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“I am not sure there is a supply shortage, but we will look at the (market) analysis. We will definitely be responsive and the market will be supplied,” Saudi Arabia Energy Minister Khalid al-Falih said. (Photo: File | AP)

Saudi's Falih says oil stocks still building, but OPEC to act if needed

OPEC, Russia and other non-OPEC producers have agreed to reduce output by 1.2 bpd from Jan 1 for six months.

18 May 2019 1:46 PM

Tuesday's drone strikes hit two pumping stations on the kingdom's east-west pipeline. (Photo:AP)

Major Saudi oil pipeline ‘attacked’ by drones

Drone attacks claimed by Iran-aligned Yemeni rebels shut down one of the kingdom's main oil pipelines on Tuesday.

15 May 2019 2:45 PM

Saudi Arabia lifted a ban on women drivers as a step towards a progressive society in June 2018.

Uber allows women drivers to choose female passengers

Uber announced the introduction of its ‘Passenger Preference’ feature in Saudi Arabia for the female drivers.

18 Apr 2019 10:29 AM

While demand in China, India and the United States grew, the OECD warned that "the oil market shows signs of tightening" amid "mixed signals" over the global economic outlook.

Saudi oil cuts deeper than promised: International Energy Agency

The Paris-based IEA said production by OPEC kingpin Saudi Arabia dropped to its lowest level in two years in March.

11 Apr 2019 6:11 PM

OPEC+ agreed to cut output by 1.2 million bpd from the beginning of 2019 after oil prices dipped late last year. (Photo: File)

Saudi minister says oil market headed for 'balance'

Saudi Energy Minister Khalid al-Falih said he did not "think we need to" when asked if kingdom was prepared to make additional cuts.

08 Apr 2019 3:38 PM

The investigator hired to look into the release of intimate images of Jeff Bezos said on Saturday he has concluded that Saudi Arabian authorities hacked the Amazon chief's phone to access his personal data. (Photo: File)

Amazon CEO's phone hacked by Saudi to access personal data: Bezos security chief

Gavin de Becker linked the hack to extensive coverage by a newspaper, which is owned by Bezos, on the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi.

31 Mar 2019 12:08 PM

De Becker said the parent company of the National Enquirer, American Media Inc., had privately demanded that De Becker deny finding any evidence of “electronic eavesdropping or hacking in their newsgathering process.” (Photo: AFP)

Saudis gained access to Amazon CEO Bezos' phone

The kingdom’s minister of state for foreign affairs said Saudi Arabia had “absolutely nothing to do” with the reporting on the affair.

31 Mar 2019 12:01 PM

Saudi Oil Minister Khalid Al Falih discussed with Indian counterpart Dharmendra Pradhan the proposed 60 million tonne a year mega oil refinery cum petrochemical complex. (Representational Image)

India seeks Saudi investment in strategic oil storage, rescue plan for refinery

The official statement said: 'Saudi Arabia's participation in Indian Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) program was also discussed.'

10 Mar 2019 2:09 PM

'Dharmendra Pradhan raised concerns about increasing trend in global crude oil prices. He also pointed to the need for uninterrupted supplies of crude oil and LPG to India in view of the OPEC-plus (decision to) cut (output),' an official statement said. (File Photo)

As petrol prices spike before polls, Pradhan seeks Saudi help to cool rates

Petrol and diesel prices, which are revised daily, have been on the rise for the last one month or so.

10 Mar 2019 1:45 PM

The announcement comes after the US government offered a USD 1 million reward for information leading to Hamza bin Laden's capture as part of its “Rewards for Justice” program. (Photo: AP | File)

Saudi Arabia revokes citizenship of Osama bin Laden's son Hamza

Hamza bin Laden was named a 'specially designated global terrorist' in January 2017.

01 Mar 2019 9:08 PM

It was reported that the three fishermen from Kanniyakumari district were employed as fishing labourers in a mechanised fishing boat belonging to a Saudi Arabian national. (Representational Image)

Tamil Nadu seeks Centre's intervention for release of 3 fishermen detained in Iran

'I request Indian embassies in Iran and Saudi Arabia to ensure immediate release and repatriation of Indian fishermen,' said CM Palaniswami.

26 Feb 2019 4:57 PM

India has always maintained that it is open to a dialogue with Pakistan but only in an atmosphere free from terror.

Saudis not keen to mediate in J&K: Govt

Sources also made it clear that the Saudis did not intend on mediating between India and Pakistan.

22 Feb 2019 6:53 AM

Indian delegation to Saudi Arabia pitches for trade cooperation

The bilateral trade between the countries during April-November 2018 stood at USD 23.24 billion.

18 Feb 2019 3:16 PM

Pompeo walked a diplomatic tightrope on his second politically sensitive visit to Saudi Arabia (Photo: File)

Pompeo on diplomatic tightrope in Saudi talks over Khashoggi murder

The top US diplomat, on an extensive Middle East tour, held talks with King Salman and his son Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman

15 Jan 2019 2:12 PM

Problems in Yemen continue (Photo: File)

Yemen's warring parties refuse to meet together

Yemen's government and Houthi rebels were in different rooms

15 Jan 2019 12:28 PM

Rahaf Mohammed Alqunun fled her family while visiting Kuwait and flew to Bangkok, where she barricaded herself in an airport hotel to avoid deportation and grabbed global attention by mounting a social media campaign for asylum. (Photo: AP)

Saudi woman fleeing alleged abuse heads for asylum in Canada

‘Canada is a country that understands how important it is to stand up for human rights and woman's rights,’ said Canadian PM Justin Trudeau.

12 Jan 2019 2:50 PM

Jamal Khashoggi, a contributor to the Washington Post, was killed on October 2 shortly after entering the kingdom's consulate in what Riyadh called a 'rogue' operation. (Photo: File | AFP)

CCTV footage shows 3 men transporting ‘Khashoggi's body parts

C television images show 3 men carrying 5 suitcases, 2 large black bags into home of Saudi consul general in Istanbul.

31 Dec 2018 4:08 PM

Twitter notified its users earlier on Monday.

Twitter warns of suspicious traffic coming from China, Saudi Arabia

The company does not know the reason for the activity.

18 Dec 2018 10:54 AM

Trudeau said Canada could freeze the relevant export permits if it concluded that the weapons had been misused.(Photo: Twitter / ANI)

Canada looking for way out of arms deal with Saudi Arabia: PM Justin Trudeau.

Comments represent hardening in tone from Trudeau,who previously said there would be huge penalties for scrapping the $13 billion agreement.

17 Dec 2018 5:26 PM

Khashoggi, a Saudi contributor to the Washington Post, was killed shortly after entering the kingdom's consulate in Istanbul on October 2. (Photo: File)

Saudis reject extraditions to Turkey over Jamal Khashoggi murder

'We do not extradite our citizens,' Adel al-Jubeir told a news conference in Riyadh at end of a summit of Gulf Cooperation Council states.

10 Dec 2018 10:26 AM

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