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Saudi-China deals signed during royal visit

Eight deals have been signed during Deputy Crown Prince Muhammad Bin Salman’s visit to the country

Saudi eyes plans to nationalise charities

The plans are said to include charitable societies and associations

Saudi central bank’s foreign assets drop by $6bn in July

Assets shrank by 16 per cent year-on-year in July to their lowest level since February 2012

Iraq asks Saudi to replace its ambassador in Baghdad

The Iraqi foreign ministry has denied media reports of a plot to kill Thamer al-Sabhan

Saudi’s Sadara starts region’s first mixed-feed cracker

The cracker can process both ethane and naphtha

Saudi cost of living up 3.8% in July

Higher prices for tobacco, transport and household bills increase the cost of living

Saudi energy minister: Oil market ‘moving in the right direction’

Khalid Al-Falih said the world’s major oil producers were unlikely to freeze production next month

Oil prices rise as Iran backs output cap; UAE expects positive impact

Saudi oil production is up, but here’s why it has nothing to do with freeze talks

Saudi is not increasing output as a warning to rivals, writes Reuters columnist John Kemp

Interview: Sofana Dahlan, the first Saudi woman allowed to study law

The authors of Game Changers speak to Sofana Dahlan, founder and CEO of Tashkeil

Saudi introduces new system to solve worker complaints

Recent issues involving Saudi Binladin and Saudi Oger have forced the kingdom to adopt new measures

Saudi accuses 32 people of spying for Iran

Saudi foils attack on Shiite mosque in Qatif, suspect shot dead

The suspect had explosive materials in a bag

Saudi prince to discuss reform drive in visits to China, Japan

Saudi officials will also discuss energy cooperation agreements with the two countries

India urges stranded workers in Saudi to return by Sept 25

Several workers have been laid off from construction companies in the kingdom

Consultancy firm warned of danger prior to Makkah crane collapse

Company warned of “serious and unacceptable” risks

Saudi government selling up to SAR20bn of bonds – report

The government began regular monthly sales in mid-2015 to help cover a budget deficit

Arms sales to Saudi ‘illicit’ due to civilian deaths in Yemen – campaigners

The Control Arms Coalition said Britain, France and the US were flouting the 2014 Arms Trade Treaty

Nearly 2,000 Saudi mobile shops closed

New Saudisation targets continue to impact the sector

Proposed bridges between Saudi and Bahrain, Qatar expected in near future

Second proposed Saudi-Bahrain link would be 70km long

Saudi to discuss energy cooperation with China, Japan

Saudi Arabia has traditionally accounted for most of the crude imports by Asia

Saudi’s Binladin to clear all workers’ dues by September-end – report

The construction company has reportedly started repaying its workers

Regional IPO market sees 80% year-on-year drop in values in Q2

The MENA region recorded six IPOs in the second quarter of 2016

Saudia shifts domestic operations to Riyadh airport’s new Terminal 5

The terminal will offer some 36 check-in counters for Saudia customers

Saudi citizen killed, six injured in Yemeni missile attack

The attack took place in the southern city of Najran on Saturday

Riyadh court upholds $8m fine on soft drink firms

The six were accused of collectively agreeing to increase prices to boost profitability

Saudi to let foreign institutions buy shares in IPOs

The move is expected to take effect at the start of next year

Thousands of workers abandoned in Saudi won’t leave without pay

King Salman set aside SAR100m of government money to help the stranded workers

Different Arab money

Saudi, other issuers gear up as Gulf bond crush looms

GCC gears up for one of its heaviest-ever periods of international issuance – possibly over $25bn by the end of October

Filipino workers stranded in Saudi to be provided free air tickets

Help is also being provided for workers to switch companies in the kingdom

Saudi bureau says no criminal motive behind Makkah crane collapse – report

The collapse of the crane on September 11, 2015 resulted in the deaths of 107 people

New Saudi-Egypt marine link under discussion

The route is expected to boost tourism to Egyptian resorts including Dahab and Sharm El-Sheikh