The Saudi private sector has been hit particularly hard by the slump in oil prices
Women are currently required to seek their male guardian’s permission to travel and work
The two central banks have in the past expressed scepticism about digital currencies
The kingdom began a corruption crackdown last month
Authorities are hoping to recover up to $100bn from the settlements
The announcement coincides with the first payments under a citizen’s account programme to help low earners
The proceeds will be used to support a new programme for lower income households
The company is launching its international business with a $218m development in downtown Dubai
The spending plan is higher than Aramco’s projection last year of around $334bn
The company is marketing itself as the first Arabic e-commerce platform
The law is intended to attract foreign investment and boost the private sector
The inspection campaign follows an extended amnesty period
The Saudi government has announced plans to lift a ban on cinemas next year
At the height of his success, al-Sanea held investments in a number of large companies
Cinemas have been banned in the kingdom since the early 1980s
The financial allowances would help low and middle-income households cope with the costs of economic reforms
Truck drivers will have a maximum working day of nine hours, and 56 hours per week, according to sources
Foreigners were net sellers of stocks for four straight weeks after authorities detained officials and businessmen in the purge
SAGIA said that there are now 462 US investment facilities in the kingdom
Despite the assertion, investigations are continuing over US and Saudi claims that Iran supplied them
The figure suggests a significant appetite for driving among women in the kingdom
Saudi Arabia, the UAE and Bahrain sent ministers or deputy prime ministers to the annual event
People who refuse to settle are referred to the public prosecutor for additional investigation
Saudi Arabia is wooing Baghdad in an effort to halt the growing regional influence of arch-foe Iran
The committee would work on economic, political and military issues
Dozens of princes, officials and businessmen were detained last month
Travel to the kingdom was previously restricted to pilgrims, businessmen and family members of residents
The Crown Prince received significantly more votes than any other leader
The upgrade will enable market members to provide new categories of securities and services to investors
A deadline for businesses to employ Saudis in the sector ended on Sunday