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Arab News - Jan 06 4:16 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.Saudi Arabia urges U.S. to change course in Iraq AlertNet - Jan 06 4:51 AM
Source: Reuters DUBAI, Jan 6 (Reuters) - Saudi Arabia has urged the United States to change course in Iraq and warned against the break-up of the country along ethnic or religious lines amid growing sectarian ... Saudi Arabia urges U.S. to change course in Iraq Arab Times - Jan 06 4:39 AM
DUBAI, Jan 6 (Reuters) - Saudi Arabia has urged the United States to change course in Iraq and warned against the break-up of the country along ethnic or religious lines amid growing sectarian violence, a newspaper said on Saturday.Saudi Arabia launches new security plan Zawya - Jan 05 9:46 PM
06 January 2007 Jeddah: Saudi Arabia has launched a new cargo and freight security initiative that will make X-ray and security tapes mandatory to investigate the contents of the shipment in order to ensure security.Benfica striker Gomes rejects Saudi Arabia offer Tribalfootball.com - Jan 05 2:40 PM
Benfica striker Nuno Gomes has resisted an offer from Saudi Arabia. O Jogo says a lucrative offer from a Saudi club arrived this week for the Portugal international, but neither the player nor Benfica would consider it.Saudi expects to take delivery of Eurofighters soon AFP via Yahoo! News - Jan 06 1:52 PM
Saudi Arabia will soon start taking delivery of Eurofighter jets from Britain, its crown prince said, after London dropped a controversial probe which reportedly threatened the deal.Saudi Arabia launches new security plan Gulf News - Jan 05 12:53 PM
Jeddah: Saudi Arabia has launched a new cargo and freight security initiative that will make X-ray and security tapes mandatory to investigate the contents of the shipment in order to ensure security.Saudi Arabia asks US to review Iraq aims Dawn - 1 hour, 29 minutes ago
RIYADH, Jan 6: Saudi Crown Prince Sultan bin Abdul Aziz has said that the US should review its aims and objectives in Iraq, and the neighbouring countries should stop backing communities on the basis of religion.Malaysia Seeks Saudi Arabia's Consent To Upgrade Pilgrim Camps In Mina Bernama - Jan 05 5:06 AM
JEDDAH, Jan 5 (Bernama) -- A proposal to upgrade the Malaysian pilgrim camps in Mina will be tabled at the ministerial meeting between Malaysia and Saudi Arabia in June, a senior minister said.Figo Headed To Saudi Arabia In June Goal.com - Jan 05 7:39 AM
Luis Figo has finalized plans for the next chapter in his playing career. Luis Figo, 34, will join Asian gians Al Ittihad this summer. The Inter star will see out the remaining six month of his contract for the Nerazzurri before moving on to Saudi Arabia.French FM in Saudi for talks on Lebanon AFP via Yahoo! News - Jan 06 5:52 AM
French Foreign Minister Philippe Douste-Blazy has arrived in Saudi Arabia for talks that will focus on Lebanon as Paris prepares to host an aid meeting for the country.Saudi urges policy review, non-interference in Iraq AFP via Yahoo! News - Jan 06 3:23 AM
Saudi Arabia's crown prince has called for US-led coalition forces to review their aims in Iraq and for some of the country's neighbors to stop backing religious communities, in an apparent reference to Iran.Saudi expects Britain to deliver Eurofighters soon Reuters via Yahoo! UK & Ireland Finance - Jan 06 2:44 PM
Saudi Arabia expects delivery soon of 72 Eurofighter Typhoon jets from BAE Systems , a deal that seemed threatened by a corruption probe into a big defence contract with the kingdom.Saudi expects Eurofighters AME Info - 21 minutes ago
Crown Prince Sultan, Saudi Arabia's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence and Aviation, has confirmed the kingdom's intention to buy 72 Eurofighter Typhoon aircraft from Britain, reported Arab News. The original deal, which has been the subject of a recent corruption probe, was signed back in December 2005 with the UK's BAE Systems.$31bn from Saudi holy sites AME Info - 1 hour, 6 minutes ago
