January 2003
Iraq Invites Hans Blix for Further Talks - 2003-01-31
Iraq has invited UN weapons inspector Hans Blix for further discussions ahead of his upcoming report. President Bush emphasizes that diplomatic solutions to the Iraq…
OPEC Plans to Compensate for Oil Shortages in Case of War Against Iraq - 2003-01-26
OPEC, led by Saudi Arabia, is preparing to address potential oil shortages if a war against Iraq occurs. Saudi Oil Minister Ali Naimi emphasized that…
Al-Mutairi has confessed to being a supporter of the terrorist network Al-Qaeda - 2003-01-23
Sami Al-Mutairi, a Kuwaiti citizen, was arrested for shooting at two Americans, resulting in one death and one injury. He has confessed to being a…
Saudi Arabia Extradites Suspect in Tuesday's Attack on Kuwait - 2003-01-23
Saudi Arabia has extradited a Kuwaiti suspect involved in a shooting attack that killed an American civilian in Kuwait. This incident marks the third attack…
Saudi Arabia's Plan to Encourage Iraqi Military to Overthrow Saddam Hussein - 2003-01-17
Saudi Arabia is reportedly working on a plan to encourage a military coup against Saddam Hussein in Iraq, offering amnesty to lower-ranking officials. This initiative…
The Saudi Arabian Government is Preparing to Carry Out a Coup in Iraq - 2003-01-17
The Saudi government is reportedly planning a coup in Iraq to avert a war with the U.S. and its allies. The strategy involves persuading Saddam…
Hosni Mubarak, President of Egypt, to Meet with Senior Iraqi Envoy in Cairo
Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak is set to meet with a senior Iraqi envoy in Cairo as part of diplomatic efforts to prevent a war against…
Ali Al-Naimi: Labor Unrest in Venezuela Has Not Led to Oil Shortages in Global Markets - 2003-01-12
Saudi Oil Minister Ali Al-Naimi reassured that labor unrest in Venezuela is not causing global oil shortages. OPEC is taking measures to offset production declines…
Saudi Oil Minister: OPEC Will Compensate for Any Disruption in Global Oil Production - 2003-01-12
The Saudi Oil Minister announced that OPEC will address potential disruptions in global oil production due to the impending Iraq war and ongoing strikes in…
Turkish Prime Minister's Visit to Saudi Arabia - 2003-01-11
Turkish Prime Minister Abdullah Gul visited Saudi Arabia to discuss preventing a U.S.-led war in Iraq, emphasizing the responsibility of Middle Eastern countries to avoid…
Iraqi and Kuwaiti Officials Discuss Disappearance of Hundreds During Kuwait Occupation
Iraqi and Kuwaiti officials have engaged in discussions regarding the fate of hundreds missing since the 1991 occupation of Kuwait. Kuwait demands accountability from Iraq…
Today, oil prices suddenly dropped due to news that OPEC may increase its oil production - 2003-01-07
Oil prices fell sharply today after reports that OPEC might increase production. Saudi Arabia is advocating for this increase to prevent further price rises that…
Afghan Plane Suspected of Hijacking - 2003-01-07
Two Afghan Airlines planes were grounded in the UAE due to suspicions of hijacking or a bomb threat. They were transporting pilgrims to Saudi Arabia,…
Saudi Arabia Denies Claims of Hunger Strike by Detainees
Saudi officials have rejected claims from an opposition group that detainees suspected of being Al-Qaeda members are on a hunger strike in Jeddah. The opposition…
Turkish Prime Minister Abdullah Gul to Visit Three Arab Countries
Turkish Prime Minister Abdullah Gul is set to visit Syria, Egypt, and Oman to discuss the deadlock between Iraq and the U.S. amid concerns over…