The US secretary of state also held discussions with Saudis King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman
Saudi’s index fell 0.8 per cent with nearly all its banks slipping
Tensions between the US and Iran have escalated in recent weeks
The two countries are expected to sign agreements to promote cooperation in energy and public service
A suspected drone reportedly hit the parking lot in Abha airport
ACWA Power and Silk Road Fund have previously co-invested in two UAE-based projects
The Saudi cabinet approved the scheme last month, but the online portal to apply was only opened to the public on Sunday
Tensions with Iran prompted a rise in oil prices
Iran shot down a high-altitude, unmanned U.S. drone last week
The kingdom is consulting with allies on next steps, says minister
Saudi Grains Organization (SAGO) is seeking shipment between August and October
The first cinema is slated to open in Lulu Mall, Dammam, at the end of this year
The Houthis threatened last month to attack 300 vital military targets in Saudi Arabia, the UAE and Yemen
Houthis have stepped up drone attacks on Saudi cities in the past two weeks
The report “contains clear contradictions and baseless allegations”, said Saudi minister
The kingdom has seen several drone strikes in recent weeks
While prices for housing, water, electricity, gas and fuel fell, prices for food and drinks and education rose
Saudi Arabia’s crowded insurance sector is ripe for consolidation
The plane carrying Abdullah Khalid Al-Sharif and his instructor disappeared on May 17
The flights will be operated between July 27 and August 22
The e-visas will be issued within 72 hours, and are valid for one year
The Houthis have stepped up attacks against the kingdom in recent times
Saudi nationals represented about 24.4 per cent of the workforce
A media report had said the kingdom was mulling the possibility of lifting its ban on alcohol
The merger between Alawwal bank and Saudi British Bank has been completed
The kingdom is considering issuing its first euro-denominated bonds this year
The expected deals will be in sectors that include rain silos, medical and shipping services
“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
The drones targetted the Abha regional airport in southern Saudi Arabia