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Saudi Arabia Bans Brazil Beef Imports

The decision follows Egypt’s ban after fears of mad cow disease case.

Saudi Maaden Raises $2.4bn From Islamic Loan

The credit facility was increased from the 7 billion riyals initial target amount.

Saudi Aramco-Total Double Investment At Jubail

The 400,000 barrels per day refinery is due to be fully operational in the third quarter of 2013.

Saudi Aviation Body To Allow Fare Rises

The civil aviation will also allow new carriers in an attempt to spur growth.

Banque Saudi Fransi Closes $507m Sukuk

The Saudi lender’s issue was around 2.2 times covered by investors.

Kuwait’s Zain Pays Saudi Unit’s $231m Motorola Debt

The telecoms operator covered the costs Zain Saudi owed the U.S. firm.

Saudi’s King Abdullah Leaves Hospital

The 89-year-old king has left hospital after a four-week visit for a back operation.

Drake & Scull Wins New $720m Saudi Contract

The contract is to build the third phase of the Jabal Omar development in Mecca.

Fuel Costs, Grey Market Hurdles For Business Aviation

Volatile oil prices and grey market competition are some of the main challenges that the regional business jet industry faces, says NasJet COO.

Jaguar Land Rover Signs Deal With Saudi

As part of the partnership, the car manufacturer will explore the viability of setting up an automotive facility in the Kingdom.

Global Islamic Banking Assets To Hit $1.8 Trillion In 2013

Saudi is currently the world’s largest market for Islamic assets, says new report by Ernst &Young.

GCC To Host First World Luxury Expo

Steinway Piano Gallery will be displaying a crystallised 1/6 scale model grand piano worth AED12 million for the first time

Saudi Arabia Cyber Attack Was Aimed At Oil

Saudi Aramco speaks for the first time about the virus that shut down its internal network.

Second Hilton Garden Inn for Riyadh

The 130-room Hilton Garden Inn Riyadh Andalusia will be the mid-tier brand’s third property in the Kingdom

First ibis Opens In Saudi Arabia

First internationally branded three-star economy hotel in the Kingdom will be followed by many more as main hospitality groups target demand for affordable stays

Saudi Mobily Resumes Selling Pre-Paid SIM Cards After Suspension

The telecoms operator faced a two-week ban on SIM card sales over provisioning requirements.

Saudi Businesses Fear Impact Of Foreign Workers Fees

The government has started imposing fees on companies that hire more foreign than local workers.

US Investigation Into Saudi Banking Licenses

The US Department of Justice is investigating if the alleged Barclays’ bribes were replicated at other banks.

Prince Alwaleed Backs Fines For Expat Firms

The new policy means companies will be fined if less than 50 per cent of their workforce is made up of Saudi nationals.

Kingdom Holding To Sell NY Plaza For $32.9m Profit

Sahara India Pariwar completed its purchase of a 75 per cent stake in the Plaza for $575 million.

Goldman Hires Barclays Banker For Saudi Business

The Saudi national will take up the role of co-chief exectuive and head of investment.

Saudi To Invest Over $133bn In Power Investment

Power consumption rose by nine per cent in the first half of 2012.

Saudi F-15 Jet Crashes On Training Mission, Pilot Missing

The defense ministry said the jet went down in Saudi waters and that authorities were investigating the cause of the crash.

Saudi’s Maaden Signs $260m Deals With US Firms

The contracts will develop an industrial city in the north of KSA as it looks to develop its mining industry.

Five Companies Bid For New SABIC Plastic Plant

The plant is expected to require an investment of nearly $400 million.

Saudi Mobily In 10% Bonus Share Issue

Each shareholder will receive one new bonus share for every 10 held.

Saudi Postpones Awarding New Aviation Licenses

The Kingdom has said that it needs more time to award the winning bids, which were expected to be announced by November-end.

Zain Saudi Extends $2.4bn Loan For 5th Time

The telecoms operator has postponed the maturity date of the murabaha facility to December 19.

Saudi Diplomat Shot Dead In Yemen

The assistant military attache at the Saudi embassy and his bodyguard were fired upon in their car.

UAE’s Etisalat Backs Saudi Unit After SIM Ban

Etisalat’s Saudi unit, Mobily, has been banned from selling pre-paid SIM cards by the Kingdom’s regulator.