Saudi Arabia News

Coronavirus pandemic25 Mar 2020 19:03 GMT

King Salman orders ban on entry into and exit from capital Riyadh and the holy cities of Mecca and Medina.

Saudi Arabia25 Mar 2020 09:44 GMT

Former deputy head of Saudi Arabia's general intelligence and former royal court adviser also accused in indictment.

Yemen25 Mar 2020 07:05 GMT

Rights group says Saudi forces carried out arbitrary arrests, forced disappearances against al-Mahra residents in Yemen.

Coronavirus pandemic24 Mar 2020 15:26 GMT

Afghani resident is first COVID-19 fatality in kingdom, where a nationwide curfew is in effect, as GCC cases hit 2,100.

Coronavirus pandemic23 Mar 2020 09:04 GMT

Gulf nations step up measures against coronavirus as infections continue to rise.

AJ Impact21 Mar 2020 00:07 GMT

Oil prices have lost more than half their value in the last two weeks as Saudi Arabia and Russia kicked off a price war.

Coronavirus pandemic20 Mar 2020 07:22 GMT

Move will also include weekly Friday prayers in a country that has reported more than 270 coronavirus cases.

AJ Impact19 Mar 2020 15:54 GMT

The small Gulf oil producer, rated 'junk' by all three major credit agencies, is seeking funds to weather oil price war.

Coronavirus pandemic18 Mar 2020 05:16 GMT

Current chair of the group of 20 major economies wants to discuss health emergency next week amid economic worries.

Saudi Arabia17 Mar 2020 19:21 GMT

Military and judicial officials were among the 298 people arrested over allegations of bribery and embezzlement.

Middle East17 Mar 2020 09:19 GMT

While UAE's Mohammed bin Zayed drives the relationship, Saudi Arabia's Mohammed bin Salman shares his vision for region.

AJ Impact16 Mar 2020 19:11 GMT

Oil prices have been under immense pressure, hit by a demand shock and supply glut as coronavirus panic batters markets.