Saudi Arabia's holy sites generated income of around $31bn in 2005 according to a study by Saudi economists and cited by Gulf News. The figure amounts to 12% of the kingdom's GDP. More than two thirds of the revenue came from the accommodation and living expenses of pilgrims performing Hajj and Umrah.Historical sites in Saudi to be registered with Unesco Khaleej Times - 2 hours, 5 minutes ago
JEDDAH Saudi Arabia is to register a number of historical sites in the kingdom with the United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organisation (Unesco), beginning from February 2007, with Madain Saleh being the first Saudi historical site to be on the Organisation's list of world heritage sites.Saudi Arabia Confirms It Spoke with Hizbullah Israel National News - Jan 04 10:18 PM
(IsraelNN.com) Saudi Arabia and Hizbullah officials both confirmed that delegations from the terrorist organization and the oil-rich nation met last week in Jeddah, the first time there has been contact between the Sunni-ruled kingdom and the Hizbullah Shi'ite party.Terrorism: Saudi Tightens Security This Day - 2 hours, 54 minutes ago
With Hajj rites over, the Government of Saudi Arabia has tightened its security, obviously on the look out for terrorists who might have hid under the guise of pilgrimage to sneak into the country.Tally announces plans to enter Saudi market Khaleej Times - 2 hours, 48 minutes ago
DUBAI Tally Solutions has announced an expansion strategy for the Saudi Arabia market, driven by a more focused network expansion. Tally is all set to expand into the Saudi Arabian market, with the soon to be launched TallyAscent ERP solution for medium and large organisations.Saudi expects to take delivery of Eurofighters soon TODAYonline - Jan 06 2:29 PM
A Eurofighter Typhoon takes off. Saudi Arabia will soon start taking delivery of Eurofighter jets from Britain, its crown prince said, after London dropped a controversial probe which reportedly threatened the deal.Hezbollah seems to agree with Saudi Arabian arbitration Zaman Online - Jan 06 2:16 PM
Hezbollah officials have announced that they are now in favor of Saudi Arabia s arbitration between them and the Western-leaning government of Lebanon to resolve the political crisis that has been haunting the country for months.Saudi urges end to Beirut crisis Gulf Daily News - Jan 06 3:56 PM
DUBAI: Saudi Crown Prince Sultan bin Abdulaziz urged Lebanese leaders to negotiate an end to their political crisis after Lebanon's opposition said it would step up street protests to topple the government Saudi Arabia backs.French FM in Saudi for talks on Lebanon Middle East Times - Jan 06 6:13 AM
OFFERING AID: France's Minister of Foreign Affairs Philippe Douste-Blazy gestures in a news conference late last year. He is currently in Saudi Arabia ahead of a Paris-hosted aid talk for Lebanon.Saudi urges US policy review, non-interference Khaleej Times - Jan 06 5:09 AM
RIYADH - Saudi Arabia s crown prince called in remarks published on Saturday for US-led coalition forces to review their aims in Iraq and for some of the country s neighbours to stop backing religious communities, in an apparent reference to Iran.Saudi urges policy review, non-interference in Iraq Khaleej Times - Jan 06 5:04 AM
RIYADH - Saudi Arabia s crown prince called in remarks published on Saturday for US-led coalition forces to review their aims in Iraq and for some of the country s neighbors to stop backing religious communities, in an apparent reference to Iran.Haneya enters Gaza quietly after visit to Saudi Arabia: witnesses People's Daily - Jan 04 4:13 AM
Palestinian Prime Minister Ismail Haneya entered Palestinian territories Thursday through Gaza-Egypt border without any troubles, winding up a visit to Saudi Arabia, witnesses said.FRENCH FM IN SAUDI FOR TALKS ON LEBANON The Tocqueville Connection - Jan 06 5:00 AM
RIYADH, Jan 6, 2007 (AFP) - French Foreign Minister Philippe Douste-Blazy arrived in Saudi Arabia Saturday for talks that will focus on Lebanon as Paris prepares to host an aid meeting for the country, a French diplomatic source said.Voegeli chosen for Saudi Arabia trip Winona Daily News - Jan 03 10:08 PM
Winona Senior High School teacher Dwayne Voegeli is one of 25 teachers from around the country selected to visit Saudi Arabia this spring for a teacher exchange program.245 Indonesian pilgrims die in Saudi Arabia People's Daily - Jan 03 11:24 PM
