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Saudi’s Jarir Marketing Q1 Net Profit Rises 22.7%, Beats Forecasts

It made a net profit of SAR247 million in the three months to March 31.

Saudi Pumps Up Oil Production To A Record High Of 10.3m Bpd

The Kingdom produces more than 10 per cent of the world’s crude.

Saudi’s Naimi Says Ready To Help Improve Oil Prices, But Not Alone

The Saudi oil minister also said he expected oil prices, that have languished near six-year lows, to improve in the near future.

US Speeds Up Arms Supplies To Saudi-Led Coalition

Washington is also stepping up intelligence sharing with the coalition, which is conducting military airstrikes against Houthi fighters in Yemen.

US, Saudi Arabia Sanction Pakistani Charity Al-Furqan

he Treasury said its sanctions would shut Al-Furqan out of the U.S. financial sector and prohibit Americans from doing business with the organisation.

Yasref Refinery In Saudi Arabia Loads First Petcoke Cargo

The new 400,000 barrel per day refinery had previously started exports of diesel and gasoline.

Pakistan Parliament Resumes Debate On Yemen Operation

Saudi has asked Pakistan to join its military coalition that began conducting air strikes last month against Houthi forces in Yemen.

Saudi’s Riyad Bank Q1 Net Profit Rises 8.6%

The bank said it made $312 million in the three months to March 31.

Revealed: Top 10 Richest Arabs In The World

Saudi billionaire Prince Alwaleed tops the 2015 of the top 100 richest Arabs in the world as compiled by Forbes Middle East.

Saudi’s Almarai Q1 Profit Gains 12% On Higher Sales

The firm made a profit of SAR306.5 million ($81.7 million) during the first quarter of 2015.

Saudi Poultry Firm Al Watania Plans Stock Market Float – Sources

Bankers will make formal presentations to the company this month and Al Watania will decide on who will advise it on its Saudi listing by May.

Louis Berger Inks $100m Deal To Develop Madinah’s Public Transport System

The firm will act as the programme management office consultant (PMOC) for the public transportation project that aims to ease congestion.

Saudi Request For Help In Yemen Puts Pakistani PM In A Bind

Joining the Saudi-led coalition could inflame a sectarian conflict in Pakistan, where around a fifth of the population is Shi’ite.

Oil Up More Than $1 After Saudis Raise Prices To Asia

Brent regained ground after tumbling up to five per cent on Thursday, when a preliminary nuclear deal was reached between world powers and Iran.

Saudi Policeman Killed During Raid In Oil-Rich Eastern Province

Police officers were carrying out a search against “terrorist elements” and retrieved automatic weapons, pistols and communication equipment.

Red Cross Gets Approval From Saudi-Led Coalition For Yemen Aid

The aid agency has been negotiating for nearly a week to deliver life-saving supplies and equipment to Yemen.

Yemen’s Houthis Ready For Talks If Saudi-Led Air Strikes Stop

Warplanes and ships from a Saudi-led coalition have been bombing the Houthi forces for 11 days.

Saudi Non-Oil Business Growth Hits 6-Month High In March

The Saudi government has continued spending heavily on economic development and welfare projects despite the plunge of oil prices since last June.

UAE Fighter Jets Launch Airstrikes In Yemen Following Death Of Saudi Soldier

UAE fighter jets struck a surface-to-air missile base and a radar site in Marib.

Public Saudi Welcome For Iran Nuclear Deal Masks Private Unease

Arab leaders have been alarmed by Tehran’s drive to expand its influence and tighten its grip through allied forces and militias on Arab states.

Saudi Ambassador To US Says No ‘Formal’ Ground Troops In Aden

Sending troops in the future remains a possibility, he said.

Saudi Bank Aljazira Names Advisers For $800m Rights Issue

The rights issue will be used to strengthen its capital base and finance its activities, the bank said.

US Ready To Provide Aerial Refueling To Saudi Arabia

A senior U.S. military official said the US was helping Saudi keep an eye on Houthi forces and monitor the Saudi border with Yemen.

Senegal President Asks Saudi-Based IDB To Help Organise Sukuk Bond

Senegal aims to issue between $500 million and $1 billion in debt on international markets this year.

Saudi-Led Coalition Airdrops Arms To Aden Forces

The light weapons, telecommunications equipment and rocket-propelled grenades were dropped over Tawahi.

Potential Loopholes Could Limit Impact Of Saudi Land Tax

One area of uncertainty is the minimum size of land to be taxed, and whether the tax will apply only to completely undeveloped land.

GCC Rail Project: Less Chug, More Sputter

Uncomfortably close to the 2018 completion date, the GCC rail project is swamped by delays and challenges.

Saudi Border Guard Killed By Gunfire From Yemen – SPA Agency

Corporal Salman Ali Yahya al-Maliki was killed in the border province of Asir.

Video, Pictures: Sandstorm In UAE, Saudi Arabia

Air traffic disruptions have been confirmed in Dubai and parts of Saudi Arabia.

Houthis Say Saudi Arabia Trying To Split Them From Ex-President

The Iran-allied Houthi militia has weathered seven days of Saudi-led air strikes and continued to advance on several fronts, with support from army units loyal to Saleh.