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Ethiopian Workers Return From Saudi Arabia Telling of Abuse

Over 100,000 Ethiopians repatriated from Saudi Arabia since the Kingdom began deporting illegal migrants in November.

Saudi Religious Leader Condemns Suicide Attacks

Saudi Arabia’s Grand Mufti condemned suicide bombings as grave crimes.

Saudi Online Consumer Habits Increase Risks For Banks

Despite experiencing cyber attacks, the majority of Saudi Arabian consumers have not installed anti-virus software on their systems.

Saudi Aramco Said to Supply Full January Crude Volume to Europe

Aramco has the option to reduce monthly sales volumes to term buyers.

Saudi Group Eyes Stake Sale In Petromin After Partner Buyout

Dabbagh Group is planning to sell a 19 per cent stake in its lubricant business, say sources.

Saudi’s Alkhabeer Buys Majority Stake In UAE Packaging Firm

Jeddah-based Alkhabeer Capital did not disclose financial details of its purchase into Dubai’s Express Group.

Iran, Saudi Strategists Spar, Swap Ideas, Over Gulf Security

A meeting of military officers, diplomats and analysts took place during a security conference in Bahrain last weekend.

Saudi Arabia Nov Output Steady, Pumps 9.745m Bpd

The Kingdom cut production in October after pumping at record rates of around 10 million bpd for three months.

Saudi Minister Says 250,000 Saudis Employed After Amnesty

Saudi Arabia has been repatriating illegal expats with the hopes of stemming unemployment among locals.

Saudi Arabia Bank Loans Cooling to ‘Healthy Levels’: Arab Credit

Bank loan growth to the private sector was 13 per cent in October, the slowest rate of expansion since May last year.

Saudi Q3 Economic Growth Picks Up As Oil Output Rebounds

The Kingdom’s economy expanded at an annual rate of 3.1 per cent in the third quarter of this year.

OPEC Seen Keeping Oil Cap; Naimi Says Market in Best Shape

The current 30 million barrel-a-day target for the 12-nation group adequately matches demand, say officials.

Officials Deny Single Gulf Currency Launch

The Gulf Monetary Council has dismissed media reports of four GCC countries launching a common currency.

Russia’s Putin, Saudi Prince Bandar Discuss Syria, Iran

The Kremlin said Putin and Prince Bandar discussed plans for a long-delayed international peace conference on Syria.

Saudi Must Boost Private Sector To Meet Surge In Jobseekers – IMF

Currently, more than one million Saudis work in the private sector.

Saudis Have Few Options As They Push Tougher Foreign Policy

Upset with the US, senior Saudis are considering strategic relations with other world powers.

Iran Says Seeks Better Cooperation With Saudi Arabia

Iran’s foreign minister said that the nuclear deal reached in Geneva on Nov. 24 should not be seen as a threat.

Prince Alwaleed’s CFO To Leave Kingdom Holding – Sources

Shadi Sadeek Sanbar has worked with the firm for over eight years and is seen as a close aide of the Saudi billionaire.

ACWA-Led Consortium To Finance, Build Saudi Rabigh 2 Power Plant

The project will deliver 2060 megawatts of electricity to SEC under a 20-year agreement

Saudi Arabia, Kuwait Tighten Controls On Clerics

In Kuwait the authorities have resumed the monitoring of sermons.

Saudi’s Housing Market – The Home Stretch

Property ownership remains a distant dream for many Saudi nationals, writes Syed Hussain.

Dubai Stock Market Ends At 5-Year High After Expo Win

The index climbed 1.6 per cent to finish at 2,946 points, its highest close since October 2008.

US President Obama Phones Saudi King Abdullah About Iran Nuclear Deal

Iran signed an interim deal with six world powers to curb its nuclear programme.

Saudi Aramco Denies Suffering Another Cyber Attack

In August 2012 Aramco suffered an attack on 30,000 computers.

Saudi Hospitality Firm Al-Hokair Plans 2014 IPO

The entertainment and hospitality firm could be valued at about $680-$690 million, sources said.

Saudi Gets Death Sentence For 2004 US Consulate Attack

Another 19 people were convicted on Monday of plotting to hijack a Western airliner.

Second Staybridge Suites Opening In Jeddah

Staybridge Suites Al Andalus Mall will target shop-loving Saudis

Saudi Electricity Signs SAR1.7bn Deal With GE

The deal will cover maintenance work on 12 gas units at new power plants in Riyadh.

US Shale Boom Could Impact GCC In Long-Term

The GCC’s oil and gas producers need to have innovative strategic plans as competition intensifies.

Saudi Labour Crackdown Promises Long-Term Gain For Short-Term Pain

Nearly a million foreigners have left Saudi Arabia since March, when authorities began a crackdown on illegal workers.