A total of 245 Indonesian pilgrims died when performing the Islamic religious journey to the holly cities in Mecca and Medina in Saudi Arabia, a government report said Thursday.Saudi Arabia: Hajj Ends Without Incident New York Times - Jan 02 9:04 PM
Saudi Arabia breathed a sigh of relief as the annual hajj pilgrimage of some 2.5 million Muslims to Mecca ended without deadly crowding. Last January, 362 pilgrims were crushed to death during a stone-throwing ritual at the Jamarat Bridge. In 2004, 250 people died at the same spot. Construction work completed in recent months allowed up to 250,000 pilgrims to cross the bridge each hour in the ...Figo gets Saudi go-ahead AME Info - Jan 06 1:39 AM
Internazionale's Portuguese midfielder Luis Figo, 34, is to join Saudi Arabia's Al Ittihad in June, according to reports.Saudi mediation in Lebanese political crisis eyed Gulf Times - Jan 05 11:57 PM
BEIRUT: Lebanon s Shia Hezbollah believes Saudi Arabia could mediate in the country s political crisis, one of the movement s former government ministers was quoted as saying yesterday in a media report.Haniyeh Reaches Egypt-Gaza on Return From Saudi Arabia Israel National News - Jan 04 3:03 AM
(IsraelNN.com) Palestinian Authority Prime Minister Ismail Haniyeh arrived Thursday morning reached The Egyptian border with Gaza on his return from a trip to Saudi Arabia.New cargo system for Saudi AME Info - Jan 05 9:53 PM
Saudi Arabia's General Authority of Civil Aviation is to introduce a new air cargo system from May 26 which will require firms seeking an authorised air cargo agent's permit to fulfil various security criteria, reported Arab News. Among the requirements, air cargo agents will need to have at least one x-ray scanner, use security bands to tie cargo, should have secure warehouses with ...Saudi Arabia: Higher Rents, Fewer Raises, Expats Save Little Money Zawya - Jan 03 9:01 PM
RIYADH, 4 January 2007 -- Rising rent prices and other cost-of-living factors have led one study to conclude that 23 percent of expatriates living in Saudi Arabia are unable to save any money.Saudi-based investment firm, Tanmiyat opens a new office in Dubai Gowealthy - Jan 06 12:36 AM
Tanmiyat, Saudi Arabia-based investment firm with interest in real estate development, has opened a new office in Dubai to strengthen its position in the UAE real estate sector.Empowering Women in Saudi Media Zawya - Jan 05 11:16 PM
06 January 2007 Saudi women have worked in the media since it was first established in Saudi Arabia. They wrote in the early newspapers, presented programs on the radio when it first broadcasted and appeared on television when it first aired in the late 1960s.Figo goes to Saudi Arabia Townsville Bulletin - Jan 05 2:12 PM
PORTUGAL star Luis Figo has signed a one-year contract to play for Saudi Arabian side Al Ittihad next season. "We have signed a deal for one year from July 1, 2007," club chairman Mansour al Balwi said overnight.Empowering Women in Saudi Media Arab News - Jan 05 4:19 PM
Saudi women have worked in the media since it was first established in Saudi Arabia. They wrote in the early newspapers, presented programs on the radio when it first broadcasted and appeared on television when it first aired in the late 1960s.Saudis, France urge compliance from Iran AP via Yahoo! News - Jan 06 3:29 PM
Saudi Arabia and France called Saturday on Iran to accept international demands to halt uranium enrichment, saying the Mideast should be free of weapons of mass destruction.Fake Albany check surfaces in Saudi Arabia WNYT Albany - Jan 03 7:51 AM
For the fourth time in less than two weeks a forged Albany County government check has turned up over seas. This time it was in Saudi Arabia. A $160,000 check was made out to a man in Riyadh.Saudi Arabian club sign Figo Gulf Daily News - Jan 05 2:59 PM
PORTUGAL World Cup star Luis Figo has signed a one-year contract to play for Saudi Arabia's side Al Ittihad next season. The deal was signed yesterday morning with club chairman Mansour Al Balwi, right.Lebanon, Saudi Arabia: Hezbollah Chief Met With Saudi King India Daily - Jan 03 7:21 AM
