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‘Sacked’: Saudi King ‘Had Enough’ of Top Conservative?

‘Sacked’: Saudi King ‘Had Enough’ of Top Conservative?

CROSSROADS ARABIA: He’s been getting a bit loud recently with positions contrary to those of the King. Time to go.

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Saudi: Filipino, Indonesian Ban Continues

Saudi: Filipino, Indonesian Ban Continues

CROSSROADS ARABIA: Philippine, Indonesia making “illogical” demands over the pay and conditions their citizens will receive – Saudi Labor Ministry.

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Saudi Media Law: Let’s Just Get Rid of It

Saudi Media Law: Let’s Just Get Rid of It

CROSSROADS ARABIA: Saudi authorities have paid attention to the furore that greeted the new legislation dealing with the media.

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New Saudi Media Law Bans… Almost Anything

New Saudi Media Law Bans… Almost Anything

CROSSROADS ARABIA: The newly unveiled Saudi media law represents a huge step backward for free speech. Maybe we’ll just talk about the weather. Hold on, though, that could be controversial too.

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How Saudi Arabia’s Media is tacking Wikileaks

How Saudi Arabia’s Media is tacking Wikileaks

CROSSROADS ARABIA: Saudi media is taking note of the WikiLeaks phenomenon. This piece from Arab News reflects the best and smartest policy that the Saudi government could follow: refuse comment.