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Saudi Aramco, Dow JV Raises $2bn From Sukuk

Sadara Chemical Co will use the returns to fund a $19.3 billion petrochemical complex in the east of the Kingdom.

Saudi Arabia Deports Thousands Of Yemeni Labourers

Some two million of Yemen’s 25 million citizens work abroad, more than half of them in larger and richer neighbour Saudi Arabia.

Saudi Dairy Firm Almarai Sells $347m Islamic Bond

The SAR1.3 billion issue attracted orders worth SAR2.4 billion from institutional investors inside Saudi Arabia.

Saudi Oil Export Demand To Rise In Coming Months

Saudi oil minister Ali Al-Naimi said that it “remains to be seen” how much demand will increase.

Saudi Telcos To Ensure Skype, Whatsapp Meet Local Laws

The order did not state how long telcos would be given to comply with the new regulations.

Saudi Arabia May Try To End Anonymity For Twitter Users

Access to the networking site may be restricted to people who register their identification documents, say reports.

Saudi Arabia To Allow Women’s Sports Clubs

Until now women’s exercise facilities have had to be licensed by the Health Ministry and designated as “health centres”.

Saudi’s Illegal Immigrants Draw Fear Of “Infiltrators”

Many illegal immigrants have now lived in the Kingdom for decades, prompting government officials to speak of a “humanitarian crisis”

UAE Man 11th Victim Of New Virus, Says WHO

Seventeen cases have been announced since the WHO issued an alert for the “novel Coronavirus” in September last year.

Saudi Customs Thwart Big Fuel Smuggling Bid From Gulf Port

Smugglers were aiming to ship over 3,260 metric tonnes of refined petroleum products out of the country.

Saudi Telecom Appoints Chairman As Acting CEO – Sources

Abdulaziz al-Sugair will take the helm following the imminent departure of CEO Khaled al-Ghoneim.

Saudi Aramco Says Committed To China Refinery Project

Aramco Overseas signed a deal in March 2011 with oil firm PetroChina to build a 200,000 bpd refinery.

Around $100 Per Barrel Is Good Price For Oil – Saudi’s Naimi

Current oil prices will not deter economic growth, says Saudi’s oil minister.

Saudi Electricity Sets Initial Price Guidance For Sukuk

Meetings with fixed income investors are scheduled to conclude in London on Monday, having taken place in the United States last week.

Saudi Mulls Banning WhatsApp, Skype

The Kingdom is reportedly in talks with application operators to ensure that they adhere to regulatory requirements.

Banks To Sign $2bn Saudi Rabigh 2 Loan By End-March

A coalition of seven banks will back the dual-tranche, long-term loan, say sources.

Around 10 Million Saudis Stay In Rented Houses

A mixture of issues including the right type and price of housing, in the right locations, is causing a problem in the Kingdom, says report.

New Chairman For Telecoms Provider Zain Saudi

Fahd bin Ibrahim al-Dughaither has been named the new head of the struggling telecoms operator.

US Imports Of Saudi Crude Oil Up Nearly 300,000 bpd Last Week

Shipments to the US from OPEC’s top producer had dipped earlier in the year.

Fitch Says Saudi Upgrade Likely, Outlook Positive

The country could get a one-notch upgrade if it makes more progress tackling unemployment and diversifying the economy.

YouTube Users In MENA Can Now Monetise Original Content

The video-sharing website has started its partner programme in Saudi Arabia, UAE and Egypt.

Saudi Labour Reforms Add 600,000 Private Sector Jobs

Unemployment among men last year dropped to 6.1 per cent, the lowest figure since 2000.

US Fertilizer Firm Enters Phosphate Joint Venture In Saudi Arabia

US-based Mosaic Co plans to invest up to $1 billion in a joint venture with Saudi firms Ma’aden and SABIC.

Drake And Scull Wins Saudi, UAE Contracts Worth $100m

The contracts include Dhs287 million worth of work awarded by Al Rajhi Bank to construct facilities in Riyadh.

Current Oil Prices Will Not Deter Asia Growth – Saudi’s Naimi

Naimi’s comments follow recent warnings that weak economic growth could hobble global oil demand this year.

Saudi Shipper Bahri Eyeing Debut Islamic Bond

HSBC’s Saudi Arabian unit, JP Morgan Chase and Samba Financial Group are frontrunners to manage the sukuk sale.

Saudi Telecom CEO Khaled al-Ghoneim Resigns

Ghoneim, who was appointed CEO in June 2012 is the latest STC senior management executive to quit.

Saudi Electricity Picks Banks For Dollar Sukuk Sale

Saudi Electric last tapped the international bond market in March 2012 with a $1.75 billion two-part Sukuk.

Saudi Aramco, Dow Petchem JV Launches Islamic Bond Offering

The Sukuk forms part of a $12.5 billion debt package currently being raised to fund the construction of a $20 billion petrochemical complex.

Saudi Cleric Issues Rare Warning In Call For Reform

Sheikh Salman al-Awdah has expressed his concerns in an open letter on Twitter.