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U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi visited Saudi Arabia's unelected advisory council Thursday, the closest thing in the kingdom to a legislature, where she tried out her counterpart's chair a privilege no Saudi woman can have because women cannot become legislators.Saudi Arabia could help in Hariri case AP via Yahoo! News - Apr 05 1:27 PM
Lebanon's pro-Syrian parliament speaker has asked Saudi Arabia to host a meeting to resolve a dispute over an international tribunal to prosecute suspects in the assassination of former premier Rafik Hariri, the U.N. chief said Thursday.House Speaker Pelosi visits Saudi Arabia AP via Yahoo! News - Apr 05 8:45 AM
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Thursday that she raised the issue of Saudi Arabia's lack of female politicians with Saudi government officials on the last stop of her Mideast tour.Pelosi Visits Saudi Arabia San Francisco Chronicle - Apr 05 4:31 PM
U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi visited Saudi Arabia's unelected advisory council Thursday, the closest thing in the kingdom to a legislature, where she tried out her counterpart's chair _ a privilege no Saudi woman can have because women cannot become... Saudi Arabia hosts a theater of reform The Japan Times - Apr 05 4:35 PM
PRAGUE -- Having raised expectations for real political reform in Saudi Arabia, King Abdullah has announced that the time for change has not yet arrived. After reshuffling the Cabinet, everything... Read more ... House Speaker Pelosi in Saudi Arabia after meeting Syria's Assad Fox21 - 27 minutes ago
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is visiting a key U-S ally today as part of her Mideast tour.Saudi Arabia signs $3.77 billion contracts for railway projects Khaleej Times - 44 minutes ago
JEDDAH As Saudi Arabia has been carrying out major railway projects it has so far signed contracts worth a total of $3.77 billion.Pelosi Visits Saudi Arabia's Council ABC News - Apr 05 3:59 AM
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RIYADH, Saudi Arabia House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is visiting a key U-S ally today as part of her Mideast tour. She's meeting with several members of Saudi Arabia's Shura...Pelosi Visits Saudi Arabia's Council The San Francisco Examiner - Apr 05 2:11 PM
(AP Photo/Amr Nabil) U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi sits on the chair of the vice chairman of the Saudi consultative council, during her visit to the Saudi council, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Thursday, April 5, 2007.Pelosi Visits Saudi Arabia The San Francisco Examiner - Apr 05 1:56 PM
(AP Photo/Amr Nabil) U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi sits on the chair of the vice chairman of the Saudi consultative council, as she is accompanied by Sheik Saleh bin Humaid, left, the head of Saudi consultative council and Imam of Mecca great mosque, during her visit to the Saudi council, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Thursday, April 5, 2007.Sen. Pelosi Visits Saudi Arabia The San Francisco Examiner - Apr 05 1:26 PM
(AP Photo/Amr Nabil) U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, is welcomed by Sheik Saleh bin Humaid, the head of Saudi consultative council and Imam of Mecca's great mosque, left, during her visit to the Saudi council, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Thursday, April 5, 2007.Pelosi Visits Saudi Arabia's Advisory Council Nasdaq - Apr 05 10:35 AM
(RTTNews) - Thursday, Nancy Pelosi, the Speaker of the US House of Representatives who is currently in Saudi Arabia as part of her Middle-East tour, visited the country's all-male Shura Council, an unelected advisory assembly appointed by the king.Pelosi Arrives For Talks In Saudi Arabia St. Petersburg Times - Apr 05 1:36 PM
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi continued her Mideast tour Thursday, a day after coming under sharp attack from the Bush administration for meeting with Syria s leader.Average Issue Readership General Public PARC Media Index 1997, Saudi Arabia Arab News - Apr 05 4:08 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.Pelosi raises issue of female politicians in Saudi Arabia Minneapolis-St. Paul Star Tribune - Apr 05 7:07 AM
