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4:59pm, 3rd August, 2019

Saudi energy minister says he discussed oil markets with Russian counterpart

Saudi energy minister Khalid Al-Falih discussed oil markets with his Russian counterpart and stressed that Saudi Arabia would continue to comply with production cuts until the end of Q1 2020, he said in a tweet on Saturday.

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

7:52pm, 1st August, 2019

World

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.

Facebook says it dismantles covert influence campaign tied to Saudi government

10:35am, 1st August, 2019

World

Facebook says it dismantles covert influence campaign tied to Saudi government

People connected to the government of Saudi Arabia have run a network of fake accounts and pages on Facebook to promote state propaganda and attack regional rivals, the social media giant said on Thursday.

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

1:56pm, 31st July, 2019

World

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.

As Saudi society liberalizes, it reckons with hardline past

8:16pm, 14th May, 2019

World

As Saudi society liberalizes, it reckons with hardline past

The Islamist takeover of Mecca's Grand Mosque in 1979 has been turned into a television drama, spotlighting a controversial narrative Saudi Arabia is using to support social changes once deemed un-Islamic.

Saudi Arabia says oil facilities outside Riyadh attacked

6:51am, 14th May, 2019

World

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 oil tankers among those attacked off UAE amid Iran tensions

2:44am, 14th May, 2019

World

Saudi oil tankers among those attacked off UAE amid Iran tensions

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 its oil tankers among those hit off UAE coast

10:14am, 13th May, 2019

World

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

World

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 security forces kill 8 people in flashpoint Shi'ite area: agency

2:54pm, 11th May, 2019

World

Saudi security forces kill 8 people in flashpoint Shi'ite area: agency

Saudi security forces have killed eight people during an operation in the predominantly Shi'ite eastern Al-Qatif region, state news agency (SPA) said on Saturday.

Arab activist says Norway warned him of potential Saudi threat

12:25pm, 9th May, 2019

World

Arab activist says Norway warned him of potential Saudi threat

A prominent Arab pro-democracy campaigner living in political asylum in Norway said he had been warned by the Norwegian security services about a possible threat against him from Saudi Arabia.

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

1:04am, 2nd May, 2019

World

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.

Saudi coast guard rescues Iranian oil ship in Red Sea, no injuries: SPA

8:57pm, 1st May, 2019

World

Saudi coast guard rescues Iranian oil ship in Red Sea, no injuries: SPA

Saudi coast guard rescued an Iranian oil ship near Jeddah Islamic Port in the Red Sea, the Saudi Press news Agency (SPA) said early on Thursday.

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

6:21am, 24th April, 2019

World

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

World

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

World

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.

Saudi led coalition strikes Yemen's capital: Ekhbariya TV

9:57pm, 9th April, 2019

World

Saudi led coalition strikes Yemen's capital: Ekhbariya TV

The Saudi-led coalition in Yemen struck Houthi targets in the capital Sanna, Saudi state TV Ekhbariya reported early on Wednesday.

Trump discussed Iran, human rights with Saudi crown prince: White House

7:53pm, 9th April, 2019

World

Trump discussed Iran, human rights with Saudi crown prince: White House

U.S. President Donald Trump spoke with Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman by phone on Tuesday, discussing Riyadh's role in Middle East stability, maintaining pressure on Iran and the importance of human rights issues, the White...

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.

AMC Theatres pursues Saudi expansion despite journalist's killing

7:05am, 3rd April, 2019

Entertainment

AMC Theatres pursues Saudi expansion despite journalist's killing

Theater operator AMC Entertainment Holdings is forging ahead with its expansion in Saudi Arabia, Chief Executive Adam Aron told Reuters, after a journalist's killing six months ago clouded the future of the kingdom's newly opened cinema mar...

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Saudi energy minister says he discussed oil markets with Russian counterpart

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

Facebook says it dismantles covert influence campaign tied to Saudi government

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

As Saudi society liberalizes, it reckons with hardline past

Saudi Arabia says oil facilities outside Riyadh attacked

Saudi oil tankers among those attacked off UAE amid Iran tensions

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

Saudi Arabia says two Saudi oil tankers attacked near UAE waters

Saudi security forces kill 8 people in flashpoint Shi'ite area: agency

Arab activist says Norway warned him of potential Saudi threat

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

Saudi coast guard rescues Iranian oil ship in Red Sea, no injuries: SPA

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

Saudi led coalition strikes Yemen's capital: Ekhbariya TV

Trump discussed Iran, human rights with Saudi crown prince: White House

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

AMC Theatres pursues Saudi expansion despite journalist's killing

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