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Jeddah talks put Syria in line for return to Arab fold

Assad, backed by Iran and Russia

Published 14 Apr, 2023 11:32am

World

Saudi team leaves Yemen, more truce talks expected: rebel, govt sources

The team, which was led by ambassador Mohammed Al-Jaber

Published 14 Apr, 2023 11:13am

Business & Economy

UAE, China promise Pakistan $1.3b to get IMF deal on track

Major conditions met for a staff-level pact, Pakistan euro bond in slump climbs

Updated 14 Apr, 2023 08:41pm

World

Iranian delegation arrives in Saudi Arabia to prepare for embassy reopening

Ties are resuming between the two countries

Published 12 Apr, 2023 07:24pm

World

Yemen prisoner swap to start on Thursday as peace hopes rise

Prisoner exchange will last three days and involve multiple cities in Yemen and Saudi Arabia

Published 12 Apr, 2023 12:30am

Business & Economy

Saudi bourse gains amid strong oil prices, Egypt falls

Saudi stock market could extend its gains this week with sentiment among local investors improving

Published 09 Apr, 2023 08:54pm

World

Saudi, Omani envoys arrive in Sanaa for peace talks with Houthi leaders

Envoys will meet head of Houthi Supreme Political Council, Mahdi al-Mashat, to hold talks on ending hostilities

Published 09 Apr, 2023 08:22pm

Life & Style

Iranian qari wins recitation competition in Saudi Arabia

Saudi man wins prizze for best azan

Published 09 Apr, 2023 05:10pm

World

Saudi delegation arrives in Iran to discuss reopening diplomatic missions

The two longtime Middle East rivals have now pledged to work together

Published 09 Apr, 2023 11:26am

World

Saudi officials arrive in Iran to discuss reopening diplomatic missions

Development comes after China brokered a deal to restore relations between two regional powers

Published 08 Apr, 2023 11:28pm

World

Saudi delegation to ‘hold ceasefire talks’ with Yemen’s Houthis in Sanaa

A visit by Saudi officials to Sanaa is an indication of progress in Oman-mediated talks

Published 07 Apr, 2023 09:54pm

Business & Economy

Saudi Arabia provides $240m for Mohmand dam

Project will use renewable sources to generate 800 megawats of electricity

Updated 07 Apr, 2023 07:57pm

Business & Economy

Saudi Arabia ‘commits’ financial support to help Pakistan secure IMF deal

Saudi Arabia's $2b pledged in external financing support to Pakistan is one of final conditions for IMF deal

Updated 06 Apr, 2023 08:45pm

Business & Economy

Oil prices jump, markets narrow odds on Fed hike

Oil prices surged on Monday after Saudi Arabia

Published 03 Apr, 2023 01:06pm

Business & Economy

OPEC+ announce surprise oil cuts of around 1.16 mbpd from May to year-end

Unexpected move comes ahead of Monday ministerial meeting

Updated 02 Apr, 2023 11:07pm

World

Saudi Arabia to invite Syria’s Assad to Arab leaders summit, say sources

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan 'will travel to Damascus in coming weeks' to hand Assad a formal invitation

Published 02 Apr, 2023 08:30pm

World

Riyadh joins Shanghai Cooperation Organization as ties with Beijing grow

Formed in 2001 by Russia, China and former Soviet states in Central Asia

Published 29 Mar, 2023 03:05pm

World

Bus carrying Umrah pilgrims crashes in Saudi Arabia, killing 22

At least 29 injured, say rescue sources

Updated 28 Mar, 2023 03:32pm

World

Saudi, Iranian foreign ministers to meet during Muslim holy month

The deal between the regional powers

Published 27 Mar, 2023 11:03am

Technology

Musk denies report on SpaceX’s plans for new funding from Saudi, UAE

Musk tweeted "not true" responding to the report

Published 24 Mar, 2023 01:17pm

World

Saudi releases US citizen imprisoned for critical tweets: son

Both were incarcerated in 2021 for what his son described as 'mild' Twitter posts

Published 21 Mar, 2023 01:08pm

Business & Economy

S&P, Moody’s positive on Saudi Arabia’s non-oil reforms

Saudi Arabia's plans will support it amid volatile oil price cycles, say ratings agency

Published 18 Mar, 2023 11:37am

World

Frustrated Khamenei pushed for Saudi-Iran deal clinched in China

Saudi Arabia cut ties with Iran in 2016 after its embassy in Tehran was stormed

Published 16 Mar, 2023 06:16pm

World

Saudi Arabia blocks Israeli FM’s trip to kingdom for UN conference: report

Cohen was set to attend a UN World Tourism Organization conference in the kingdom

Published 15 Mar, 2023 11:20pm

World

Yemen war ‘ends’ after agreement reached on humanitarian issues

Extension of the ceasefire will be announced soon

Published 14 Mar, 2023 06:46pm

World

Watch: Pakistani trucker dramatically rescued during Saudi floods

His truck was stuck in Al Qauba, west of Bisha

Updated 14 Mar, 2023 04:23pm

Business & Economy

Saudi Aramco reports ‘record’ $161b profit for 2022

Its net income for 2022 was up 46% from $110 billion in 2021

Published 12 Mar, 2023 02:43pm

Pakistan

Inflation, rupee devaluation impact Hajj package, ‘but not’ for expats’

Hajj applications are to be collected from March 16

Updated 11 Mar, 2023 02:34pm

World

Iran, Saudi Arabia to restore ties in China-brokered deal

Ties were cut between the two countries in 2016

Updated 11 Mar, 2023 11:11am

World

US releases Saudi Guantanamo detainee after 21 years

Ghassan Al Sharbi, 48, was detained in Faisalabad, Pakistan with an Al-Qaeda associate in March 2002

Published 09 Mar, 2023 04:26pm