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Despite lower oil prices during the first half of 2019, we continued to deliver solid earnings and strong free cash flow, Aramco CEO Amin Nasser was quoted as saying in the statement.

Saudi Aramco says H1 2019 net income slips to USD 46.9 billion

The fall in income comes amid renewed speculation the company was preparing for its much-delayed overseas stock listing.

12 Aug 2019 1:40 PM

The regulation effectively allows women over the age of 21 to obtain passports and leave the country without their guardian's permission, the pro-government Okaz newspaper and other local media reported, citing senior authorities. (Representational Image)

Saudi Arabia allows women to travel without male 'guardian' approval

The pro-government Saudi Gazette newspaper hailed the decision as 'one giant leap for Saudi women'.

02 Aug 2019 10:50 AM

Speaking earlier at the summit, Erdogan said Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman must uncover the killers of the Washington Post columnist, and added that some aspects of the murder were still being hidden. (Photo: File)

Turkey’s Erdogan says ‘some people’ paying ‘serious money’ to bury Khashoggi issue

Erdogan, who was speaking to reporters after the G-20 summit in Osaka, Japan, did not elaborate.

01 Jul 2019 6:53 PM

UN Khashoggi probe may not result in action against Saudis

There is no prospect, however, of the Senate voting to override the inevitable presidential veto.

27 Jun 2019 12:17 AM

Princess Reema is the daughter of former Ambassador to the US Bandar bin Sultan -- renowned as one of the most influential Saudi envoys during his 22 years in Washington. (Photo: Twitter)

Saudi Arabia's new US Ambassador is a Princess with an impossible job

According to Saudi official, she knows the challenges she'll have to confront in Washington.

26 Jun 2019 4:38 PM

Khashoggi, a Washington Post contributor and US resident, was killed last October 2 by Saudi agents while at Saudi Arabia's consulate in Istanbul to obtain paperwork ahead of his wedding to Hatice Cengiz. (Photo: File)

Khashoggi fiancee says US 'ethically' responsible to seek justice

She said she suspected that Khashoggi -- harsh critic of Saudi Crown Prince -- was experiencing some of things he had feared.

26 Jun 2019 9:28 AM

The official could not confirm if the case had been raised with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MBS), whom Pompeo met later, CNN reported. (Photo: ANI)

Pompeo didn't discuss Khashoggi murder case with Saudi King: US official

Pompeo had later said in a tweet that he had a 'productive meeting' with the Saudi King.

25 Jun 2019 8:47 AM

Pompeo is expected to meet in the Red Sea city of Jeddah with King Salman and the powerful crown prince, Mohammed bin Salman. (Photo: File)

Pompeo arrives in Saudi Arabia for Iran crisis talks

US is holding talks with its close ally amid mounting tensions with Iran.

24 Jun 2019 1:33 PM

Shortly after the incident, the US had pinned the blame of the attack on the Islamic Republic. (Photo: AFP)

Saudi Crown Prince blames Iran of attacking tankers in Gulf of Oman

The incident has simmered the tensions in the Persian Gulf region.

16 Jun 2019 2:42 PM

Turkish officials were the first to report the murder and have continued to press Saudi Arabia for information on the whereabouts of his dismembered body. (Photo: File)

Khashoggi's death very paiful, stop politically exploiting case: Saudi crown prince

The prince, added that he wants strong relations with 'all Islamic countries including Turkey'.

16 Jun 2019 10:19 AM

Known by his initials MBS, 32-year-old Prince Mohammed has shaken up Saudi Arabia and the wider Middle East since he was elevated to crown prince in 2017. (Photo: File)

Sister of Saudi Crown Prince faces trial in Paris over alleged assault

The trial is due to be judged on July 9, the source said.

13 Jun 2019 1:51 PM

On Monday, London-based art dealer Kenny Schachter, writing for the website Artnews, offered answers: the painting now resides on the gargantuan yacht owned by powerful Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. (Photo: AFP)

World’s most costly painting on Saudi prince’s yacht: Report

Riyadh never confirmed or denied that report.

11 Jun 2019 9:38 AM

The weapons, which include munitions and aircraft support maintenance, are meant 'to deter Iranian aggression and build partner self-defense capacity,' Pompeo said. (Photo:AP)

Donald Trumps gives approval to sell arms worth USD 8 billion to Saudi, UAE

Donald Trump's administration on Friday bypassed Congress to sell USD 8.1 billion in arms to Saudi Arabia and other Arab allies.

25 May 2019 8:49 AM

A state-aligned Saudi newspaper went further, running an editorial calling for 'surgical' US strikes on Iran in retaliation. (Photo:AP)

Saudi blame Iran for drone strikes; want US to launch 'surgical strike' on Tehran

Concerns about the possible conflict have flared after the US dispatched warships and bombers to the region to counter a threat from Iran.

17 May 2019 1:03 PM

Cengiz was the last person to see Khashoggi before he entered the consulate to obtain papers for their planned marriage. (Photo: File)

Failed to uphold US values: Khashoggi fiancee slams Trump response to his killing

She said Jamal Khashoggi would have been most disappointed of all to see the US response.

16 May 2019 1:21 PM

A representative of the Khashoggi family -- which this month rejected reports of a settlement with the Saudi government. (Photo:File)

Jamal Khashoggi case: Two Saudi royal advisors fail to show up for trial

Saudi prosecutors said deputy intelligence chief Ahmed al-Assiri oversaw the Washington Post columnist's killing in Istanbul consulate.

28 Apr 2019 1:41 PM

External account pressure reduced Pakistan's international reserves to USD 6.6 billion by mid-January 2019. (File Photo)

Pak set to sign USD 6-8 billion bailout deal with IMF: Finance Minister

Pakistan and the IMF are set to sign a USD 6-8 billion bailout package, Finance Minister Asad Umar has announced.

16 Apr 2019 7:39 PM

The houses given to the Khashoggi children are located in the port city of Jeddah. (Photo:AP)

Jamal Khashoggi children got 'blood money' from Saudi Government

The children of murdered Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi have received multimillion-dollar homes by the kingdom's authorities.

02 Apr 2019 10:20 AM

The projects include plans to build the USD 500 billion NEOM mega city on the northern Red Sea coast. (Photo:File)

Saudi crown prince to oversee recreational projects worth USD 23 billion

Saudi Arabia's King announced recreational projects in Riyadh worth $23 billion, officials said, in a new drive to transform the city.

20 Mar 2019 10:16 AM

Khashoggi, a vocal critic of the Saudi regime, was killed in the Saudi consulate in Istanbul on October 2 last year, where he had gone to obtain paperwork certifying his divorce with his former wife Alaa Nassif in order to be able to re-marry his Turkish fiancée Hatice Cengiz. (Photo: AFP | File)

Saudi Prince launched 'secret campaign' to silence dissenters before Khashoggi murder

Campaign included surveillance, kidnapping, detention and torture of Saudis, according to US officials with knowledge of classified reports.

18 Mar 2019 9:31 AM

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