Saudi Prince Khaled Al Faisal (3rd R) visits the southern province of Jizan, near the border with Yemen Nov. 7, 2009. Riyadh reportedly launched air strikes on rebels in northern Yemen after the Shiite insurgents made a cross-border raid earlier in the week. But the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) said Friday the strikes were "focused on infiltrators in Jabal Dukhan and other targets within the range of operations within Saudi territory." (Saudi Press Agency, via Reuters)
Analysis: What is behind Saudi offensive in Yemen
Fear of Iran is a key factor in Riyadh stepping up its military campaign against the Houthi rebels.
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia — Saudi Arabia’s ongoing military offensive against rebels in neighboring Yemen — the first time its armed forces have gone into combat in almost 20 years — underscores Riyadh’s deep concern about Yemen’s crumbling internal stability, and the possibility that Iran will exploit the turmoil to spread its influence.
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Millions walk, pray and eat together during the hajj. How Saudi Arabia is trying to minimize the swine flu risks.
Saudi riots reveal society's fissures
Caryle Murphy - Saudi Arabia - October 28, 2009 06:22 ET
Did restrictions on public fun lead scores of young men to steal and loot in Khobar?
Saudi jailed for 'bragging' about sex
Caryle Murphy - Saudi Arabia - October 16, 2009 14:38 ET
A young airline employee has been sentenced to five years, 1,000 lashes for talking up his sexual prowess on a controversial Lebanese TV show.
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Caryle Murphy - Saudi Arabia - May 26, 2009 07:04 ET
An Abu Dhabi poetry competition revives the popularity of an ancient form of storytelling.
Saudi princess speaks out on abuse
Caryle Murphy - Saudi Arabia - May 19, 2009 18:54 ET
A strong voice is being heard on the issue of domestic violence, and it's not only female but royal.
No sporting chance for Saudi women
Caryle Murphy - Saudi Arabia - May 13, 2009 23:42 ET
One government-appointed mullah believes sports may cause young women to lose their virginity.
Religious police feel the heat
Caryle Murphy - Saudi Arabia - May 2, 2009 10:54 ET
Feared and loathed by many Saudis, the Commission for the Promotion of Virtue and Prevention of Vice gets a little disciplining of its own.
Torture caught on camera in UAE
Caryle Murphy - Saudi Arabia - May 2, 2009 10:53 ET
US officials react to a 2004 videotape showing a man being tortured by the son of a former UAE president, as the countries discuss a key nuclear deal.
Child marriage case showcases deep splits in Saudi society
Caryle Murphy - Saudi Arabia - April 23, 2009 10:40 ET
Judge approves marriage of 8-year-old girl amid controversy in country where child marriage is still widespread.
The madness of George
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Opinion: What this week's torture memos say about "Justice."
How bulletproof is the Saudi economy?
Caryle Murphy - Saudi Arabia - March 30, 2009 17:50 ET
The kingdom says it is faring better than most in the financial crisis, but some Saudis wonder.
For Which It Stands: Iraq
Jane Arraf - Iraq - March 25, 2009 14:40 ET
Iraqis understand what Americans do not.
Winds of change blow over Saudi
Caryle Murphy - Saudi Arabia - March 18, 2009 07:58 ET
King takes unprecedented step of promoting a woman, and that's not all.
Saudi driving ban a burden on men, too
Caryle Murphy - Saudi Arabia - March 18, 2009 07:57 ET
Many husbands, brothers and fathers will rejoice if the king lifts a ban on women driving.
By your shoe size, ma'am, I'd judge you a C-cup
Caryle Murphy - Saudi Arabia - March 18, 2009 07:57 ET
Why, despite a head-to-toe coverage rule, Saudi women must still buy their underwear from a man.
Opinion: Gaza and the future of Israel
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Global Blogs:
Yummy Sambusa
Jeddah Daily Photo Journal - Saudi Arabia - November 20, 2009 16:05 ET
One of my favorite foods here in Saudi Arabia is similar to an eggroll – it’s called Sambusa. They are usually stuffed with a ground meat mixture with onion and other flavorful spices. The outside can be made out of different types of dough and most often they are...
Saudi Arabia: Is Three Months of “Alimony” Fair?
American Bedu - Saudi Arabia - November 19, 2009 19:07 ET
I posted earlier this month about a bride’s dowry and if the marriage did not succeed, should the dowry be returned. The resulting discussion on the post of dowry seemed to have a natural segue about marriage in Saudi Arabia and entitlements to a woman in the event of a...
Inside the Kingdom
Saudi Jeans - Saudi Arabia - November 19, 2009 11:16 ET
“The most important thing you need to know about Saudi Arabia is this: it is full of bizarre contradictions and stark contrasts, it basically lives on paradox.” This is something that I frequently tell to foreigners who come to our country and find it difficult to...
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