Terrorist Behind German Christmas Market Attack Was Wanted Fugitive from Saudi Arabia, Granted Asylum
MAGDEBURG, Germany — Reports circulating on social media claim that the suspect behind the deadly Christmas market attack in Magdeburg is a fugitive from Saudi Arabia, whom the German government had refused…
Europe’s Wizz Air considering a Saudi operating license
RIYADH (Reuters) -European budget carrier Wizz Air is considering basing an airline in Saudi Arabia as part an agreement signed with the government this year to develop the kingdom’s aviation sector, its…
The World’s Biggest Woke Investor Just Took Millions In Saudi Oil Money
The World’s Biggest Woke Investor Just Took Millions In Saudi Oil Money John Hugh DeMastri on August 16, 2022 BlackRock, the world’s biggest asset manager and a proponent of the so-called Environmental,…
Saudi Aramco’s Amin Nasser: a homegrown engineer who reached the top
By Maha El Dahan and Michael Georgy DUBAI – At an industry event this year in Riyadh, the Saudi energy minister paused at about 9 p.m. in front of some 1,000 people…
Twitter Employee Found Guilty of Spying For Saudi Arabia
Twitter Employee Found Guilty of Spying For Saudi Arabia John Hugh DeMastri on August 9, 2022 Former Twitter employee Ahmad Abouammo was found guilty Tuesday of spying and money laundering on behalf…
Former Twitter employee is convicted in Saudi spy case
By Jonathan Stempel SAN FRANCISCO/NEW YORK – A former Twitter Inc manager accused of spying for Saudi Arabia was convicted on Tuesday on six criminal counts, including acting as an agent for…
Saudi Arabia posts almost $21 billion second-quarter surplus
By Yousef Saba DUBAI – Saudi Arabia has registered a budget surplus of nearly 78 billion riyals ($21 billion) in the second quarter of 2022, the finance ministry said on Thursday, an…
Saudi Arabia sets up investment promotion agency
DUBAI – Saudi Arabia has set up an agency to promote investment in the country, a key goal of an ambitious economic reform agenda, the investment minister and state media said on…
Saudi GDP grows 11.8% year/year in Q2 -flash estimates
DUBAI – Saudi Arabia’s gross domestic product rose by 11.8% in the second quarter compared with the same period in 2021, according to initial government estimates on Sunday, as the world’s top…
OPEC+ will assess oil market and do what is necessary, say Saudi foreign minister
JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia – Saudi Arabia’s foreign minister said a U.S.-Arab summit on Saturday did not discuss oil and that OPEC+ would continue to assess market conditions and do what is necessary.…
Biden Stalls On Palestine Two-State Solution Before Meeting With Saudi Leaders
Biden Stalls On Palestine Two-State Solution Before Meeting With Saudi Leaders Micaela Burrow on July 15, 2022 President Joe Biden demurred on the possibility of a two-state solution for Israel and Palestine,…
U.S. and Saudi announce package of agreements during Biden trip
JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia – The United States and Saudi Arabia on Friday made a package of announcements ranging from removing peacekeepers from a strategic island off the Saudi and Egyptian coasts to…
Biden to discuss energy security during talks in Saudi, says advisor
AIR FORCE ONE – U.S. President Joe Biden will discuss energy security with leaders of Gulf Arab oil producers during meetings in Saudi Arabia and he hopes to see more action by…
Saudi June inflation up slightly to 2.3%
DUBAI -Saudi Arabia’s consumer price index climbed 2.3% in June, inching back up to a pace reached in April, as prices were again pushed higher mainly by rising food costs, government data…
Factbox: Biden set to tackle oil, Israel, Yemen, Iran on Saudi trip
DUBAI – President Joe Biden will visit the United State’s most important Arab ally Saudi Arabia on July 15-16 after two years of strained ties over the killing of Washington Post journalist…
Biden defends decision to visit Saudi Arabia, says rights are on his agenda
By Nandita Bose WASHINGTON – President Joe Biden on Saturday defended his decision to travel to Saudi Arabia saying human rights would be on his agenda as he gave a preview of…
U.S. envoy discusses hostility towards Jews with Saudi officials
By Alexander Cornwell ABU DHABI – A U.S. special envoy said on Thursday she discussed prejudice towards Jews with officials in Saudi Arabia ahead of a visit by President Joe Biden next…
Back from Europe, Biden turns to diplomatically delicate Saudi Arabia trip
By Steve Holland and Matt Spetalnick WASHINGTON – U.S. President Joe Biden turns his attention this month to a sensitive trip to the Middle East that will test his ability to reset…
Saudi non-oil private sector gallops despite inflation -PMI
DUBAI – Saudi Arabia’s non-oil private sector expanded in June at its fastest pace since September as demand continued to rise strongly despite the highest inflation in nearly two years, a survey…
OPEC To Finally Boost Oil Production Ahead Of Biden’s Saudi Arabia Trip
OPEC To Finally Boost Oil Production Ahead Of Biden’s Saudi Arabia Trip Jack McEvoy on June 30, 2022 The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and its partners agreed to boost…
Energy Groups Invite Biden To Visit American Oil And Gas Sites Before He Jets Off To Saudi Arabia
Energy Groups Invite Biden To Visit American Oil And Gas Sites Before He Jets Off To Saudi Arabia Jack McEvoy on June 24, 2022 More than two dozen American energy groups invited…
OPEC+ to stick to oil supply rise plan as Biden heads to Saudi – sources
By Ahmad Ghaddar and Alex Lawler LONDON – OPEC and allied producing countries including Russia will likely stick to a plan for accelerated oil output increases in August, sources said, hoping to…
Saudi pro-government commentators relish Biden’s about-face on kingdom
By Aziz El Yaakoubi RIYADH – Saudi pro-government commentators are gloating over U.S. President Joe Biden’s planned visit next month, saying the U.S. leader’s about-turn on his vow to make Saudi Arabia…
Saudi non-oil private sector grows solidly in May, steady from April – PMI
DUBAI – Saudi Arabia’s non-oil private sector continued strong growth in May, notching its 21st consecutive month of expansion, as demand withstood rising output costs, a survey showed on Sunday. The headline…
Biden opens door to possible trip to Saudi Arabia
By Andrea Shalal and Steve Holland REHOBOTH BEACH, Del. – President Joe Biden publicly acknowledged on Friday that he may travel to Saudi Arabia soon, a trip that multiple sources say is…
Saudi Arabia to raise oil production if Russian output falls under sanctions- FT
(Reuters) – Saudi Arabia is prepared to raise its oil production if Russia’s output falls substantially because of the western sanctions imposed on it, the Financial Times reported on Wednesday, citing sources.…
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