Hezbollah deputy chief Sheikh Naim Kassem and senior aide Mohammed Fneish flew to Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on Dec. 26 to meet with Saudi King Abdullah and Foreign Minister Prince Saud al-Faisal and discuss the Lebanese political crisis, Reuters reported Jan. 3, citing a Lebanese political source.Saudi Arabia relieved haj ends without incident Reuters via Yahoo! News - Jan 02 2:54 AM
Saudi Arabia breathed a sigh of relief on Tuesday that the haj pilgrimage of some 2.5 million Muslims to the Islamic holy city of Mecca has ended without the deadly crowding or violent clashes which marred other years.OECD pressures gov't to explain halt to Saudi arms probe AFP via Yahoo! News - Jan 04 7:14 AM
The government is facing international pressure over its decision to halt its probe into a controversial arms deal between defence group BAE Systems and Saudi Arabia during the 1980s.OECD pressures London to explain halt to Saudi arms probe AFP via Yahoo! News - Jan 04 7:08 AM
Britain's government is facing international pressure over its decision to halt its probe into a controversial arms deal between British defence group BAE Systems and Saudi Arabia during the 1980s.Blair faces new challenge over Saudi arms deal Guardian Unlimited - 2 hours, 39 minutes ago
Tony Blair could face confrontation with the head of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development over the government's decision to quash an investigation into alleged bribery of Saudi Arabian officials during an arms deal.Weekly Edition, Saudi Arabia - Week of January 1, 2007 ArabicNews.com - Jan 06 6:28 PM
We are looking for sales & marketing representatives in different countries. Apply now!Saudi, French Mins Urge Iran To Stop Uranium Enrichment Nasdaq - Jan 06 2:23 PM
RIYADH (AP)--The Saudi and French foreign ministers urged Iran Saturday to accept international demands to halt its uranium enrichment program, saying the Mideast should be free of weapons of mass destruction.OECD asks London to explain halt to Saudi arms probe AFP via Yahoo! News - Jan 04 4:15 AM
The Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development has confirmed that it has written to the British government asking it to explain a decision to halt an investigation into a controversial arms deal with Saudi Arabia.OECD asks gov't to explain halt to Saudi arms probe AFP via Yahoo! News - Jan 04 3:32 AM
The Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) has confirmed that it has written to the government asking it to explain a decision to halt an investigation into a controversial arms deal with Saudi Arabia.OECD Pressures London To Explain Halt To Saudi Arms Probe Space War - Jan 04 5:39 PM
by Staff Writers London (AFP) Jan 04, 2007 Britain's government is facing international pressure over its decision to halt its probe into a controversial arms deal between British defence group BAE Systems and Saudi Arabia during the 1980s.Saudi Arabia expected to continue telecom liberalisation process: IDC Khaleej Times - Jan 02 7:26 PM
JEDDAH Saudi Arabia is expected to continue pursuing its telecommunications liberalisation process, according to an IDC study.Saudi king's talks with Hizbullah may indicate new bid to end crisis in Beirut Zawya - Jan 04 11:46 PM
BEIRUT: Saudi Arabia and Hizbullah both confirmed on Thursday that a meeting took place between a delegation from the resistance party and Saudi King Abdullah in December.Orientation must for domestic workers coming to Saudi Khaleej Times - Jan 04 8:10 PM
JEDDAH The domestic labour problems in Saudi Arabia could be greatly reduced if the manpower-exporting countries sent servants who were orientated before their departure, according to Nisha Varia, a senior researcher with the US-based Human Rights Watch (HRW), who concluded a three-week visit to the Kingdom recently.Saudi urges Lebanon leaders to end impasse AlertNet - Jan 06 1:36 AM
Source: Reuters DUBAI, Jan 6 (Reuters) - Saudi Crown Prince Sultan bin Abdul-Aziz urged Lebanese leaders to negotiate an end to their political crisis after Lebanon's opposition said it would step up street protests ... The Middle East's Leading English Language Daily Arab News - Jan 06 4:14 PM
