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Nearly a dozen women's right advocates were detained weeks before a ban on women driving was lifted last year. (REUTERS)

Saudi Arabia labels feminism, atheism, homosexuality as extremist ideas

1 min read . 12 Nov 2019

The painting has never been exhibited in public, triggering doubts about its ownership, whereabouts and authenticity. (AFP)

World's most costly painting on Saudi prince's yacht: report

1 min read . 11 Jun 2019

It was Saudi Arabia and Russia that led the push in June for the OPEC+ group to relax output restraints that had been in place since the start of 2017. Photo: Bloomberg

Opinion | Oil price is now controlled by just three men

3 min read . 18 Nov 2018

Creating jobs for Saudis is a crucial goal of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s plan to transform the Saudi Arabian economy and prepare the world’s largest crude exporter for the post-oil era. Photo: AP

Jobs-for-Saudis plan tests retailers used to cheap foreign labour

3 min read . 19 Sep 2018

Saudi Arabia’s Prince Mohammed bin Salman. File photo: Reuters

Saudi Arabian security shoots down recreational drone near royal palace

2 min read . 22 Apr 2018

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. File photo: AP

Saudis begin investigating detainees who did not settle: report

1 min read . 08 Apr 2018

SoftBank founder Masayoshi Son said he envisions the project, which runs the gamut from power generation to panel and equipment manufacturing, as a way to help wean Saudi Arabia off its dependence on oil for electricity, create as many as 100,000 jobs and shave $40 billion off power costs. Photo: AP

Saudi Arabia, SoftBank ink deal on $200 billion solar project

2 min read . 28 Mar 2018

Saudi officials hope American investors will buy a large chunk of Aramco shares, irrespective of whether the company lists in London, New York or Hong Kong. Photo: Reuters

Aramco is said to get cool response on IPO from US investors

3 min read . 18 Mar 2018

Both Theresa May and Donald Trump want to attract the Aramco IPO, which could be the largest in history. Photo: Reuters

Aramco IPO venue in the balance as Saudi prince embarks on trip

4 min read . 06 Mar 2018

The corruption purge appears to represent a political victory for Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, who launched the action last November. Photo: AP

Saudi Arabia seizes over $100 billion in corruption purge

3 min read . 30 Jan 2018

A file photo of Saudi King Salman bin Abdulaziz. Photo: Reuters

Saudi King will not relinquish throne, says senior official

1 min read . 12 Nov 2017

A file photo of Saudi Arabia crown prince Mohammed bin Salman. Photo: AP

Crackdown on billionaires, top officials shakes Saudi Arabia

4 min read . 06 Nov 2017

News of the crash comes as Saudi Arabia pursues a sweeping purge of the kingdom’s upper ranks, with dozens of princes, ministers and a billionaire tycoon arrested as Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman cements his hold on power. File photo: AP

Saudi prince Mansour bin Moqren killed in helicopter crash near Yemen border: report

1 min read . 06 Nov 2017

Brent, the global crude benchmark, rose 1.6%. Photo: Reuters

Brent oil nears $60 as Saudi Prince backs longer Opec cuts

2 min read . 27 Oct 2017

Saudi King Salman is currently outside the kingdom on a state visit to Russia. Photo: AP (AP)

Gunman kills 2 Saudi guards at Jeddah royal palace

1 min read . 08 Oct 2017

Saudi Arabia Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman is leading the push to transform the biggest Arab economy at a time when crude prices are at about half their 2014 peak. Photo: Reuters

Saudi Arabia GDP shrinks for second quarter in a row amid Opec cuts

1 min read . 30 Sep 2017