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Thursday that she raised the issue of Saudi Arabia's lack of female politicians with Saudi government officials on the last stop of her Mideast tour. Pelosi, the first woman House speaker, said she had not discussed King Abdullah's recent criticism of the U.S. occupation of Iraq, focusing instead on praise for the king's Mideast peace ...Pelosi raises issue of women politicians in Saudi Arabia Gulf News - Apr 05 2:47 PM
Riyadh: US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi yesterday visited Saudi Arabia's unelected advisory council, the closest thing in the kingdom to a legislature, where she tried out her counterpart's chair - a privilege no Saudi woman can have because women cannot become legislators.Pelosi in Saudi Arabia for Last Stop of Mideast Tour Voice of America - Apr 05 6:16 AM
The speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives, Nancy Pelosi, is holding talks in Saudi Arabia on the last stop of her Mideast tour. Pelosi and Saudi King Abdullah discussed the situation in Iraq and the Israeli-Palestinian peace process.Pelosi in Saudi Arabia after meeting Syria's Assad Boston Herald - Apr 05 5:41 AM
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia - Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi continued her Mideast tour Thursday, a day after coming under sharp attack from the Bush administration for meeting with Syria's leader. Pelosi...Double delight for Saudi Arabia at Dubai Arabian horse show Gulf News - Apr 05 2:48 PM
Dubai: Saudi Arabia swept two out of four championship titles on the final day of the Dubai International Arabian Horse Championships (DIAHC) as Ajman Stud won the prestigious Junior Filly category.House Speaker Pelosi In Saudi Arabia KGO-TV Bay Area - Apr 05 10:07 AM
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is wondering about the lack of female politicians in Saudi Arabia.Pelosi raises women's issues in Saudi Arabia The World - Apr 05 12:45 PM
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia - House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said today that she raised the issue of Saudi Arabia's lack of female politicians with Saudi government officials on the last stop of her Mideast tour.Pelosi Nudges Saudi Arabia to Give Women a Role in Politics New York Times - Apr 05 5:43 PM
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said she raised the issue of the lack of women in Saudi politics with officials, but refrained from criticizing the kingdom over it.House Speaker Pelosi Visits Saudi Arabia The San Francisco Examiner - Apr 05 6:41 AM
(AP Photo/HO, Saudi News Agency) In this photo released by Saudi News Agency, King Abdullah bin Abdul Aziz al-Saud of Saudi Arabia meets U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, left, at the Royal palace in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Wednesday, April 4, 2007.House Speaker Pelosi in Saudi Arabia after meeting Syria's Assad KESQ - Apr 05 7:29 AM
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is in Saudi Arabia today as part of her Mideast tour.House Speaker Pelosi Visits Saudi Arabia The Columbian - Apr 05 6:25 AM
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (AP) -- Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi continued her Mideast tour Thursday, a day after coming under sharp attack from the Bush administration for meeting with Syria's leader.House Speaker Pelosi in Saudi Arabia after meeting Syria's Assad WNCT Greenville - Apr 05 7:06 AM
(AP) - House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is visiting a key US ally today as part of her Mideast tour. She's meeting with several members of Saudi Arabia's Shura Council, an unelected advisory assembly appointed by the king.US House speaker discusses Mideast in Saudi Arabia Middle East Online - Apr 05 12:27 AM
Pelosi to speak with members of Saudi Arabia's consultative Council after meeting King Abdullah.US House Speaker Pelosi discusses Iraq, Mideast in Saudi Arabia Channel NewsAsia - Apr 04 7:24 PM
