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Saudi Arabia is the sole OPEC member cutting production: study 
AFP via Yahoo! News - Nov 20 12:24 PM
Saudi Arabia is the sole member of OPEC to have fulfilled a commitment by the cartel to cut oil production in November, the Center for Global Energy Studies said in its monthly report.Average Issue Readership General Public PARC Media Index 1997, Saudi Arabia Arab News - Nov 21 4:15 PM
With technology opening the new doors of communication and the distribution of news and information, ArabNews Online is not bound by physical limitations. ArabNews Online is published by ArabNews from its offices located in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, and is now available to readers around the globe.Mindanao girds for Saudi Arabia trade mission Sun Star - Nov 21 8:48 AM
MINDANAO trade officials are eyeing the markets of Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for halal and other products manufactured in the southern Philippines.Saudi Arabia banking on athletes for Asian glory Daily News - Nov 21 12:29 PM
ASIAD: Saudi Arabia is banking on its strong athletics squad to bring home a clutch of medals from the 15th Asian Games that get under way in Qatar next month.Gitanjali Gems Enters Into MOU With Sulieman Al Othaim, Saudi Arabia Nasdaq - Nov 21 1:29 AM
(RTTNews) - Gitanjali Gems announced that the company entered into a MoU to form a 50 : 50 joint venture with Sulieman Al Othaim of Saudi Arabia, one of the leading retail chains in the Middle East.3i Infotech launches Saudi Arabia operations AME Info - Nov 21 1:22 AM
3i Infotech, a global IT solutions & services provider, is significantly enhancing its commitment to Saudi Arabia with the creation of a fully owned subsidiary, 3i Infotech (Saudi Arabia), and will set up offices in Riyadh, Jeddah and Dammam to tap into the Middle East's largest services and solutions market.AG returns from Saudi Arabia 9 News Denver - Nov 20 9:31 PM
DENVER - Colorado Attorney General John Suthers just returned this past weekend from Saudi Arabia.NGV Tech To Supply Seven Vessels To Saudi Arabia Bernama - Nov 20 9:49 PM
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 21 (Bernama) -- NGV Tech Sdn Bhd has secured a US$70 million (RM275 million) contract to design, build supply seven vessels to Saudi Arabia-based Bakri Navigation Co, its chairman Zulkifli Sharif said Tuesday.India and Saudi Arabia signs health sector MoU SiliconIndia - Nov 20 8:53 PM
New Delhi: India and Saudi Arabia today signed an agreement for cooperation in the fields of hospital consultancy and management of hospitals; recruitment of Indian doctors and paramedical staff for Saudi Hospitals; import of Indian pharmaceuticals into Saudi Arabia; treatment of Saudi national in super-specialty hospitals in India and training of Saudi Arabian nurses in India.India, Saudi Arabia sign health sector agreement IANS via Yahoo! India News - Nov 20 8:22 AM
New Delhi, Nov 20 (IANS) India and Saudi Arabia Monday signed an agreement that will pave the way for bilateral cooperation in hospital management, consultancy and recruitment of Indian doctors and paramedical staff in Saudi hospitals.British man survives knife attack in Saudi Arabia AlertNet - Nov 20 2:33 PM
Source: Reuters RIYADH, Nov 20 (Reuters) - A British man survived a knife attack on Monday in Saudi Arabia, state media said, but it was not clear if the incident was linked to militant attacks against foreigners ... Saudi Arabia to maintain investment plans as oil-export revenues soar Market Watch - Nov 20 4:12 AM
DUBAI (Zawya Dow Jones) -- Saudi Arabia's investment plans are set to continue next year as oil export revenues reached $203 billion in 2006, Deutsche Bank said in a report Monday. Abu Mazen Arrives in Saudi Arabia Israel National News - Nov 20 8:36 PM
