The return of Donald Trump to the U.S. presidency is stirring up big questions, especially about the future of the Middle East. His first term showed us a bold, unconventional approach to foreign policy, and many wonder what his second term will mean for the region. Will it lead to
In the heart of Saudi Arabia’s Madinah province, a team of archaeologists has uncovered an incredible discovery: an ancient Bronze Age town buried beneath an oasis! This fascinating town, called al-Natah, existed as far back as 2400 BC and was once home to a bustling community. But what makes this
In the age of AI, data centers are becoming the “factories of the future,” according to Chris Miller, author of Chip War. He suggests that the global competition for AI supremacy is shifting from ‘chip wars’ to ‘cloud wars,’ as countries like Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Kazakhstan, and Malaysia invest
Saudi Arabian airline Saudia has placed a significant order for 100 electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) vehicles from the German air taxi firm Lilium. This move marks a major step towards integrating flying taxis into mainstream transportation, with the deal set to be finalized during an upcoming event at
Saudi Arabia has warned it might sell off European debt if the G-7 seizes $300 billion in frozen Russian assets to support Ukraine. This threat highlights Saudi Arabia’s economic power and concerns that similar actions could target Gulf states in the future. The G-7, including the US and UK, supports
A Saudi writer and producer, Abdul Aziz al-Muzaini, has been sentenced to 13 years in prison and faces a 13-year travel ban for his Netflix show and old tweets that allegedly promoted terrorism and homosexuality, sparking controversy and international scrutiny. Al-Muzaini revealed this in a now-deleted video directed at Saudi
Discover the colossal scale of Saudi Aramco, Saudi Arabia’s national oil company, which holds an unmatched 259 billion barrels of oil and gas reserves, dwarfing all other global competitors. This vast resource base contributes significantly to Saudi Aramco’s staggering $1.8 trillion valuation, making it the sixth-largest company worldwide by market
Over 1,000 lives were lost in a deadly heatwave during this year’s Hajj, with a significant number being unregistered pilgrims, including 630 Egyptians. The pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia’s scorching Mecca saw temperatures peak at 51.8°C (125°F) this week, highlighting severe health risks. Over a thousand people have died during this
Saudi Arabia’s termination of its 80-year petrodollar deal on June 9, 2024, may reshape global oil markets, as it considers selling oil in currencies like the Chinese yuan, impacting US economic dominance. According to media sources, Saudi Arabia has chosen not to extend its 80-year petrodollar agreement with the United
