Saudi on ‘high alert’ after advances by Iran-backed Shi’ites in Yemen
ABU DHABI — Saudi Arabia is on alert for the spread of the Shi’ite revolt from neighboring Yemen. SUBSCRIBE l LOGIN (more…)
Saudis sentence Shi’ite cleric for sedition, triggering new crisis
ABU DHABI — The sentencing to death of a prominent Shi’ite cleric threatens to spark a crisis between Iran and Saudi Arabia. SUBSCRIBE l LOGIN (more…)
Gulf Arab states weigh naval force to supplement Peninsula Shield
ABU DHABI — The Gulf Cooperation Council is reviewing the feasibility of establishing a joint naval force. SUBSCRIBE l LOGIN (more…)
Saudis to boost Lebanon despite fears of Hizbullah, ISIL sabotage
NICOSIA — Lebanon is preparing for the arrival of the first installment of up to $1 billion in military aid from Saudi Arabia. SUBSCRIBE l LOGIN (more…)
Gulf Arab states discuss joint logistics for 30,000 regional troops
ABU DHABI — The Gulf Arab states are reviewing the prospect of pooling military resources. SUBSCRIBE l LOGIN (more…)
United Arab Emirates OKs first budget for new space agency
ABU DHABI — The United Arab Emirates has approved the first budget of its new space agency. SUBSCRIBE l LOGIN (more…)
U.S. to deploy Marines for Mideast rapid-response force in Kuwait
WASHINGTON — The United States plans to deploy a rapid-response force in Kuwait. SUBSCRIBE l LOGIN (more…)
U.S. pleased with Arab air forces’ progress after strikes on ISIL
WASHINGTON — The United States has expressed satisfaction with the Arab air strikes against Islamic State of Iraq and Levant. SUBSCRIBE l LOGIN (more…)
Saudi weighs plan to link its power grid with neighbors
ABU DHABI — Saudi Arabia has been examining proposals to link its electricity grid throughout the Middle East. SUBSCRIBE l LOGIN (more…)