Petrocurrency war: Yuan not yet a match to the US Dollar-Experts
•Experts and analysts not terribly concerned about the prospect of China using Yuan to buy Saudi Oil By Eric Olander…
Ever imagined a PetroYuan world?
By Henry Agbonika There are indications Saudi Arabia is considering selling its oil in yuan. According to reports monitored on…
Israel hopes new data cables with Saudi Arabia, Asian countries can make friends of former enemies
•They will also break an Egyptian monopoly on internet traffic Under the clear waters of the Red Sea, a high-speed data…
Saudi Arabia lifts ban on flights from Nigeria
The Saudi Arabia authorities have announced the lifting of direct travel ban from Nigeria into the kingdom, effective from March…
Israel’s new strategy
•Why a Post-American Middle East Means a Greater Role in Regional Security By Amos Yadlin and Assaf Orion On February 3,…
Ukraine Crisis: As oil nears $100, Saudis snub US, stick to OPEC-Russian Pact
•Saudi officials say they won’t pump more oil to ease prices, despite U.S. calls for more crude By Benoit Faucon and Summer…
Middle East arms race: What weapons is UAE buying and why?
•The UAE is looking to bolster its air defence with purchases from South Korea, Israel and France – and its…
Iran, Saudi Arabia battle for supremacy in the Middle East
By WPR The struggle between Iran and Saudi Arabia has insinuated itself into nearly every regional issue, fracturing international alliances…
In challenge to regional rivals, Iran unveils 1450 Km range ballistic missile
The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) unveiled a new long-range ballistic missile that can strike targets 1450 kms away with…
Saudi Arabia is ratcheting up the Middle East’s Arms Race
A Saudi soldier takes part in a military parade January 15, 2005 in Mecca, Saudi Arabia. ABID KATIB/GETTY IMAGES