RIYADH : US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi was due to visit an all-male advisory council in key ally Saudi Arabia Thursday after discussing Iraq with King Abdullah on the last leg of a controversial Middle East trip.(AFX UK Focus) 2007-04-05 10:12 GMT: Israel stalls US arms sales to Saudi Arabia - report Interactive Investor - Apr 05 2:44 AM
WASHINGTON (AFX) - Israel has stalled a US plan to sell advanced weaponry, including satellite-guided arms, to Saudi Arabia, the New York Times reported.US House speaker in Saudi Arabia Sunday Times - Apr 05 12:25 AM
RIYADH - US House speaker Nancy Pelosi has arrived in key-regional ally Saudi Arabia, the latest destination on her controversial Middle East tour, an AFP photographer said.Saudi Arabia offered $2 bln to Barzani to give up claims on Kirkuk Turks.US - Apr 04 7:49 PM
A Shiite newspaper published in Baghdad reported Tuesday that Massoud Barzani, president of Iraq's semi-autonomous Kurdish region, had turned down a $2-billion offer from Saudi Arabia in return for giving up demands to have oil-rich Kirkuk.Saudi Arabia Says Israel Must Accept Arab Peace Offer Before Talks Payvand Iran News - Apr 04 8:07 AM
Saudi Arabia says Israel should first clearly accept Arab peace initiative before the kingdom would consider talks. A statement from the Saudi cabinet Monday did not directly refer to Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert's invitation to Arab leaders to attend a Middle East peace conference. -VOAUS House speaker gets tour of all-male Saudi council AFP via Yahoo! News - Apr 05 10:28 AM
US House speaker Nancy Pelosi sat in the speaker's chair on Thursday on a visit to conservative Saudi Arabia's all-male advisory council and said her talks with King Abdullah centered on his Middle East peace plan.Pelosi takes chair in empty all-male Saudi council Reuters via Yahoo! News - Apr 05 7:52 AM
U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi visited Saudi Arabia's appointed advisory council on Thursday, taking a chance to sit on the speaker's chair in the all-male house -- while it was empty.Pelosi meets Saudi king at end of Mideast tour International Herald Tribune - Apr 05 12:29 PM
The speaker of the House, Nancy Pelosi, said Thursday that she had raised the issue of Saudi Arabia's lack of female politicians with King Abdullah on the last stop of her Middle East tour.Market Insight: Saudi Arabia applies the brakes FT.com via Yahoo! News - Apr 04 11:00 AM
The Saudi stock market continues to be a roller-coaster ride for investors after massive volatility in 2006 saw hundreds of billions of dollars drop from its value. But hopes are rising that a series of market reforms and some hard-won experience for the country's investor base might lead to greater stability.Saudi Arabia executes Yemeni for rape, murder Khaleej Times - Apr 04 2:01 AM
RIYADH - Saudi Arabia executed a Yemeni man on Wednesday for raping and murdering an eight-year-old boy, bringing to at least 28 the number of people put to death in the conservative kingdom this year.Pelosi visits Saudi council Richmond Times-Dispatch - 34 minutes ago
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia - U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi visited Saudi Arabia's unelected advisory council yesterday, the closest thing in the kingdom to a legislature.Saudi Arabia plans monorails in holy areas EARTHtimes.org - Apr 04 4:42 AM
Jeddah/Cairo - Saudi Arabia plans to construct monorails in Mecca and the holy sites of Mena, Muzdalifah and Arafat for the transport of Muslim pilgrims during the peak season, the Saudi daily Arab News reported on Wednesday. The magnetic levitation m...On last stop of tour, Pelosi visits Saudi advisers' chamber Minneapolis-St. Paul Star Tribune - 1 hour, 37 minutes ago
RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA - U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi visited Saudi Arabia's unelected advisory council on Thursday, the closest thing in the kingdom to a legislature, where she tried out her counterpart's chair -- a privilege no Saudi woman can have because women cannot become legislators. "It's a nice view from here," Pelosi said as she sat in the chair, facing the ornate chamber with its deep ...First US Muslim lawmaker hopes to return to Saudi for hajj Antara News - 1 hour, 27 minutes ago
