Yemen’s embattled president in exile in Saudi Arabia has announced a Cabinet reshuffle, a major step toward closing a dangerous rift between his internationally recognized government and southern sepa …
World Bank Staff Manipulated Global Business Rankings—Boosting Saudi Arabia, China—Internal Audit Finds
World Bank staff members were pressured into manipulating data for the bank’s annual ranking of business-friendly countries, an internal audit found Friday, resulting in higher rankings for China and …
Pakistan returns $1bn to Saudi Arabia and turns to China for loan assistance
“China has come to our rescue,” a Pakistani foreign official told Reuters. A finance ministry official said that Pakistan’s central bank was in talks with Chinese commercial banks. He noted that the …
Are Saudi Arabia and Pakistan untying the knot?
Diplomatic relations between the two countries are strained as multiple issues threaten established political alliances in the Gulf region. The row could result in new allies in the Far East.
How Gulf countries compare globally for Islamic finance
Bahrain, the UAE and Saudi Arabia all feature in top 5 of the annual Islamic Finance Development Indicator Bahrain, the UAE and Saudi Arabia have ranked in the world’s top five Islamic finance …
How Gulf countries compare globally for Islamic finance
Bahrain, the UAE and Saudi Arabia all feature in top 5 of the annual Islamic Finance Development Indicator Bahrain, the UAE and Saudi Arabia have ranked in the world’s top five Islamic finance …
World Bank Says Managers Pressured Staff to Alter Global Business Rankings
Manipulated data in its flagship report on nation’s business climates led China and Saudi Arabia to gain ground, the bank said after an internal audit sparked by employee concerns.
Trump spoke with Saudi Arabia’s King Salman about regional security -White House statement
President Donald Trump spoke with King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud of Saudi Arabia on Thursday, discussing regional security issues, according to a statement from the White House.
Could Saudi Arabia Really Be Your Next Christmas Holiday Destination?
Even without this year’s Covid restrictions, it would be hard to imagine travelling to Saudi Arabia for a luxury vacation, let alone to one at a marine conservation eco-resort.
Gulf Arab summit to be held on Jan. 5, says Kuwait minister
An annual Gulf Arab summit, usually held in December, will be hosted by Saudi Arabia on Jan. 5, Kuwait’s foreign minister said on Thursday in remarks published on the ministry website. Sources …