MUST-READS

• Renewable Energy
  Focusing on CSP, Saudi Arabia to Add 41 GW Solar Power by 2032

  According to a recently published report from TechSci Research, a “phenomenal” rate of growth is anticipated, especially between 2015–2020. With a plan for adding 54 GW of power generation capacity from renewable sources, 41 GW of solar power will contribute to the mix of renewables in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia by 2032.

• Jason Rezaian
  Trial of Iranian-American journalist to start in Tehran on May 26: ISNA

  The trial of jailed Iranian-American journalist Jason Rezaian will begin on May 26 at a court in Tehran, a judicial spokesman told a semi-official news agency on Tuesday, without elaborating on the charges against him.

• Commercial Aviation
  Saudia aims to have 200 aircraft by 2020

  Spelling out future objectives, the director general said: “We’ll increase the number of aircraft from 119 to 200 by 2020 and increase the number of passengers by improving services.” Saudia transported more than 28 million last year.

• Municipal Elections
  Saudi Arabia announces date for first female local elections

  Saudi authorities have set the date for the first election to include female candidates and voters for December 12, Arab News reported.

• U.S. Middle East Policy
  Perspective: Why Saudi Arabia has lost faith in the US

  Just as the American president's pursuit of a deal with Iran upset the status quo that has prevailed in the region for the past three decades, Saudi Arabia's decision to go to war caused a further tectonic shift.

• War in Yemen
  Yemen conflict: Saudi-led air strikes resume as truce ends

  A Saudi-led coalition has resumed air strikes against Houthi rebels in Yemen after a five-day ceasefire ended, Yemeni officials and witnesses say.

  • CSM - Rebel supporters protest Saudi-led airstrikes in Yemen after truce ended (+video)
  • The Star - Canada urged to press Saudi Arabia on alleged cluster bomb use in Yemen
  • Reuters - Saudi-led air strikes hit Yemen's capital Sanaa: residents
  • Saudi Embassy - Saudi-led Coalition Confirms Commitment to Humanitarian Truce in Yemen
  • Washington Post - Bombing and clashes resume as Yemen heads for ‘catastrophe’
• War in Yemen
  Perspective: Why Saudi Arabia will not accept another ceasefire

  Pressure on Saudi Arabia comes from friends and enemies alike, from foolish people and those with good intentions. However, this must not weaken Saudi determination. Stopping the war now would be a big loss, because the Houthis would re-arm, make up for their losses and repeat their aggression against the kingdom and Yemen.

• War in Yemen
  Yemen peace conference on hold as bombing resumes

  Plans for peace talks involving all parties in the Yemen conflict were put on hold Monday. A spokesman for UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon said Ban regretted there was no extension of last week's five-day humanitarian pause, which ended late Sunday with the resumption of bombing attacks by the Saudi-led coalition.

  • Arab News - Yemen dialogue stresses Hadi’s legitimacy
• Iranian Maritime Policy
  Iran uses maritime confrontations to project power in Gulf

  "Iran's recent measures in the Strait of Hormuz have one clear message to Saudi Arabia. No one can ignore Iran's key role," said an Iranian official, who asked not to be named due to the sensitivity of the issue. "Whether reformist or hardliner, Iranian leaders have consensus on securing Iran's influence in the region," said the official.

  • Time - Iran Challenges US and Saudi Arabia by Sending Aid Ship to Rebels in Yemen
• AHAB
  Saudi’s Algosaibi to present improved offer to creditors June 2

  Saudi Arabian family conglomerate Ahmad Hamad Algosaibi and Brothers (AHAB), at the centre of one of the Middle East's largest debt restructurings, said on Monday it would present an improved offer to creditors on June 2.

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