Saudi Arabia

The biggest population, the largest GDP, the most oil reserves, arguable the most conservative state within the GCC.

‘Busted!’ Major Crackdown on Illegal Workers in Saudi Arabia

‘Busted!’ Major Crackdown on Illegal Workers in Saudi Arabia

ROB L. WAGNER: Although it had been widely anticipated the scale of the recent crackdown in the Kingdom has surprised many people …

Shale Gas: A Real Threat to Saudi Arabia’s Energy Position

Shale Gas: A Real Threat to Saudi Arabia’s Energy Position

SASHA FRANICEVIC: Saudi Arabia has enjoyed pole position in the energy stakes for some time. Recent developments with shale gas provide a major challenge for the Kingdom …

The ‘Society’ Excuse: Sorry, It No Longer Washes

The ‘Society’ Excuse: Sorry, It No Longer Washes

EMAN AL NAFJAN: When women are stopped driving in Saudi Arabia it's generally a policeman who does the stopping. …

Women Driving in Saudi Arabia: It’s Heating Up Again

Women Driving in Saudi Arabia: It’s Heating Up Again

CROSSOADS ARABIA: Another major protest is being organised for 26th of October and both sides are beginning to air their views …

Packed Malls and Road Rage: Hajj Break in Kingdom

Packed Malls and Road Rage: Hajj Break in Kingdom

ABU MOHAMMED: Many of us on the Hajj break are slaves to our cars, busy transporting our loved ones from beach to mall to play center …

‘Agents of The State Or Of God’: So What’s It To Be?

‘Agents of The State Or Of God’: So What’s It To Be?

CROSSROADS ARABIA: A well-known commentator on Saudi affairs has examined critically the role that the religious police occupy in everyday life …

Why Are There So Few Good Books About Saudi Arabia?

Why Are There So Few Good Books About Saudi Arabia?

STEVE ROYSTON: A recently published book on the Kingdom seems to be designed to pander to all of the usual Western prejudices. Why so? …

‘Buy Low, Sell High’: Gulf Investors New Football Strategy

‘Buy Low, Sell High’: Gulf Investors New Football Strategy

JAMES DORSEY: The recent acquisition by a Saudi Prince of a lower-tier English football team points to a new direction for Middle Eastern magnates …

Saudi Film To Win An Oscar?  ‘No Thank You!’

Saudi Film To Win An Oscar? ‘No Thank You!’

CROSSROADS ARABIA: The Saudi made film Wajda has been nominated in the Best Foreign Film category for the Oscars. But the country doesn't even have a cinema! …

The Many Ways To Tackle The Issue of Domestic Abuse

The Many Ways To Tackle The Issue of Domestic Abuse

SHELINA ZAHRA JANMOHAMED: …