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Saudi Aramco considers delay to international listing, eyes private sale – reports

Aramco dismissed the report as “entirely speculative” on Twitter

Nearly 8 in 10 Saudis back decree allowing women to drive

The royal decree received less support among men than women, according to a new survey

UAE, Saudi welcome new US strategy towards Iran

US President Donald Trump has threatened to end the 2015 Iran nuclear deal

Saudi preparing tougher rules for insurance firms – sources

The Saudi insurance sector has come under pressure as the economy has slipped into recession this year

Saudi executes two for drug smuggling

The two were executed for their “participation in receiving a large quantity of amphetamine pills”

World Bank lowers GCC growth forecast

Saudi Arabia and Oman will see barely any growth this year and Kuwait’s economy will contract, according to the forecast

Saudi traffic police reduce punishments for women caught driving

Women were previously detained if caught behind the wheel

Saudi regulator monitors Banque Saudi Fransi over governance issues

SAMA did not elaborate on the nature of the bank’s “deficiencies”

Flynas set to become first Saudi airline to fly to Iraq in 27 years

The airline said it would start flights to several Iraqi cities in a few weeks

Saudi livestock firm SALIC in $1.3bn JV with UAE’s Al Dahra

The joint venture will invest across 10 countries in the Black Sea

Saudi, Bahrain begin joint naval exercise

The exercise, called ‘Bridge 18’, began on Tuesday

Houthi missile hits Saudi school

Saudi Arabia’s southern regions have repeatedly been the target of missile attacks from Yemen

Saudi to award nuclear reactor contract by end 2018 – official

Saudi is planning to have 17.6GW of nuclear-powered generating capacity by 2032

Saudi to subsidise companies for employing citizens

The announcement follows concerns regarding the rising unemployment rate among Saudis

New Bahrain-Saudi oil pipeline set to be ready in 2018

The 350,000-barrels-per-day pipeline will help expand Bahrain’s refinery capacity

Saudi to open Moscow PR office

The kingdom reportedly plans to establish international PR offices to counter negative coverage

Saudi’s Sadara appoints new CEO

Faisal Al-Faqeer from Saudi Aramco replaces Ziad Al-Labban

Study reveals 82% of Saudi women plan to drive

The vast majority of women said they will also reduce their reliance on taxis and drivers

Saudi sovereign fund creates $1.07bn ‘fund of funds’ to back SMEs

The PIF expects the investments to create 2,600 jobs and contribute SAR400m to GDP by the end of 2020

Saudi to decide timing of fuel price hike by month-end

The energy minister said last week that the hikes were still on the cards for 2017

Saudi Aramco eyes joint venture deal in India by next year, says CEO

The oil giant had earlier launched a new office in New Delhi as it aims to expands its presence in India

Saudis changing procurement rules to save money, boost local firms

A proportion of procurement budgets would be steered towards smaller companies rather than large enterprises, under new proposals

Saudi Aramco expands in India

Aramco is investing in refineries in major markets to lock in customers ahead of its IPO

Saudi warns companies to correct status or face penalties

Companies that need to correct their activities will be alerted via text messages and other channels

US approves $15bn missile defence deal with Saudi

The kingdom has been the target of ballistic missile attacks from Yemen since 2015

Saudi accuses 32 people of spying for Iran

Saudi reconsiders speed of austerity plan as economy slumps

Recent data showed Saudi Arabia in recession during the second quarter

Gunman attacks Saudi security forces at Jeddah royal palace

An investigation is underway to determine the motive for the attack

Saudi Aramco IPO on track for 2018

“Work is ongoing to list Saudi Aramco in 2018,” Aramco’s chief executive Amin Nasser said

Saudi’s Flyadeal to start Boeing, Airbus order talks soon

The talks aimed at acquiring Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 aircraft will start “much sooner” than December 31

Saudi launches mortgage guarantee programme

Citizens on the kingdom’s housing list will be able to nominate a relative as a guarantor for mortgages