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Abu Dhabi’s Gulf Capital eyes deals in Saudi

The company is looking to invest in consumer-led sectors and renewable energy

Saudi crackdown on illegal residents, workers nets 1.1 million people

So far, more than 300,000 people have been deported

Cyclone Mekunu abates after killing at least 10 in Yemen, Oman

It is now headed towards Saudi Arabia

Saudi destroys Houthi UAV near airport

A missile attack was also intercepted on Friday morning

Saudi Binladin Group to cut staff, be renamed

The group is expected to be streamlined with staff cuts and unit sales planned

Saudi frees four women’s rights activists

Amnesty International has reported the detention of at least 11 activists

Saudi intercepts missile fired towards Jizan

The attack is the second on Jizan this week

Saudi to replace riyal notes with coins from this week

The new currency was introduced in late 2016 but has been rejected by some traders

IMF urges Saudi not to boost spending as reforms progress

As recently as last year, the IMF warned Riyadh not to slash its budget deficit too rapidly

Saudi royals battle over $34m mansion compound in US

The couple bought the 27,000-square-foot compound in October 2011

US Congress reviewing arms sales to Saudi, UAE

Last year, the Trump administration approved the sale of about $7bn of the precision-guided weapons to Saudi Arabia

Saudi, China cooperate on moon exploration

A new joint venture intends to film and photograph the far side of the moon for research purposes

Saudi says winch collapsed at Makkah’s Grand Mosque

The incident draws parallels with a deadly crane collapse in 2015 that killed more than 100 people

Saudi air defences destroy ballistic missile fired from Yemen

Another attack was reported on Saturday

Saudi to release detained billionaire Mohammed Al Amoudi

On Friday, Ethiopia aannounced that Saudi Arabia had agreed to release 1,000 Ethiopian nationals

Saudi intercepts missile fired towards Khamis Mushait

There were no immediate reports of casualties

Saudi arrests seven for foreign links, five women activists

A security spokesperson said the group aimed to undermine the security and stability of the kingdom

Saudi intercepts missile fired from Yemen

The kingdom has intercepted dozens of missiles fired by Yemen’s Houthis in recent months

Japan’s SoftBank to open Saudi office

The Japanese technology investor already has close links with Riyadh

Pictures: Saudi hosts first car exhibition for women

The kingdom is preparing to lift its female driving ban next month

Saudi, Iraq to begin work on border crossing

Riyadh is seeking closer ties with its neighbour to boost trade and combat Iran’s influence

Saudi will pursue nuclear weapons if Iran does

Saudi foreign minister Adel Jubeir repeated warnings made by the kingdom’s crown prince in March

Saudi crown prince ranked among world’s top 10 most powerful people

The Saudi leader ranked ahead of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, French President Emmanuel Macron and other world leaders

Saudi central bank predicts higher inflation in Q2

The kingdom’s annual inflation rate dropped marginally in the past three months after jumping to 3.0 per cent in January

Saudi intercepts missiles over Riyadh

Yemen’s Houthis have targeted Riyadh several times with missiles

Saudi says ready to lift female driving ban next month

An official said “all the requirements” were in place to allow women to drive

Saudi’s PIF announces plans for second investment conference

The inaugural Future Investment Initiative was followed almost immediately by a major crackdown on corruption

Saudi introduces eye-scan tech to keep track of visitors

The General Directorate of Passports says the system will help identify people that overstay their visa

Saudi Arabia posts Q1 deficit of $9.15bn

The kingdom plans to balance its deficit by 2023

Saudi security forces kill man accused of deadly checkpoint attack

Khalid Muhammad Ali Al-Shehri attacked security forces with a knife