(IsraelNN.com) PA (Palestinian Authority) Chairman Mahmoud Abbas (Abu Mazen) arrived in Saudi Arabia on Monday night for an official state visit. The Fatah leader will meet with state officials.Saudi Arabia for enhancing health sector ties with India IANS via Yahoo! India News - Nov 20 6:10 AM
New Delhi, Nov 20 (IANS) Saudi Arabia has expressed its readiness to increase its health sector cooperation with India and further open its doors for Indian pharmaceutical products.John Suthers Returns From Saudi Arabia CBS4 Denver - Nov 20 12:06 PM
Attorney General John Suthers returned from Saudi Arabia this weekend following a 3-day trip to discuss the trial of a man convicted by a Colorado court.Man publicly beheaded in Saudi Arabia Pravda - Nov 20 6:44 AM
Saudi Arabia on Monday beheaded a citizen who shot dead a compatriot after an argument, the Saudi Interior Ministry said. Jubran bin Yahia al-Talidi was convicted of murdering Mohammed bin Jaber al-Maliki following a dispute, the statement said. He was executed in the southern town of Jizan.Abbas leaves Gaza for Saudi Arabia Khaleej Times - Nov 20 7:09 AM
GAZA CITY - Palestinian president Mahmud Abbas left Gaza on Monday for talks in Saudi Arabia focused on the quest for a Palestinian unity government and international efforts to jumpstart the peace process.Saudi Arabia only OPEC member to keep promise to cut output in November - CGES The Forex Market - Nov 20 7:13 AM
LONDON (AFX) - Saudi Arabia was the only OPEC member state to keep its promise to cut production in November, said the Centre for Global Energy Studies (CGES) in its monthly report.Rape case brings Saudi laws into focus MSNBC - Nov 21 5:21 PM
The story of the Girl of Qatif, an alleged rape victim, has triggered a rare debate about Saudi Arabia s legal system, a system in which rules of evidence are shaky and sometimes no defense lawyers are present. Rape Case Roils Saudi Legal System Los Angeles Times - Nov 21 1:13 PM
AL-AWWAMIYA, Saudi Arabia -- When the teenager went to the police a few months ago to report she was gang-raped by seven men, she never imagined that the judge would punish her -- and that she would be sentenced to more lashes than one of her alleged rapists received.U.S. Fears Al Qaeda Attack in Saudi Arabia Israel National News - Nov 20 3:36 AM
(IsraelNN.com) The American embassy in Saudi Arabia is preparing itself for an attempt by Al Qaeda terrorists to attack the compound, according to Mideast Newsline . Diplomats said they have found evidence of the terrorist organization's plans.9 Nepal Women Recount Exploitation in Saudi Arabia Ohmynews - Nov 19 7:30 PM
They had been lured away by false offers of employment agents -- a.k.a. human traffickers. While in Saudi Arabia, they were subject to abuse and exploitation...Briton wounded in knife attack in Saudi AFP via Yahoo! News - Nov 20 2:26 PM
A British resident of Saudi Arabia was wounded in a knife attack, but it was not immediately clear if the incident signaled a resumption of terror attacks against Westerners in the kingdom.NGV Tech gets US$70m Saudi vessel contract The Star Online - Nov 21 3:28 PM
KUALA LUMPUR : NGV Tech Sdn Bhd has secured a US$70mil contract to design, build and supply seven vessels to Saudi Arabia-based Bakri Navigation Co, its chairman Zulkifli Sharif said.Cisco Saudi Arabia is the fastest growing region in the world Mena Report - Nov 19 6:37 AM
Cisco, the worldwide leader in networking, announced recently that the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia emerged as the leading adopter of Cisco technology across the world, posting 127% growth in 2006 up from 2005. The announcement highlights the Kingdom s leadership as a technology adopter, placing it on the cutting edge of global networking technology.Briton wounded in knife attack in Saudi Middle East Times - Nov 21 2:17 AM
RIYADH -- A British resident of Saudi Arabia was wounded in a knife attack Monday, but it was not immediately clear if the incident signaled a resumption of terror attacks against Westerners in the kingdom.Saudi Arabia insists on polio vaccination The Hindu - Nov 20 11:43 AM
