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Comment: The arrest of two Saudi princes reflects Mohammed bin Salman's power to increase central control over the defence sector, despite family ties, writes Courtney Freer.
Initially scheduled for October, the Future Investment Initiative (FII), which seeks to showcase the insular kingdom as a dynamic investment destination, will now take place from January 26-28.
Saudi sacks military commander over alleged corruption
A top Saudi military commander and his son were sacked on Monday over graft allegations, state media said, in the government's latest purge.
Mounting discontent among leading Saudi royals over MbS' rule
Mohamed bin Salman's cousins are said to regret the crown prince's rise to power.
A calculating, paranoid MbS waits in the wings
Comment: Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has done everything to ensure a smooth ascension to the throne. It's not a question of if, but when, ...
Saudi journalist dies after prison release over unnamed 'disease'
Saleh Al-Shehi, who was detained for his criticism of the Saudi state, was released from prison in May but died shortly after.
Ex-official's children were 'first victims' of MbS, brother claims
A interview with Khalid Aljabri reveals striking new details about the plight of his brother and sister Sarah and Omar Aljabri - who disappeared ...
Saudi Ramadan TV drama criticised for pro-Israel content
Another Ramadan TV drama from Saudi Arabia has invited scrutiny
Billionaire Saudi banking tycoon dead at 79, family says
Saleh Abdullah Kamel, founder of the banking and real estate conglomerate Dallah Albaraka Group, died in a hospital at age 79.
Saudi prince unlawfully detained, denied contact: HRW
Prince Faisal bin Abdullah Al Saud, is detained by Saudi authorities and not permitted any contact while his whereabouts remain unknown, says ...
Saudi princess makes Ramadan plea for release from prison
Princess Basmah bint Saud al Saud has urged her uncle and her cousin to 'find justice in their hearts' this Ramadan, in her latest plea for ...
Missing Saudi princess pleads royal family to release her
In her first statement since her 2018 disappearance, Saudi Princess Basmah has asked her uncle King Salman and cousin Crown Prince Mohammed bin ...
MbS has a problem his royal purge can't solve
Comment: The crown prince's second royal purge consolidates power within the kingdom, but won't protect him from plunging oil prices and a ...
G20 financial leaders tackle coronavirus epidemic at Saudi meeting
Financial leaders from the world's top 20 economies are attending a meeting in the Saudi capital on Saturday to discuss the global economy and ...
Pompeo to probe detained doctor case during Riyadh visit
Washington's top diplomat will raise the case of American doctor Walid Fitaihi along with 'a wide range of human rights issues' when he visits ...
Saudi Aramco IPO sale more than twice oversubscribed
Saudi Aramco's IPO has so far been twice oversubscribed but the current bids pale in comparison to Saudi Arabia's other blockbuster listings
Saudi Aramco to meet investors in UAE
Saudi Arabia's state oil giant Saudi Aramco has arranged to meet with investors in Abu Dhabi and Dubai to shore up support for its ...
Saudi princess 'under arrest' after attempting escape to Europe
An outspoken daughter of Saudi Arabia's second king has been put under house arrest after attempting to escape the kingdom, according to a new ...
Saudi officials 'disappointed' by level of interest in Aramco
The long-delayed IPO of Saudi Aramco is just a day away, however reports suggest that the IPO's issuer is in for disappointment from foreign ...
Saudi Aramco to launch IPO next week
Trading on Saudi Aramco's initial public offering (IPO) could begin in early December.
MbS 'bullying' mega-rich citizens into buying Saudi Aramco stocks
In an effort to bolster confidence in its upcoming IPO of Aramco, Saudi Arabia's government is reportedly pressuring wealthy individuals to ...
Oliver Stone praises Putin's Syria intervention on Saudi trip
Famous Hollywood movie director Oliver Stone has praised Russian president Vladimir Putin for intervening on the side of the Assad regime in ...
Davos in the Desert: Business as usual
Comment: Outrage over Jamal Khashoggi's killing has given way to a desire to put profits before politics, writes Courtney Freer.
Aramco attacks threaten Saudi economy
At a time when MbS was attempting to refloat the delayed sale of Aramco shares, the drone attacks have laid bare the extreme vulnerability of ...
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