Saudi Arabia is in a second era of massive expansion. Plans are even more spectacular in scale than the first time round. The effect on Saudi business and industry is already apparent.Saudi Arabia Calls Hajj A Success as Pilgrimage Ends Voice of America - Jan 02 6:59 AM
Saudi Arabia says the annual Hajj or pilgrimage, which has drawn to a close, has been a success. In comments reported in Saudi media, Prince Nayef, the kingdom's interior minister praised the nation's security services.US Should Change Course in Iraq: Sultan Arab News - Jan 06 4:20 PM
JEDDAH, 7 January 2007 Saudi Arabia has urged the United States to change course in Iraq and warned against the break-up of the country along ethnic or religious lines amid growing sectarian violence.BAE faces fraud investigation over South Africa deal Scotland on Sunday - Jan 06 5:04 PM
ARMS firm BAE Systems continues to face corruption inquiries into its multi-billion-pound contracts with foreign governments despite Tony Blair's decision to stop a probe into the company's dealings with Saudi Arabia, it emerged last night.Kingdom to Buy 72 Fighter Jets From Britain, Says Sultan Arab News - Jan 06 4:18 PM
JEDDAH, 7 January 2007 Crown Prince Sultan, deputy premier and minister of defense and aviation, yesterday announced Saudi Arabia s plan to purchase 72 military aircraft from Britain.Row Over Saudi Arms Resurfaces Sky News via Yahoo! UK & Ireland Finance - Jan 04 5:35 AM
The row over alleged corruption in connection with arms deals for Saudi Arabia is refusing to go. An international anti-bribery watchdog has asked the Government to explain why it halted a corruption inquiry into a multi-billion-pound defence deal with Saudi Arabia.The Middle East's Leading English Language Daily Arab News - Jan 06 4:17 PM
We cannot deny that 10 years of preparations for joining the World Trade Organization have left Saudi Arabia better off. We should praise the government s policy in engaging with world in this manner.Saudi Arabia ends haj without accidents People's Daily - Jan 02 6:10 PM
Saudi Arabia ended haj in the holy city of Mecca this haj season without the deadly accidents that used to occur for the last years, al-Jazeera English TV channel reported on Tuesday.Our Writers - Jeddah based Arab News - Jan 06 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.Hezbollah holds talks with Saudi king: source Reuters via Yahoo! News - Jan 03 8:00 AM
Saudi Arabia's King Abdullah held talks on Lebanon's political crisis with a Hezbollah leader last week in his first such contact with the Iranian-backed Shi'ite Muslim group, a Lebanese political source said on Wednesday.UK pressed by OECD group on dropping Saudi probe Reuters via Yahoo! UK & Ireland Finance - Jan 04 5:14 AM
An international anti-bribery watchdog has asked Britain to explain why it halted a corruption inquiry into a multi-billion-pound defence deal with Saudi Arabia, officials said on Thursday.Saudi Arabia relieved haj ends without incident AlertNet - Jan 02 3:06 AM
Source: Reuters RIYADH, Jan 2 (Reuters) - Saudi Arabia breathed a sigh of relief on Tuesday that the haj pilgrimage of some 2.5 million Muslims to the Islamic holy city of Mecca has ended without the deadly crowding ... Inter deny Figo will move to Saudi Arabia Reuters.co.uk - Jan 04 3:02 AM
ROME, Jan 4 (Reuters) - Inter Milan have dismissed reports former FIFA World Player of the Year Luis Figo is set to sign for Saudi Arabian club Al Ittihad.Saudi Arabia relieved as Hajj passes off peacefully EARTHtimes.org - Jan 02 7:37 AM
The five-day Hajj pilgrimage ended Monday and Saudi Arabia heaved sigh of relief for an incident-free event this year. Nearly 2.5 million Muslims had visited the holy city of Mecca and there were no stampedes or violent clashes as in some previous years.Britain asked to explain halt to Saudi arms probe Middle East Online - Jan 04 7:23 AM
OECD pressures London to explain its decision to stop its probe into arms deal between BAE and Saudi Arabia.Saudi s young population in love with cinema Khaleej Times - Jan 05 6:39 PM