NEW DELHI: The Saudi Arabian Government has made it mandatory for all Indians visiting the country to have polio vaccination. This would have an immediate impact on Haj pilgrims. Reacting to the decision, the Union Health and Family Welfare ...Suthers in Saudi Arabia to discuss slavery case Summit Daily News - Nov 18 5:15 PM
DENVER - Colorado Attorney General John Suthers traveled to Saudi Arabia this week to reassure government officials that a Saudi man was treated fairly when he was convicted here of sexually abusing an Indonesian housekeeper and imprisoning her in his home for four years, The Associated Press has learned.Polio Vaccination Mandatory For Indians Visiting Saudi Bernama - Nov 20 5:51 PM
NEW DELHI, Nov 21 (Bernama) -- Saudi Arabia has made it mandatory for Indians visiting the country to have polio vaccination and the immediate impact of the sudden decision could be on Haj pilgrims going for their annual pilgrimage.Saudi King stresses expansion of ties with Iran Islamic Republic News Agency - Nov 20 6:00 PM
Iran - S Arabia - Ties Saudi King Abdullah bin-Abd al-Aziz as-Saud here Monday stressed the importance of bolstering Iran-Saudi Arabia relations in all fields.Polio vaccination mandatory for Indians visiting Saudi New Kerala - Nov 20 10:48 PM
New Delhi, Nov 20: Saudi Arabia has made it mandatory for Indians visiting the country to have polio vaccination and the immediate impact of the sudden decision would be on Haj pilgrims going for their annual pilgrimage.Saudi Sees 20% Growth in Gas Reserves Over 10 Years Rigzone - Nov 20 1:45 PM
Saudi Arabia expects to add at least 20% to its existing reserves of 242 trillion cubic feet of natural gas reserves within the next ten years, a Saudi oil executive said Sunday.US report says Saudi Arabia will raise oil output Gulf News - Nov 18 12:56 PM
Dubai: The International Energy Outlook 2006, issued by the US Department of Energy, expects Saudi Arabia - the largest oil exporter - to increase its crude oil production from 12 to 18 million barrels per day by 2030.Rape Case Roils Saudi Legal System ABC News - Nov 21 1:11 PM
Rape Case Calls Saudi Legal System Into Question After Victim Punished by JudgeGitanjali Gems' MoU with Saudi company The Hindu - Nov 21 12:31 PM
MUMBAI: Gitanjali Gems has entered into a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to have a 50:50 joint venture with Sulieman Al Othaim of Saudi Arabia, one of the leading retail chains in the West Asia. This joint venture will facilitate the entry of ...Polio vaccination mandatory for Indians visiting Saudi rediff.com - Nov 20 9:41 AM
Saudi Arabia has made it mandatory for Indians visiting the country to have polio vaccination and the immediate impact of the sudden decision would be on Haj pilgrims going for their annual pilgrimage.Russian Moslems to travel to S Arabia by direct flight Itar-Tass - Nov 20 9:12 AM
MOSCOW, November 20 (Itar-Tass) -- One of Russia s Moslem leaders, Damir Gizatullin, welcomed the start of direct flights from Moscow to Saudi Arabia and said it was a remarkable event for Russian Moslems.Saudi Arabia's anti-terrorism campaign to target students Gulf News - Nov 21 12:26 PM
Riyadh: The Ministry of Interior is working on a comprehensive plan to make the younger generation adhere to the moderate stance of Islam and ward off extremist and deviant thoughts.U.S.-Saudi Arabian Business Council Organizes Business Dialogue in Support of Major King Abdullah-Bush Initiative [Press Release] U.S. Newswire via Yahoo! News - Nov 20 10:55 AM
The U.S.-Saudi Arabian Business Council (USSABC) announced today that the third U.S.-Saudi Business Dialogue was held in Saudi Arabia. The USSABC hosted the meeting in the Eastern Province of Dammam at the Sheraton Hotel & Towers, Saturday, Nov. 18. The meeting was attended by government officials and business leaders from some of the most influential Saudi and American companies. Among the list Going to Saudi? Polio drops must The Times of India - Nov 19 11:26 PM
