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Oil freeze deal faces trouble as Saudi-Iran tensions spike

Oil ministers are meeting in Doha to finalise a comprehensive deal

Saudi’s SABIC says deadly fire at plant won’t impact operations

The fire at a United Petchem plant on Saturday killed 12 workers and injured 11

Saudi threatens to sell off billions in American assets if bill passes

The Saudi Arabian government has threatened to sell of hundreds of billions of dollars’ worth…

Exclusive interview: Saudi businesswoman Muna AbuSulayman

AbuSulayman talks philanthropy, diversification and the benefits of social media

Saudi Arabia risks coup or insurrection – global study

The kingdom had its risk ranking increased alongside Angola and Zimbabwe

Middle East Healthcare Company raises $3.2bn from IPO

The Saudi company sold 27.61 million shares – 30 per cent of its share capital

Saudi cabinet curbs powers of religious police

The force patrol public spaces to enforce bans on alcohol, music and prayer time store closures

Oil prices fall after Saudi minister rules out production cut

A meeting of oil producers is planned for Sunday in Doha

White House urged to declassify report allegedly linking 9/11 attacks to Saudi Arabia

The last chapter of an 800-page inquiry into the attacks has been classified for 13 years

Fitch cuts Saudi Arabia’s ratings to ‘AA-‘ from ‘AA’ on low oil prices

The agency said it also considered Saudi Arabia’s geopolitical risks to be high

Saudi Arabia lifts export bans on cement, steel

The Saudi government imposed a ban on cement exports in 2008

Saudi’s top cleric: Women will be ‘exposed to evil’ if driving ban lifted

Activists have been pushing to have women drive in the kingdom

Saudi’s green card system will cut foreign remittances – report

​The kingdom is expected to soon introduce a permanent residency programme

Egypt agrees to hand over disputed islands to Saudi Arabia

The decision could see the territories used for a proposed bridge between the two countries

Saudi bans ‘anti-Islamic’ footballer haircuts

A video shows a player being given a last-minute haircut before a match

Saudi to fine restaurants serving soft drinks

New legislation comes as the country tries to tackle a diabetes epidemic

Saudi boosts Egypt ties with $16bn investment fund

New deal is aimed at boosting the Egyptian economy and includes funds for an economic free zone

Saudi Arabia and Egypt to be linked by Red Sea bridge

King Salman said the bridge would help increase commerce between the countries

Majid Al Futtaim Properties eyes Egypt, Oman and Saudi for hotel growth

The company currently has 12 operational hotels including 10 in Dubai

Saudi eyes US-style green card system as it looks to boost non-oil revenues

The kingdom is aiming to increase its annual revenues by at least $100bn a year

Iran plans Saudi trip to discuss Hajj pilgrimage

Tehran claims 464 of its citizens were killed during the deadly hajj stampede last year

Saudi Arabia becomes world’s third biggest military spender

The kingdom has leapfrogged Russia, according to new research

Expats may no longer be allowed to hold HR jobs in Saudi Arabia

Authorities reportedly mulling a plan to restrict hiring- related roles to Saudis

Dubai start-up Mini Exchange launches Saudi website

The online marketplace has established a dedicated website for Saudi residents

Bill Gates helps launch Saudi philanthropy initiative

The billionaire was in Riyadh for the Saudi Philanthropic Fellowship Programme

Saudi women launch job search app

SnapJobs was founded by six women from Jeddah

Ratings agency S&P defends decision to downgrade Saudi banks

Five of the eight Saudi banks rated by S&P have faced downgrades

GCC official condemns attack of Saudi daily Asharq al-Awsat’s Beirut office

The attack came in response to a cartoon published by the newspaper on April 1

Saudi Arabia plans $2 trillion post-oil investment fund

The kingdom is planning for the end of the oil era

Indian PM Modi to discuss investment, security during first Saudi visit

Modi will hold key meetings with senior Saudi officials on Sunday