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France, Saudi Arabia Agree New Defense Contracts Strategy
2018-04-09
France and Saudi Arabia have agreed a new intergovernmental accord to conclude weapons deals, a French defense ministry official said on Sunday.
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Saudi Exchange Counting on Foreign Funds to Aid Aramco IPO, Chief Says
2018-04-09
Saudi Arabia’s stock exchange expects an influx of foreign funds to smooth the listing of national oil firm Saudi Aramco, despite concern among some analysts about whether the market can absorb the huge offer, the exchange’s chief executive said on Sunday.
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Saudi Taps France to Develop Multi-Billion Dollar Open Air Museum
2018-04-09
Saudi Arabia and France are set to agree on the initial development of a huge area of the Gulf kingdom to create a tourism project that showcases Saudi history, officials said.
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Qatari Emir Heads his Country’s Delegation to Arab Summit to be Held in Saudi Arabia
2018-04-09
Qatari Emir Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani will head his country’ delegation to attend the Arab League's summit, to be held in Saudi Arabia, on April 15, according to Al-Rai newspaper.
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Saudi Ambassador Congratulates Bahraini King on “Oil Discovery”
2018-04-09
Saudi Ambassador to the Kingdom of Bahrain sent on Sunday (April 8, 2018) a cable of congratulations to King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa marking the discovery of the largest oil field in Bahrain.
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Allies of Saudi Crown Prince Appointed to Board of New Culture Authority
2018-04-09
Saudi Arabia on Friday named allies of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s reform agenda to a new board of directors for a culture body that aims to develop the arts in the conservative kingdom.
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As Saudi Prince Arrives, Ties with France More Complex than Before
2018-04-09
When French President Emmanuel Macron flew into Riyadh for hastily arranged talks with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in November it was all smiles in public, but in private a tough dialogue over Iran signaled a change between the allies.
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Saudi Arabia Studying Big Project for Maritime Channel that will Change Qatar into Island
2018-04-06
“Sabq” newspaper revealed that Saudi Arabia is studying a big tourism project to launch a maritime channel along the Saudi-Qatar border, which is being implemented by a Saudi Arabian investment consortium of 9 companies.
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Ahead of Saudi Prince Visit, Macron Lawmaker Asks for Inquiry over French Arms Sales
2018-04-06
A lawmaker in President Emmanuel Macron’s party has officially asked for a parliamentary investigation into the legality of French weapons sales to the Saudi-led coalition fighting in Yemen, days before the kingdom’s crown prince arrives in France.
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U.S. State Dept Approves Possible $1.3 Billion Artillery Sale to Saudi Arabia
2018-04-06
The U.S. State Department has approved a possible $1.31 billion foreign military sale of self-propelled Howitzer systems and conversion equipment to Saudi Arabia, the Pentagon said on Thursday.
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Bahrain King Receives 2 Written Letters from Saudi King
2018-04-06
Saudi Ambassador to Bahrain Abdullah Al Al-Sheikh delivered two written letters from Saudi King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud to Bahrain's King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa.
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Saudi Aramco Says Jizan Facilities Safe after Missile Attack
2018-04-06
Saudi Aramco said on Thursday its plants and facilities in the southwestern province of Jizan were operating “normally and safely”.
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After Decades, Saudi Arabia's First New Cinema to Open April 18
2018-04-06
Saudi Arabia’s first cinema in more than 35 years will open on April 18 in Riyadh, the capital, the authorities said.
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Saudi Arabia Expects No Oil supply Impact from Houthi Tanker Attack
2018-04-04
An attack on a Saudi tanker by Yemen’s Houthi would not hit oil supplies, Saudi energy minister said on Wednesday, after the Iran-allied group said it had targeted a warship in response to an air strike that killed civilians.
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Spying on Spouse’s Phone Now Criminal Offence in Saudi Arabia
2018-04-03
Saudi Arabia on Monday announced “spying” on your spouse’s phone is now a criminal offence potentially punishable by a hefty fine – and a year in jail.
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Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Closes $16 Billion Loan
2018-04-03
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has closed an increased US$16bn syndicated loan that refinances a US$10bn facility signed in 2016, according to banking sources.
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Saudi Crown Prince Says Israelis have Right to their Own Land
2018-04-03
Saudi Arabia’s crown prince said Israelis are entitled to live peacefully on their own land in an interview published on Monday in U.S. magazine The Atlantic, another public sign of ties between Riyadh and Tel Aviv appearing to grow closer.
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UN Security Council Condemns Houthi Missile Attacks on Saudi Arabia
2018-03-29
The United Nations Security Council on Wednesday condemned a barrage of missile attacks against Saudi Arabia by Yemen’s Houthi group and expressed grave concern at reports of violations of an U.N. arms embargo on Houthi leaders.
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Saudi Arabia Must Face US Lawsuits over Sept. 11 Attacks
2018-03-29
A U.S. judge on Wednesday rejected Saudi Arabia’s bid to dismiss lawsuits claiming that it helped plan the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks and should pay billions of dollars in damages to victims.
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Saudis to Repay Contractors on State Projects for Increased Expat Fees
2018-03-28
The Saudi cabinet announced on Tuesday it plans to reimburse contractors on government projects agreed before December 2016 for increased expat fees, according to a statement by Saudi Press Agency.