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Saudi plans SAR 100,000 fine for firms that violate weekend rule

Saudi plans SAR 100,000 fine for firms that violate weekend rule

Companies warned against counting weekends as part of annual leave

UAE, Saudi government bank deposits decline

Saudi Arabia’s money supply also fell for the first time in more than a decade.

Saudi prince slams Obama’s ‘free riders’ comment

Prince Turki Al Faisal criticised the President of the United States as “petulant” in a scathing open letter.

Small expat families can no longer own big vehicles in Jeddah - reports

Small expat families can no longer own big vehicles in Jeddah – reports

Under new rules, an expat family of less than five members will not be permitted to own a seven-seater

Work begins on installation of world's largest umbrella in Mecca

Work begins on installation of world’s largest umbrella in Mecca

The project is one of a number of giant shades being installed in the holy city

Small expat families can no longer own big vehicles in Jeddah - reports

Small expat families can no longer own big vehicles in Jeddah – reports

Under new rules, an expat family of less than five members will not be permitted to own a seven-seater

Mecca Chamber chairman warns two-day weekend could cost Saudi $26bn

“We are still a developing country and need more national production, not a weakening of either the private or public sector.”

Revealed: Top 10 Salaries In Saudi Arabia

Average salaries in Saudi Arabia rose seven per cent to reach $12,978.3 per month in the Gulf Business 2015 Salary Survey.

Saudi mobile industry required to employ 100% Saudis in six months

New initiative aims to create jobs for nationals

US raises concerns following suspension of Saudi arms deal with Lebanese army

US spokesperson suggests supporting Lebanon’s Armed Forces is crucial to countering the influence of Hezbollah.

Saudi prince awarded French Legion d’Honneur for fight against terror

President Francois Hollande presented country’s top award to crown prince Mohammed bin Nayef

Saudi says will change stance towards Lebanon if Beirut cuts Hezbollah influence

The kingdom cancelled $4bn in aid to Lebanese security forces last month.

Abdul Latif Jameel to invest $2bn in Saudi, aims to create ‘thousands of jobs’

The company is building its new headquarters in Jeddah which will be able to accommodate 2,500 people.

Prominent Saudi cleric shot during Philippines visit

Sheikh Ayed Al Qarni was shot and wounded after giving a speech to fellow Muslim preachers.

Middle Eastern states among world’s top weapon importers

Saudi Arabia leads surge with 275% increase in five years

GCC backs Saudi decision to halt $4bn Lebanese arms deal

GCC backs Saudi decision to halt $4bn Lebanese arms deal

The kingdom said Lebanon failed to support it in a recent spat with Iran

Revealed: World’s 10 ‘best’ countries, Saudi in top 30

Revealed: World’s 10 ‘best’ countries, Saudi in top 30

New report ranks 60 nations worldwide

Saudi troop deployment in Syria down to US coalition

Saudi troop deployment in Syria down to US coalition

The kingdom sent military aircraft to Turkey over the weekend

Six dead in Saudi Ministry of Education shooting

Two other staff were injured, according to reports

Saudi women must ‘think like men’ at work, says councilwoman

Rasha Hefzi also believes the Kingdom will have a female prime minister

Saudi’s Prince Alwaleed taunts Trump: “Need a third bailout?”

The two businessmen have public spat on Twitter

Saudi releases identity of mosque suicide bomber, pledges further action

The attack in Al Ahsa on Friday left four people dead and 36 injured

Saudi residential transactions fall as low oil prices prompt shift towards rental

No affordable housing projects earmarked for major cities of Riyadh and Jeddah despite chronic shortage

Emiratis less enthusiastic about running their own business than Omanis, Saudis – survey

Oxford Strategic Consulting found only 11 per cent of UAE nationals listed running their own business as an ideal role

$680m donation to Malaysian PM traced to Saudi royals – reports

The purpose of the transfer was not disclosed

Saudi Aramco IPO will not include oil reserves – chairman

The company may open the IPO to international markets

Saudi, China sign deal to build nuclear reactor as Xi Jinping visits Riyadh

The two countries signed 14 agreements and memoranda of understanding

IEA expects oil oversupply to continue with Iran re-entry

Organisation suggests the market could ‘drown in oversupply’

Saudi oil minister confident about price rise, but says will take time

Cooperation between market forces will help the market stabilise, said Ali al-Naimi

Two Saudi businessmen among hostages freed in Burkina Faso attack

At least 29 people were killed after an attack on a four-star hotel in Ouagadougou