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King Salman, pictured in a handout from the Saudi Royal Palace. (Photo: AFP)

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Trump expresses confidence' in King Salman, says Saudi purge targets...

I have great confidence in King Salman and the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia, they know exactly what they are doing,'...

7 Nov 2017 7:08 AM GMT

Khashoggi has been missing since he stepped inside the Saudi consulate in Istanbul on October 2. (Photo: AP)

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Turkish President Erdogan, Saudi king discuss case of missing...

The leaders discussed 'issue of shedding light' on Jamal Khashoggi case and emphasised the 'importance of creating a...

15 Oct 2018 6:11 AM GMT

We protect Saudi Arabia. Would you say theyre rich. And I love the King, King Salman. But I said King - were protecting you - you might not be there for two weeks without us - you have to pay for your military, Trump said to cheers at a rally in Southaven, Mississippi. (Photo: AP)

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Saudi King won't last in power without US support: Trump

Saudi Arabia is the world's top oil exporter and the de facto leader of OPEC, which has been criticized by Trump for...

3 Oct 2018 4:54 AM GMT

Under Saudi Arabias guardianship system, women are required to present proof of permission from a male guardian - normally the husband, father or brother - to do any government paperwork, travel or enrol in classes. (Representational Image)

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Guided without guardians: Saudi women can now own biz without male...

The policy change, announced by the Saudi government on Thursday, also marks a major step away from the strict...

18 Feb 2018 1:20 PM GMT

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Saudi king begins holiday in still unbuilt futuristic mega-city

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman announced plans for 26,500 sq km futuristic high-tech hub in 2017 as part of...

31 July 2018 3:18 AM GMT

Prince Abdulaziz is a longstanding member of the No. 1 crude exporters delegation to the Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), with decades of experience in the oil sector, Al Jazeera reported. (Photo: ANI)

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Saudi King Salman names son Abdulaziz as new energy minister

The new energy minister is an older half-brother to the crown prince, Mohammad Bin Salman, and an experienced oil...

8 Sep 2019 11:16 AM GMT

King Salman bin Abdulaziz chairing a virtual cabinet meeting from his office at the King Faisal Specialist Hospital in Riyadh. (AFP)

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Saudi's King Salman discharged from hospital after surgery

The King's health is closely watched because of the absolute powers he holds over one of the world's top oil-rich...

31 July 2020 7:01 AM GMT

$In a phone call to Trump on Sunday, King Salman affirmed the \kingdoms keenness to reach a lasting and fair solution to the Palestinian cause to bring peace\, the official Saudi Press Agency reported. (AFP)$ World

Saudi king calls for 'fair' Palestinian solution in Trump call

Saudi Arabia has said it will not follow the UAE until Israel has signed an internationally recognised peace accord with...

7 Sep 2020 8:29 AM GMT

Saudi King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud (Photo: AP)

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Saudi King orders government reshuffle after Jamal Khashoggi fallout

The reshuffle would help the crown prince further 'consolidate power' as many of those promoted were his 'key allies'.

28 Dec 2018 4:21 AM GMT

Saudi Arabia Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. (AFP)

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Saudi Arabia ends death penalty for minors

The decision comes on the heels of another judgement to end flogging, one of the most controversial forms of public...

27 April 2020 4:27 AM GMT

It was not immediately clear if Qatar Airways would also suspend flights to other countries. (Photo: AFP)

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Qatar denies blocking haj pilgrimage flights as Saudi wait for landing...

Qatar and Saudi, along with three other Arab states, have been locked in a political row which severed transport ties to...

21 Aug 2017 9:39 AM GMT

Deputy Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, will meet President Donald Trump at the White House in the highest-level visit to Washington by a Saudi royal since Novembers presidential election. (Photo: AP)

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Saudi king orders reopening of Qatar border to pilgrims amid Gulf...

The announcement to reopen the border for Qatari pilgrims came after Saudi Arabia's King Mohammed bin Salman received an...

17 Aug 2017 3:44 AM GMT