Saudi rulers say protests don’t fit the Islamic state
Argument remains same - protests are not Islamic; Planned Friday, March 11 protests seen as first key test; Reforms not keeping up with Internet-savvy youth.
March 10, 2011 9:23Saudi minister says dialogue needed, not protest
Saudi foreign minister says dialogue is only way forward; Faisal warns against protest, foreign interference.
March 9, 2011 4:17More Shi’ite protests in Saudi oil region
100 protesters in Hofuf demand release of cleric, No immediate comment from government.
March 5, 2011 2:28
Will we or won’t we?
Eman Al Nafjan, Saudi blogger, asks whether we will see an uprising in the kingdom. Her view? ‘We are still on the train heading to revolution town.’
March 1, 2011 4:34Saudi authorities detain Shi’ite cleric over sermon
Facebook pages call for reforms, end to corruption.
March 1, 2011 11:46Saudi activists eye protests, wait for new cabinet
Activists have set up Facebook pages calling for protests on March 11 and 20.
March 1, 2011 10:10Saudi activists eye protests, wait for new cabinet
Authorities, clerics view protests as a taboo.
February 28, 2011 3:23
A major step for Turkey
As Prime Minister Erdogan showcases Turkey's prestige on a visit to the White House, the country has its ratings upgraded...
May 19, 2013 9:45
Dusting off the Emirates ID card
The Emirates Identity Authority is 'keen' on making its ID cards more functional.
May 16, 2013 5:57
Turkish Airlines Can Ride Out Turbulence
The airline said there had been little impact on May 15 from a strike in protest over pay and previous sackings.
May 16, 2013 2:57
Taking on Abercrombie & Fitch
Controversial views from the clothing company's CEO causes huge backlash.
May 16, 2013 2:43
Fake pilot 'on the run'
Michael Fay forged papers and operated as a pilot for Afriqiyah Airways for eight months. . .
May 14, 2013 11:26