Dubai’s Arqaam Capital Eyes South Africa, Saudi Expansion
Dubai-based investment bank Arqaam Capital plans to expand into sub-Saharan Africa by the fourth quarter this year and may look…
May 15, 2013 5:59
Saudi Arabia has 13 cases of SARS-like Coronavirus – WHO
Worldwide, there have been 30 laboratory-confirmed infections, including 18 deaths,
May 9, 2013 9:33
Saudi to tackle fuel subsidies
Nearly 40 per cent of KSA's electricity is still produced by burning oil.
May 7, 2013 5:14
Two more die in Saudi Arabia from SARS-like virus – WHO
Two more people in Saudi Arabia have died from a new strain of coronavirus that has emerged in the Middle East, bringing the…
May 7, 2013 2:53
Five dead from new SARS-like virus in Saudi
Saudi Arabia said five more people have died of a deadly new virus from the same family as SARS, and two…
May 2, 2013 12:07
Saudi Arabia May Confiscate Unused Land For Housing-Minister
Saudi Arabia’s housing minister said urban land left undeveloped could be confiscated to build much-needed homes, local media reported on…
April 28, 2013 8:47
Expats nervous over Labour crackdown
The aim is to close a loophole allowing companies to get around strict new quotas that determine how many Saudis they employ.
April 8, 2013 9:43
Prince Alwaleed urges Saudi to ‘open up’
Saudi billionaire says the Kingdom needs to be less reliant on retail
April 3, 2013 9:54
Saudi’s Twitter users no longer anonymous?
Saudi Arabia may try to end anonymity for Twitter users in the country by limiting access to the site to people who register…
April 2, 2013 8:08
Redefining the lines in the sand – is Saudi media more open than the UAE’s?
Kipp columnist Alex Malouf says journalists in this part of the world uncover the 'what' but not the 'why'...
April 1, 2013 11:57
‘Skype and WhatsApp need to meet local laws’
Saudi's regulator said it was acting to "protect society from any negative aspects that could harm the public interest"
April 1, 2013 8:21
Saudi Customs Thwart Big Fuel Smuggling Bid From Gulf Port
Saudi Arabia’s customs authorities have thwarted an attempt to smuggle over 3,260 metric tonnes of refined petroleum products out of…
March 27, 2013 8:58
WhatsApp-ening in Saudi?
Skype, Whatsapp and other programs may be permanently suspended for users
March 25, 2013 1:35
Saudi labour reforms add 600,000 private sector jobs
Employment statistics are skewed by the low level of women in work due to religious restrictions on gender mixing.
March 20, 2013 9:44
WHO Confirms 15th Case Of Deadly New Virus In Saudi Arabia
A Saudi man infected with a deadly new virus from the same family as SARS has died, becoming the ninth…
March 13, 2013 11:41
Dubai Labourers on 'rare' labour protest
Two Arabtec employees who asked not to be identified said several thousand workers engaged on various projects did not report for duty on Sunday.
May 20, 2013 9:33
Tumblr officially off the market
Yahoo! board unanimously approves the acquisition...
May 19, 2013 3:20
A major step for Turkey
As Prime Minister Erdogan showcases Turkey's prestige on a visit to the White House, the country has its ratings upgraded...
May 19, 2013 9:45
Taking on Abercrombie & Fitch
Controversial views from the clothing company's CEO causes huge backlash.
May 16, 2013 2:43
Fake pilot 'on the run'
Michael Fay forged papers and operated as a pilot for Afriqiyah Airways for eight months. . .
May 14, 2013 11:26