Abdullah al-Haydhah
Interviews Le Drian to Asharq Al-Awsat: Some Countries Seek Political Influence in France by Controlling Our Muslims

Le Drian to Asharq Al-Awsat: Some Countries Seek Political Influence in France by Controlling Our Muslims

French Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian said that his country is battling dual terrorism and stressed that the fight against terrorism should be led…

Abdullah al-Haydhah (Riyadh)
Gulf Saudi: Commander of Peninsula Shield Appointed Chief of the Joint Forces

Saudi: Commander of Peninsula Shield Appointed Chief of the Joint Forces

After a royal decree dismissed Lieutenant General Fahd bin Turki bin Abdulaziz from the Joint Forces Command, Deputy Chief of the General Staff Lt. Gen. Mutlaq…

Abdullah al-Haydhah (Riyadh)
Gulf Saudi: No Exceptions in Fight against Corruption

Saudi: No Exceptions in Fight against Corruption

As part of Saudi Arabia’s ongoing efforts to fight corruption, two military commanders, including a senior officer from the royal family, have been dismissed…

Abdullah al-Haydhah (Riyadh)
Features Khobar Towers Bombing: Iran Becomes Expert in Concealing Tools of Sabotage

Khobar Towers Bombing: Iran Becomes Expert in Concealing Tools of Sabotage

“The truth will be revealed in the future.” This was the response of former Iranian President Hashemi Rafsanjani in December 1996 when asked if his country was…

Abdullah al-Haydhah (Riyadh)
Gulf Kuwait’s Amiri Diwan Steps in to Thwart Attempts to Spark Crises

Kuwait’s Amiri Diwan Steps in to Thwart Attempts to Spark Crises

The statement issued by Kuwait’s Amiri Diwan was “extraordinary” for putting a stop to the allegations and fabrications of a former lawmaker who is affiliated…

Abdullah al-Haydhah (Riyadh)
Features Exclusive - Iraqi Hezbollah’s Role Goes Beyond that of their Lebanese Namesake

Exclusive - Iraqi Hezbollah’s Role Goes Beyond that of their Lebanese Namesake

The name “Hezbollah” has been associated with two groups: The yellow flags of the Lebanese party and its secretary general Hassan Nasrallah and the more…

Abdullah al-Haydhah (Riyadh)
Gulf The Real Test for the GCC: Dealing with Qatar's Crisis Skilfully

The Real Test for the GCC: Dealing with Qatar's Crisis Skilfully

This is a Gulf week par-excellence, as the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), which was founded in 1981 with security as its primary concern, will hold it…

Abdullah al-Haydhah (Riyadh)
Gulf Putin Hails ‘Unprecedented Partnership’ with Saudi Arabia ahead of Riyadh Visit

Putin Hails ‘Unprecedented Partnership’ with Saudi Arabia ahead of Riyadh Visit

Russian President Vladimir Putin hailed the role played by Saudi Arabia in regional affairs, most notably in resolving the crisis in Syria. Ahead of a much…

Abdullah al-Haydhah (Riyadh)