Saudi Arabia
Saudi king arrives in Indonesia under tight security
World
March 1, 2017
Saudi king arrives in Indonesia under tight security
Saudi Arabia's King Salman on Wednesday landed at a military airbase in the capital of Indonesia, the world's largest Muslim-majority…
Saudi Arabia wants oil prices to rise to around US$60 in 2017: sources
Business
February 28, 2017
Saudi Arabia wants oil prices to rise to around US$60 in 2017: sources
Saudi Arabia wants crude oil prices to rise to around US$60 a barrel this year, five sources from OPEC countries…
Malaysia rolls out red carpet as Saudi king kicks off Asia tour
Middle East
February 26, 2017
Malaysia rolls out red carpet as Saudi king kicks off Asia tour
Malaysia welcomed Saudi Arabia's King Salman on Sunday for the start of a rare, month-long Asian tour, where the monarch will…
Saudi FM visits Baghdad to bolster Sunni-Shia reconciliation post-Islamic State
Middle East
February 26, 2017
Saudi FM visits Baghdad to bolster Sunni-Shia reconciliation post-Islamic State
Saudi Foreign Minister Adel al-Jubeir made a rare visit to Baghdad on Saturday in a new attempt to heal the Sunni kingdom's…
Final bonus raised from 1 to 2 months’ salary for incoming workers to Saudi Arabia: minister
Business
February 23, 2017
Final bonus raised from 1 to 2 months’ salary for incoming workers to Saudi Arabia: minister
The Ministry of Manpower's labor representative office in Saudi Arabia, located at the Egyptian Consulate in Jeddah, has modified workers' end…
Saudi Aramco taps JPMorgan, Morgan Stanley for IPO, HSBC a contender: source
Business
February 22, 2017
Saudi Aramco taps JPMorgan, Morgan Stanley for IPO, HSBC a contender: source
Oil giant Saudi Aramco has asked JPMorgan Chase & Co and Morgan Stanley to assist with its upcoming mammoth IPO…
After Trump remarks, Saudi repeats support for Palestinian state
Middle East
February 21, 2017
After Trump remarks, Saudi repeats support for Palestinian state
Saudia Arabia is reasserting support for a Palestinian state after US President Donald Trump said Mideast peace doesn't depend on…
Saudi Arabia, Israel present de facto united front against Iran
Middle East
February 20, 2017
Saudi Arabia, Israel present de facto united front against Iran
Saudi Arabia and Israel both called on Sunday for a new push against Iran, signaling a growing alignment in their…
1 killed, 3 injured in Saudi Aramco oil pipeline leak
Middle East
February 19, 2017
1 killed, 3 injured in Saudi Aramco oil pipeline leak
Saudi oil giant Saudi Aramco says one person has been killed and three others injured as a result of an…
Saudi Arabia to allow female-only gyms this month
Middle East
February 14, 2017
Saudi Arabia to allow female-only gyms this month
In another baby step toward more independence for women, Saudi Arabia wants to open women-only gyms in every neighborhood.