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7:52pm, 1st August, 2019

Saudi Arabia lifts travel restrictions on women, grants them greater control

Saudi Arabia has allowed adult women to travel without permission and granted them more control over family matters, further eroding a heavily criticized male guardianship system at a time of heightened scrutiny over its human rights record.

Iran says it's prepared for dialogue if Saudi Arabia also ready

1:56pm, 31st July, 2019

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Iran says it's prepared for dialogue if Saudi Arabia also ready

Iran is prepared for dialogue if Saudi Arabia is also ready, Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif was quoted as saying on Wednesday.

Saudi Arabia says oil facilities outside Riyadh attacked

6:51am, 14th May, 2019

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Saudi Arabia says oil facilities outside Riyadh attacked

Saudi Arabia said armed drones had struck two oil pumping stations in the kingdom on Tuesday in what it called a "cowardly" act of terrorism two days after Saudi oil tankers were sabotaged off the coast of the United Arab Emirates.

Saudi Arabia says its oil tankers among those hit off UAE coast

10:14am, 13th May, 2019

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Saudi Arabia says its oil tankers among those hit off UAE coast

Saudi Arabia said on Monday that two of its oil tankers were among those attacked off the coast of the United Arab Emirates and described it as an attempt to undermine the security of crude supplies amid tensions between the United States and Iran.

Saudi Arabia says two Saudi oil tankers attacked near UAE waters

1:59am, 13th May, 2019

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Saudi Arabia says two Saudi oil tankers attacked near UAE waters

Saudi Arabia said on Monday that two Saudi oil tankers were among vessels targeted by a "sabotage attack" off the coast of the United Arab Emirates, condemning it as an attempt to undermine the security of global crude supplies.

Saudi Arabia assists Iranian oil tanker in Red Sea, no injuries

1:04am, 2nd May, 2019

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Saudi Arabia assists Iranian oil tanker in Red Sea, no injuries

Saudi Arabia's coast guard assisted an Iranian oil tanker with engine trouble off the coast of Jeddah in the Red Sea after Riyadh received a request for help from Iran, the state news agency SPA said on Thursday.

U.N. rights boss condemns Saudi Arabia beheading 37 men

6:21am, 24th April, 2019

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U.N. rights boss condemns Saudi Arabia beheading 37 men

United Nations human rights chief Michelle Bachelet on Wednesday strongly condemned the executions of 37 Saudi men beheaded in six cities across the kingdom a day before, a statement said.

Saudi Arabia, UAE to send $3 billion in aid to Sudan

3:25pm, 21st April, 2019

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Saudi Arabia, UAE to send $3 billion in aid to Sudan

Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates said on Sunday they had agreed to send Sudan $3 billion worth of aid, throwing a lifeline to the country's new military leaders after protests led to the ousting of president Omar al-Bashir.

Saudi Arabia, UAE grant $3 billion of support to Sudan

8:11am, 21st April, 2019

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Saudi Arabia, UAE grant $3 billion of support to Sudan

Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates have granted Sudan $3 billion in support, Saudi state news agency SPA said on Sunday.

U.S. House rebukes Trump on Saudi Arabia, backs measure to end Yemen involvement

1:34pm, 4th April, 2019

Politics

U.S. House rebukes Trump on Saudi Arabia, backs measure to end Yemen involvement

The U.S. House of Representatives approved a resolution on Thursday that would end all U.S. involvement with the Saudi Arabia-led coalition in the war in Yemen, rebuffing President Donald Trump's policy of continued support for the kingdom.

U.S. senators seek details on nuclear power cooperation with Saudi Arabia

1:21pm, 2nd April, 2019

Politics

U.S. senators seek details on nuclear power cooperation with Saudi Arabia

U.S. senators from both parties on Tuesday asked Energy Secretary Rick Perry for details about recent approvals for companies to share nuclear energy information with Saudi Arabia, with the lawmakers expressing concern about possible development of a...

Saudi Arabia says Syrian opposition must unite before any dialogue with government

7:42am, 29th March, 2019

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Saudi Arabia says Syrian opposition must unite before any dialogue with government

Saudi Arabia's foreign minister said on Friday a unified Syrian opposition should emerge before the start of any dialogue with the Syrian government.

