February 3rd, 2006 / January 2nd, 2019
Latest Updates of Saudi Arabia
Page with a chronological overview of the country file articles published on the Chronicle website.
Saudi Arabia Reluctant to Abolish Male Guardianship System
State-backed religious clerics have defended the guardianship system, arguing that it is rooted in a Koranic verse. But Saudi Islamic feminists and other religious scholars criticize the interpretation, claiming that nowhere in sharia, Islamic law that...In Saudi Arabia, Persecution Pushing Up the Number of Runaways
Girls constitute 96 per cent of those fleeing the country. The study, conducted in the Mecca area, shows that the reasons given for running away were: misuse of social media, bad friends, misunderstanding of freedom, copying other cultures, weak beliefs,...Saudi Arabia Appoints First Female Ambassador
The arrests were a matter of “national security”, said Princess Reema, adding that she did not want to comment further, in part because she knew the families of some of the arrested women. Regarding women’s rights, however, she went on to say, “I actuall...Saudi Arabia Expanding its Media Dominance Beyond the Middle East
The Independent has promised that all editorial practices will reflect global standards and hopes to foster debate among new audiences. But critics are weary, fearing that the new platforms will be used to propagate Saudi positions across the region....Murder of Khashoggi Threatens Vision 2030
To save face, the U.S may enforce the Global Magnitsky act, which would impose visa bans and asset freezes on any person believed to have committed human rights abuses. This response would have, at most, a minor impact on Saudi Arabia’s economy.Turkey and Saudi Arabia – What Does the Khashoggi Affair Mean?
With the constant fear of Ankara releasing the tapes and sabotaging Riyadh’s attempts to deny or conceal their involvement, Saudi Arabia has been caught in a very public tight spot. Forced to repeatedly offer feasible explanations that would then be t...Alleged Murder of Washington Post Journalist by Saudi Arabia Reignites Human Rights Debate
Saudi Arabia has proved itself to be an ardent opponent of human rights, despite MBS’ PR campaigns proclaiming reform. The kingdom has, some argue, also managed to damage human rights in totally novel fields. In a highly successful publicity stunt, R...Sheikh Salman al-Ouda: A Life of Defiance
Mohammed bin Salman (also known as MBS) saw the elderly sheikh as more of a threat than an asset to his rule. On 9 September 2017, MBS ordered the arrest of al-Ouda for posting a tweet that read: ‘May God harmonize between their hearts for the good o...
