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US Senate passes 9/11 bill allowing families of victims to sue Saudi Arabia despite 'warnings'
Saudi Arabia apparently threatened to withdraw US investments if the bill was passed.
William Watkinson May 18, 2016
Moody's downgrades Saudi Arabia, Oman and Bahrain's credit rating over slump in oil prices
The agency began the review process in March and slashed Saudi Arabia's long-term issuer ratings from Aa3 to A1.
Pavitra Dwibhashyam May 15, 2016
Mohammed bin Salman: What does the Saudi Arabian youth think of their pin-up prince?
Many find the 34 year old's approach refreshing but others are sceptical about his approach.
Rob L. Wagner May 11, 2016
US market close: Stocks closed mixed as oil weighed heavily on the Dow
The S&P 500 and Nasdaq rose as healthcare stocks rallied on 9 May.
Nicole Rojas May 10, 2016
Indian maid allegedly tortured to death in Saudi Arabia
Asima Khatoon, 25, complained about her employers to her family ahead of her death.
Vasudevan Sridharan May 09, 2016
Saudi Aramco plans listing in London, Hong Kong and New York
ExxonMobil, China's Sinopec and BP could acquire stake in Aramco.
Kedar Grandhi May 09, 2016
Aramco boss Khalid al-Falih named as new Saudi energy minister
Falih replaces Ali al-Naimi, who led oil ministry for over two decades, in major a government reshuffle.
Karthick Arvinth May 08, 2016
BAE defends trade deals with Saudi Arabia, says 'weapons encourage peace'
BAE chairman said its Saudi Arabia dealings were in accordance with the UK government's rules and regulations.
Kedar Grandhi May 05, 2016
Saudi women can now get copy of marriage contract
Earlier, only men had the right to obtain a copy in the kingdom.
Pavitra Dwibhashyam May 03, 2016
CIA chief John Brennan dismisses 9/11 'Missing Chapter' claims about Saudi involvement as inaccurate
CIA's John Brennan: No evidence Saudi government or officials provided financial support to Al Qaeda.
Mark Piggott May 02, 2016
Saudi Arabia: Cool reception for President Obama as diplomatic ties begin to loosen
Barack Obama snubbed by King as Air Force One lands in Riyaadh ahead of Middle East summit.
Mark Piggott Apr 20, 2016
Doha oil meeting breaks up without agreement on output freeze
Talks fail after Saudi Arabia demands arch-rival Iran's participation in freeze.
Karthick Arvinth Apr 18, 2016
Nine Guantanamo Bay detainees transferred to Saudi Arabia
Among those released was Tariq Ali Abdullah Ba Odah, who has been on a hunger strike since 2007.
Henry Austin Apr 17, 2016
1MDB scandal: Saudi Arabia made 'no strings attached' $681m payment to Malaysian PM
The kingdom's foreign minister said it was aware of money paid to Najib Razak.
Brendan Cole Apr 15, 2016
Goldman Sachs warns Opec meeting in Doha will not deliver 'bullish surprise' for oil prices
Saudi Arabia, Russia and about 13 other major oil producers expected to meet at the Qatari capital on 17 April.
Kedar Grandhi Apr 12, 2016
Drone strike 'Kill List' - and Britain's role in it - will only make the world more dangerous
Kill List generates roughly 40 to 60 new enemies for every terrorist operative killed by drones
Clive Stafford Smith Apr 11, 2016
Death penalty: Global executions reach 25-year high according to Amnesty report
China, Iran and Pakistan governments top list of world's most prolific executors.
Paul Wright Apr 06, 2016
'The slaughter must end' says Amnesty International as global executions hit 25-year high
1,634 killed in 2015 as China, Iran, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and US named 'top five executioners'.
Romil Patel Apr 06, 2016
Najd Province: Isis ally claims responsibility for fatal double bomb attack in Saudi Arabia
Terrorists' improvised bomb detonated near a police station in al-Dalam, killing one person.
Richard Cosgrove Apr 03, 2016
Saudi Arabia to reduce dependence on oil by creating $2tn sovereign wealth fund, says Prince Mohammad bin Salman
At $2tn, Saudi Arabia's wealth fund would be more than double that of Norway's.
Kedar Grandhi Apr 02, 2016
Saudi Arabia-owned Al Arabiya shuts Beirut bureau amid rising tensions over Hezbollah and Iran
The state-owned channel blamed security concerns for laying off 27 staff members.
Carmen Cracknell Apr 01, 2016
Narendra Modi visits Saudi Arabia to befriend Pakistan allies and put pressure on Islamabad
Indian Prime Minister is said to be taking advantage of a weakening of Saudi-Pakistan ties in recent months.
Priyanka Mogul Apr 01, 2016
Saudi tourist with fleet of gold cars faces parking fines worth about £320
Billionaire Turki Bin Abdullah is on a London visit with a fleet of four gold supercars.
Ananya Roy Apr 01, 2016
Saudi Arabia: Child seen driving at 111mph on highway
Social media users condemn video of child seen behind the wheel speeding on a Saudi highway.
Maria Khan Mar 31, 2016
Barack Obama and the West have abandoned their ally Saudi Arabia - but they will regret it
Obama's coveting of Iran and Western criticism of Riyadh has angered Saudis.
Rob L. Wagner Mar 29, 2016
First all-female Royal Brunei Airlines pilot crew touch down in Saudi Arabia
Marking National Day, the crew operated a plane from Brunei to Jeddah.
Maria Khan Mar 16, 2016
Dutch MPs say no more weapons exports to Saudi Arabia over Yemen human rights violations
Saudi-led warplanes struck a market killing 41 civilians just hours after the bill was passed.
Romil Patel Mar 16, 2016
Yemen: People collect 'torn limbs in bags and blankets' after Saudi-led warplanes pound market
Air strikes kill at least 41 people and injure 75 others in marketplace in Haja .
Romil Patel Mar 15, 2016
Iraqi government is running out of money to combat Isis terror group
Collapse in the price of oil is having repercussions for Iraq's fight with Daesh.
Jason Murdock Mar 13, 2016
Saudi Arabia authorities kill 6 Isis supporters who shot dead soldier relative and posted video online
Sergeant Badr Hamdi al-Rashidi was killed by 6 men who pledged allegiance to Isis leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi.
William Watkinson Mar 11, 2016
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