Saudi Arabia
Putin signs oil agreements and discusses regional security in his first visit to the kingdom since 2007.
Inside Story
Opinion06 Sep 2015 13:04 GMT
If the US is not willing to play a hegemonic role in the region, then Riyadh will have to step in.
by Michael Stephens
Middle East30 Jan 2015 03:32 GMT
Two sons of late King Abdullah relieved of responsibilities and heads of intelligence and other key agencies replaced.
Saudi Arabia23 Jan 2015 21:50 GMT
King Salman vows to continue predecessor's policies as he makes key appointments hours after King Abdullah's death.
Middle East23 Jan 2015 12:06 GMT
World leaders from US President Barack Obama to fellow Arab monarchs hail late king and his government's policies.
Middle East23 Jan 2015 05:59 GMT
Salman, defence minister since 2011, takes the throne at age of 79 after demise of his half-brother King Abdullah.