NEW DELHI: Are you visiting Saudi Arabia in the near future? Make sure your immunisation certificate clearly says you have only recently been vaccinated against polio.U.S. BRACES FOR ATTACK IN SAUDI Middle East Newsline - Nov 20 12:07 AM
ABU DHABI [MENL] -- The U.S. embassy has been bracing for the renewal of Al Qaida attacks in Saudi Arabia. Western diplomats said the U.S. embassy and consultate have bolstered security and limited operations at diplomatic facilities in Saudi Arabia.Saudi Arabian cleric slams veil remarks AP via Yahoo! News - Nov 18 9:01 PM
Saudi Arabia's top Muslim cleric described the Egyptian culture minister's recent criticism of the veil as a "calamity," a Saudi satellite channel reported on Saturday.SABIC and ExxonMobil Chemical to study petrochemicals expansion in Saudi Arabia Mena Report - Nov 19 6:42 AM
Saudi Basic Industries Corporation (SABIC) and ExxonMobil Chemical announced that they have begun work on a feasibility study to define a potential project that would grow their two joint petrochemical ventures at Yanbu and Jubail.Blair hit by Saudi bribery threat The Peninsula - Nov 19 9:00 PM
london Saudi Arabia is threatening to suspend diplomatic ties with Britain unless Downing Street intervenes to block an investigation into a £60m slush fund allegedly set up for some members of its royal family.Foreigners executed in Saudi News 24 South Africa - Nov 21 2:34 PM
Two foreigners, one of them a Nigerian, convicted of drug trafficking have been beheaded by the sword in the western Saudi city of Mecca.Saudi Arabia banking on athletes for Asian glory Daily News - Nov 21 12:31 PM
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MUMBAI (Reuters) - Gitanjali Gems Ltd. said on Tuesday it has entered into an initial agreement for an equal joint venture with a Saudi Arabian retail chain, Sulieman Al Othaim.Saudi Aramco, Dow to sign new plant MOU soon Reuters via Yahoo! Asia News - Nov 19 8:00 AM
DAMMAM, Saudi Arabia (Reuters) - Saudi Aramco expects to sign an agreement with U.S. company Dow Chemical Co for a $15 billion petrochemical plant at Ras Tanura in early 2007, an Aramco official said on Sunday.Saudi firm SIPCHEM to spend $6.7 bln on new plants Reuters via Yahoo! Asia News - Nov 19 7:17 AM
DAMMAM, Saudi Arabia, Nov 19 (Reuters) - Saudi International Petrochemical Company (SIPCHEM) will invest 25 billion riyals ($6.67 billion) in a complex of new plants by 2011 and will seek a share listing for the project, the firm said on Sunday.Assassination analysis: Lebanon on edge of civil war Newsday - Nov 21 5:44 PM
Like the last war -- a fratricidal bloodbath that raged from 1975 to 1990 -- it is likely to be a conflict nurtured by foreign powers using local proxies. On one side are Syria and Iran, who back the Shia militia Hezbollah. On the other are Saudi Arabia, other Arab regimes and the United States, which back a Lebanese government dominated by a coalition of Sunni, Christian and Druze parties. Deutsche Bank unveils first research on Saudi Arabia and launches research team in MENA region AME Info - Nov 20 4:37 AM
Deutsche Bank today announced it has created a research team focusing on the MENA (Middle East and North Africa) region with a team of analysts led by Zahed Chowdhury, Head of Middle East Company Research.Arab kingdom bank on athletics to deliver golds The Star Online - Nov 21 3:21 PM
PARIS: Saudi Arabia are banking on their strong athletics squad to bring home a clutch of medals from the 15th Asian Games in Doha.The Middle East's Leading English Language Daily Arab News - Nov 21 4:13 PM
PARIS, 22 November 2006 Saudi Arabia is banking on its strong athletics squad to bring home a clutch of medals from the 15th Asian Games that get under way in Qatar next month.Our Writers - Jeddah based Arab News - Nov 21 4:16 PM
