- Riyadh, Saudi Arabia -- First, deeply religious Saudi Arabia opened its doors to Western raves and music festivals. Now it's turning to long-neglected Saudi traditions as it seeks to draw tourists and reshape its national identity. In "Terhal", a lavish stage show in Riyadh, an actor in a red-and-white headdress...
US condemns Houthi missile attack on Saudi Arabia
The US has issued a swift condemnation of the latest Houthi attack on Saudi Arabia with a ballistic missile and three explosive-laden drones. It has called on Houthis to end the attacks.Saudi Foreign Minister visiting Pakistan today to repair ties
Pakistan foreign office said the visit holds "special significance in the backdrop of the recent visit of Prime Minister Imran Khan to Saudi Arabia in May 2021"Egypt records 13 percent jump in food exports in first half
Arab countries topped Egypt's food export market destinations with a value of $1.090 billion or 55%, followed by the European Union (EU) with $340 million or 14%.Saudi Arabia to donate a million vaccine doses to Malaysia
The King has directed the country’s officials to provide Malaysia with aid after the country’s Foreign Minister requested Saudi Arabia for assistance in fighting off the surge in infection.$196m deposited in July into Saudi home loans fund
During the month the Real Estate Development Fund has deposited the money into accounts of Saudi citizens benefiting from the Sakani program.Aldrees to expand into Egypt, plans to set up 60 fuel stations
The company owns nearly 600 fuel stations in Saudi Arabia, and it is now looking to expand beyond the kingdom into North Africa, and widen its base to 1,000 outlets in next five years.Fewer foreign workers leave Saudi job market in Q1 2021
The highest (237,000) number of foreigners left their jobs between the second and third quarters of 2020Sixth Saudi site makes UNESCO heritage list
Hima, in the Gulf state's southwest, is home to one of the largest rock art complexes in the worldSixth Saudi site listed on UNESCO World Heritage list
The 3000-year-old Hima Najran rock arts site has more than 550 paintingsSaudi Arabia has invested $650 million in Bahrain road sector
Saudi Arabia has invested around $650 million in the road sector of Bahrain through the Saudi Fund for DevelopmentSaudi to extend permits, visas for expats until August 31
Saudi Arabia will automatically extend the validity of residence permits for expatriates outside the country until August 31Saudi Arabia wants to pump ‘every last molecule’ of oil
Energy Minister Abdulaziz bin Salman has said Saudi Arabia will pump out “every last molecule” of oil it hasSaudi Arabia, UAE deny Pegasus spyware allegations
Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates have dismissed allegations they used Israeli-supplied Pegasus malware to spy on journalists and human rights activists.Smart cards and robots: Saudi Arabia’s ‘digital hajj’
The digital system also allows the authorities to guide the tens of thousands who attend the annual event, which in years past has at times been marred by deadly stampedes and accidentsSaudi Arabia gets tougher on shadow economy
Following the introduction of an anti-concealment law early this year, Saudi Arabia has stepped up its efforts to crack down on the shadow economy.Saudi Arabia bans citizens from traveling to Indonesia as Covid cases surge
Saudi Arabia on Wednesday barred its citizens from travelling to Indonesia due to the surge in Covid-19 cases thereHugh Fraser forms new alliances in UAE, Egypt
Clients of HFI will be supported by Al Suweikat and Al Busaies Law Office in Al Khobar.What’s in store for UAE as OPEC+ decides to increase oil output?
The UAE’s oil production limit fixed by the OPEC+ in 2018 is not a reflection of its full production capacity, which rose from 3.17 million barrels per day in that year to over 3.8 MBPD in April 2020.A Saudi aid center in Yemen helps wounded to get back to life
From prosthetics to financial support, the Saudi aid center in Yemen has been critical to the welfare of ordinary citizens$500bn Saudi NEOM wants to be world’s most competitive free zone
The $500-billion mega city will have its own laws and regulations to govern itself.UAE, Saudi leaders meet after rift over oil policy
Two key leaders of Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates met in Riyadh on Monday, emphasizing the ties between the neighbors after a public row over oil policy.Careem launches luxury car ride-hailing Bahrain-Saudi Arabia service
Bahrain residents can book the one-way luxury car ride to Saudi Arabian cities such as Dammam, Khobar, Dhahran, Jubail, Buqaiq, Hufof and Riyadh for $198 per ride.Saudi Arabia makes 2nd vaccine mandatory for those travelling abroad
Saudi citizens will from August 9 be allowed to travel abroad only after the second dose of the Covid-19 vaccineTrade between UAE, Bahrain vaults 75% to $672 million in Q2
Only Saudi Arabia traded more with Bahrain, with the total value reaching $781 million during the quarter Oman was followed by Kuwait, which recorded $99 million in bilateral trade in Q2 There has been an unexpected surge in trade between the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Bahrain in the second...Former Saudi minister to head IDB
Former Saudi economy and planning minister Mohammed Sulaiman Al-Jasser will head the bank.Deadlock ends: Top oil producers agree on modest output boost
The OPEC+ meeting on Sunday agreed to raise output by 400,000 barrels per day (bpd) each month from August to help fuel a global economic recovery as the pandemic eases.Digital Payments in Egypt and Saudi Arabia rising, with push from pandemic
Analysts at Jordan-based Arab Advisors Group have said digital payments in Egypt and Saudi Arabia are on the riseMcLaren raises US$757m, adds Saudi wealth fund as investor
The deal makes Saudi Arabia’s PIF a minority shareholder in the group Some of the money raised will be used to pay back loan taken out last year McLaren, a leading UK carmaker, has raised £550 million (US$757 million) fund in a deal that makes Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund...Pilgrims arrive in Mecca for second hajj of Covid-19 pandemic
