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Abdulrahman Al-Rashed

Abdulrahman Al-Rashed is the former general manager of Al-Arabiya television. He is also the former editor-in-chief of Asharq Al-Awsat, and the leading Arabic weekly magazine Al-Majalla. He is also a senior columnist in the daily newspapers Al-Madina and Al-Bilad.

How Much Did You Pay to Stop the Smuggling of Captagon?

Stories of Syria using Captagon as a bargaining chip to secure funds for reconstruction and regain its seat in the Arab League have been making the rounds ever since the country’s return to the Arab fold was announced. Normally, such false stories dissipate just as quickly as they emerged. How…

Thursday 25/05 - 12:08

The Jeddah Summit: Are Reconciliations Possible?

Saudi Arabia hosted three major summits within the span of only ten months. The first one was the Security and Development Summit held in Jeddah with the participation of six GCC countries plus Egypt, Jordan and Iraq and US President Joe Biden; the second one was a two-rounds Chinese summit in the…

Monday 22/05 - 05:33

Sudanese Hopes in Jeddah

It has been four years since the ousting of Omar al-Bashir and his regime in one of the largest turn of events in Sudan’s history. But to this day, Khartoum is still struggling: ongoing conflicts between political powers and military leaders, restless streets, and now a war between the armed…

Wednesday 10/05 - 17:11

As Yemen Leaves the War Behind, Sudan Marches Toward It

It may seem like our region is under an eternal spell or evil magic trick. But in truth, there is no spell or magic at play here: there’s simply mismanagement. In the last few weeks, the Houthis and pro-legitimacy forces came together in Yemen in hope of putting an end to eight years of war. As…

Thursday 20/04 - 04:53

The Saudis Visit Sanaa

Approximately three months ago, a vessel carrying a staggering cargo of 5,000 weapons, over 1.5 million rounds of ammunition, and 7,000 missile components was intercepted and seized en route from Iran to a Yemeni port under Houthi control. This is just one of dozens, if not hundreds, of similar…

Wednesday 12/04 - 12:32

Can Beijing Bring an End to the 40-Year Conflict?

Imagine sitting in President Joe Biden’s Oval Office, immersed in the debate surrounding the Beijing deal. Everyone present concurs that this is the first time China has taken the bold step of intervening in the Middle East and attempting to resolve the ongoing conflict between Saudi Arabia and…

Wednesday 15/03 - 08:18

Are We Nearing the End of Saudi-US Dispute?

I recently took part in a forum that discussed the strained Saudi-US relations. In the event, organized in AlUla by a think tank, American and Saudi figures discussed in a rather frank atmosphere several diplomatic, military, economic, technological, and cultural aspects of bilateral ties. I…

Sunday 12/03 - 04:49

Wahhabism, Colonialism, and Ancient Saudi Arabia

On Wednesday, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia celebrated its Founding Day. Since that day almost 300 years ago, Saudi Arabia’s long, great history has been filled with moments of prosperity but also moments of state collapse. Because I am an avid history reader, I find that our yesterdays can help us…

Thursday 23/02 - 06:02

The Inter-Arab Incitement War

A few days ago, enraged mobs set fire to a building in the British city of Liverpool after rumors spread that the children of asylum seekers housed by the government in the building assaulted a local girl. Whether the story is true or a figment of someone’s imagination, no group should suffer the…

Wednesday 15/02 - 17:10

A Time of Perpetual Crises

It is undeniable that the region is plagued by persistent crises, hindering stability, peace, and sustainable development for its people. Furthermore, these crises are now increasing in frequency. For all the latest headlines follow our Google News channel online or via the app. Reflecting on…

Wednesday 15/02 - 10:46

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