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Saudi Arabia's Secret Strategic Moves Revealed: From Social Media Arrests to Luxury Real Estate

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Discover the hidden agenda of Saudi Arabia in recent events - from arrests over social media posts to high-net-worth Muslims eyeing luxury homes in the holy land.

Saudi Arabia has been making strategic moves in recent times, raising eyebrows with its actions. The arrests of citizens for social media posts related to the Israel-Hamas war indicate a crackdown on dissenting voices. These arrests are seen as a signal of the kingdom's growing proximity to Israel. Additionally, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's previous statements about Saudi Arabia's nuclear ambitions in response to Iran's actions have sparked concerns worldwide.

The real estate market in Saudi Arabia is also buzzing with activity. High-net-worth Muslims are keenly eyeing luxury homes in the holy land, with a preference for properties associated with prestigious brands like Versace and Bulgari. This surge in demand for upscale properties is expected to reshape the kingdom's real estate landscape.

On the international front, the Biden administration is engaged in discussions with Saudi Arabia and Israel regarding a potential peace agreement. These talks have been ongoing since before the tragic October 7 attacks, signaling a concerted effort towards fostering peace in the region.

In a surprising twist, Senator Ed Markey, a key figure in the Nuclear Weapons and Arms Control Working Group, has voiced concerns over Saudi Arabia's nuclear aspirations. The senator's apprehensions add a new layer of complexity to the already intricate geopolitical landscape in the Middle East.

The recent wave of arrests in Saudi Arabia, aimed at curbing online statements about the Gaza war, hints at a broader strategy to safeguard national security. Meanwhile, the allure of luxury real estate in the kingdom reflects a growing trend among affluent Muslims seeking prestigious properties in the holy land.

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Saudi Arabia Steps Up Gaza Arrests as Israel Ties Edge Closer | Mint (Livemint)

Saudi Arabia has stepped up the arrest of citizens for social-media posts related to the Israel-Hamas war as the kingdom signals a readiness to agree to ...

Sen. Markey Seeks Answers on Nuclear Cooperation with Saudi ... (Ed Markey)

Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman previously has stated publicly that Saudi Arabia would seek to acquire nuclear weapons if Iran were to “develop” a nuclear bomb ...

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Saudi Arabia: High-net-worth Muslims eye luxury homes in holy ... (Middle East Eye)

The kingdom's real estate market could be turbocharged by demand for luxury homes tied to brand names like Versace and Bulgari, according to real estate ...

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Saudi Arabia nuclear deal discussed by US senator (The Jerusalem Post)

The Biden administration has been talking with Saudi Arabia and Israel on a potential peace agreement since before the October 7 deadly attacks.

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Senate Democrat raises concerns about US-Saudi nuclear deal (The Hill)

Sen. Ed Markey (D-Mass.), co-chair of the Nuclear Weapons and Arms Control Working Group, is raising concerns over Saudi Arabia's intention to pursue a ...

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Saudi Arabia steps up Gaza arrests as Israel ties edge closer (The Japan Times)

The arrests are said to reflect a desire by authorities to deter the making of online statements about the war in Gaza that might impact national security.

F1 and oil funds: Saudi Arabia steamrolls onto sports' hallowed ... (Los Angeles Times)

Saudi Arabia's oil riches have rocked soccer, golf, even esports, and the autocratic kingdom is expanding in Formula One car racing. What's behind the push?

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Biden urged to include safeguards in any nuclear power deal with ... (Middle East Monitor)

A Democratic US senator yesterday urged President Joe Biden to include strict nonproliferation safeguards in any nuclear power deal with Saudi Arabia that ...

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Report: Saudi Arabia cracks down on anti-Israel voices; Vision 2030 ... (Israel Hayom)

As the war between Israel and Hamas drags on, Saudi Arabia is intensifying arrests of citizens for social media posts criticizing Israel or expressing ...