Khaled Al-Maeena is Editor-in-Chief of Arab News. Senior columnist, Asharq Al-Awsat, Al Madina, Urdu News, Gulf News . Khaled Al-Maeena is a well-known businessman, journalist, editor, PR consultant and media personality in Saudi Arabia.Moody's upgrades nine Saudi Arabian banks AME Info - Nov 20 8:52 PM
Moody's Investors Service has upgraded to A2/Prime-1 the foreign currency deposit ratings for nine Saudi Arabian banks.The Middle East's Leading English Language Daily Arab News - Nov 21 4:14 PM
ALKHOBAR, 21 November 2006 It has been almost a year and a half since Bravo launched its specialized communications services to the business community in Saudi Arabia. Those services were first offered ...Govt doctors can work in Saudi, if they return after tenure-end New Kerala - Nov 20 10:55 PM
New Delhi, Nov 20: Government doctors could now work on a short-term basis in Saudi hospitals, on condition that they return to India on completion of their tenures.Gloomy outlook weakens stocks Gulf News - Nov 21 12:25 PM
Dubai: UAE shares slid to new lows yesterday as sentiment was subdued after recent sharp losses in neighbouring Saudi Arabia and a large ongoing IPO drained liquidity, analysts said.Bahrain take on Saudis in semis Gulf Daily News - Nov 21 4:00 PM
BAHRAIN will be vying for a spot in the final of the 15th Arab Volleyball Championship when they clash with GCC champions Saudi Arabia tonight at 7pm at the Juffair Youth Centre.Algeria top group with clean slate Gulf Daily News - Nov 21 4:00 PM
FAVOURITES Algeria finished on top of Group 'A' in the 15th Arab Volleyball Championship following a deserving 19-25, 25-19, 26-24, 21-25, 15-11 victory over reigning champions Saudi Arabia in their last first-round match last night at the Juffair Youth Centre.Detailed Information Resource Covering All the Key Data Points on Fragrances in Saudi Arabia [Press Release] Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance - Nov 17 5:06 AM
DUBLIN, Ireland----Research and Markets has announced the addition of "Fragrances in Saudi Arabia to 2009" to their offering.Dissent fears mount as Saudi stocks dive again Gulf Times - Nov 21 12:35 AM
RIYADH: A sharp correction on the Saudi stock market this month has revived fears of another price collapse that could sow dissent among millions of Saudis who saw savings evaporate earlier this year.International briefs The Olympian - Nov 21 4:07 AM
BEIJING - China assailed the United States on Monday for listing it as a country that violates religious freedoms. The State Department list released last week included China among Myanmar, North Korea, Eritrea, Iran, Saudi Arabia and Sudan as places where people cannot practice their faiths freely.CHAIRMAN OF CAUCASIAN MUSLIMS OFFICE MEETS WITH CHAIRMAN OF SAUDI ARABIA S GENERAL ORGANIZATION FOR SOCIAL INSURANCE AzerTag - Nov 17 12:55 AM
Chairman of the Caucasian Muslims Office, Sheikh ul-Islam Allahshukur Pashazade met with visiting Chairman of Saudi Arabia s General Organization for Social Insurance Suliman Al-Humaid and his accompanying delegation.King Abdullah: Dedicated to the service of the people Financial Express - Nov 21 8:15 AM
For nearly six decades, the new King of Saudi Arabia Abdullah Bin Abdul Aziz has been closely involved in the profound changes that have taken place in Saudi Arabia, working with five Kings as they successfully brought about far-reaching socio-economic development while preserving and strengthening the foundations of Saudi society-commitment to Islam and Arab heritage.Saudi King announces plans for oil refinery at Jizan ANI via Yahoo! India News - Nov 18 9:18 PM
By Iaonnis Solomou Nicosia, Nov 19 (ANI): Laying the foundation stone for the Jizan economic city, Saudi King Abd Allah ibn Abd al-Aziz said that an oil refinery will be established north of Jizan. The new city, which is Saudi Arabia's fourth economic city after the King Abd Allah city, the Prince Abd' al-Aziz bin Musa'id and Madinah cities, will also comprise an aluminium smelter, FINANCE MINISTER MEETS WITH CHAIRMAN OF SAUDI ARABIA S GENERAL ORGANIZATION FOR SOCIAL INSURANCE AzerTag - Nov 17 12:55 AM
