Saudi Arabia
Qatar FM says early talks with Saudi Arabia have broken stalemate
Middle East
December 16, 2019
Qatar FM says early talks with Saudi Arabia have broken stalemate
RIYADH/DOHA (Reuters) — Qatar’s foreign minister said recent talks have broken a protracted stalemate with Saudi Arabia and that Doha would…
Qatar sees ‘small progress’ in resolving Gulf dispute, still believes in GCC
Middle East
December 15, 2019
Qatar sees ‘small progress’ in resolving Gulf dispute, still believes in GCC
DOHA (Reuters) – There has been small progress in resolving a bitter dispute between Qatar and some of its neighbors,…
Libyan PM unfazed by commander’s zero hour Tripoli push
Middle East
December 13, 2019
Libyan PM unfazed by commander’s zero hour Tripoli push
CAIRO (AP) — The prime minister of Libya’s U.N.-supported government on Friday shrugged off threats by his rival, the commander…
City of Hodeida most dangerous place in Yemen war: aid groups
Middle East
December 12, 2019
City of Hodeida most dangerous place in Yemen war: aid groups
COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — Several international aid groups warned on Thursday that the flashpoint Yemeni city at the heart of…
Saudi Aramco gains 10% in debut to clinch top seat at $1.8T
Business
December 11, 2019
Saudi Aramco gains 10% in debut to clinch top seat at $1.8T
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (AP) — Saudi Arabia’s oil company Aramco gained 10% in its first moments on the stock market…
Saudi Aramco starts trading after record $25.6 billion IPO
Economy
December 11, 2019
Saudi Aramco starts trading after record $25.6 billion IPO
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (AP) — Saudi Arabia’s oil company Aramco is listed and started trading on the Saudi Tadawul stock…
Qatar emir not attending annual Gulf summit in Saudi Arabia
Middle East
December 10, 2019
Qatar emir not attending annual Gulf summit in Saudi Arabia
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (AP) — Qatar’s ruling emir is not attending the annual summit of Arab Gulf states being held…
Saudi prince’s ambitions hinge on triumphant Aramco sale
Middle East
December 10, 2019
Saudi prince’s ambitions hinge on triumphant Aramco sale
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (AP) — Saudi Arabia is expected to set a new record for the largest stock flotation in…
Syrian President Assad’s uncle on trial in France on graft charges
Middle East
December 9, 2019
Syrian President Assad’s uncle on trial in France on graft charges
The uncle of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad is set to go on trial in Paris on Monday on charges of…
Saudi restaurants no longer need to segregate women and men
Middle East
December 9, 2019
Saudi restaurants no longer need to segregate women and men
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (AP) — Women in Saudi Arabia will no longer need to use separate entrances from men or…