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Five Saudi officials accused of corruption jailed, fined a total of SAR9m

The charges against the defendants included wasting public funds and selling government property without authority

Saudi Aramco seeks $1.71 trillion valuation in world’s biggest IPO

Aramco said it is seeking to raise as much as $25.6bn by selling a 1.5 per cent stake

Saudi Arabia bans public bonfires, levies fine

First-time offenders will be fined SAR100, with the amount increasing to SAR200 if the offense is repeated

Feminism is not ‘criminal offence’ in Saudi Arabia – officials

Saudi’s presidency of State Security issued a clarification following an erroneous promotional video that was broadcast last week

Morgan Stanley is latest bank to offer $1 trillion Saudi Aramco spread

Among 16 banks that offered a valuation, the range in estimates ran from $1.1 trillion at the bottom right up to $2.5 trillion

Bank of America hires first investment bank head in Saudi

Bank of America is one of more than 20 institutions working on Saudi Aramco’s IPO

Saudi, UAE and Bahrain to attend Gulf Cup in Qatar

The three Gulf Arab states cut diplomatic and trade ties with Qatar in June 2017

Theater performers stabbed during show in Saudi Arabia

The assailant, a 33-year-old Yemeni resident, stormed the stage and stabbed a woman and two men

UAE-based startup Trukker wins Saudi funds to expand in Middle East

The company’s $23m financing round is being led by STV, a $500m Saudi technology venture capital fund

Saudi grants first batch of permanent residencies to foreigners

The recipients come from 19 countries and include investors, doctors, engineers and financiers

Aramco taps Saudi billionaires including Olayans, Prince Alwaleed for major IPO orders

Saudi is also leaning on friendly governments to drum up demand for the listing

Kuwait, Saudi stocks climb after MSCI review

Investors were also perusing the prospectus of Saudi Aramco’s initial public offering, which will take place in Riyadh

Aramco’s record IPO starts November 17

Analysts from 16 banks have offered a valuation on the company, ranging in estimates from $1.1 trillion at the bottom right up to $2.5 trillion

Aramco sale gets going on Saudi highways and at ATMs

Many Saudis have said they’ve been saving up to buy into the industry

Saudi-backed Yemen peace deal switches focus to ending wider war

An agreement was signed between the Southern Transitional Council and the Yemeni government in Riyadh

Saudi sees strongest non-oil pickup in years, but job market stagnates

Business conditions in the kingdom’s non-oil private sector improved last month at the fastest pace since August 2015

Everything you need to know about visiting Saudi as a tourist

With its blend of cultural richness and strong heritage, Saudi Arabia opens its doors to the world

Wrestling group WWE inks deal for Saudi events

The partnership with the Saudi General Entertainment Authority runs through 2027

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Saudi Aramco delays payment on SABIC acquisition by four years

The transaction is set to close in the first half of 2020

Saudis save up for Aramco share sale

Everyone is being encouraged to invest in the kingdom’s most important asset

Saudi Aramco may be worth $1.5 trillion or less, some IPO banks say

The IPO process officially started Sunday, with the company filling a so-called intention to float document

Expat fees will continue to increase in 2020 as planned – Saudi finance ministry

Saudi currently levies an expatriate fee on companies and as well as a dependents fee on foreign nationals

Over 4.1 million arrested as Saudi continues crackdown on illegal workers, residents

The kingdom has deported 1,025,699 violators since November 2017

Key facts from Saudi Aramco’s intention to float in Riyadh

The final offer price, number of shares to be sold and percentage of the shares to be sold is yet to be determined

Saudi to levy new airport tax from 2020 – reports

The new charge will be imposed on passengers travelling on domestic routes

World’s most profitable company gets approval to list IPO on Saudi stock market

Aramco’s shares are likely to start trading in December

Saudi Crown Prince gives ‘green light’ to Aramco IPO, accepts lower valuation

Aramco is also considering boosting next year’s dividend to $80bn to win over investors

Saudi to cut spending as private sector growth picks up

Economic growth is estimated at 2.3 per cent in 2020 compared with 0.9 per cent this year

Saudi Aramco IPO to come at ‘right time’ and when Crown Prince decides

The initial public offering will happen soon, says energy minister

Aramco consortium reportedly seeking to raise $6bn for gas project

Standard Chartered Plc and Banque Saudi Fransi are advising on the talks with local and international lenders