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Saudi To Link Foreign Investment To Infrastructure Projects

Prince Saud K. Al Faisal said that under a new programme, the government would propose investments linked to such state spending plans.

Air Strike Kills At Least 40 At Yemen Camp For Displaced

Yemen’s state news agency Saba, which is under the control of the Houthis, said the camp at Haradh was hit by Saudi planes.

Saudi King Says Open To A Meeting Of All Yemeni Political Parties

The conditions for the talks would include returning weapons to state authorities and not threatening the security of Yemen’s neighbours.

Saudi Aramco Says Signs $10bn Dual-Currency Loan

The loan will replace an existing $4 billion facility due to mature later this year.

Pakistan Defence Team Heads To Saudi To Discuss Support

Pakistan, an ally of Saudi Arabia, has yet to commit itself publicly to military support to Riyadh’s campaign in Yemen.

Saudi Sipchem Says Production To Begin At $800m Plastics Plant

The plant will make 200,000 tonnes per year of polyethylene and EVA, two forms of plastics.

Two Policemen Shot, Injured In Saudi Capital

Police are conducting an investigation into the shooting, which came from a car.

Warplanes Hit Yemen’s Sanaa Overnight, After Dawn – Residents

Saudi and nine other Sunni Muslim countries commenced air strikes against the Shi’ite Houthi militia on March 26.

Yemen Strikes Will Continue Until Hadi Can Rule -Saudi

An official said that strikes had succeeded in stopping the Houthi advance on Aden and in putting pressure on the group across the country.

Saudi Arabia Has Not Made Decision On Sending Ground Troops To Yemen

In separate comments, Saudi Arabia said it was committed to completing its air campaign aimed at dislodging Iranian-backed Houthis rebels.

Putin Letter To Arab Summit Triggers Strong Saudi Attack

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Saud al-Faisal has accused Russian President Vladimir Putin of hypocrisy.

Fighting, Airstrikes Throughout Yemen As Dialogue Remains Distant

Saudi-led coalition warplanes struck military targets at airports in the capital Sanaa and in Hodeida, the main Red Sea port.

Saudi-Led Air Strikes On Yemen Kill 35 – Health Ministry

The victims were in the provinces of Sanaa, Saada and Hodeidah, an official in the Houthi-controlled health ministry said.

Saudi Kayan Olefins Plant Resumes Production

Saudi Kayan had said earlier that it would shut several units at its petrochemicals complex in Jubail for about five weeks.

Saudi Blogger Badawi Views Survival Of 50 Lashes As Miracle

In his remarks, Badawi recalled how he received the first round of lashes while surrounded by a cheering crowd that chanted “Allahu akbar” (God is greatest).

Saudi Arabia’s Yemen Gamble May Define Its Regional Role For Years

Success would establish Riyadh as de facto leader of the region’s Sunni states it has pulled together in a complex armed operation.

Saudi Arabia Decides To Restore Ambassador To Sweden – Al Arabiya TV

Saudi Arabia withdrew its envoy earlier this month over Swedish criticism of the monarchy’s treatment of women and dissidents.

Saudi Drawing Down FX Reserves To Cover Deficit, Data Suggests

Billions of dollars of Saudi money may be withdrawn from Western banks and financial markets this year as the country copes with a sharp reduction in its revenues.

Yemen War Clouds Raise Dangers For Top Oil Shipping Route

The conflict could potentially damage Bab el-Mandeb passage through which nearly 4 million barrels of oil are shipped daily to Europe, the United States and Asia.

Saudi Suspends Flights At Southern Airports Amid Yemen Strikes

The airports affected include Jizan, Abha and Wadi al- Dawaser, the General Authority of Civil Aviation said.

Pakistan Says Considering Saudi Request For Troops For Yemen

The decision to send troops to Yemen to support the Gulf states’ operation is being examined by Pakistan, an official said.

Saudi’s Almarai Says Gets $67m Compensation For Bakery Fire

The fire in October 2014 caused “significant” damage at one of Almarai’s bakeries in Jeddah, the company said at that time.

Saudi Hardware Retailer SACO To Launch Share Sale In April

Subscription for the initial public offering will open on April 22 and run until April 28.

Saudi Sahara, Ma’aden Petchem Plant Shut For Maintenance In April

The plant, in Jubail, is operated by Sahara & Ma’aden Petrochemicals Co (SAMAPCO) and will be offline for 25 days from April 1.

Saudi’s Dar Al Arkan Says Land Tax Unlikely To Hurt Business

Dar Al Arkan chairman Yousef al-Shelash said that he did not expect the tax to be applied to this land, since the company was in the process of developing it.

Saudi Arabia Building Up Military Near Yemen Border – U.S. Officials

The armor and artillery being moved by Saudi Arabia could be used for offensive or defensive purposes, two U.S. government sources said.

Saudi Arabia To Build ‘Women-Only’ Industrial City In Jeddah

The city, designed to increase female employment opportunities in the Kingdom, will span five million square metres.

Saudi Ma’aden Says Shut Down Ammonia Plant

The plant, located in the Ma’aden complex at Ras Al Khair city, was shut down on March 23 “for a period of around 10 days”, the company said.

Saudi To Reward Inspectors For Uncovering Labour Law Violations

The Kingdom has priortised job creation among its local population to drive economic growth and improve economic diversification.

Saudi Real Estate Shares Tumble On Decision To Tax Undeveloped Land

The cabinet’s decision aims to push out more land out into the market where it can be developed.