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Saudi Arabia: 11 Princes, 4 Sitting Ministers and Dozens of Former Ministers Detained on Corruption

Eleven Saudi princes, four sitting ministers and dozens of former ministers have been detained by Saudi Arabia’s new anticorruption body,…

7 years ago

King Salaman of Saudia Arabia Reinstates Bonuses and Special Allowances for Public Sector

King Salman of Saudi Arabia has reinstated bonuses and special allowances for civil servants and military personnel that had been…

8 years ago

King Salman of Saudi Arabia Dismisses Oil Minister Ali al-Naimi

Saudi Arabia’s veteran oil minister Ali al-Naimi has been removed by King Salman as part of a broad government overhaul.…

8 years ago

Red Sea Bridge to Connect Saudi Arabia and Egypt

A bridge linking Saudi Arabia to Egypt will be built over the Red Sea, King Salman has announced. In a…

9 years ago

Who Is Prince Alwaleed bin Talal Al Saud?

Prince Alwaleed bin Talal Al Saud, a Self-proclaimed "Warren Buffett of Arabia" was born in 1955. He is the nephew…

9 years ago

Prince Alwaleed bin Talal of Saudi Arabia Donates $32 Billion Wealth to Philantropy

Prince Alwaleed bin Talal of Saudi Arabia has announced he will donate his $32 billion personal fortune to philantropy. The…

9 years ago

Gulf Leaders Skip Camp David Summit on Iran Deal

Gulf leaders have announced they will not attend the summit of US and allied Arab states at Camp David later…

9 years ago

King Salman of Saudi Arabia Names New Crown Prince

King Salman of Saudi Arabia has announced a major cabinet reshuffle that puts in place a new generation to succeed…

10 years ago

Barack Obama arrives in Saudi Arabia to pay respects to late King Abdullah

President Barack Obama is visiting Saudi Arabia’s new King Abdullah after the death of King Abdullah. Barack Obama cut short…

10 years ago

King Abdullah funeral: World leaders gather in Saudi Arabia to pay respects

World leaders gather in Saudi Arabia to pay their respects in person after the death of King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz…

10 years ago

Prince Mohammed bin Nayef becomes second in line to Saudi throne

King Salman of Saudi Arabia has appointed his nephew, Prince Mohammed bin Nayef, as deputy crown prince. The powerful interior…

10 years ago

King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia dies from lung infection

King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia has died weeks after he was admitted to hospital, royal officials have announced. King Abdullah…

10 years ago