A historian and currently a lecturer in social anthropology at King's College, London, Dr. al-Rasheed's books include A History of Saudi Arabia and Politics in an Arabian Oasis, an account of her ...

When then-Crown Prince Abdullah became king of Saudi Arabia in 2005, after the death of King Fahd, observers predicted his would be a short reign. At the age of 81, few expected Abdullah to endure ...

Saudi Arabia's history of hypocrisy we ... Sir William Hunter was a senior British civil servant and in 1871 published a book which warned of “fanatic swarms” of Sunni Muslims who had ...

It is a time for the people of Saudi Arabia to come together and celebrate their nation’s history, culture, and achievements. It is a day of pride, unity, and hope for a bright future.

So there is a feeling for many people that Saudi Arabia, for a lot of reasons, isn't a great partner. ESTRIN: The crown prince and de facto ruler of Saudi Arabia is Mohammed bin Salman - MBS. He's ...