The impact of COVID-19 and low oil prices has led to even further expected declines in Saudi Arabia’s gross domestic product, but research and development could hold the key to an economic reset.
R&D potential could be key to spark Saudi economy
The impact of COVID-19 and low oil prices has led to even further expected declines in Saudi Arabia’s gross domestic product, but research and development could hold the key to an economic reset.
U.N. rights investigator calls on Saudi Arabia to free women activists
An investigator for the U.N. Human Rights Council urged member states on Thursday to pressure Saudi Arabia to free women activists before a G20 nations summit which Riyadh will be hosting in November.
VIRUS DIARY: In Saudi Arabia, a photographer finds new focus
I moved to Saudi Arabia from Egypt last year, eager to photograph a national awakening that was once unimaginable in a country so beholden to ultraconservative mores. Permission to have fun had been …
Iran denies U.S. seizure of Iranian arms on way to Houthis in Yemen
Iran-aligned Houthi rebels have been fighting the Yemeni government, backed by a Saudi-led coalition, since 2015. It denies charges by Saudi Arabia and the United States that it gives financial and …
Finance leaders discuss capital flows volatility over coronavirus fears
The Saudi G20 Presidency was co-chaired by Saudi Arabia’s Finance Minister Mohammed Al-Jadaan and France’s Minister of Economy and Finance Bruno Le Maire. RIYADH — The Saudi G20 Presidency and the …
SpiceJet to Operate 19 More Flights from Oman, Saudi Arabia and UAE Under Vande Bharat Mission
SpiceJet recently said that it has operated over 200 charter flights to rescue over 30,000 stranded Indians so far.
UK Set To Resume Saudi Arms Sales Despite Yemen Concerns
Britain said on Tuesday it would resume arms sales to Saudi Arabia, halted last year after a UK court ruling over the Gulf kingdom’s bombing campaign in neighbouring Yemen. Weapons exports were …
Saudi Payments and Discover Sign Network Alliance Agreement
Discover Global Network cardholders will have access to more than 470,000 POS terminals at local merchants and more than 18,000 ATM access locations in Saudi Arabia. Saudi Payments Managing …
Britain now compliant with Saudi Arabia arms order, can issue export licenses – minister
Britain has complied with a court order over its decisions on granting export licences to sell arms to Saudi Arabia, its trade minister said on Tuesday, meaning it can once again issue new licences to …