Saudi Arabia
European Parliament calls for Saudi arms embargo
Middle East
February 25, 2016
European Parliament calls for Saudi arms embargo
The European Parliament called on the European Union to impose an arms embargo against Saudi Arabia on Thursday, saying Britain,…
Saudi, Egypt up in early trade but volumes low
Business
February 25, 2016
Saudi, Egypt up in early trade but volumes low
Saudi Arabia's stock market rose in early trade on Thursday as local traders accumulated shares in small and mid-cap stocks,…
Iran could decide fate of first global oil deal for 15 years
Business
February 17, 2016
Iran could decide fate of first global oil deal for 15 years
The fate of the first global oil deal in 15 years could be decided on Wednesday when OPEC members travel…
Saudi Arabia detains 4 Egyptians on suspicion of narcotics smuggling
Egypt
February 17, 2016
Saudi Arabia detains 4 Egyptians on suspicion of narcotics smuggling
Four Egyptian fishermen have been detained "in Saudi territorial waters" on suspicion of involvement in narcotics smuggling, Egypt's assistant foreign…
Saudis, Russia agree oil output freeze, talks with Iran to follow
Business
February 16, 2016
Saudis, Russia agree oil output freeze, talks with Iran to follow
Top global oil exporters including Russia and Saudi Arabia agreed on Tuesday to freeze output to tackle a global glut…
Russia says better Iran-Saudi Arabia ties would help oil prices: RIA
Middle East
February 15, 2016
Russia says better Iran-Saudi Arabia ties would help oil prices: RIA
Russia wants to see improved relations between Iran and Saudi Arabia at a time when joint action is needed to…
Iran says ready to put rivalries aside with Saudi Arabia
Middle East
February 13, 2016
Iran says ready to put rivalries aside with Saudi Arabia
Iran and Saudi Arabia must overcome strained relations and work for stability in Syria and the Middle East, Iran's foreign…
US sees Saudi Arabia and UAE providing commandos for Syria
Middle East
February 12, 2016
US sees Saudi Arabia and UAE providing commandos for Syria
US Defense Secretary Ash Carter said on Friday he expected Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates to provide special…
Saudi to host Islamic Military Alliance meeting: Saudi news channel
Middle East
February 11, 2016
Saudi to host Islamic Military Alliance meeting: Saudi news channel
Saudi Arabia's Al Ekhbariya channel reported that Saudi Arabia will host the meeting of the Islamic Military Alliance in March…
Egypt delegates representative to follow up on murder of Egyptian in Riyadh
Egypt
February 9, 2016
Egypt delegates representative to follow up on murder of Egyptian in Riyadh
Manpower Minister Nabila Makram said that Saudi officials confirmed the arrest of four suspects involved in the killing of an…