Saudi Arabia is considering taking its state-owned oil behemoth public. According to deputy crown prince Mohammed bin Salman, the IPO for Saudi Aramco could take place in the coming months. By selling shares, Saudi Arabia […]
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Saudi Clash With Iran Worsens After Protests
Tensions between Iran and Saudi Arabia have reached a boiling point after Iranian protesters set fire to the Saudi embassy. The protesters attacked the embassy following Saudi Arabia’s execution of prominent Shiite cleric Nimr al-Nimr. […]
Wikileaks’ Hillary Clinton Message Paints Saudi Arabia As Major Terrorist Donor
Wikileaks has recently revealed that a message sent to the United States Treasury Department by former Secretary of State and current Democrat presidential candidate Hillary Clinton referenced alleged financial donations that were made by Saudi […]
Saudi Arabia Delays Payments To Contractors As Government Tries To Preserve Cash
As oil prices continue to slump, Saudi Arabia has been forced to delay payments to its government contractors. For the first time since 2009, the government has been pushed into a deficit – and it […]
Saudi Arabia Tells Russia To Get Out Of Syria
Saudi Arabia is demanding that Russia stop its military involvement in Syria, stating that Russia is not targeting the Islamic State. ISIS members have not been present in areas attacked by Russia. Most experts believe […]
Iranian Officials Threaten Saudi Arabia As Hajj Death Toll Rises To 464
Iran is claiming that the number of its citizens killed in the recent Hajj tragedy near the holy city of Mecca, has nearly doubled to what had been reported earlier. Iranian TV reports say the […]
Saudi-Led Coalition Detains Iranian Fishing Boat Carrying Weapons Destined For Houthi Fighters
It has been reported that the Saudi-led coalition stopped and detained an Iranian ship allegedly carrying weapons to Houthi militant fighters in Yemen. The seizure of the ship comes as the coalition has imposed a […]
Saudi Arabia Is Going Broke Because Of Declining Oil Prices
Financial troubles are looming in Saudi Arabia, as the country has taken nearly $70 billion from global asset managers in an attempt to curb its budget deficit. The country is attempting to stop the decline […]
Iran To Sue Saudi Arabia Over Hajj Pilgrimage Deaths
Iranian officials say they will use international legal resources to sue Saudi Arabia over the 717 deaths that resulted from a Haj pilgrimage stampede near the holy city of Mecca on Thursday, according to Iranian […]
More Than 700 Dead In Major Hajj Tragedy
Over 700 people have been killed while another 800 were injured in Saudi Arabia, as a stampede caused major destruction during an Islamic ritual. The stampede took place on Thursday morning in the tent city […]