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By Senior Analyst Talal Kapoor

Reports of Crown Prince Sultan's hospitalization and Prince Mish'al's hasty return to the Kingdom co-incide with a renewed opposition push to spread uncertainty and alarm.

Prince Badr Arrives In Jiddah
Prince Badr bin Abd al-Aziz, Deputy Chief of National Guard arrived in Jiddah last night coming from Riyadh.

King Receives Amirs
King Abdallah bin Abd al-Aziz, Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, Monday received the Amirs of the 13 regions at his palace in Jiddah.

Crown Prince Leaves For Abroad
Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Sultan bin Abd al-Aziz, who was for much of last year out of the country for medical treatment and rest, went abroad Saturday for vacation, state news agency SPA said.

Tadawul market dips 0.23%
Saudi Arabia: The Saudi Stock Exchange ended off 0.23% at 6,071.72 points. Market bellwether Sabic closed unchanged at SR85. Only the Hotel and Tourism sector index advanced significantly. Losses, however, remained modest as investors prepare for Eid holidays and prepare to stay on the sidelines. Jezan Development posted the only loss exceeding two percent (off 2.57% at SR13.25).

Competitiveness Goes Green with National Geographic
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: The Saudi Arabian General Investment Authority The Saudi Arabian General Investment Authority (SAGIA) (SAGIA) & National Geographic are launching a landmark initiative, which promises to formulate green models and strategies for the 2011 Global Competitiveness Forum (GCF), an annual meeting of top business leaders, international political leaders, NGO's, selected ...

25% Growth In Saudi Arabian DBFX customers
Saudi Arabia: dbFX, Deutsche Bank's online margin foreign exchange (FX) trading platform has seen customer numbers in Saudi Arabia increase by 25% from 2009, as the country's investors diversify their portfolios by investing in FX.

Makkah Taraweeh - Night 23
Date: 1st September 2010 - 23rd Ramadhan 1431 Qari: Sheikh Abdullah Ibn Awwad Al Juhany Imam: Masjidil Haram Event: Taraweeh Prayer

Makkah Taraweeh - Night 22
Date: 31st August 2010 - 22nd Ramadhan 1431 Qari: Sheikh Abdullah Ibn Awwad Al Juhany Imam: Masjidil Haram Event: Taraweeh Prayer Chapter:

Mobile ringtones, camera flashes disturb Grand Mosque tranquility
MAKKAH: As hundreds of thousands of pilgrims throng the Grand Mosque in pursuit of blessings in the last 10 days of Ramadan, the growing phenomenon of irritating mobile phones is disturbing the worshippers.

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Prince Turki's "Apocalyptic" Letter - Deja Vu Or A New Chapter?

An open letter printed in an opposition paper, allegedly from Prince Turki bin Abd al-Aziz, has caused a stir in Iran, and in the process has laid bare a long-standing fear and animosity.

Briefing: Prince Mish'al's Health Condition

Prince Mish'al's health continues to worsen. A lynchpin binding together the intricate structure that is royal family politics, his absence could have profound consequences for the power struggle currently underway.

A Reformist King: Abdallah And Women's Rights

Recent signals from the king indicate Saudi Arabia's continuing commitment and support to the empowerment of women, within the framework of Islamic laws and values, though the pace of reform should not be overestimated.

From Horsemen To Rappers: Changing Faces Of The Younger Royals

The appearance by the king's grandson in a television advertisement has raised eyebrows, but does it really represent a sea change in the underlying dynamic?

Briefing: al-Janadriyah Festival

The Janadriyah National Festival for Heritage and Culture has become King Abdallah's signature event, emphasizing the country's tribal roots while showcasing his conception of a modern nation-state which blends the traditional and the cosmopolitan.