Saudi economist who criticised Aramco IPO charged with terrorism: Activists - The Peninsula Qatar:
Saudi Arabia's public prosecutor has charged a man, identified by activists as a prominent economist who once criticised plans to float shares of Saudi Aramco, with joining a terrorist organisation and meeting with foreign diplomats.
Local media, including Arabic-language newspaper Okaz, reported on Monday that the accusations include membership of the banned Muslim Brotherhood as well as communicating with neighbouring Qatar and inciting protests inside Saudi Arabia.
The reports did not name the suspect, but a personal friend, London-based Saudi rights group ALQST, and a network of activists dedicated to monitoring and documenting people they describe as "prisoners of conscience" confirmed his identity.
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