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Keyword: King Abdullah

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News & Analysis

Expats pay for Saudi prince’s mess

Yusuf Dhia-Allah

Rajab 04, 14382017-04-01

Whenever the Saudi ‘royals’ mess up the economy, they reflexively target poor expatriate workers. There is not even a hint that the Bani Saud would curtail their extravagant lifestyle or accept responsibility for messing things up.

Daily News Analysis

Saudi King Abdullah dead at 90, or thereabouts

Crescent International

Jumada' al-Ula' 03, 14362015-02-22

The artificial and un-Islamic kingdom of Saudi Arabia has seldom known stability if we discount the reign of terror that is imposed through the sword. With the death of the aged King Abdullah and the line of successors also in very old age, the kingdom faces the prospect of oblivion. Its days appear numbered.

Editorials

Shelf life of the Bani Saud expires?

Zafar Bangash

Rabi' al-Thani 11, 14362015-02-01

While no individual is indispensable, the Saudi regime is facing serious internal and external challenges that point toward its demise sooner rather than later.

News & Analysis

The doomed Kingdom of Bani Saud

Yusuf Dhia-Allah

Rabi' al-Thani 11, 14362015-02-01

The death of King Abdullah (he was 90) on January 23 has exposed the deep fissures in the artificial ‘Saudi’ kingdom. People are demanding their basic rights and will settle for nothing less.

Daily News Analysis

Mohammed bin Nayef: the future king of Saudi Arabia

Crescent International

Rabi' al-Thani 02, 14362015-01-23

The death of King Abdullah has finally opened up space for the next generation of Saudi royals to step into the limelight. The new King Salman announced that Prince Mohammed bin Nayef, currently serving as Interior Minister, has been appointed Deputy Crown Prince. This ensures his position as future king from among the grandsons of Abd al Aziz ibn Saud. Mohammed's choice as future king reveals the regime's nervousness about internal threats.

Letters To The Editor

Abdullahs!

Hamid Khan

Dhu al-Qa'dah 06, 14352014-09-01

Abdullah is becoming a bad name. The latest to join the list is the arrogant former foreign minister of Afghanistan who thinks he should be president.

Letters To The Editor

Saudi King roadblock to progress

Mohammed H. Siddiq

Ramadan 03, 14352014-07-01

Daily News Analysis

Why is King Abdullah Holding His Daughters Hostage?

Crescent International

Jumada' al-Akhirah 01, 14352014-04-01

An open letter from AlAnood Al-Fayez, ex-wife of Saudi King Abdullah to US President Barack Obama who failed to raise the issue of Abdullah's four daughters held hostage by the king. The Washington Post and New York Times declined to publish this important article so as not to offend the Saudi Monarchy.

Daily News Analysis

Saudi Arabia now has a deputy crown prince as well

Crescent International

Jumada' al-Ula' 27, 14352014-03-28

Something is not well in the desert kingdom. King Abdullah made a sudden announcement about appointing his half-brother Prince Muqrin as deputy crown prince. No wonder he is grinning from ear to ear. The announcement from the royal court said in case the position of king and crown prince became "vacant." Very interesting indeed.

Daily News Analysis

Obama to visit King Abdullah to smooth ruffled feathers

Crescent International

Rabi' al-Thani 04, 14352014-02-04

Barack Obama to King Abdullah: We are still your masters--er, friends. Do not worry, just keep smiling. Can puppets demand any respect?

Letters To The Editor

Open letter to King Abdullah

Mohammed H. Siddiq

Rabi' al-Thani 01, 14352014-02-01

A native of Arabia tells the ailing and aged king Abdullah to quite because his system has only compounded the problems of the people.

Letters To The Editor

Lunatic House of Saud

Mohammed H. Siddiq

Dhu al-Hijjah 27, 14342013-11-01

Neither the Saudi ruler nor King Abdullah are fit to rule the Arabian Peninsula.

Letters To The Editor

King Abdullah, quit now!

Mohammed H. Siddiq

Sha'ban 22, 14342013-07-01

The aging and ailing King Abdullah has been asked to quit because he has no capacity to govern. Poor health, lack of education and of course old age make him unfit to rule. Besides, hereditary kingship has no place in Islam.

Daily News Analysis

Saudi King Abdullah dead! Again?

Crescent International

Rajab 17, 14342013-05-27

The royal court has not issued any statement about the king’s condition. What should it say: that the monarch is in a vegetative state?

Letters To The Editor

Gentle suggestion to the king!

Mohammed H. Siddiq

Jumada' al-Akhirah 20, 14342013-05-01

A citizen of Saudi Arabia advises the king to leave while there is still time. He can leave now in honour or face the inevitable humiliation that will be his lot and that of his family.

News & Analysis

Saudi succession battle heats up

Mustafa Dhia Allah

Muharram 17, 14342012-12-01

With King Abdullah virtually incapacitated—and according to some reports in a coma—the battle for succession has heated up. The appointment of Mohammad bin Nayef gives clue that he might become the king of Saudi Arabia in the near future.

Daily News Analysis

Saudi King Abdullah in a coma, says report

Crescent International

Muharram 13, 14342012-11-27

The king is on life support while the kingdom is on autopilot for now.

News & Analysis

House of Saud heads into the dustbin of history?

Yusuf Dhia-Allah

Dhu al-Qa'dah 14, 14332012-10-01

Opposition to the House of Saud is growing among all segments of the population. How long can it last in power?

News & Analysis

Systemic human rights violations in the US-backed Saudi kingdom

Yusuf Dhia-Allah

Safar 07, 14332012-01-01

The Saudi regime has adopted a three-pronged strategy to deal with the storm that has erupted since the Islamic Awakening swept the Muslim East more than a year ago. Soon after two dictators — General Zine al-Abidine Ben Ali of Tunisia and General Hosni Mubarak of Egypt — were driven from power in quick succession, Saudi King Abdullah announced billions of dollars in handouts to buy people’s loyalty.

Main Stories

Saudi king turns pro-reform activist, but only for Syria

Tahir Mustafa

Shawwal 03, 14322011-09-01

Saudi king Abdullah may appear dour at the ripe old age of 87 and with one leg already in the grave, but he is not without sense of humor. On August 8, he broadcast a message on Saudi television calling on President Bashar al-Asad of Syria to implement “comprehensive and quick reforms” in his country.

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