Up to 60,000 Muslims residing in Saudi Arabia are allowed to take part in this year's hajj, evoking the envy and awe of millions of international pilgrims who have been barred for the second year due to the coronavirus pandemicSaudi Arabia allows businesses to remain open during prayers
Saudi Arabia has officially allowed businesses to remain open during the five daily Muslim prayers. The decision is said to be part of the fight against the coronavirus pandemic.Saudi minister inaugurates projects, initiatives worth $8.35 million for pilgrims
Saudi Arabia on Thursday inaugurated several projects in Jeddah worth SAR 31.32 million ($8.35 million) to help Hajj pilgrimsSaudi ports see 1.83% increase in cargo handling
Saudi ports saw an increase in the total number of handled cargo as well as passengers during June 2021Saudi Arabia to remain stable as oil prices boost economy: Fitch
Thanks to a boost it received from higher oil prices, Fitch has revised its outlook for Saudi Arabia from negative to stable, and also reaffirmed the kingdom’s sovereign ratings.GCC sees $27bn worth of hotel projects lined up
The GCC has hotel investments worth $27 billion in the pipeline, said the Arabian & African Hospitality Investment Conference (AHIC)Official reiterates Saudi resolve to protect rights after meeting US, EU envoys
Saudi Arabia's Human Rights Commission (HRC) chief Awwad bin Saleh Al-Awwad in a meeting with US and EU diplomats has vowed to protect human rights in the kingdom.High cost of food, fuel lifts inflation in Saudi Arabia to 6.2%
Accelerated mostly by the cost of food and fuel, inflation in Saudi Arabia has surged to 6.2 percent in June, the highest this year.OPEC+ deliberations still on but not supply deal yet: UAE
With the bloc pumping less than needed, prices are set to be volatile, says IEA Oil demand is expected to rise by another 3.3 mbd in the three months The UAE’s deliberations with OPEC+ regarding its position on an extension of an oil supply deal are still underway, the Gulf...Saudi hosts vaccinated pilgrims for 2nd downsized hajj
The kingdom seeks to repeat last year's success that saw no virus outbreak during the five-day Muslim ritual.Saudi, UAE reach deal over oil output quotas
Major OPEC producers Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates have reached a compromise in a standoff over crude output quotas.Saudi Arabia invites bids for Jazan sewage treatment plants
Saudi Arabia authorities have invited bids from interested parties to develop small sewage treatment plants at Jazan, said local reports on Tuesday, July 13.Arab countries pledge help as Tunisia faces Covid surge
President Kais Saied has said that Saudi Arabia, Libya, Kuwait, Turkey and Algeria have also pledged to help Tunisia is currently battling a fresh wave of infections after successfully containing the virus following its outbreak last year As the spike in Covid-19 cases in Tunisia leads to a highest death...Saudi Arabia’s non-oil economy to grow 4.3%
The investments by the Public Investment Fund contributed to the economic recovery Last year, Saudi's economy suffered a double whammy of crashing oil prices and Covid-19 pandemic Saudi Arabia's bid to diversify its economy away from oil is beginning to show results with its non-oil economy set to expand by...Saudi Arabia mulls new Riyadh airport in big tourism push
The new airport is to be a base for the new airline that the Public Investment Fund is looking to launch to counter regional carriers Riyadh is already served by the King Khalid International Airport Saudi Arabia is planning to build a new airport in its capital city Riyadh, said...Curbs, vaccination drive help GCC minimize COVID-19 impact
Strict restrictions and intensive vaccination drive help the region deal with the pandemic Massive drop in global oil demand and continuous closures in various sectors affect the GCC economies By imposing strict restrictions on its citizens and reaching advanced stages in vaccination campaigns, the GCC proved to be one of...Saudi Arabia to allow only 60,000 pilgrims from kingdom to perform Hajj
More than two million people converge from around the world to perform the Hajj It will be for the second consecutive year that only Saudis will go to the two holy cities Saudi Arabia will allow no more than 60,000 people, from the kingdom alone, to perform the...Saudi Arabia vows to defend Yemen’s “security and stability”
The kingdom backs efforts to reach a comprehensive political solution to end the crisis in the war-scarred country It reiterated its commitment to help the government in Yemen Saudi Arabia has said that while it endorses all efforts at reaching a political settlement to end the crisis in Yemen,...Saudi Arabia unveils $18b plan to turn kingdom into data center hub
The government will work with the private sector, including local and international investors, to achieve the goal The kingdom is open to discussions with heavyweights like Amazon, Google, and other players willing to invest in the kingdom Saudi Arabia is looking to transform the kingdom into the main data center...Pakistan imports goods worth $10.6 b from four GCC countries
Imports from UAE $6.2 billion compared to $5.9 billion last year The highest increase in imports recorded from Saudi Arabia Pakistan’s imports from four GCC countries were nearly $10.6 billion during the first 11 months of 2020-21, a report said. The country's imports from UAE were worth nearly $6.2 billion...Saudi Arabia to generate $150 billion in investments from its new transport policy
The government would provide thirty-five percent of the investments The rest of it, sixty-five percent, will come from the private sector Saudi Arabia expects to generate $150 billion from investments in public transportation, railways, and airport expansion in the next ten years. According to the kingdom’s transport and logistical services...Disagreement between UAE, Saudi Arabia hobbles OPEC
The UAE on Sunday pushed back against a plan by the OPEC+ group to extend a pact to cut oil production beyond April 2022 There are concerns that if an agreement among the 23 member-states cannot be reached, the alliance could break apart The disagreement between Saudi Arabia and the...


















































