Ismaeel Naar

Political crises undermining hopes for economic reforms to keep pace with neighbouring countries

She is related to Al Sudairis maternally, like King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed

Gulf state suspended all new work visas for Philippines citizens in diplomatic escalation last week

Several suspects arrested after military operation near border with Syria

The men were trained in ways to destabilise the two countries, say authorities

Relations have soured since Algiers cut diplomatic ties in 2021

Gulf nation suspended all new visas for Filipinos indefinitely, the Interior Ministry confirmed

Murder of Filipina domestic worker by Kuwaiti teenager this year forced Manila to review labour agreement with Gulf state

Rift began after Canada's embassy in Riyadh published a tweet in Arabic calling for the immediate release of women's rights activists held by Saudi Arabia

Summit's hosts oversaw a surprise visit by the Ukrainian leader that took some of the spotlight off the return of Syria's president

Latest ruling means new elections will be held as scheduled on June 6

Article 353 of penal code allowed offenders to avoid prosecution if they married their victim

Prince Khalid bin Salman hopes for 'sustainable solution', despite prisoner exchange stalling

Those from Pakistan, Malaysia, Indonesia, Morocco and Bangladesh will benefit from the progamme, which is aimed at easing travel procedures

Syrian President Bashar Al Assad voices hope for new era of Arab co-operation in address to Jeddah summit