The Muslim member of the US Congress, who accompanied House speaker Nancy Pelosi on a Middle East tour, said on Thursday he hoped to return to Saudi Arabia later this year to perform the hajj pilgrimage in Mecca.Pelosi tries Saudi council chair NDTV - 1 minute ago
US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi became the first woman to sit on the chair of an all mail council during a visit to Saudi Arabia. It's a privilege no Saudi woman can have because women cannot become legislators there.Pelosi tries Saudi speaker's chair for size during historic visit The Scotsman - Apr 05 5:29 PM
US DEMOCRAT leader Nancy Pelosi visited Saudi Arabia's unelected advisory council yesterday, where she tried out her counterpart's chair - a privilege no Saudi woman can have because women cannot stand for election.Saudi Arabia Says Israel Must Accept Arab Peace Offer Before Talks Voice of America - Apr 03 7:16 AM
Saudi Arabia says Israel should first clearly accept Arab peace initiative before the kingdom would consider talks. A statement from the Saudi cabinet Monday did not directly refer to Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert's invitation to Arab leaders to attend a Middle East peace conference.Saudi Arabia creates 255,000 new jobs as investment rises Khaleej Times - Apr 04 7:44 PM
Al Awad said that the economic reforms undertaken by the Saudi government in recent years had played a major role in attracting investment, and added that the private sector plays an important and growing role in advancing economic and social development in the Kingdom.Saudi Arabia unlikely to go to peace talks MSNBC - Apr 02 5:55 PM
Saudi Arabia signaled Monday it is unlikely to accept an Israeli invitation to a regional peace conference, saying that Israel must first stop mistreating Palestinians and move to withdraw from Arab lands.Pelosi in Saudi talks Gulf Daily News - 2 hours, 30 minutes ago
RIYADH: US Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi said yesterday that she raised the issue of Saudi Arabia's lack of female politicians with Saudi government officials on the last stop of her Mideast tour.US House speaker gets tour of Saudi's advisory council Channel NewsAsia - Apr 05 9:09 AM
RIYADH : US House speaker Nancy Pelosi sat in the speaker's chair on Thursday on a visit to conservative Saudi Arabia's all-male advisory council and said her talks with King Abdullah centred on his Middle East peace plan.Saudi Arabia Dismisses Israeli Proposal for Conference Payvand Iran News - Apr 03 8:37 AM
Saudi Arabia has dismissed Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert's invitation to Arab leaders to attend a Middle East peace conference. -VOAUS House speaker gets tour of all-male Saudi council TODAYonline - Apr 05 10:56 AM
US House speaker Nancy Pelosi meets with members of the Saudi Shura Council in Riyadh, 05 April 2007. Pelosi sat in the speaker's chair on Thursday on a visit to conservative Saudi Arabia's all-male advisory council and said her talks with King Abdullah centered on his Middle East peace plan.Pelosi Discusses Women's Roles On Saudi Visit CBS 3 Philadelphia - Apr 05 8:34 AM
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi says she raised the issue of Saudi Arabia's lack of female politicians with Saudi government officials on the last stop of her Mideast tour Thursday. Pelosi, the first female House speaker, said she had not discussed King Abdullah's recent criticism of the U.S. occupation of Iraq.US House speaker tours Saudi council Middle East Online - Apr 05 8:27 AM
Pelosi sits in speaker's chair in visit to conservative Saudi Arabia's all-male advisory council.Market Insight: Saudi Arabia applies the brakes Financial Times - Apr 04 12:59 PM
The Saudi stock market continues to be a roller-coaster ride for investors after massive volatility in 2006 saw hundreds of billions of dollars drop from its value.Pelosi speaks with Saudi advisory council Deutsche Welle - Apr 05 9:29 AM
US Speaker of the House, Democrat Nancy Pelosi, has met with Saudi Arabia's main political advisory board during her tour of the Middle East. Pelosi visited with several members of the Shura Council, an advisory assembly named by Saudi King Abdullah.Saudi Arabia executes Pakistani man for murder Arab Times - Apr 03 7:32 AM
