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WikiLeaks’ publication of US diplomatic documents sheds light on a well-known but secretive relationship
The GCC states have differing views on the Iranian threat, with hardliners pushing for military action and others preferring the diplomatic route
Foreign minister Prince Saud Al-Faisal proposed a Nato-backed Arab army to destroy the Iranian-backed Hizbollah movement in Lebanon in 2008. Documents released by WikiLeaks suggest that certain military operations against Al-Qaeda in Yemen, claimed by Sanaa to be the work of Yemeni forces, were carried out by the US.
The effects of the global downturn on Dubai, Bahrain and Saudi Arabia have forced traders, financiers and insurers to assess GCC credit and political risk more closely. And some firms are expanding their GCC teams to do so
Governments seek Atacms deals, US in $71m Javelin missile sale
‘US should rely on Saudi oil’, Serious concerns over Hajj, Visit to Beirut, Death of Hessa Bint Khalid
The Defence Security Co-operation Agency (DSCA) notified US Congress in October of a possible foreign military sale to Saudi Arabia worth
Water and electricity minister Abdullah Al-Hussayen has said that construction
Insurers’ perceptions of Saudi credit risk is improving. According to Euler Hermes’ Gulf Co-operation Council (GCC) risk management director Mahan Bolourchi, “there has been a positive change in our perception of the risks.
King Abdullah’s medical treatment in the US and the return home of ageing princes Sultan and Salman have pushed the issue of succession to the fore – as the state news agency does its best to reassure observers
The Saudi authorities have convinced all four foreign ventures to continue drilling for gas in the Rub Al-Khali (Empty Quarter) until at least 2012, despite mainly disappointing results from the 26 wells drilled so far, industry publication Petroleum Intelligence Weekly (PIW) reported.
Meetings with Hariri and Hamad, GCC meeting in Kuwait, Savoy hotel re-opening, Marriage, Caucasus tour, Outspoken comments on Israel
The recently appointed labour minister Adel Fakieh received global media coverage when he used his Facebook page to invite suggestions for tackling Saudi Arabia’s unemployment problem. He announced in October that he would set up a “work team” of Facebook friends to look at the issue.
Spain seeks tank contract with Saudi Arabia; New UAE naval base opened to secure exports
Anti-corruption committee, Marriages
