Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia, US in talks on billions in arms sales: US sources
World
May 7, 2017
Saudi Arabia, US in talks on billions in arms sales: US sources
Washington is working to push through contracts for tens of billions of dollars in arms sales to Saudi Arabia, some…
Iran says ready for Saudi talks despite ‘unlawful, inflammatory’ remarks
Middle East
May 5, 2017
Iran says ready for Saudi talks despite ‘unlawful, inflammatory’ remarks
Iran said on Thursday it is ready for talks with Saudi Arabia to promote regional peace despite "unlawful and inflammatory"…
Tiran and Sanafir belong to Saudi Arabia: Deputy Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman
Egypt
May 3, 2017
Tiran and Sanafir belong to Saudi Arabia: Deputy Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman
In an interview with Saudi state TV, Deputy Crown Prince and Minister of Defense Mohammed bin Salman al-Saud said that…
Saudi Arabia rules out rapprochement with Iran, says crown prince
Middle East
May 3, 2017
Saudi Arabia rules out rapprochement with Iran, says crown prince
Saudi Arabia's Deputy Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has said there could be no rapprochement between his country and Iran…
Saudis take 100% control of America’s largest oil refinery
Business
May 2, 2017
Saudis take 100% control of America’s largest oil refinery
Saudi Aramco, the kingdom's state-owned oil behemoth, took 100% control of the sprawling Port Arthur refinery in Texas on Monday,…
Germany’s Merkel presses Saudi Arabia on refugees and rights
Middle East
May 1, 2017
Germany’s Merkel presses Saudi Arabia on refugees and rights
German Chancellor Angela Merkel met with Saudi Arabia's King Salman and his successors in her first visit to the kingdom…
Saudi council rejects proposal for female sports colleges
Middle East
April 27, 2017
Saudi council rejects proposal for female sports colleges
A proposal to establish sports education colleges for Saudi women failed to win enough votes in the kingdom's top advisory…
Saudi Arabia says foils bombing attempt on Aramco fuel distribution terminal
Middle East
April 26, 2017
Saudi Arabia says foils bombing attempt on Aramco fuel distribution terminal
Saudi forces foiled an attempt from Yemen to blow up an Aramco fuel terminal in the southern Jazan province on…
HSBC wins mandate on $100 bln Saudi Aramco IPO: CEO
Business
April 24, 2017
HSBC wins mandate on $100 bln Saudi Aramco IPO: CEO
HSBC Holdings Plc (HSBA.L) has been formally mandated as an adviser on the initial public offering of Saudi Arabia's national…
Saudi Arabia restores perks to state employees, boosting markets
Business
April 24, 2017
Saudi Arabia restores perks to state employees, boosting markets
Saudi Arabia reinstated financial allowances for civil servants and military personnel on Saturday after better-than-expected budget figures, ending unpopular cuts…