Aramco had for years been considering whether to shut the refinery because of age and environmental concerns
Regional tensions have risen over Lebanese Prime Minister Saad al-Hariri’s surprise resignation
The kingdom ended an amnesty for violators of residency and labour laws last week
Prince Alwaleed was one of several princes, ministers and former ministers detained in a government crackdown
More than 200 people businessmen and royals have been arrested under the kingdom’s corruption purge
Jubeir also said that Lebanon’s Hezbollah must disarm
Ties between SoftBank founder Masayoshi Son and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman have deepened this year
Hariri and Saudi Arabia have both denied he is being held in Riyadh or was coerced to resign
More than 208 people have been questioned under the kingdom’s corruption purge
Women want to be ready for the lifting of the kingdom’s driving ban next year
BSF did not elaborate on the reasons for the exit of Couvegnes
Those selected will work in the women’s sections of the courts and notary public offices
An official visit to the kingdom by such a senior non-Muslim cleric is a rare act of religious openness for Saudi Arabia
The kingdom has confirmed the end of an extended amnesty period for illegal workers
Hariri said his resignation was intended as a “positive shock” to his country
Speculation that King Salman could hand over the reins has been rising since Mohammed bin Salman was named Crown Prince
Senior Lebanese officials are concerned that Hariri is being detained by Saudi Arabia, having flowing there on November 3 and resigned as PM
Saudi has advised its citizens against travelling to Lebanon and urged those already there to leave
The anti-corruption committee detained princes, tycoons and ministers last weekend
The comparison site will officially launch its insurance comparison platform in the kingdom soon
The 32-year-old Crown Prince Mohammed has introduced a slew of changes in the kingdom
More than 200 people have been detained for questioning in the kingdom’s corruption purge so far
Saudi authorities have arrested dozens of princes and businessmen
The plans to increase investment come as Aramco prepares for an international IPO
Banks have not been asked to freeze the accounts
VAT is being applied to transfers in the kingdom but most other financial services are exempt
Saudi’s Ministry of Finance paid Binladin SAR6bn last week
Abdel Fattah al-Sisi also said he was against military strikes on Iran or Hezbollah
The kingdom’s energy minister said Aramco was looking at opportunities in the country
Reports had claimed that Prince Abdulaziz bin Fahd died while resisting arrest as part of the anti-graft drive