Azerbaijan s Finance Minister Samir Sharifov met with visiting Chairman of Saudi Arabia s General Organization for Social Insurance Suliman Al-Humaid and his accompanying delegation.Saudis warn UK off arms-perks probe ZWNEWS.com - Nov 21 4:50 AM
London - Saudi Arabia has threatened to suspend diplomatic links with the UK unless it blocks a probe into an alleged £60m slush fund for some members of its royal family.EMP Global announces USD60.5 million realization in Saudi International Petrochemical Company AME Info - Nov 18 11:37 PM
EMP Global LLC ('EMP') announced today that its IDB Infrastructure Fund (the 'Fund') has carried out a partial sale of its total investment of US$85 million in Saudi International Petrochemical Company ('Sipchem'), a diversified petrochemicals company based in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.Saudi, $13bn water projects AME Info - Nov 18 9:07 PM
Saudi Arabia's Minister of Water and Electricity, Abdullah Al Hussain, has said that the kingdom is implementing a number of major water and sewage projects costing a total of $13.3bn, reported Gulf News. Speaking at an international conference, Al Hussain revealed the average daily capita use of water is more than 250 litres, while about 30% of the supply is being lost via leaks in the network.RELATED NEWS Zawya - Nov 21 4:15 AM
Dubai, UAE, November 21st 2006: 3i Infotech 3i Infotech , a global IT solutions & services provider, is significantly enhancing its commitment to Saudi Arabia with the creation of a fully owned subsidiary, 3i Infotech 3i Infotech (Saudi Arabia), and will set up offices in Riyadh, Jeddah and Dammam to tap into the Middle East's largest services and solutions market.SAP Arabia heads EAS sector AME Info - Nov 18 11:07 PM
SAP Arabia has said that independent research firm, IDC, has named it as the leader in the enterprise applications software market in the Mena region with 33.1% market share in 2005. Total spending on software solutions in the region reached $187.4m last year, an increase of 16%, and is expected to be worth around $ 371.1m in 2010. Saudi Arabia was the largest market with a 43.9% share.Saudi threatens to cut ties with Britain over probe: report Khaleej Times - Nov 18 6:54 PM
LONDON - Saudi Arabia has threatened to suspend diplomatic links with Britain unless it blocks a probe into an alleged multi-million pound slush fund for some members of its royal family, the Sunday Times reported.Saudi to hit 18m bpd AME Info - Nov 18 8:37 PM
The International Energy Outlook 2006, published by the US Department of Energy and cited by Gulf News, predicts that Saudi Arabia will hike its crude oil production from 12 to 18m barrels per day by 2030. The report also suggests that oil prices will continue their retreat this year and reach about $47 a barrel by 2014. Demand is also expected to grow by 47% between 2003 and 2030.NGV Tech to supply 7 vessels to Bakri Navigation The Edge Daily - Nov 21 3:26 AM
NGV Tech Sdn Bhd has been awarded another US$70 million (RM275 million) contract for the supply of seven vessels to Bakri Navigation Co of Saudi Arabia after having secured several contracts to supply 13 vessels to the Middle-East-based oil and gas company.SAUDIS THREATEN TO CANCEL UK ARMS DEALS Middle East Newsline - Nov 20 10:52 PM
LONDON [MENL] -- Saudi Arabia was said to have threatened to cancel arms deals worth tens of billions of dollars unless Britain halts a corruption investigation that involves the Saudi royal family.Saudi realty to see SR30b investment Khaleej Times - Nov 18 7:00 PM