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Saudis push for 'plan B' that excludes Israel from key deal with US (The Guardian)

Riyadh seeks more modest agreement with Washington in absence of Gaza ceasefire and Netanyahu resistance to Palestinian state.

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Bloomberg Evening Briefing: US, Saudi Arabia Said to Be Near ... (Bloomberg)

The US and Saudi Arabia are said to be nearing a historic pact that would offer the kingdom security guarantees and lay out a possible pathway to diplomatic ...

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Saudi Arabia-US explore bilateral defence pact with or without Israel (Firstpost)

The US and Saudi Arabia would enter into a bilateral defence pact under the proposed plan B. Israel would be offered the normalisation of diplomatic ...

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Report: Saudi Arabia to Normalize Relations With Israel - Jewish ... (Jewish Exponent)

The Israeli government is opposed to the establishment of a Palestinian state given Ramallah's support for terrorism. Recent polling shows a majority of ...

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Saudi Arabia and the U.S. want a mutual defense pact – with or ... (Haaretz)

Washington and Riyadh Are Worried That the Third Party to the Normalization Agreement Will Endanger Their Security Interests in the Name of Political ...

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Saudi Arabia urges US to exclude Israel from Mideast deal, report (Ynetnews)

Riyadh seeks a more modest agreement with the US amid expectation that the cease-fire talks would fail and the fighting would continue, ...

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U.S. and Saudis near defense pact meant to reshape Middle East (The Japan Times)

Though many obstacles remain, there is optimism Washington and Riyadh could reach a framework defense deal within weeks.

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Saudi cracks down on online posts against Israel's Gaza war (The New Arab)

Saudi Arabia escalates arrests over social media posts on Gaza war amid reported willingness to normalise ties with Israel.

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Saudi Arabia reportedly stepping up arrests of citizens over social ... (The Times of Israel)

Saudi Arabia has reportedly stepped up arrests of citizens for social media posts related to the Israel-Hamas war, as Riyadh signals readiness to normalize ...

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Saudi Arabia cracksdown on online defamation of Israel - report (i24NEWS)

Saudi authorities have initiated a series of arrests targeting individuals who have been inciting against Israel on various social networking sites.

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Mining sector to play pivotal role in Saudi Arabia's economic ... (Mining Technology)

Saudi Arabia's non-oil sector accounted for over 50% of GDP for the first time in 2023, with its share rising from 47.4% in 2015 to 51.7% that year.

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Saudi Arabia 'detains people' for anti-Israel social media posts (Middle East Eye)

According to a report, authorities have stepped up a crackdown on online criticism of Israel's onslaught on Gaza, as normalisation deal remains on the ...

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US 'very close' to bilateral deal with Saudi Arabia as part of Israel ... (Al Arabiya English)

The US said on Thursday that it was “very close” to reaching an agreement on the bilateral piece of a potential package deal with Saudi Arabia, which would.

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Saudi arresting critics of Israel as normalisation talks continue (Middle East Monitor)

Saudi Arabian citizens have faced increasing arrests for criticising Israel on social media in recent months as a result of its ongoing military onslaught ...

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Opinion | Israel and Saudi Arabia Are Trading Places (The New York Times)

To put it bluntly, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has put his country's worst religious extremists in jail, while Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin ...

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U.S. and Saudi Arabia finalizing details of security pact, sources say (The Japan Times)

For now, negotiators have prioritized a bilateral security accord that would then be part of a wider package presented to Israel.

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'None go forward without the others.' US mega-deal would tie ... (CNN)

Saudi Arabia and the United States are finalizing the details of a landmark deal to strengthen bilateral trade and defense – but an agreement will not be ...

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Biden's grand bargain between Saudi Arabia and Israel hangs by a ... (Al-Monitor)

Diplomatic sources briefed on the discussions suggest it would likely fall short of Article 5 of the United States' 1960 treaty with Japan, but would likely ...

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