Outline of Saudi Arabia

Headlines

Iran, Qatar Voice Support For Saudi After Mecca Suicide Bombing

Both Iran and Qatar on Saturday voiced support for Saudi Arabia over a suicide bombing near Islam's holiest site in...

Headlines

Saudi Curbs Access To Qatar-Linked Sports Broadcaster

Saudi Arabia has called time out on new subscriptions to Qatar-linked satellite television network beIn Sports, a major...

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Britain’s May In Saudi Arabia Seeking Deals

British Prime Minister Theresa May held talks with Saudi officials on Tuesday, hoping to tap the oil-rich kingdom's...

News

Over 500 Ghanaians Illegally Staying In Saudi Arabia To Be Sent Home

More than 500 Ghanaians living in Saudi Arabia without the necessary residency and work permits have been processed to...

Headlines

US, Saudi Agree Arms Deals Worth Almost $110 Billion

Washington has agreed arms deals with Saudi Arabia worth almost $110 billion, a White House official said Saturday, the...

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Saudi Artists Seen ‘pushing’ Boundaries

Artists in Saudi Arabia are pushing boundaries as the kingdom undergoes rapid change and tries to boost its cultural...

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Philippines Says Saudi Arabia Still Needs Its Workers

Saudi Arabia will still need even more Filipino workers despite its "Saudization" policy, Manila's labour secretary...

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Britain To Help Reform Saudi Economy

Britain said Wednesday it would help Saudi Arabia to diversify its oil-dependent economy as British Prime Minister...

Headlines

Britain’s May Begins Mideast Trip Focused On Security, Trade

British Prime Minister Theresa May landed in Amman on Monday for a three-day trip to Jordan and Saudi Arabia focused on...

International

UK To Send Military Trainers To Jordan To Help Fight IS

The prime minister says allies must come together to combat the threat posed by IS Britain will send military trainers...

Headlines

Saudi Arabia Loses Fitch Rating Over Budget Concerns

Saudi Arabia on Wednesday lost its high-quality credit rating from the Fitch agency, which lowered the kingdom a notch...

International

Boris Johnson’s Saudi ‘proxy Wars’ Comment ‘not UK’s View’

Downing Street has said Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson's comments on Saudi Arabia do not represent "the government's...

International

UK Minister Accuses Saudis Over ‘proxy Wars’

Boris Johnson has accused Britain's ally, Saudi Arabia, of engaging in "proxy wars" in the Middle East. The Guardian...

Opinion

A Forlorn Plea Of African Migrant Worker

Prior to Americans discovery of oil in commercial quantities in 1938, what is now oil rich kingdom of Saudi Arabia was...

International

Saudis ‘foiled Plot To Bomb Football World Cup Qualifier’

The match between Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates was in Jeddah Militants had plotted to car-bomb a World Cup...