Hope is stronger than Massacres… From Beirut: #Iam_Yemen
Long before Saudi-led coalition’s invasion on Yemen, the country hugging the red sea was quite “secure”, as many Yemenis residing in Lebanon told us. We met them in a protest that took place in Beirut today in front of ESCWA building. The main goal of the protest was to show solidarity with Yemenis, after Saudi Arabia’s airstrikes hit a funeral hall on Sunday, killing over 140 people, and leaving around 525 wounded, according to a UN...
Saudi Arabia says $60 oil ‘not unthinkable’ by yearend
Saudi Arabia said today it was “not unthinkable” that the price of crude oil could surge to $60 a barrel by the end of the year but warned against drastic production cuts that might shock markets. Speaking in the opening keynote speech at the World Energy Congress in Istanbul, Saudi Energy Minister Khalid Al-Falih said that whatever the oil price the kingdom was in good shape to implement its reform vision to transform the...
9/11 Bill Could Prompt Saudi Arabia to Make a Pivot to Russia
The Justice Against Sponsors of Terrorism Act (JASTA) which allows relatives of 9/11 victims to sue Saudi Arabia for its alleged role in the 2001 terrorist attacks has complicated the already tense relations between the US and one of its key allies in the Middle East. This could lead to the oil kingdom building new ties, particularly with Russia. JASTA became law on September 28 after the US Congress overturned President Barack...
KSA switches to Gregorian calendar
Salaries, allowances and other payments to public servants will now be paid according to the Gregorian calendar in order to be aligned with the country’s fiscal year, according to a recent decision by the Council of Ministers. On Wednesday the Cabinet agreed to switch from the Hijri calendar for payment of salaries, wages, bonuses and allowances to all civil sector employees. The decision to switch from the lunar-based Hijri calendar...
Turkey, Saudi Arabia to boost cooperation on terrorism
Turkey’s Prime Minister on Thursday stressed increased cooperation with Saudi Arabia in the fight against terrorism in Ankara. Binali Yildirim discussed bilateral ties and regional issues during a meeting with Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince and First Deputy Prime Minister Muhammad bin Nayef, according to prime ministerial sources. Yildirim said the two nations would promote the “Turk-Saudi Coordination Council”...
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