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Saudi’s stock market falls for a fourth day on geopolitical concerns

Saudi’s index fell 0.8 per cent with nearly all its banks slipping

Pompeo meets Saudi King in Jeddah, discusses Iran crisis

Tensions between the US and Iran have escalated in recent weeks

Saudi Crown Prince to visit South Korea this week

The two countries are expected to sign agreements to promote cooperation in energy and public service

One dead, 21 wounded in Houthi attack on Saudi airport

A suspected drone reportedly hit the parking lot in Abha airport

China’s Silk Road Fund acquires 49% stake in Saudi’s ACWA Power unit

ACWA Power and Silk Road Fund have previously co-invested in two UAE-based projects

Saudi officially launches ‘green card’ residency scheme for expats

The Saudi cabinet approved the scheme last month, but the online portal to apply was only opened to the public on Sunday

Trump talks to Saudi Crown Prince on Iran, oil

Tensions with Iran prompted a rise in oil prices

Saudia shifts flights away from Gulf of Oman, Strait of Hormuz

Iran shot down a high-altitude, unmanned U.S. drone last week

Saudi Arabia says Iran has created “very grave” situation in the region

The kingdom is consulting with allies on next steps, says minister

Saudi Arabia issues tender to buy 900,000 tonnes of barley

Saudi Grains Organization (SAGO) is seeking shipment between August and October

Cinema operator Cinepolis to invest $300m in Saudi, open 63 new screens

The first cinema is slated to open in Lulu Mall, Dammam, at the end of this year

Yemen’s Houthis launch strike on Saudi utility station, no damage

The Houthis threatened last month to attack 300 vital military targets in Saudi Arabia, the UAE and Yemen

Trump announces 2024 Presidential run: Here's what happens next

US President Trump briefed on missile strike in Saudi

Houthis have stepped up drone attacks on Saudi cities in the past two weeks

Saudi Arabia rebuffs UN expert’s report on Khashoggi murder

The report “contains clear contradictions and baseless allegations”, said Saudi minister

Saudi says it intercepts another drone headed towards the kingdom

The kingdom has seen several drone strikes in recent weeks

Saudi consumer prices fall year-on-year in May for fifth month in a row

While prices for housing, water, electricity, gas and fuel fell, prices for food and drinks and education rose

Saudi insurers Walaa, Metlife AIG ANB consider merger

Saudi Arabia’s crowded insurance sector is ripe for consolidation

Search still on for missing Saudi trainee pilot and instructor in the Philippines

The plane carrying Abdullah Khalid Al-Sharif and his instructor disappeared on May 17

Emirates to add 46 flights to Jeddah, Madinah during Hajj season

The flights will be operated between July 27 and August 22

India starts issuing e-visas for Saudi nationals

The e-visas will be issued within 72 hours, and are valid for one year

Saudi intercepts two drones, including one targeting a residential area in Abha

The Houthis have stepped up attacks against the kingdom in recent times

Expats account for over 75% of the jobs in Saudi’s labour market – report

Saudi nationals represented about 24.4 per cent of the workforce

Saudi has no plans to permit public sale of alcohol – report

A media report had said the kingdom was mulling the possibility of lifting its ban on alcohol

RBS says Saudi bank merger boosts its core capital

The merger between Alawwal bank and Saudi British Bank has been completed

Saudi Arabia hires Goldman, SocGen for bond meetings in Europe

The kingdom is considering issuing its first euro-denominated bonds this year

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Saudi intercepts another Houthi drone headed towards Abha

The Houthis have stepped up attacks against the kingdom in recent times

Saudi to finalise $533m privatisation deals this year – Crown Prince

The expected deals will be in sectors that include rain silos, medical and shipping services

Saudi Crown Prince calls for “decisive stand” on tanker attacks

“The kingdom does not want a war in the region but it will not hesitate to deal with any threats to its people” – Saudi Crown Prince

Saudi air defence intercepts five Houthi drones in airport attack

The drones targetted the Abha regional airport in southern Saudi Arabia

Houthi missile attack on Saudi airport wounds 26

Three women and two children were among those wounded