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Qatar Airways Starts Gassim Flights

It marks the airline’s fifth route in Saudi, alongside Riyadh, Jeddah, Medina and Dammam

Saudi PetroRabigh Refinery Halted For 20 Days

A power cut on Saturday has forced the refinery to stop all operations.

Saudi To Develop Midyan Gas Field In 2013

Saudi oil minister Ali Naimi confirms that the natural gas field will start production within “short period.”

Banking Special: Robust Performance In Saudi

Saudi’s behemoth banks were flush with capital in 2012.

Germany, Saudi Close To Signing 100m Euro Arms Deal

Reports say the Kingdom wants to buy 100 of the Dingo armoured vehicles over the longer term.

Saudi Arabia To Issue Bonds For Jeddah, Riyadh Airports

The Kingdom’s aviation authority launched its first sukuk in 2012 and raised SAR15 billion to fund the Jeddah airport development.

Saudi Arabia’s 2012 Budget Surplus At Record 14.2% Of GDP

2013 revenue projected at a conservative SAR829 bn, according to Emirates NBD, as spending on education and healthcare to increase.

Saudi Arabia Sets Record Budget For 2013

The government plans to spend $219 billion in 2013, 19 per cent higher than the amount budgeted for 2012.

New Airline Operating Licences In Saudi May Take 3-6 Months

Qatar Airways and Bahrain’s Gulf Air have become the first foreign airlines to obtain carrier licences in the Kingdom.

SABIC Affiliates In Deal To Build New Petchem Plant

The plant, located in Jubail, is expected to start production in the second half of 2014.

EXCLUSIVE: Interview With Jeff Immelt, GE Global CEO

Jeff Immelt, global boss of GE, opens up to Aarti Nagraj about ramping up regional spend, the challenge of leading 300,000 people and whether he sleeps at night.

Bidding For Saudi Midyan Gas Field Extended Again

Midyan, developed by Saudi Aramco, is expected to start production in 2013.

Saudi Arabia Bans Brazil Beef Imports

The decision follows Egypt’s ban after fears of mad cow disease case.

Saudi Maaden Raises $2.4bn From Islamic Loan

The credit facility was increased from the 7 billion riyals initial target amount.

Saudi Aramco-Total Double Investment At Jubail

The 400,000 barrels per day refinery is due to be fully operational in the third quarter of 2013.

Saudi Aviation Body To Allow Fare Rises

The civil aviation will also allow new carriers in an attempt to spur growth.

Banque Saudi Fransi Closes $507m Sukuk

The Saudi lender’s issue was around 2.2 times covered by investors.

Kuwait’s Zain Pays Saudi Unit’s $231m Motorola Debt

The telecoms operator covered the costs Zain Saudi owed the U.S. firm.

Saudi’s King Abdullah Leaves Hospital

The 89-year-old king has left hospital after a four-week visit for a back operation.

Drake & Scull Wins New $720m Saudi Contract

The contract is to build the third phase of the Jabal Omar development in Mecca.

Fuel Costs, Grey Market Hurdles For Business Aviation

Volatile oil prices and grey market competition are some of the main challenges that the regional business jet industry faces, says NasJet COO.

Jaguar Land Rover Signs Deal With Saudi

As part of the partnership, the car manufacturer will explore the viability of setting up an automotive facility in the Kingdom.

Global Islamic Banking Assets To Hit $1.8 Trillion In 2013

Saudi is currently the world’s largest market for Islamic assets, says new report by Ernst &Young.

GCC To Host First World Luxury Expo

Steinway Piano Gallery will be displaying a crystallised 1/6 scale model grand piano worth AED12 million for the first time

Saudi Arabia Cyber Attack Was Aimed At Oil

Saudi Aramco speaks for the first time about the virus that shut down its internal network.

Second Hilton Garden Inn for Riyadh

The 130-room Hilton Garden Inn Riyadh Andalusia will be the mid-tier brand’s third property in the Kingdom

First ibis Opens In Saudi Arabia

First internationally branded three-star economy hotel in the Kingdom will be followed by many more as main hospitality groups target demand for affordable stays

Saudi Mobily Resumes Selling Pre-Paid SIM Cards After Suspension

The telecoms operator faced a two-week ban on SIM card sales over provisioning requirements.

Saudi Businesses Fear Impact Of Foreign Workers Fees

The government has started imposing fees on companies that hire more foreign than local workers.

US Investigation Into Saudi Banking Licenses

The US Department of Justice is investigating if the alleged Barclays’ bribes were replicated at other banks.