic Diversification Efforts
The financial windfall from oil and gas exports may boost regional officials’ ambitious economic diversification plans but doesn’t make them foolproof.
May 18, 2022
Saudi-Iranian Negotiations: Managing the Conflict and Gauging Broader Regional Impact
Moves to ease tensions between Saudi Arabia and Iran are already creating ripple effects across the region.
May 6, 2022
Mr. Erdogan Goes to Jeddah, With Brotherly, Neo-Ottoman Hat in Hand
The visit by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to Saudi Arabia underscores the continuing broader realignment among regional rivals.
May 6, 2022
“Jeddah Central” at a Crossroads: Development in an Age of People-Centered Urbanism
Still in its early stages, Jeddah Central can build on lessons from other urban renewal projects to focus on inclusive urban development to benefit all people rather than simply a select few.
Apr 28, 2022
Ramadan Series Tackle Women’s Issues and Religion
Ramadan has always been an opportunity to introduce new ideas to nudge viewers’ reactions; this year’s series are generating much-needed discussion on women’s issues.