A majority of the Saudi population is young. They are the centre of discussions their problems and aspirations, their situation, their present and their future. As such, it is no wonder if they are the subject of a film.Row Over Saudi Arms Resurfaces Ananova - Jan 04 5:50 AM
The row over alleged corruption in connection with arms deals for Saudi Arabia is refusing to go.Opec production offsets targeted supply curbs Gulf Daily News - Jan 06 3:57 PM
London: Opec made little further progress in December in lowering supply to bolster prices, as higher output from some members offset continuing cutbacks by Saudi Arabia and others, a survey showed.Hezbollah sees Saudis mediating in Lebanon crisis AFP via Yahoo! News - Jan 05 3:24 AM
Lebanon's Shiite Hezbollah believes Saudi Arabia could mediate in the country's political crisis, one of the movement's former government ministers was quoted as saying in a media report.Saudi reiterates Israeli ban AME Info - Jan 04 3:53 AM
Saudi Arabia maintains that any Israeli goods found in the country have been brought in illegally. Customs regulations do not permit the importation of goods manufactured in Israel, according to Customs director-general Saleh Al Barak quoted by Al-Watan newspaper.Saudi King met Lebanon's high-ranking Hezbollah delegation People's Daily - Jan 04 4:10 AM
A Lebanon's high-ranking Hezbollah delegation was received by Saudi King Abdullah Bin Abdul Aziz in Saudi Arabia last week, urging the Shiite group to sit down and discuss the controversial issue of the international tribunal with an "open-minded spirit," Lebanon's local daily As Safir reported on Thursday.London asked to explain halt to Saudi arms probe Khaleej Times - Jan 04 5:36 AM
LONDON - The Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development confirmed on Thursday that it had written to the British government asking it to explain a decision to halt an investigation into a controversial arms deal with Saudi Arabia.Palestinian leader allowed to move cash EARTHtimes.org - Jan 06 10:07 AM
When Palestinian Prime Minister Ismail Haniyeh returned from Saudi Arabia by way of Egypt, he brought back $20 million with him, a report says.Figo to leave Inter for Saudi team China Daily - Jan 05 10:41 PM
ROME -- Portuguese star Luis Figo will leave Inter Milan at the end of the season for Saudi Arabian side Al-Ittihad, the Saudi club's chairman announced Friday.King Abdullah: Dedicated to the service of the people Financial Express - Jan 06 7:59 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.UK coach inspires Saudi bowlers BBC News - Jan 05 2:51 AM
A Nottingham 10-pin bowling coach guides his Saudi Arabian team to gold in Asia.Harsco's MultiServ Division Receives New Steel Mill Services Contracts in Saudi Arabia Totaling More Than $34 Million [Press Release] PrimeNewswire via Yahoo! Finance - Jan 02 7:57 AM
HARRISBURG, Pa., Jan. 2, 2007 -- Worldwide industrial services and products company Harsco Corporation announced today that its MultiServ division will expand its services to Saudi Arabia's growing steel industry after winning three new contracts valued at more than $34 million over their duration.Vendors Of Pebbles, Mobile Calls Cash In On Haj Season Bernama - Jan 06 4:06 AM
DOHA (Qatar), Jan 6 (Bernama) -- Retail outlets were not the only ones cashing in on millions of pilgrims who visited from all over the world to perform the Haj in Saudi Arabia.Aspose opens office in Saudi Arabia AME Info - Jan 01 9:23 PM
Aspose, the .NET and Java component publisher, is pleased to announce they are extending their market presence in Arabic speaking countries by opening an office in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.Saudi Arabia says Haj was a success New Kerala - Jan 02 2:18 AM
Riyadh, Jan 2: Saudi Arabia's chief of general intelligence and Deputy Governor of Makkah region Prince Miqren Bin Abdulaziz has said that the Haj pilgrimage was a success this year as no untoward incident was reported.UK pressed on Saudi probe AME Info - Jan 04 12:23 AM
