Saudi Arabia
First Saudi woman driver to race car in kingdom
Middle East
November 23, 2019
First Saudi woman driver to race car in kingdom
Sliding behind the wheel of a sleek electric SUV, Reema Juffali is set to blaze a trail in male-dominated motor…
With young prince and PR push, Saudi Arabia ready to take over G20 reins
Middle East
November 22, 2019
With young prince and PR push, Saudi Arabia ready to take over G20 reins
NAGOYA, Japan (Reuters) — Saudi Arabia is set to take over the G20 presidency for a year as it seeks…
Saudi Aramco order book reaches 73 billion riyals so far: Samba
Middle East
November 22, 2019
Saudi Aramco order book reaches 73 billion riyals so far: Samba
RIYADH/DUBAI (Reuters) — Saudi Aramco’s initial public offering (IPO) has attracted approximately 73 billion riyals (15.1 billion pounds) in institutional…
Yemen’s Huthis release captured South Korean, Saudi vessels
Middle East
November 20, 2019
Yemen’s Huthis release captured South Korean, Saudi vessels
SEOUL/DUBAI (Reuters) — Yemen’s Iran-aligned Huthi movement released three vessels and 16 people it had seized, South Korea’s Foreign Ministry…
Saudi-led coalition says Yemen’s Huthis seize ship in Red Sea
Middle East
November 19, 2019
Saudi-led coalition says Yemen’s Huthis seize ship in Red Sea
DUBAI (Reuters) — The Saudi-led coalition fighting the Iran-aligned Huthi movement in Yemen said on Monday the Huthis had seized…
Yemeni government back in Aden under deal with separatists
Middle East
November 18, 2019
Yemeni government back in Aden under deal with separatists
ADEN, Yemen (AP) — Yemen’s internationally recognized government returned to the war-torn country on Monday for the first time since…
‘Crown jewel’ Aramco stirs loyal Saudi demand for giant IPO
Middle East
November 17, 2019
‘Crown jewel’ Aramco stirs loyal Saudi demand for giant IPO
RIYADH (Reuters) – From taxi drivers to clerics, Saudis clamoring to own part of state oil giant Aramco went online…
US Air Force Chief of Staff hopeful Gulf crisis will end soon
Middle East
November 16, 2019
US Air Force Chief of Staff hopeful Gulf crisis will end soon
DUBAI (Reuters) – US Air Force Chief of Staff David Goldfein said on Saturday he was hopeful a bitter dispute…
Lebanon’s Safadi agrees to be next PM amid economic crisis: Bassil
Middle East
November 15, 2019
Lebanon’s Safadi agrees to be next PM amid economic crisis: Bassil
BEIRUT (Reuters) — Mohammad Safadi, a former finance minister, has agreed to be Lebanon’s prime minister if he wins…
Saudi Arabia discussing Yemen truce in informal talks with Huthis: sources
Middle East
November 14, 2019
Saudi Arabia discussing Yemen truce in informal talks with Huthis: sources
DUBAI/NEW YORK (Reuters) — Saudi Arabia is intensifying informal talks with the Iran-aligned Huthi movement on a ceasefire in Yemen,…