Mohammed Alkhereiji

Mohammed Alkhereiji is the Arab Weekly’s Gulf section editor.

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Disabled Muslim pilgrims attend the final walk around the Kaaba at the Grand Mosque in Mecca, August 13. (AFP)
Haj ends with no organisational glitch, Saudis lauded
August 17, 2019
Changing mood. A Saudi man walks out a Turkish Airlines office in Riyadh . (AFP)
Saudi tourists shun Turkish destinations as government relations deteriorate
August 03, 2019
Map locating Prince Sultan Airbase, where US troops will return for the first time since 2003. (AFP)
Saudi, US militaries prepare for contingencies in the Gulf
July 27, 2019
Winds of change. Sudanese protesters rally outside the army headquarters in Khartoum, April 19. (AP)
Saudi Arabia and the UAE work to gain confidence of new Sudan rulers
April 20, 2019
Stirring the pot. Italian Minister for Foreign Affairs Enzo Moavero Milanesi (R) meets with Qatari Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim al-Thani in Rome, April 15.(ANSA)
Qatar picks side of Tripoli militias in Libya showdown
April 20, 2019
A running battle. A 2012 file picture shows Bahrainis taking part in a rally in Manama to denounce Iran’s involvement in their country’s affairs.(Reuters)
IRGC’s terrorist designation welcomed by the GCC
April 13, 2019
Iraqi Prime Minister Adel Abdul-Mahdi (R) receives Saudi Minister of Commerce and Investment Majid bin Abdullah al-Qasabi (2-R) prior to their meeting in Baghdad, March 15. (SPA)
Riyadh and Baghdad accelerate efforts to develop cooperation
April 06, 2019
A US sailor keeps watch from the captain’s bridge onboard the USS John C. Stennis as it makes its way to the Gulf through the Strait of Hormuz, last December. (Reuters)
Pompeo urges GCC unity to counter common threats
March 23, 2019
Saudi King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz (R) attend the announcement of four infrastructure projects in Riyadh, March 19. (SPA)
Saudi Arabia announces mega projects as it puts rumours about crown prince to rest
March 23, 2019
Embarrassing revelations. Deputy CEO of the Qatar 2022 World Cup Local Organising Committee Nasser al-Khater speaks during a news conference, January 9. (dpa)
New corruption allegations arise over Qatar’s hosting of 2022 World Cup
March 16, 2019
For an inclusive approach. President of the Southern Transitional Council (STC) Aidarus al-Zoubaidi speaks at the STC national assembly meeting in Mukalla, February 16. (AFP)
Pleading Yemen’s ‘southern issue’ at the British House of Commons
March 09, 2019
Challenging the US. A Russian S-400 Triumph defence missile system parades through Red Square in Moscow. (AFP)
Missile defence system sparks US-Russia tensions in Middle East
March 09, 2019
Princess Reema bint Bandar bin Sultan Al Saud speaks during the Future Investment Initiative (FII) conference in Riyadh, last October. (AFP)
Princess Reema bint Bandar bin Sultan
March 02, 2019
Diversification strategy. Chinese President Xi Jinping (R) meets with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, February 22. (SPA)
Crown prince leads Saudis’ Asia pivot amid regional tensions
February 23, 2019
Evolving challenges. US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo (L) meets with Omani Sultan Qaboos bin Said Al Said in Muscat. (AP)
US administration pushes for GCC unity in face of Iran
January 19, 2019
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz (R) meets with Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan in Riyadh, last October. (SPA)
Strong Arab Gulf support for Pakistan frustrates Iran’s plans, boosts Khan
January 12, 2019
Big plans. Solar dishes are seen behind the entrance sign of the King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology. (Reuters)
Saudi Arabia takes first steps towards nuclear ambitions
November 10, 2018
A Saudi man walks past a sign at the start of the Future Investment Initiative (FII) in Riyadh, on October 23. (AFP)
Despite crisis, Riyadh conference generates billions in investments
October 27, 2018
A member of security staff stands at the entrance of Saudi Arabia’s Consulate in Istanbul, on October 20. (Reuters)
Riyadh confirms death of missing journalist, fires senior officials
October 20, 2018
A member of Sudanese forces walks on the tarmac during a joint military drill with Saudi troops at the Marwa air base in Sudan. (AFP)
Talks on ‘Arab NATO’ said to be in early stages
October 06, 2018