An OECD group has asked Britain's Foreign Office why a corruption enquiry into a multi-billion dollar defence deal with Saudi Arabia was stopped, the Financial Times reported. The two-year probe was examining past deals between Saudi and BAE Systems.Saudi expats finding saving hard AME Info - Jan 03 10:24 PM
Expatriates in Saudi Arabia are finding it more difficult to save because of the high cost of living, according to a report by GulfTalent.com cited by Arab News. The report claims 23% of expatriates working in the kingdom are unable to put away any of their wages.Hezbollah and Saudi king in talks: source Gulf Times - Jan 03 11:29 PM
BEIRUT: Saudi Arabia s King Abdullah held talks on Lebanon s political crisis with a Hezbollah leader last week in his first such contact with the Iranian-backed Shia Muslim group, a Lebanese political source said yesterday.Saudi revenue projections to be met even if oil pumping drops Khaleej Times - Jan 03 6:41 PM
JEDDAH Even if Saudi Arabia's oil production declines in 2007 in support of Opec's decision to reduce oil output, the government projected revenues will be met, according to Dr John Sfakianakis, chief economist of SABB.OECD group presses Foreign Office on Saudi probe Reuters.co.uk - Jan 03 6:45 PM
LONDON (Reuters) - The Foreign Office has received a letter from an OECD group seeking an explanation of the country's decision to halt a corruption inquiry into a multi-billion-pound defence deal with Saudi Arabia, a spokesman said.Damac to move on Saudi AME Info - Jan 03 7:24 PM
Dubai-based Damac Holding could invest more than $272m in real estate projects in Saudi Arabia in 2007, Emirates Today reported. The developer is looking to launch residential developments in either Q1 or Q2, and is currently negotiating to buy the land.= UPDATE:Saudi Feb OSPs May Set Stage For More Supply Cuts Zawya - Jan 03 9:46 PM
(updates with analysis, background, trader comments.) SINGAPORE (Dow Jones)--Saudi Arabia has hiked the official selling prices of its heavier crude oil grades for February term supply to Asia, possibly setting the stage for further term supply cuts.Saudi-mission delegates advised to cover crosses Sunday Business Post - Jan 06 4:12 PM
07 January 2007 By Kieron Wood Delegates on a trade mission to the Middle East next week have been told to cover any crosses they might be wearing. Delegates on a trade mission to the Middle East next week have been told to cover any crosses they might be wearing.Saudi expects Britain to deliver Eurofighters soon Interactive Investor - Jan 06 3:07 PM
Business Finance and city news online from Interactive Investor (www.iii.co.uk). Plus financial and currency market news and information 24/7. Stock prices, share prices, currency markets news and business finance headlines. Also news from AFX and Reuters.Saudi king's talks with Hizbullah may indicate new bid to end crisis in Beirut The Daily Star Lebannon - Jan 04 1:27 PM
Saudi Arabia and Hizbullah both confirmed on Thursday that a meeting took place between a delegation from the resistance party and Saudi King Abdullah in December. In a statement, Saudi Ambassador Abdel Aziz Khoja confirmed Wednesday's media reports of a meeting between King Abdullah and a delegation.Hezbollah official holds talks with Saudi king The Peninsula - Jan 03 3:39 PM
beirut The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz of Saudi Arabia held talks on Lebanon s political crisis with a Hezbollah leader last week in his first such contact with the Iranian-backed Shi ite Muslim group, a Lebanese political source said yesterday.Blair's worry in Saudi arms deal Guardian Unlimited - Jan 06 4:12 PM
Halted inquiry into alleged arms deal bribery could prove worry for Blair.Anti-bribery watchdog calls for explanation of BAE decision Guardian Unlimited - Jan 05 7:06 PM
The world's leading anti-bribery watchdog has demanded that the government explain why it ordered the Serious Fraud Office to abandon a two-year inquiry into alleged corruption involved in BAE Systems' £40bn defence deal with Saudi Arabia.New Air Cargo Traffic System From May 26 Arab News - Jan 05 4:19 PM
JEDDAH, 6 January 2007 Saudi Arabia will introduce a regulated air cargo agents system on May 26, the General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) announced yesterday.
