But the Democratic Alliance has said it will boycott the dialogue that will take place over nine months, calling it a waste of time and money

Prince Mohammed appears to have centralised power to a degree that is unprecedented in recent Saudi history.

Researchers say ministerial disregard for policies does not bode well for the plan. Lynley Donnelly reports.

South Africa’s national development plan and the ANC’s proposals have people talking, although the proposal is still a draft document.