Vision 2030 offers hope to many in Saudi Arabia - but this is why I'm less optimistic.
The Deputy Crown Prince's plan to wean Saudi Arabia from oil must be closely monitored.
Egypt: Belly-dancer arrested after raunchy sex assault fantasy video goes viral
Salma El-Fouly has been charged with inciting debauchery and immorality
Yemen: Saudi Arabia retaliates against Houthi rebels after cross-border attacks
Saudi-led coalition pounds Shi'ite rebels in Saada as humanitarian ceasefire being considered.
From Cairo to New York, Dubai to Beijing: How the world is (or isn't) talking about UK election
Newspapers from across the world are wading on Britain's closest election in a generation
Senegal to send 2,100 soldiers to Saudi-led coalition in Yemen
It is the first Sub-Saharan country to get involved in the Saudi-led alliance against the rebels.
Stand-up Saudi Arabia: YouTube sensation Fahad Al-Butairi breaking boundaries in the Islamic kingdom
In a country best known for driving bans and Shariah law, 30-year old comedian Fahad Al-Butairi has become a YouTube sensation
Saudi Arabia: Who is new foreign minister Adel al-Jubeir?
A career diplomat, Jubeir takes over from Prince Saudi al-Faisal who held the position for four decades.
Egypt teachers suspended for refusing to chant: 'Long Live al-Sisi'
Egyptian press says that four Muslim Brotherhood teachers have been suspended for four months
Nepal earthquake: Australia and New Zealand nationals missing list released
Nepal's Prime Minister Sushil Koirala has announced the death toll could reach pass 10,000.
Nepal earthquake: US and Canada nationals missing list released as death toll set to pass 10,000
RAF plane flew out today (28 April) carrying tonnes of aid and army troops including Gurka soldiers.
Yemen: Saudi prince promises free Bentleys to bomber pilots who killed 1,000
Prince Alaweed bin Talal - one of the richest men in the world - made his promise in a Tweet that has since been deleted.
Saudi-led coalition ends military operation in Yemen against Iran-backed Houthi rebels
Saudi-led coalition forces said: 'All operations were conducted on time and hit their targets.'
Mohammed Morsi verdict: Why did Egypt jail its first democratically elected president?
Egyptian former president Morsi is the latest in a long line of Muslim Brotherhood figures to be jailed.
Yemen evacuation: Embassies geared up for US ambassadorial exodus
The American embassy in Djibouti is already helping US families to leave Yemen.
Syria: Bashar al-Assad arrests own cousin Munther 'for kidnapping links'
Some reports suggest Munther al-Assad arrested for involvement in kidnapping gang.
Saudi Arabia to finally end Iraq Gulf War stand-off by reopening embassy after 25 years
Re-opening of Saudi embassy may improve relationship between the two countries and encourage dialogue.
Iraq: Remains of 164 Isis Camp Speicher victims found in Tikrit mass graves
Officials claim fighters from 'Speicher' air academy were buried after Islamic State massacre last June.