JEDDAH The government's decision to allow foreigners to own buildings in Saudi Arabia will attract an estimated SR30 billion, according to sources in the real estate sector.Nokia's Mobile Search finds its way to new corners of the world in the Middle East and beyond AME Info - Nov 21 1:37 AM
Nokia today announced that Mobile Search has added new local directory providers from Al Wahda-Express Group of Companies, official publishers of Etisalat Yellow Pages, Saudi Arabia STC Yellow Pages and Egypt Yellow Pages to global markets, making it the online search tool for finding what you want in many parts of the world.Thai medical team assists Thai Muslim pilgrims in Mecca MCOT - Nov 21 1:16 AM
BANGKOK, Nov 21 (TNA) - Thailand's Public Health Ministry has dispatched 25 medical staff to be stationed in the Muslim pilgrimage city of Mecca, in Saudi Arabia, and sent medicine and medical supplies there to provide treatment to Thai Muslim pilgrims free of charge.Posted: 21-11-2006 , 10:41 GMT Mena Report - Nov 21 2:48 AM
Consumer offers will centre on the BenQ 42-inch LCD TV, VA421, W100 series of projectors and the 19-inch LCD Monitor, FP92E. BenQ is particularly aiming to capitalise on niche markets for its products such as Kuwait for LCD TV s and Saudi Arabia for its range of projectors.Saudi telecoms giant scraps float as tension grows Independent - Nov 21 4:59 PM
A Middle East telecoms company controlled by the family of the murdered former Lebanese Prime Minister Rafik Hariri abandoned plans yesterday for a $5.7bn (£3bn) flotation in London and Dubai.Expert View, Chris Walker: Out in Saudi, they don't stick their heads in the sand Independent - Nov 18 4:11 PM
I sat down last week to dine with a group of prominent bankers and businessmen. The conversation was typical of such gatherings anywhere in the world: that day's movements in the stock market and the prospects for interest rates. But in this case we were lying on exotic carpets in the middle of the Arabian desert, eating barbecued lamb. Saudi Arabia has lost none of its colour and culture, but Colo. legal system explained to Saudi king UPI - Nov 18 2:45 PM
DENVER, Nov. 18 (UPI) -- Colorado's attorney general flew home after meeting with Saudi Arabia's king in Riyadh about a Saudi-born man convicted in Denver of enslaving a woman.Saudi arms deal inquiry closes in Guardian Unlimited - Nov 20 2:53 AM
Politics: Serious Fraud Office on brink of obtaining information that may implicate Saudi royal family in secret arms deals.Performance of Arab stock markets in Q3 Gulf Times - Nov 21 12:36 AM
The Arab Monetary Fund (AMF) published in its periodical bulletin the performance of 15 Arab stock markets for the third quarter of 2006. Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Egypt, Qatar, Morocco, Jordan, Bahrain, Oman, Lebanon, Tunis, Sudan, Palestine, and Algeria were included.RELATED NEWS Zawya - Nov 20 9:15 PM
DAMMAM, 21 November 2006 -- Saudi Arabia is opening up its refining sector to private capital investments, an official of the Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources told the Saudi Energy Forum yesterday on its concluding day.RELATED NEWS Zawya - Nov 20 9:45 PM
RIYADH, Nov 20, 2006 (AFP) - Saudi Arabia warned Monday against upsetting the "social balance" in Iraq and urged US-led forces to stop outside influences, in an apparent reference to the growing influence of Shiite Iran.Kingdom Opening Up Refining Sector Arab News - Nov 20 4:20 PM
DAMMAM, 21 November 2006 Saudi Arabia is opening up its refining sector to private capital investments, an official of the Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources told the Saudi Energy Forum yesterday on its concluding day.RELATED NEWS Zawya - Nov 20 9:15 PM
JEDDAH, 21 November 2006 -- Saudi Arabia's prestigious land bridge project that links the country's east with its west by railway received a big boost yesterday as the Council of Ministers offered the government's financial support to the project and decided to provide 50 years operational rights to the consortium that wins the contract to build the 950-km railroad.Govt Offers Financial Support to Land Bridge Project Arab News - Nov 20 4:19 PM
