Ali Shihabi
Ali Shihabi is a Saudi commentator closely aligned with the royal court. He offers analysis on Saudi Arabia's geopolitical strategies and has expressed concerns over shifting dynamics in U.S.-Saudi relations, particularly regarding the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and the impact of U.S. policy under President Trump.
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Ali Shihabi, a Saudi analyst, referred to the Venezuelan scenario as a potential outcome for Iran.
Jutarnji list - VIDEO The Wall Street Journal: 'Neshvatljivo od Irana. Iracionalno, promašeno, kratkovidno...'
Croatia· 2026-03-03
Ali Shihabi suggested that the best scenario for Iran would be similar to Venezuela's situation.
Jutarnji list - VIDEO The Wall Street Journal: 'Neshvatljivo od Irana. Iracionalno, promašeno, kratkovidno...'Croatia· 2026-03-02Ali Shihabi suggested that the best scenario for Iran would be similar to Venezuela's situation.
Jutarnji list - VIDEO The Wall Street Journal: 'Neshvatljivo od Irana. Iracionalno, promašeno, kratkovidno...'Croatia· 2026-03-02Ali Shihabi stated that establishing official relations with Israel by the end of the year seems almost impossible.
"הייתי צריך לדחוף את נתניהו לעסקה"
Israel· 2025-11-03
Shihabi commented on the challenges of establishing official relations between Saudi Arabia and Israel.
שליט סעודיה בדרך לארה"ב, F-35 וגרעין על הפרקIsrael· 2025-11-01
Ali Shihabi is an analyst close to the Saudi government who discussed the nuclear umbrella agreement between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia.
L’Arabie saoudite passe sous la protection du parapluie nucléaire du Pakistan
France· 2025-09-22
Ali Shihabi, a Saudi commentator, expressed that the US security umbrella has holes.
Israel vs everyone: An Islamic Nato - Just a dream, or a future force?
India· 2025-09-16
Ali Shihabi is a Saudi author and political analyst.
Saudi Arabia's MBS turns 40 after decade transforming Saudi Arabia with major reforms
United States· 2025-08-31
Ali Shihabi noted that a diplomatic solution seems very difficult but not impossible.
Pour les monarchies du Golfe, Israël a remplacé l’Iran comme agent de destabilisation du Proche-OrientFrance· 2025-06-23
Ali Shihabi, a Saudi commentator, says a number of economic agreements will be signed during Trump's trip.
Donald Trump heads to Saudi Arabia eyeing more Gulf investment in US
United Kingdom· 2025-05-12
Ali Shihabi emphasized the Gulf states' need for reassurance of US security commitments.
Trump is visiting three of the world’s richest nations. Here’s what’s on their wish listUnited States· 2025-05-11
He remarked on the prestige of hosting both President Trump and President Putin simultaneously.
Zašto je Saudijska Arabija posrednik između Trampa i Putina?
Bosnia and Herzegovina· 2025-02-18
Ali Shihabi, a Saudi government advisor, described the meeting as quite prestigious and affirming the soft power of the kingdom.
Russia-Ukraine war: And the winner is — Saudi Crown Prince Salman | World NewsIndia· 2025-02-18
He stated that the meeting is prestigious for Saudi Arabia and will enhance its indirect influence in regional and global arenas.
যুক্তরাষ্ট্র-রাশিয়ার মধ্যে বৈঠকে কেন মধ্যস্থতা করছেন সৌদি যুবরাজ বিন সালমান
Bangladesh· 2025-02-18He commented on the prestige of the event for Saudi Arabia and its impact on soft power.
Kodėl Jungtinių Valstijų ir Rusijos derybos vyksta Saudo Arabijoje?
Lithuania· 2025-02-18
Ali Shihabi is an advisor to the Saudi government who commented on the significance of the US-Russia talks in Riyadh.
Back in the fold, Saudi becomes dealmaker for US, Russia
Kenya· 2025-02-18
Saudi commentator Ali Shihabi said, adding that for 'Saudi Arabia, (the event is) prestigious and enhances the Saudi soft power regionally and globally.'
Why is Saudi Arabia hosting talks between the US and Russia?United States· 2025-02-18
Ali Shihabi is a Saudi commentator who expressed concerns about the direction of US and Israeli policies.
Saudi Arabia launches ferocious state media attack on Netanyahu – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2025-02-12