U.N. investigator calls on Saudi Arabia to open Khashoggi murder trial

1:08pm, 28th March, 2019

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U.N. investigator calls on Saudi Arabia to open Khashoggi murder trial

Saudi Arabia's secretive hearings for 11 suspects accused in the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi fall short of international standards and should be open to the public and trial observers, a U.N. human rights expert said on Thursday.

U.S. approved secret nuclear power work for Saudi Arabia

7:36pm, 27th March, 2019

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U.S. approved secret nuclear power work for Saudi Arabia

U.S. Energy Secretary Rick Perry has approved six secret authorizations by companies to sell nuclear power technology and assistance to Saudi Arabia, according to a copy of a document seen by Reuters on Wednesday.

Morocco recalls envoy to Saudi Arabia for consultations: Morocco media

7:22am, 8th February, 2019

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Morocco recalls envoy to Saudi Arabia for consultations: Morocco media

Morocco has recalled its ambassador to Saudi Arabia for consultations, indicating apparent cracks in relations between the traditional Sunni Muslim allies over Yemen, Qatar and Western Sahara, Moroccan media said on Friday.

Saudi Arabia says reports about torture by Amnesty, HRW are baseless

8:26am, 23rd November, 2018

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Saudi Arabia says reports about torture by Amnesty, HRW are baseless

Saudi Arabia on Friday dismissed reports about torture and sexual harassment published by Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch as baseless.

Congressional Democrats call for cuts in U.S. support for Saudi Arabia

4:36pm, 20th November, 2018

Politics

Congressional Democrats call for cuts in U.S. support for Saudi Arabia

Leading Democrats in Congress called on Tuesday for cuts in U.S. support for Saudi Arabia and criticized President Donald Trump for failing to take action against Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, who the CIA believes ordered the murder of jour...

Saudi Arabia seeks death penalty in Khashoggi murder case

9:44am, 15th November, 2018

World

Saudi Arabia seeks death penalty in Khashoggi murder case

Saudi Arabia's public prosecutor is seeking the death penalty for five out of 11 suspects charged in the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, his office said on Thursday, as the kingdom tries to overcome its biggest political crisis in a genera...

Trump to nominate retired Army general as U.S. ambassador to Saudi Arabia

10:37pm, 13th November, 2018

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Trump to nominate retired Army general as U.S. ambassador to Saudi Arabia

U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday nominated a retired Army general to be the country's ambassador to Saudi Arabia, as Washington faces pressure to respond to the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi inside the Saudi consulate in Istanbul.

U.S. lawmakers expect votes on steps to crack down on Saudi Arabia

9:35pm, 13th November, 2018

World

U.S. lawmakers expect votes on steps to crack down on Saudi Arabia

U.S. lawmakers said on Tuesday the Senate could vote within weeks on legislation to punish Saudi Arabia over the war in Yemen and the death of a journalist at its consulate in Istanbul.

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Saudi Arabia lifts travel restrictions on women, grants them greater control

Iran says it's prepared for dialogue if Saudi Arabia also ready

Saudi Arabia says oil facilities outside Riyadh attacked

Saudi Arabia says its oil tankers among those hit off UAE coast

Saudi Arabia says two Saudi oil tankers attacked near UAE waters

Saudi Arabia assists Iranian oil tanker in Red Sea, no injuries

U.N. rights boss condemns Saudi Arabia beheading 37 men

Saudi Arabia, UAE to send $3 billion in aid to Sudan

Saudi Arabia, UAE grant $3 billion of support to Sudan

U.S. House rebukes Trump on Saudi Arabia, backs measure to end Yemen involvement

U.S. senators seek details on nuclear power cooperation with Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia says Syrian opposition must unite before any dialogue with government

U.N. investigator calls on Saudi Arabia to open Khashoggi murder trial

U.S. approved secret nuclear power work for Saudi Arabia

Morocco recalls envoy to Saudi Arabia for consultations: Morocco media

Saudi Arabia says reports about torture by Amnesty, HRW are baseless

Congressional Democrats call for cuts in U.S. support for Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia seeks death penalty in Khashoggi murder case

Trump to nominate retired Army general as U.S. ambassador to Saudi Arabia

U.S. lawmakers expect votes on steps to crack down on Saudi Arabia

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