Arab Views with Faisal J. Abbas

Arab Views: Olmert slams Netanyahu, Israeli security failures & campaigns for peace | Arab Views Ep. 4

Sat, 24 Oct 2026 19:11:05 +0300

In this one hour special, Faisal J. Abbas flies to Athens to meet with former Israeli PM Ehud Olmert. A few days before the 2026 general elections, Olmert says Netanyahu must be overthrown, campaigns for a Two State Solution and gives exclusive statements on Israeli security failures, the 2008 Peace Plan he offered the Palestinians and his vision for the future of the region, including with Saudi Arabia.

Should Riyadh Negotiate with Houthis? Dr Abdulaziz Sager Explains Yemen Conflict | Arab Views Ep. 3

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 17:32:23 +0300

In Episode 3 of Arab Views, Arab News Editor-in-Chief Faisal J. Abbas sits down with Dr. Abdulaziz Sager, Chairman of the Gulf Research Center, for an in-depth conversation on Saudi Arabia’s security challenges, the escalating conflict with the Houthis, and the shifting balance of power across the Gulf.

Following the deadly attack on Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport, Dr. Sager examines the Houthi movement’s growing military capabilities, Iran’s alleged role in supporting the group, and the implications for Saudi Arabia, regional stability, and international security. The discussion also explores the future of US engagement in the region, emerging defence partnerships, and the need for a new regional security architecture.

EXCLUSIVE GCC Schengen Visa Waiver Process Set to Begin | SG of GCC Jasem AlBudaiwi | Arab Views Ep. 2

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 19:14:45 +0300

In Episode 2 of Arab Views, host Faisal J. Abbas sits down in Manama, Bahrain, with His Excellency Jasem Mohamed AlBudaiwi, Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC).

🔥 EXCLUSIVE ANNOUNCEMENT: Secretary-General Jasem AlBudaiwi reveals for the first time that the GCC is on the verge of launching the official process to waive Schengen visa requirements for citizens across all remaining GCC nations. In this wide-ranging discussion ahead of the EU-GCC Summit in Riyadh, AlBudaiwi details what this historic milestone means for Gulf travelers.

He also directly addresses international media skepticism, laying out how recent regional escalations have brought the six Gulf nations closer together than ever before. The interview covers key updates on the GCC-UK Free Trade Agreement, joint defense coordination via the Unified Command Center in Riyadh, progress on the Unified GCC Tourist Visa, and economic comparisons highlighting the success of the Gulf growth model

HRH Prince Turki Al Faisal: "Saudi Restraint Is No Longer Operable" | Arab Views Ep. 1

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 11:58:05 +0300

In the premiere episode of Arab Views: Editor-in-Chief Faisal J. Abbas sits down with HRH Prince Turki Al-Faisal for an unreserved, in-depth conversation on the shifting geopolitical reality of the Middle East. From Saudi Arabia’s strategic defense realignment to the evolution of drone warfare, international trade security, and regional diplomacy, Prince Turki provides candid insights on the forces re-shaping the region.
Key topics in this episode:
• Saudi Foreign Policy: Why historic strategic restraint against persistent regional aggression is no longer operable.
• Red Sea & Hormuz Security: How Houthi maritime attacks connect directly to Iranian strategic ambitions.
• China & The Beijing Declaration: Evaluating Beijing's role as a guarantor between Riyadh and Tehran.
• Modern Warfare Dynamics: How drones and precision missiles have transformed regional deterrence.
• Regional Threat Assessment: Why Israel and Iran both present destabilizing threats to Middle East peace.
• Pre-October 7 Policy: Netanyahu’s responsibility and the funding of Hamas.
• 10 Years of Vision 2030: Why transparency stands out as the single greatest accomplishment of Saudi Arabia's socio-economic reform.