RIYADH, April 3 (Reuters) - Saudi Arabia executed a Pakistani man on Tuesday for stabbing to death a Saudi national, raising the number of executions in the kingdom to at least 27 this year.03-04-2007: AmInvestment Bank to set up JV company in Saudi Arabia The Edge Daily - Apr 03 5:00 AM
AmInvestment Group Bhd s (AMBG) AmInvestment Bank Bhd will be setting up a joint-venture (JV) company to carry out capital market activity in Saudi Arabia.US House speaker discusses Iraq, Mideast in Saudi Middle East Times - Apr 05 3:41 AM
CONTROVERSIAL TOUR: Saudi King Abdullah talks to US House speaker Nancy Pelosi during her visit to Riyadh April 4. (REUTERS) RIYADH -- US House speaker Nancy Pelosi was due to visit an all-male advisory council in key ally Saudi Arabia Thursday after discussing Iraq with King Abdullah on the last leg of a controversial Middle East trip.Arroyo hails Saudi Arabia s $153M investment ABS-CBNNEWS.com - Apr 03 12:50 AM
President Arroyo on Tuesday said Saudi Arabia s $153 million investment in the Philippines was "a clear vote of confidence" for the country from the Middle East investors.Japan Hot Stocks-Mitsui up after Saudi Arabia order Reuters via Yahoo! Asia News - Apr 02 5:32 PM
TOKYO, April 3 (Reuters) - The following stock is on the move on Tuesday: **MITSUI UP AFTER WINNING SAUDI ARABIA PROJECT ORDER**Saudi Arabia Dismisses Israeli Proposal for Conference Voice of America - Apr 02 4:46 PM
Saudi Arabia has dismissed Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert's invitation to Arab leaders to attend a Middle East peace conference. The Saudi Cabinet Monday said Israel first must end what it called constant violations and inhuman aggression against the Palestinian people.Saudi cancer awareness centre AME Info - Apr 04 11:48 PM
Saudi Arabia is setting up a cancer awareness centre in Jeddah to educate the public about the benefit of early detection in treatment, Arab News reported. The centre will be manned by specialists who will give guidance on diagnosis and treatment.Report: Israel blocks US-Saudi arms deal Al Bawaba - Apr 05 3:02 AM
Israel has stalled an American plan to sell advanced weaponry, including satellite-guided arms, to Saudi Arabia, the New York Times reported Thursday.Saudi Arabia, Dubai lead Gulf stock tumble Gulf Times - Apr 02 11:29 PM
DUBAI: Most Gulf Arab indices dropped yesterday, with markets in Saudi Arabia, Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Qatar falling to milestone lows. Banking stocks, including Samba Financial Group in Saudi Arabia, Dubai Islamic Bank, and First Gulf Bank in Abu Dhabi, led declines.US House speaker discusses Iraq, Mideast in Saudi TODAYonline - Apr 04 7:27 PM
US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi arrives at Riyadh airport. Pelosi was due to visit an all-male advisory council in key ally Saudi Arabia Thursday after discussing Iraq with King Abdullah on the last leg of a controversial Middle East trip.Saudi Arabia Reacts to Olmert's Offer ABC News - Apr 04 5:29 PM
Arabs Say They Will Talk to Israeli Prime Mininister If He Accepts Peace PlanSaudi lawyer seeks Pelosi's help UPI - Apr 05 11:27 AM
A Saudi lawyer representing the families of prisoners held in Guntanamo prison has asked U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to help secure their release.Israel stalls US arms sales to Saudis: report AFP via Yahoo! News - Apr 05 2:27 PM
Israel has stalled a US plan to sell advanced weaponry, including satellite-guided arms, to Saudi Arabia, US media reported Thursday.Saudi executes drug smuggler, child murderer Khaleej Times - Apr 04 9:45 AM
RIYADH - Saudi Arabia on Wednesday executed a Yemeni convicted of child murder and a Saudi found guilty of drug smuggling, the interior ministry announced.Saudi Arabia Asks Israel to Withdraw from Parts 9&10 News Cadillac - Apr 02 9:44 AM
A Saudi official says Israel should withdraw from Arab territory and allow the creation of a Palestinian state before Arabs recognize Israel. The comments are the first from Saudi Arabia since Israel's prime minister invited Arab leaders to discuss their ideas for peace with him.Lebanon official asks Saudis to arrange talks on Hariri court: UN AFP via Yahoo! News - Apr 05 11:11 AM
