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Saudi-led coalition launches biggest assault of Yemen war

The attack on Hodeidah is the first time since 2015 that the coalition has attempted to capture such a well-defended major city

Emirates to operate 24 extra flights to Jeddah for Umrah season

The additional services can be accessed by travellers holding a valid Umrah visa

Saudi Aramco eyes partnerships as it expands refining, petrochems

The state oil giant is moving ahead with multi-billion-dollar projects in China, India and Malaysia

Saudi air defences intercept missile attack

An attack over the weekend killed three civilians in Jazan

Saudi to begin major overhaul of Riyadh museum

The plans include a new heritage hotel, exhibition area and interactive exhibits

Saudi calls on Muslims to sight Eid moon this Thursday

Government and military staff will receive around a full working week off to mark the Eid holiday

Saudi could fine restaurant goers under food waste law

The kingdom wastes more food than any other country, according to a government report

Saudi to hire women border guards

Women are being hired for roles in Jazan, Tabuk and other areas

Saudi intercepts missile fired towards Jazan

The latest incident happened a day after three civilians were killed in a missile attack in Jazan

Saudi, UAE and Kuwait pledge $2.5bn aid package to Jordan

Austerity measures have sparked massive protests in Jordan

Dynamic test runs begin on Riyadh Metro project

The metro is scheduled to begin operations in 2019

Man dies after jumping from the Grand Mosque roof in Makkah

The foreign national fell from the roof to the ground floor of the circumambulation nave

Three civilians killed in missile attack in Saudi’s Jazan

The attack took place on Saturday afternoon

Foreign investment in Saudi at 14-year low despite reforms

FDI inflows shrank to $1.4bn in 2017 from $7.5bn in 2016

Saudi bans fruit, vegetables from India’s Kerala

Kerala has recently witnessed an outbreak of the Nipah virus

UAE, Saudi partner on 44 strategic economic, military projects

The new joint strategy was announced after the first meeting of the Saudi-Emirati Coordination Council in Jeddah

Saudi women face detention in care centres for traffic violations

The kingdom is preparing to lift its female driving ban on June 24

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Saudi Shoura members call for ban on recruiting foreign lawyers

Members say there are sufficient Saudis to fill roles requiring less experience

Canon to employ hundreds as it sets up biggest regional unit in Saudi

Canon Saudi Arabia plans to have 300 employees by 2020

16-year-old Saudi resident injured in Houthi attack

The attack took place on Tuesday evening

Saudi king extends Eid Al Fitr holiday

The kingdom will have an extra long Eid break this year

Saudi’s $17.3bn industrial development fund raises lending limits

The SIDF provides loans to industries including, chemicals, construction materials and food

Saudi Aramco names new head of finance after govt reshuffle

Aramco’s IPO, set to be the world’s biggest, is expected to take place in 2019

Electronic visa for Umrah available now

Saudi says Qatari residents, citizens welcome for Umrah despite boycott

June 5 is the one-year anniversary of the row

Dubai’s Mashreq applies for Saudi banking licence

Mashreq sees opportunities in consumer and corporate banking, sources said

Saudi intercepts missile fired towards Yanbu

The attack coincides with an offensive supported by the Saudi-led coalition to retake Yemen’s Houthi-held port city of Hodeidah

Saudi starts issuing driving licences to women

Women with international licences can now exchange them for local ones

Thousands of UK F&B outlets remove Saudi flags from World Cup display

Several Muslims complained that flying the Saudi flag outside a licensed venue was offensive

Negative impact of VAT on UAE, Saudi only short-term – PwC

The introduction of the tax has led to an increase in inflation,while PMIs have dipped

Saudi to enforce midday work ban from next week

Companies will be banned from having their staff work under the sun from 12:00pm to 3:00pm