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Jamal Khashoggi

13 Oct 2018

Donald Trump says will call Saudi King on missing journalist Jamal Khashoggi

Trump's remarks at a campaign event came amidst mounting pressure on him from Congressmen and the media as reports coming out of Turkey suggest that Khashoggi was brutally killed by Saudi officials inside their consulate in Istanbul.

03 Oct 2018

I told Saudi king he wouldn't last without US support: Donald Trump

Trump earlier criticised Saudi for high oil prices and were "as usual ripping off the rest of the world."

24 Apr 2018

Saudi king Salman to launch 'entertainment city' near Riyadh

The 334-square kilometre project in Qiddiya, southwest of Riyadh, would rival Walt Disney and include high-end theme parks, motor sport facilities and a safari park, officials say.

04 Apr 2018

Saudi king underlines support for Palenstinians

Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman had said in an interview that Israeli people have a right to a nation-state in at least part of their ancestral homeland - something Saudi Arabia has long opposed.

19 Dec 2017

Saudi says it intercepted Yemen rebel missile over Riyadh

An AFP correspondent heard a loud explosion at 1050 GMT, shortly before the scheduled unveiling of the Saudi budget, which is usually announced by the king from the Yamamah palace, his official residence.

16 Dec 2017

Saudi women will now be allowed to drive motorcycles and trucks

In September, King Salman issued a decree saying women will be able to drive from next June.

17 Nov 2017

Saudi Arabia's King Salman to hand over crown to his son, Mohammed bin Salman, next week: Report

King Salman will step down next week, a British news outlet has reported His son, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, or MBS, will take over as King, the report said Sources said MBS will focus on containing Iran after taking over

07 Nov 2017

Donald Trump praises Saudi rulers after mass arrests for corruption

US President Donald Trump on Monday endorsed a move by Saudi Arabia’s future king who tightened his grip on power through an anti-corruption purge by arresting royals, ministers and investors.

05 Nov 2017

Saudi king sacks top ministers, gives more power to crown prince

Saudi King Salman appointed two new ministers on Saturday to key security and economic posts, removing one of the royal family`s most prominent members as head of the National Guard and boosting the kingdom`s young crown prince.

05 Nov 2017

Saudi Arabia's King Salman removes senior royal, 11 princes reportedly arrested

Saudi Arabia's King Salman removed a prominent prince who headed the National Guard, replaced the economy minister and announced the creation of a new anti-corruption committee.

05 Oct 2017

Saudi King, Putin clinch billion-dollar energy, arms deals

Saudi Arabia's King Salman, on a landmark visit to Russia, and President Vladimir Putin today signed a slew of arms and energy deals as the key US ally seeks to deepen cooperation with Moscow.

05 Oct 2017

Saudi king makes historic visit to Russia

The Saudi king`s Kremlin meeting with Putin was expected to begin at 1000 GMT, to be followed by a state dinner.

Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia

20 Jul 2017

Saudi Arabia's King orders arrest of prince for video showing abuse

The sale and consumption of alcohol in Saudi Arabia are forbidden.

29 Jun 2017

Saudi Arabia official denies former crown prince confined to palace

In his place as Crown Prince, King Salman appointed his son Mohammed bin Salman who also serves as defence minister and leads an ambitious reform agenda to end Saudi Arabia`s over-reliance on oil.

22 Jun 2017

Donald Trump congratulates new Saudi crown prince, raises Qatar row

Qatar is home to the biggest US air base in the Middle East -- a hub in the war against the Islamic State group.

21 Jun 2017

Saudi king ousts nephew, names son as heir in succession shake-up

Saudi Arabia`s King Salman ousted his nephew as crown prince on Wednesday and installed his son Mohammed bin Salman.

‪‪Mohammad Bin Salman Al Saud‬

21 Jun 2017

Saudi Arabia's Mohammed bin Salman appointed Crown Prince

Although Mohammed bin Salman`s promotion was expected among close circles, it came as a surprise at a time the Saudi kingdom is facing escalating tensions with Qatar and Iran.

17 Jun 2017

Saudi Arabia says it does not need Turkish military base

Saudi Arabia said Saturday a Turkish military base similar to that built in neighbouring Qatar would not be welcome in the kingdom, insisting it is "not needed".

17 Jun 2017

Saudi Arabia king strips crown prince of prosecution oversight

Saudi Arabia's King Salman has issued a royal decree that restructures the country's system for prosecutions, essentially stripping the crown prince of longstanding powers overseeing criminal investigations.

08 Jun 2017

French leader Emmanuel Macron urges Gulf heads to defuse crisis

Saudi Arabia and allies including the UAE, Bahrain and Egypt on Monday cut diplomatic ties with fellow Gulf Cooperation Council member Qatar over claims that Doha supports extremism.

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