The Lebanese parliament's speaker asked Saudi Arabia to arrange a meeting of Lebanon's political rivals to break the impasse over a proposed international tribunal on the murder of the country's ex-premier, the UN chief said Thursday.Overstay in Saudi Arabia to cost dearer Greater Kashmir - Apr 02 12:06 PM
UNITED NEWS OF INDIA Dubai, Apr 2: Indian families in Saudi Arabia, who allow their relatives on visit visas to stay beyond the stipulated period, are vulnerable to the decision of immigration authorities to penalize such residents.Saudis invited to broker Lebanon deadlock: U.N.'s Ban Reuters via Yahoo! News - Apr 05 11:24 AM
Lebanon's parliament speaker has invited Saudi Arabia to broker a deal over an international tribunal to try suspects in the killing of a former prime minister, U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said on Thursday.Analysis: Others competing for influence AP via Yahoo! News - Apr 05 11:42 AM
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi engages Syrian President Bashar Assad in Damascus and passes him a peace message from Israel. Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad frees 15 British captives, defusing a crisis with Britain. Saudi Arabia's King Abdullah moves to take the lead in pressing for Mideast peace.BankMuscat opens branch in Kingdom of Saudi Arabia AME Info - Apr 02 5:02 AM
BankMuscat, the leading bank in the Sultanate of Oman, announced the opening of its first branch in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia at King Fahd Road in Riyadh.Israel stalls US arms sales to Saudis AFP via Yahoo! News - Apr 05 7:56 AM
A worried Israel has stalled a US plan to sell advanced weaponry, including satellite-guided arms, to Saudi Arabia.Saudi Arabia to be tough on overstaying visitors The Times of India - Apr 02 4:17 AM
DUBAI: Heavy fine will be imposed on the expatriates in Saudi Arabia if their family members visiting them overstay their visa period. The department would give a two-month grace period from April 3 to June 1 for expatriates and companies to send their visitors before the imposition of the new law.Saudi billionaire eyes China consumers, energy Khaleej Times - 27 minutes ago
BEIJING - Billionaire Saudi prince Alwaleed bin Talal, who has snapped up three hotels during a 10-day tour of Asia, is also mulling investments in China s consumer and energy sectors.Pelosi Meets with Saudi King KABC-TV Los Angeles - Apr 05 11:43 AM
Continuing her Mideast tour, Speaker Nancy Pelosi met with Saudi King Abdullah, a day after sharp rebukes from the White House for meeting with Syria's president.Overstay in Saudi Arabia to cost dearer New Kerala - Apr 02 3:46 AM
Dubai, Apr 2: Indian families in Saudi Arabia, who allow their relatives on visit visas to stay beyond the stipulated period, are vulnerable to the decision of immigration authorities to penalise such residents.Israeli concerns delay U.S. arms sales to Sunni Arab states International Herald Tribune - Apr 05 7:42 AM
Israel fears that the sale of weaponry to Saudi Arabia and other Gulf nations could erode its military superiority in the region.University Students From the United States and Saudi Arabia Take Part in a Joint Habitat for Humanity Build in Jordan [Press Release] PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance - Apr 02 8:37 AM
Twenty-four women from Harvard University in the United States and Dar Al-Hekma College in Saudi Arabia met in Jordan over the past ten days to take part in a Habitat for Humanity building project.Israel objection stalls U.S. arms sale to Saudis: paper Reuters via Yahoo! News - Apr 05 4:22 AM
Objections by Israel are delaying Bush administration plans for a major arms sale to Saudi Arabia and other Gulf allies aimed at deterring Iran, The New York Times reported on Wednesday.Saudi executes Yemeni murderer, Saudi drug dealer Arab Times - Apr 04 3:02 AM
RIYADH, April 4 (Reuters) - Saudi Arabia executed a Saudi drug dealer and a Yemeni man convicted of murdering an 8-year-old boy on Wednesday, bringing to at least 29 the number of people put to death in the conservative kingdom this year.Saudi Arabia hails project to reform fighters Daily Telegraph - Apr 01 6:29 PM
