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Saudi’s Samba Proposes SAR8bn Bonus Share Issue To Raise Capital

The lender will increase its capital to SAR20 billion from retained earnings by issuing two shares for every three shares held.

Zain Saudi Gets Regulator Nod For Second Capital Cut

The company has yet to make a quarterly profit since launching service in 2008.

Obama To Bolster Crucial Saudi Alliance Amid Mideast Unrest

Obama’s visit comes as Washington struggles with worsening strife in the Middle East and counts Saudi Arabia among its few steady partners in the region.

Gourmet Date Company Bateel To Sell Minority Stake – Sources

A stake of between 20 per cent and 40 per cent could be sold, according to three sources with knowledge of the sale.

Aramco CEO Says Oil Market Imbalance Has Nothing To Do With Saudi

The fair oil price will be one that balances supply and demand, the chief executive said.

Obama Includes Republicans In Delegation To Meet New Saudi King

US President Barack Obama will fly a 30-member delegation to Riyadh on Tuesday.

Saudi Arabia Still On Track To Open Stock Market In H1 – CMA

The regulator is expected to issue a final version of regulations covering the opening “very soon”.

Saudi Economic Reforms Must Focus On Efficiency – Minister

Economy and Planning Minister Muhammad al-Jasser said economic reforms would continue under Saudi’s new king, Salman.

Oil Prices Fall On Market Relief Over Saudi Policy

King Salman has retained veteran Saudi oil minister Ali al-Naimi, in a message aimed at calming a jittery energy market.

Yemen Crisis Is First Big Test For Saudi Arabia’s King Salman

Yemen is at risk of breaking up with the ascent of the Houthi movement.

Germany Stops Arms Exports To Saudi Arabia

Members of Germany’s national security council declined to approve arms export to Saudi Arabia or deferred their decision until further notice, German newspaper Bild am Sonntag said.

Saudi Foreign Affairs Minister Undergoes Back Surgery In The US

Prince Saud Al-Faisal is undergoing physiotherapy following the surgery, the official Saudi Press Agency announced.

New Heir To Saudi Throne Is Relatively Liberal Outsider

Crown Prince Muqrin, 69, will be the first Saudi monarch born after the Kingdom struck oil in 1939.

Stock News: Smooth Saudi Succession, ECB Easing May Support Gulf

The markets of Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Oman and Bahrain are closed on Sunday because of King Abdullah’s death.

Obama, World Leaders Head To Saudi Arabia To Offer Condolences

Russia’s PM Dmitry Medvedev, UK’s PM David Cameron and French President Francois Hollande are also visiting Saudi to offer condolences.

New Saudi King To Focus Economic Policy On Jobs As Oil Sags

King Salman is likely to rely on stability and continued progress, say experts.

New Saudi Deputy Crown Prince Marks Generational Shift

Saudi Arabia’s Interior Minister, Prince Mohammed bin Nayef, was named Deputy Crown Prince on Friday.

UAE Announces Three Day Mourning For Saudi King

UAE President Sheikh Khalifa praised King Abdullah as one of the most notable leaders of the Arab region.

Saudi King Abdullah Dies, New Ruler Is Salman

King Abdullah, 90, had ruled Saudi Arabia as king since 2005 and was hailed as a great reformist.

Profile: New Saudi Ruler King Salman Bin Abdulaziz

The 79-year-old King Salman will have to navigate turmoil caused by violence across the region.

Saudi Arabia To Delay Activist’s Flogging For Second Time

Badawi, founder of the “Free Saudi Liberals” site, was sentenced last year to 10 years in jail, a fine of SAR1 million and 1,000 lashes.

Saudi’s Tasnee Signs $319m Loan To Buy More Of Cristal

In December, Tasnee bought 13 per cent in Cristal – one of the world’s largest producers of titanium dioxide – for SAR1.8 billion.

Saudi Ma’aden To Shut Ammonia Plant For 30-Day Maintenance

The closure of the facility in Ras Al Khair belonging to Ma’aden Phosphate Company will have no significant financial impact.

Saudi Firm Mobily Rings Up Surprise Loss

Mobily made a net loss of SAR2.28 billion ($607.1 million) in the last quarter of 2014.

Zain Saudi Q4 Net Loss Narrows, Beats Forecasts

The company has yet to make a quarterly profit since launching services in 2008.

Saudi Dar Al Arkan Q4 Profit Falls 26%, Misses Forecasts

The company attributed the fall to losses in financial investments, higher operating expenses and finance charges.

Spain’s Abengoa Wins Deal For Solar-Powered Desalination Plant In Saudi

Abengoa will jointly develop the project with AWT, the commercial arm of King Abdulaziz City of Science & Technology.

Saudi Q4 GDP Growth Lowest In Over A Year

GDP, adjusted for inflation, grew two per cent from Q4 2013, down from 2.4 per cent in the third quarter.

Saudi’s Sahara Petrochemical Says Unit Signs $522m Loan Refinancing

The new loan also has more favourable pricing and conditions than the existing deal.

Saudi’s Kindgom Holding Q4 Net Profit Rises 15%

Kingdom made a net profit of SAR266 million ($70.84 million) in the last quarter of 2014.