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1 – 10 of 46Those freed include senior prince Walid bin Talal and other heads of large companies: it is unclear whether they handed over economic assets in exchange. Crown Prince Mohammed bin…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB229380
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Following the high-profile end to the female driving ban in mid-2018, the Riyadh leadership launched a slew of social reforms, including new entertainment opportunities. Most…
The trial comes amid an escalating crackdown against domestic opposition forces. The crackdown has been presented as a response to Iranian-backed subversion, but the government…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB212627
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The pope’s trip highlights the efforts of several Gulf countries to brand themselves as religiously tolerant. Both the UAE and Saudi Arabia are also hoping that the promotion of…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB241640
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Prospects for the Middle East and North Africa to end-2016
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB211920
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SAUDI ARABIA: Reshaping religious identity is risky
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-ES225356
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SAUDI ARABIA: Reform impact will disappoint all sides
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-ES252233
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SAUDI ARABIA: Leaders will use clerics to push reform
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-ES244228
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The premier’s preferred candidate, Zeev Elkin, was defeated in the first round on October 30. The mayor of Jerusalem is a prominent position and wields substantial influence, with…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB239644
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SAUDI ARABIA: Women could drive economic change