The annual U.N. talks have brought the rare spectacle of limited protests to the politically repressive United Arab Emirates.
Author: Vivian Nereim
Gaza War Widens Gap Between Arab Rulers and Citizens
Bahrain, a small Gulf monarchy, faces growing pressure from citizens to cut its recently established ties with Israel — a microcosm of the tensions spreading across the Mideast.
The Dilemmas of the U.A.E., a Petrostate, Preparing to Host COP28
Climate activists have balked at the fact that a leading oil producer, the United Arab Emirates, is hosting this year’s U.N. climate talks. But Emirati officials say they, too, are grappling with hard questions.
Arab States Intensify Pleas for Gaza Cease-fire as Public Anger Mounts
Citing deepening fears for regional stability, Saudi Arabia and other Arab countries are beseeching the U.S. to push Israel to end its military campaign in Gaza.
Saudi Arabia’s Fund-Raiser for Gaza Aid Raises $17 Million in Hours
The belated campaign, announced more than three weeks into the war, appeared consistent with the Saudi government’s ambivalent response to the conflict.
Israel-Hamas War Threatens Wider Inferno in Middle East
The conflict is inflaming tensions across the region, where many of the problems that fueled uprisings and conflicts a decade ago remain unresolved.
Across the Mideast, a Surge of Support for Palestinians as War Erupts in Gaza
The escalation laid bare the limitations of diplomatic deals between Israel and Arab governments as long as the underlying conflict continues. “We told you so,” a Saudi scholar said.
U.S. Deepens Security Pledge to Bahrain, an Adversary of Iran
The promise to defend Bahrain could serve as a template for other Gulf countries like Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, which are also pressing for stronger American security commitments.
Saudi Dissident’s Brother Is Sentenced to Death for Social Media Posts on Royals
Under a crackdown on dissent by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, prosecutors accused a retired teacher of treason after he criticized the ruling family.
‘Barbie’ Debuts in Saudi Arabia, Sparking Delight, and Anger
Denounced in some Middle Eastern countries for undermining traditional gender norms, the hit movie is finding an audience in Saudi Arabia, illustrating the region’s shifting political landscape.