AJ Impact

Failing to win foreign investors, Aramco looks homewards for IPO

Aramco plans to rely heavily on ultra-wealthy Saudis, many of whom have been pressed to invest, to get deal done.

Failing to win foreign investors, Aramco looks homewards for IPO

The Listening Post

Twitter in the Middle East

From a Saudi spy scandal to suspicious closures of accounts, is Twitter in the Arab world really promoting free speech?

Opinion

Is peace coming to Yemen?

Saudi Arabia has taken decisive steps to eliminate divisions among allied Yemeni forces and engage the Houthis.

Imad K Harb

by Imad K Harb

Imad K Harb

AJ Impact

Saudi Arabia values oil giant Aramco far below original target

The government is preparing Saudi Aramco for what could be the world's biggest-ever initial public offering.

Saudi Arabia values oil giant Aramco far below original target

The Listening Post

Arab Twitter: A tool for #freespeech or #surveillance?

From a Saudi spy scandal to suspicious account closures: Twitter in the Arab world. Plus, 'red media' in Taiwan.

Football

Qatar to play UAE in Doha amid signs of thaw in Gulf dispute

Saudi Arabia, UAE and Bahrain to take part in this year's Gulf Cup in Qatar, raising hopes of end to Gulf dispute.

Qatar to play UAE in Doha amid signs of thaw in Gulf dispute

AJ Impact

Egypt and UAE to set up $20bn joint investment platform

The Emirates and Saudi Arabia remain key backers of the economic reforms of Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah el-Sisi.

Egypt and UAE to set up $20bn joint investment platform

Football

Spanish TV shuns Super Cup in Saudi over rights concerns

Spanish broadcaster RTVE says it will not cover football tournament in Jeddah since kingdom 'violates human rights'.

Spanish TV shuns Super Cup in Saudi over rights concerns

Middle East

Saudi, Yemen's Houthis hold 'indirect talks' in Oman to end war

Oman-mediated talks taking place via video conference since September to try end five-year conflict, officials say.

Saudi, Yemen's Houthis hold 'indirect talks' in Oman to end war

Middle East

Saudi backpedals on video labelling feminism 'extremist'

Security agency video posted on Twitter taken down as officials say it contained 'many mistakes'.

Saudi backpedals on video labelling feminism 'extremist'

Saudi Arabia

Saudi court convicts 38 people on terrorism-related charges

One convict set up a 'terrorist' network in prison while others labelled Saudi government officials 'non-believers'.

Saudi court convicts 38 people on terrorism-related charges

Middle East

Performers stabbed on stage in Saudi capital

The performance was taking place as Saudi Arabia moves to promote entertainment in the conservative country.

Three performers stabbed on stage in Saudi capital

AJ IMPACT

Uber CEO calls Khashoggi killing a 'mistake', then backtracks

Dara Khosrowshahi expresses regret after comparing journalist's killing to fatal self-driving crash involving Uber car.

Uber CEO calls Khashoggi killing a 'mistake', then backtracks

AJ Impact

Global oil demand could peak in 2020, Saudi Aramco IPO shows

The state-owned oil producer used forecasts in its prospectus that suggest oil demand could decline after 2040.

Global oil demand could peak in 2020, Saudi Aramco IPO shows

AJ Impact

Aramco's record IPO to start November 17, though questions remain

Oil giant's prospectus does not disclose number of shares for sale, in key part of Saudi plan to diversify economy.

Aramco's record IPO to start November 17, though questions remain