JEDDAH, 21 November 2006 Saudi Arabia s prestigious land bridge project that links the country s east with its west by railway received a big boost yesterday as the Council of Ministers offered the government s financial support to the project and decided to provide 50 years operational rights to the consortium that wins the contract to build the 950-km railroad.Etisalat looks to grow AME Info - Nov 20 7:37 PM
Etisalat is looking to expand its operations by making more acquisitions in 2007, Gulf News reported, citing CEO Mohammad Al Qemzi. The telco already operates in Saudi Arabia, and Sudan, and will soon have services running in Afghanistan and Egypt.Abbas arrives Riyadh to discuss peace process in Mideast People's Daily - Nov 20 5:20 PM
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas arrived here on Monday to kick off his three-day visit to Saudi Arabia, during which he would discuss with King Abdullah ways of reviving the peace process, Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported.The Middle East's Leading English Language Daily Arab News - Nov 20 4:19 PM
JEDDAH, 21 November 2006 Saudi Arabia s prestigious land bridge project that links the country s east with its west by railway received a big boost yesterday as the Council of Ministers offered the...Minister says polio check must for Haj pilgrims Indian Express via Yahoo! India News - Nov 20 1:48 PM
This year, the health ministry will ensure that all Haj pilgrims have either certification of polio vaccination or of taking oral polio vaccine at all departure ports. The message was conveyed by Health Minister Dr Anbumani Ramadoss to his Saudi Arabian counter part, Dr Hamad A.Al-mane today, who is on a visit here. The assurance was given during the signing of an Indo-Saudi Arabia agreement for Saudi law to protect Aids patients' rights Gulf News - Nov 18 12:57 PM
Riyadh: Saudi Arabia's National Human Rights Society is preparing a draft law to guarantee rights of Aids patients in the kingdom. "The society has appointed an expert committee, comprising human rights activists, doctors and religious scholars, to lay down provisions of the new law.Saudi Post consolidate financial department with Oracle E-Business Suite AME Info - Nov 19 11:07 PM
Handling over 900million processed items per year, Saudi Post has innovative plans for expansion and development in the coming years to meet the changing needs of an increasingly e-enabled society.China Rebukes US for Listing Countries in Violation of Religious Freedom Christian Today - Nov 21 12:58 AM
China has rebuked the United States on Monday for its list of countries that violate religious freedom Last week the US State Department released a list of violators which included China as well as North Korea Eritrea Saudi Arabia and Sudan among others where its people do not have access to freedom of faith and beliefSaudi king hears Aurora sex-slave case Denver Post - Nov 17 9:54 PM
Attorney General John Suthers is due back from Saudi Arabia on Saturday night after spending several days meeting with Saudi King Abdullah and other high-ranking officials about a man who was convicted of sexually assaulting a woman and keeping her enslaved in his Aurora home.CHAIRMAN OF SAUDI ARABIA S GENERAL ORGANIZATION FOR SOCIAL INSURANCE VISITS HEYDAR ALIYEV FOUNDATION AzerTag - Nov 16 9:10 AM
Chairman of Saudi Arabia s General Organization for Social Insurance Suliman Al-Humaid and his accompanying delegation today visited the Heydar Aliyev Foundation.Saudi Samba says bid for Pakistan Cresbank accepted Reuters via Yahoo! Asia News - Nov 18 2:41 AM
RIYADH, Nov 18 (Reuters) - Samba Financial Group , Saudi Arabia's second-largest bank by market capitalisation, said on Saturday it would take control of Pakistan's Crescent Commercial Bank Ltd (CresBank).
