Khaled Yacoub Oweis

Killing in tribal area shook the kingdom, a market and main conduit for narcotics in the region

Algerian extremists and support for oil and gas sector on agenda, sources say

Scientist tells The National that new authorities must tackle severe aquifer damage from civil war-era lawlessness

Fears grow of persistent Middle East warfare, with or without a US-Iran deal

The area affected is sensitive politically and economically

The Ilyushin Il-76 was used by brother of former president to flee to Moscow as rebels entered Damascus

Safwat Raslan takes over governorship after sudden removal of Abdulkader Husrieh

Aqaba project awarded to Polish-Emirati consortium – with plan to produce 100,000 tonnes a year

Move comes as part of President's minor reshuffle of senior government

Rare visit by Nawaf Salam to Damascus takes place in shadow of Iran war, which raised domestic tension in Beirut

Thousands of foreign fighters remain in country after civil war, as Damascus assures US it can stamp out militants

Weekend operation targeted suspected traffickers adept at using balloon technology

Regional rush for 'north-south' land corridor meets political realities

Everyone wins from closer relations, Ahmad Al Shara says, as Syrian and Lebanese national teams play friendly match in Damascus

Lebanon's fragmentation and regional wariness of Israel plays into Tehran's favour, despite US-sponsored talks