Faisal Abbas

Riyadh, United Arab Emirates

Editor-in-Chief at Arab News

Editorial Board Member at Al Arabiya

Editor-in-Chief of @ArabNews | Vice Chairman of Saudi Journalist Association | Editorial Board @AlArabiya | #YGL18

Articles

In the home of the Oracle, the future is anyone’s guess

1 week ago | arabnews.com | Faisal Abbas

In the home of the Oracle, the future is anyone’s guess Short Urlhttps://arab.news/m77bu Trump, tariffs, and trust dominated the 10th Delphi Economic Forum in Greece which concluded on Friday. Since taking office last January, US President Donald Trump has left world leaders, economists, and political analysts struggling to predict the future. After all, the case was — and very much still is — that when America sneezes, the world catches a cold.
Cairo plan a good start, but not a final destination

1 month ago | arabnews.com | Faisal Abbas

Cairo plan a good start, but not a final destination Short Urlhttps://arab.news/z6yna International analysts would be well advised to keep a close eye on what happens in Saudi Arabia over the next few weeks, as it seems some of today’s most pressing global problems might be resolved in the Kingdom.
Analysis: Cairo’s Gaza plan won’t fly without Trump

1 month ago | semafor.com | Faisal Abbas

The $53 billion reconstruction plan for Gaza, spearheaded by Egypt and endorsed by the Arab League last week, is a better alternative to US President Donald Trump’s proposal to displace Palestinians and rebuild the enclave into a beach resort, or Israel’s approach of blocking aid and hoping Gazans starve or leave. It is a fine plan — but it is far from being a slam dunk, at least when it comes to the main stakeholders: the US and Israel.
Analysis: Cairo’s Gaza plan won’t fly without Trump

1 month ago | yahoo.com | Faisal Abbas

Faisal’s viewThe $53 billion reconstruction plan for Gaza, spearheaded by Egypt and endorsed by the Arab League last week, is a better alternative to US President Donald Trump’s proposal to displace Palestinians and rebuild the enclave into a beach resort, or Israel’s approach of blocking aid and hoping Gazans starve or leave. It is a fine plan — but it is far from being a slam dunk, at least when it comes to the main stakeholders: the US and Israel.
Reset in ties expected as Riyadh braces to receive Lebanese president

1 month ago | arabnews.com | Faisal Abbas

Reset in ties expected as Riyadh braces to receive Lebanese president Short Urlhttps://arab.news/rmc7a A reset in Saudi-Lebanese ties is expected as President Joseph Aoun arrives in Riyadh on Monday, his first international destination since his election on Jan. 9. This is significant because Saudi-Lebanese relations have been deteriorating since the assassination of former Prime Minister Rafik Hariri in 2005 at the hands of Hezbollah.
Ramadan tensions elevate risks of a wider Middle East conflict

1 month ago | semafor.com | Faisal Abbas

As the Islamic world prepares for Ramadan — a month of reflection and peace — the Middle East is at a precipice. While attention remains fixed on Gaza, another crisis is brewing in the West Bank. If left ignored, it could trigger a broader conflict that would greatly reduce chances of ceasefires, let alone normalization. Israeli tanks in Jenin, for the first time in two decades, is the latest warning sign.
Ramadan tensions elevate risks of a wider Middle East conflict

1 month ago | yahoo.com | Faisal Abbas

Faisal’s viewAs the Islamic world prepares for Ramadan — a month of reflection and peace — the Middle East is at a precipice. While attention remains fixed on Gaza, another crisis is brewing in the West Bank. If left ignored, it could trigger a broader conflict that would greatly reduce chances of ceasefires, let alone normalization. Israeli tanks in Jenin, for the first time in two decades, is the latest warning sign.
Analysis: Riyadh’s huge balancing act begins to pay off

2 months ago | semafor.com | Faisal Abbas

When US President Donald Trump announced last week that he would meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin to negotiate an end to the Ukraine conflict, much of the Western political establishment was stunned. The only unsurprising detail was the venue: Saudi Arabia, which has spent a decade building strong ties with all major global powers. Preliminary talks between US and Russian officials in Riyadh on Tuesday were described as “positive” by the Kremlin.
Analysis: Riyadh’s huge balancing act begins to pay off

2 months ago | yahoo.com | Faisal Abbas

Faisal’s viewWhen US President Donald Trump announced last week that he would meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin to negotiate an end to the Ukraine conflict, much of the Western political establishment was stunned. The only unsurprising detail was the venue: Saudi Arabia, which has spent a decade building strong ties with all major global powers. Preliminary talks between US and Russian officials in Riyadh on Tuesday were described as “positive” by the Kremlin.
Crossing Jordan is not a good idea

2 months ago | arabnews.com | Faisal Abbas

Crossing Jordan is not a good idea Short Urlhttps://arab.news/zaz5s With the new US Secretary of State Marco Rubio embarking on his first tour of the Middle East, which includes visits to Israel, Saudi Arabia and the UAE, it is imperative for both America and the region to act quickly, and wisely, to benefit from the alignment of the stars in the last few months.