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Gulf Business gears up for debut Saudi summit on 3 September

The discussions will cover key themes relevant to any business aiming to operate or expand within Saudi Arabia

Salmon farming is coming to Saudi Arabia

Vikings Label is planning to set up the country’s first salmon farming-project with an aim to supply 5,000 tons of the fish each year by 2023

Saudi Aramco IPO is set to take place ‘very soon’, says CEO

The main exchange to list shares will be in Saudi Arabia

Saudi government contracts can no longer be awarded to foreign consultancy firms

All the government departments in the kingdom are obliged to offer contracts to Saudi consultancy offices

IMF says Saudi needs a tighter fiscal policy

The IMF also reiterated that diversifying the economy is needed to create more jobs for Saudi citizens

Over 3.7 million arrested in Saudi as crackdown on illegal workers, residents continues

The kingdom has been detaining people for residential, labour and border security regulations since November 2017

Saudi holds talks with kingdom’s richest to anchor Aramco IPO

The kingdom is aiming to raise at least 1 per cent to 2 per cent of Aramco from these investors, according to sources

Oil rises as new Saudi minister signals OPEC+ cuts to continue

Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman was appointed as the new Saudi energy minister on Saturday

Saudi awards contracts for megacity Neom’s worker housing

Tamimi Group and Saudi Arabian Trading & Construction Co. won contracts to finance, build and operate three residential areas

Saudi has a new energy minister: What does it mean for the oil industry?

Prince Abdulaziz has been appointed as the kingdom’s new energy minister

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Saudi forces intercept another drone targeting kingdom

The drone was fired from Imran in Yemen on Saturday

Court orders Saudi prince to pay Trump organisation $1.8m in rent

Trump Park Avenue sued Prince Faisal bin Abdul Majeed al-Saud last year, claiming he leased an apartment in 2013 but stopped paying rent in early 2017

Saudi King replaces energy minister Khalid Al Falih

Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman has been appointed to the role

Why timing has been key for the recent reforms in Saudi

The kingdom has introduced several new reforms, particularly for women, which has been well-received in society

Saudi looks to grow its LNG trading market

The kingdom has started building a portfolio of LNG production assets and export infrastructure

UAE and Saudi ‘stand as partners in one trench’ – Abu Dhabi Crown Prince

Sheikh Mohamed inaugurated the Presidential Guard Martyrs’ park in Mahawi Camp in Abu Dhabi

Saudi announces National Day holiday

Saudi ministry announces four-day holiday to mark the occasion

Saudi Aramco set to finalise bank selections as soon as this week

Aramco is expected to choose about four or five banks to lead the IPO marketing

Saudi forces intercept another Houthi drone targeting kingdom

The kingdom has seen a spate of Houthi drone and missile attacks in recent months

Saudi could start issuing tourist visas soon – report

The visas will reportedly be available to people from about 50 countries

Saudi Arabia plans new recycling facility to build up industry

The new facility aims to recycle nearly half of the estimated five million tonnes of annual construction waste in Riyadh by 2035

Women teaching boys in Saudi public schools for first time

Women will teach young boys across 1,460 government schools

Saudi Aramco appoints new chairman ahead of IPO

Khalid Al-Falih will be replaced by Yasir Al-Rumayyan, head of the PIF sovereign wealth fund

New Saudi anti-corruption chief to target public servants

Saudi’s royal court said in January it was winding down a 15-month anti-corruption campaign after summoning nearly 400 people

Saudi Arabia creates new natural resources ministry

Will be separate from energy ministry

Saudi airport hit by Houthi projectile attack

No injuries have been reported at the Abha airport

Aramco Trading sells first US West Texas Light crude to Korea’s Hyundai

Saudi Aramco is expanding its refining and petrochemical operations to boost global sales

In pics: Saudi’s new Six Flags park to feature world’s fastest, longest roller coaster

Six Flags Qiddiya is expected to open its doors in early 2023

Saudi forces shoot down another drone as Houthi attacks increase

The coalition intercepted and shot down six missiles fired by the Houthis towards the city of Jizan on Sunday

Dubai’s GEMS says JV completes acquisition of Saudi’s largest education company

Ma’arif has more than 13 campuses and more than 20,000 students enrolled across the kingdom

Saudi authorities settle dues worth SAR5.7m owed to 134 expats

Among the expatriates, Indian nationals – accounting for the largest group – received over SAR4.5m