As American jets bombed his last stronghold in the mountains of Afghanistan, Osama bin Laden ordered a young supporter from Saudi Arabia to flee to safety.Saudi poultry firms eye more lucrative markets Gulf Daily News - 2 hours, 29 minutes ago
Dubai: Major Saudi poultry producers will participate at the Poultry and Livestock exhibition in Dubai to seek export markets. The show is part of the AGRA Middle East, the region's premier agricultural event, to be held at the Dubai International Exhibition Centre from April 17 to 19.Raymond J. Learsy: Hallelujah! Saudi King Abdullah a No-Show at White House State Dinner HuffingtonPost - Apr 03 9:55 AM
And with the King's absence perhaps the most insidious relationship of the Bush presidency comes to an end. It is an occasion for all Americans to celebrate. This administration and the Bush family's all too cozy relationship with the Saudis and their Royal Family goes back at the very least to 1986. That was the year when then Vice President George H. W. Bush traveled to Saudi Arabia to ...Saudi awards $1.87bn rail deals AME Info - Apr 04 12:02 AM
Saudi Arabia has signed contracts worth $1.87bn to build a 1,765km-long north-south railway line, Arab News reported.Saudi Prince Alwaleed looks to eastern expansion: report TODAYonline - Apr 03 11:28 PM
File photo of Prince Alwaleed Bin Talal of Saudi Arabia. The prince is looking to Hong Kong and China as he considers an Asian expansion of his hotel empire, a report said Wednesday.Smoking gun in quashed probe of Saudi-UK deal? The Daily Star Lebannon - Apr 05 12:55 PM
Britain's biggest defense manufacturer, BAE Systems, confirmed to the attorney general that it had provided "support services" to Saudi officials in communication 18 months ago, an account made public under freedom of information laws showed Thursday.Israel stalls US arms sales to Saudis AFP via Yahoo! News - Apr 05 12:56 AM
A worried Israel has stalled a US plan to sell advanced weaponry, including satellite-guided arms, to Saudi Arabia, the New York Times reported Thursday.Saudi Prince Alwaleed looks to eastern expansion: report AFP via Yahoo! News - Apr 04 10:20 AM
Saudi Arabian Prince Alwaleed bin Talal is looking to Hong Kong and China as he considers an Asian expansion of his hotel empire, a report said Wednesday.Pelosi Asks Saudis: Where Are The Women? CBS News - Apr 05 8:30 AM
After defying the White House by meeting with Syrian President Bashar Assad, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi visited U.S. ally Saudi Arabia, where she says she raised the issue of the kingdom's lack of female politicians.Saudi rips presence of U.S. in Iraq Kansas City Star - Apr 03 1:37 PM
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia | Saudi Arabia s King Abdullah, one of the United States closest Arab allies, called the American presence in Iraq illegitimate Wednesday as he opened a two-day Arab League summit.BNP, Saudi Investment Bank Agree on Deal AP via Yahoo! Finance - Apr 03 4:42 AM
BNP Paribas Asset Management and the Saudi Investment Bank said Tuesday they have agreed to cooperate in asset management in Saudi Arabia.Israel stalls US arms sales to Saudis: report TurkishPress.com - 1 hour, 25 minutes ago
WASHINGTON - Israel has stalled a US plan to sell advanced weaponry, including satellite-guided arms, to Saudi Arabia, the New York Times reported Thursday.Mitsui wins $763 million order for Saudi railway Reuters via Yahoo! News - Apr 02 5:20 PM
Mitsui & Co. (8031.T), Japan's second-biggest trading house, said on Tuesday it has won a 90 billion yen ($763 million) order together with a group of companies for a railway construction project in Saudi Arabia.Russia inks oil pipeline deal with Saudis World Tribune - Apr 05 3:31 PM
MOSCOW Russia has signed a $100 million contract to construct an oil pipeline in Saudi Arabia. Industry sources said Stroytransgaz, a subsidiary of Russia's Gazprom, signed the contract with Saudi Aramco on March 30 in the Saudi city of Dhahran.The Middle East's Leading English Language Daily Arab News - Apr 05 4:06 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.BNP, Saudi Investment Bank Enter Deal AP via Yahoo! Finance - Apr 03 1:15 AM
BNP Paribas Asset Management and the Saudi Investment Bank have signed a protocol on strategic cooperation in asset management in Saudi Arabia, the companies announced Tuesday.
