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Release of Prince Alwaleed and other businessmen may boost Saudi market

More than 200 people had been detained as part of the kingdom’s corruption purge

Saudi billionaire Prince Alwaleed released

The royal businessman maintained his innocence and said he expected to keep full control of Kingdom Holding Co

Kuwait protests at “insult” by Saudi official, says state media agency

Head of Saudi Arabia’s sports committee is said to have made remarks about Kuwait’s minister of youth and sport

Citi gets Saudi go-ahead for investment banking business

Citigroup had pulled out of Saudi Arabia in 2004, having been in the kingdom for five decades

Saudi tourist visa rules to be announced by end of Q1

The Saudi Commission for Tourism and National Heritage said that recent information in the media is wrong

Saudi to recover more than $100bn in corruption settlements

The kingdom is expecting to beat its settlement target from detainees charged with corruption

Saudi Arabia asks banks for proposals to refinance $10bn loan, raise more debt

The kingdom hopes to establish a prominent position in international debt markets as part of its economic reforms

Saudi-led coalition to give $1.5bn in Yemen aid, expand port capacity

The US-backed alliance will also operate an air bridge to Marib and set up 17 overland corridors for aid deliveries

US government approves sale of $500m of military equipment to Saudi

US President Trump signed $110bn of arms deals during a visit to the kingdom in May.

Saudi forces shoot dead wanted terrorist

State security said he was involved in the November killing of security forces member Abdullah Al-Qahtani

Saudi’s Madinah hit by earthquake

The tremor was recorded at 2:59pm

Saudi coalition shoots down Yemen missile

The Iranian-aligned Houthis have fired several missiles at the kingdom

India withdraws subsidy for pilgrims travelling to Saudi

A record number of Indian pilgrims are expected to undertake their Haj pilgrimage this year

Saudi British Bank’s Mulhem released from corruption probe

Mulhem was among dozens of princes, senior officials and top businessmen detained in early November

Saudi Shoura members demand committee to address gender pay gap

Saudi women are paid the least among their peers in the Gulf Cooperation Council, according to an analysis by the members

Saudi hotel to reopen after being used as prison

The hotel’s website now accepts bookings from next month

Saudi’s Prince Alwaleed in settlement talks

Alwaleed is among the most prominent figures detained under the kingdom’s corruption crackdown

Saudi hardship payments will boost economy, but could impact deficit

Bank of America Merrill Lynch said the payments almost completely cover cost of living increases

Saudi Binladin Group shares may be transferred to state

Chairman Bakr Bin Laden was in the group of businessmen and princes detained in the recent corruption crackdown

Saudi Arabia to seek extradition of corruption suspects

The public prosecutor said evidence is being collected against “fugitives” in order to issue indictments against them

Study finds a third of young Saudis are unemployed

Young people outside of the kingdom’s major cities face particular challenges finding work, according to the report

Women over 25 to be allowed Saudi visa with no chaperone

The move is designed to help boost the tourism industry, and open the kingdom up to international visitors

Saudi makes second payment to household allowance scheme

The kingdom also introduced new hardship payments for government workers on Saturday

Saudi to ease requirements for foreign investors in bourse

At the end of 2017, 118 foreign institutions had registered to invest

Saudi labour ministry denies income tax rumours

Social media posts had suggested the kingdom was about to introduce a tax on foreign workers’ salaries

Saudi Shoura panel calls for restrictions on marriage of girls under 18

The panel recommended court approval be required for the marriage of minors

Almarai chairman’s sons among 11 detained Saudi princes – report

The group were arrested after protests at a royal palace in Riyadh on Thursday

Saudi king orders banks not to exploit new hardship allowances

King Salman ordered the payments on Saturday to compensate state workers for cost increases

Saudi unveils new entrepreneur licence

Applicants must be part of pre-approved projects

Saudi students receive stipend increase

The education ministry is working with cultural attachés abroad to complete the order