James M. Dorsey

Women, Soccer and Islam: A Potent Mix

Women, Soccer and Islam: A Potent Mix

JAMES DORSEY: Even though Saudi Arabia did not qualify for the World Cup it’s being followed avidly by women in the Kingdom

 James M. Dorsey

Saudi ‘Female Soccer Controversy Leads To Major Discussion

Saudi ‘Female Soccer Controversy Leads To Major Discussion

JAMES DORSEY: The attendance of American female senators at a soccer match in Riyadh has sparked a massive debate

 Crossroads Arabia

Saudi Tourism: Is It Finally About To Happen?

Saudi Tourism: Is It Finally About To Happen?

CROSSROADS ARABIA: We’ve had many false dawns on the Saudi tourism story but we may be on the cusp of a breakthrough now.

 Steve Royston

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?

 Crossroads Arabia

Saudi Authorities Greet Departure of Morsi With…Delight

Saudi Authorities Greet Departure of Morsi With…Delight

CROSSROADS ARABIA: Most Gulf countries have been circumspect in their reaction to the toppling of Morsi’s government. Not so Saudi Arabia

 Crossroads Arabia

Expensive Kingdom: Why Projects Cost So Much More in KSA

Expensive Kingdom: Why Projects Cost So Much More in KSA

CROSSROADS ARABIA: Corruption, nepotism, the ridiculous cost of real estate in Saudi Arabia. These are just some of the reasons projects in the Kingdom cost so much