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Saudi has a new energy minister: What does it mean for the oil industry?

Prince Abdulaziz has been appointed as the kingdom’s new energy minister

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Saudi forces intercept another drone targeting kingdom

The drone was fired from Imran in Yemen on Saturday

Court orders Saudi prince to pay Trump organisation $1.8m in rent

Trump Park Avenue sued Prince Faisal bin Abdul Majeed al-Saud last year, claiming he leased an apartment in 2013 but stopped paying rent in early 2017

Saudi King replaces energy minister Khalid Al Falih

Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman has been appointed to the role

Why timing has been key for the recent reforms in Saudi

The kingdom has introduced several new reforms, particularly for women, which has been well-received in society

Saudi looks to grow its LNG trading market

The kingdom has started building a portfolio of LNG production assets and export infrastructure

UAE and Saudi ‘stand as partners in one trench’ – Abu Dhabi Crown Prince

Sheikh Mohamed inaugurated the Presidential Guard Martyrs’ park in Mahawi Camp in Abu Dhabi

Saudi announces National Day holiday

Saudi ministry announces four-day holiday to mark the occasion

Saudi Aramco set to finalise bank selections as soon as this week

Aramco is expected to choose about four or five banks to lead the IPO marketing

Saudi forces intercept another Houthi drone targeting kingdom

The kingdom has seen a spate of Houthi drone and missile attacks in recent months

Saudi could start issuing tourist visas soon – report

The visas will reportedly be available to people from about 50 countries

Saudi Arabia plans new recycling facility to build up industry

The new facility aims to recycle nearly half of the estimated five million tonnes of annual construction waste in Riyadh by 2035

Women teaching boys in Saudi public schools for first time

Women will teach young boys across 1,460 government schools

Saudi Aramco appoints new chairman ahead of IPO

Khalid Al-Falih will be replaced by Yasir Al-Rumayyan, head of the PIF sovereign wealth fund

New Saudi anti-corruption chief to target public servants

Saudi’s royal court said in January it was winding down a 15-month anti-corruption campaign after summoning nearly 400 people

Saudi Arabia creates new natural resources ministry

Will be separate from energy ministry

Saudi airport hit by Houthi projectile attack

No injuries have been reported at the Abha airport

Aramco Trading sells first US West Texas Light crude to Korea’s Hyundai

Saudi Aramco is expanding its refining and petrochemical operations to boost global sales

In pics: Saudi’s new Six Flags park to feature world’s fastest, longest roller coaster

Six Flags Qiddiya is expected to open its doors in early 2023

Saudi forces shoot down another drone as Houthi attacks increase

The coalition intercepted and shot down six missiles fired by the Houthis towards the city of Jizan on Sunday

Dubai’s GEMS says JV completes acquisition of Saudi’s largest education company

Ma’arif has more than 13 campuses and more than 20,000 students enrolled across the kingdom

Saudi authorities settle dues worth SAR5.7m owed to 134 expats

Among the expatriates, Indian nationals – accounting for the largest group – received over SAR4.5m

Saudi, UAE form committee to stabilise Yemen ceasefire

The Saudi and UAE governments urged all parties to cooperate with the joint committee to achieve disengagement

Saudi-led coalition shoots down six Houthi missiles targeting kingdom

The ballistic missiles were fired from Sa’ada governorate in Yemen and targeted “civilian objects and civilians” in Jizan

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Saudi intercepts Houthi drones targeted at ‘civilian objects’

The drones were fired towards Khamis Mushait and Jizan

Saudi-UAE coalition a strategic necessity in Yemen – minister

The UAE’s engagement with Riyadh is “ontological and more comprehensive”, Anwar Gargash said

Explainer: Understanding Saudi Arabia’s new decennial liability law

Gulf Business speaks to Sarran Abu Saq, regional VP – Business Development at ACE Insurance and Reinsurance Brokers, Saudi Arabia

Saudi to grant ‘instant’ visas for expats

The service is only open to private sector companies that meet strict nationalisation quotas

Middle East’s least punctual airlines revealed

Saudi airlines had among the lowest percentage of flights departing and arriving on time

Saudi Arabia sells SAR2.3bn in sukuk monthly issuance

The debt sale was split into three tranches