Saudi royals & officials visit king in hospital
Senior Saudi royals and government officials have visited King Abdullah in hospital, state news agency SPA reported, a week after…
November 25, 2012 3:54
Saudi King Slams Stock Market Manipulation -Report
King Abdullah has ordered a crackdown on manipulation of Saudi Arabia's booming stock market, insisting action should be taken if necessary against improper trading by members of the royal family, the daily Alsharq newspaper reported on Monday.
April 9, 2012 5:00
Saudi allows women right to vote
Saudi Arabia will allow women to stand for election and vote, the king announced on Sunday, in a significant policy shift in the conservative Islamic kingdom.
September 25, 2011 4:07Saudi king announces $35 bln aid for citizens
Saudi King Abdullah returns home after medical treatment.
February 23, 2011 1:53Saudi king announces benefits before return -TV
Abdullah went to U.S. in November for treatment.
February 23, 2011 11:42
Saudi king needs to step up reforms to curb dissent
Reforms must be enacted to curb dissent – analysts; King's absence has delayed government plans; Succession could also affect course of reforms.
February 15, 2011 12:57Saudi king alive, rumours of death untrue – source
"The rumours aren't true, an adviser to a senior member of the Saudi ruling family says.
February 10, 2011 2:15Saudi king leaves hospital in good health – agency
King Abdullah has left a New York hospital-says agency.
December 22, 2010 10:19
Saudi Arabia tries to reassure over rulers’ health
Key global player wants to show stability, responsibility; Confusion still surrounds rulers' health; Princes vie for position, fate of reforms at stake.
November 22, 2010 10:25Saudi king to make U.S. trip on Monday over health
Crown prince to return to Saudi Arabia; Abdullah was admitted to hospital on Friday; Kingdom seeking to prevent power vacuum.
November 21, 2010 4:11Saudi king in hospital again over back trouble
King appears on TV in wheelchair; Crown Prince outside country, also has health issues; Prince Nayef assuming a more prominent role.
November 20, 2010 3:19Saudi king delegates deputy PM to oversee Hajj
Doctors have ordered the ruler to rest after a slipped disc.
November 13, 2010 3:17Saudi king bids to organise religious edicts
Saudi king limits clerics allowed to issue public fatwas.
August 14, 2010 11:16
First report by Etisalat covering global footprint
Telecom company exhibits its high impact projects, including Mobile Baby.
May 21, 2013 6:01
Qatar Should Consider More Flexible Exchange Rate - Central Banker
As the World Cup draws closer, Qatar's fiscal spending, its only policy tool, may become difficult to restrict.
May 21, 2013 4:23
Yahoo on Tumblr: 'we promise not to screw it up'
Search engine giant confirms purchase of popular blogger site as both sides vow to address users' concerns
May 21, 2013 2:52
Minimum wage 'unfair' for employers?
FNC member argues that minimum wage for domestic workers and maids is 'taking advantage' of employers.
May 20, 2013 4:24
Taking on Abercrombie & Fitch
Controversial views from the clothing company's CEO causes huge backlash.
May 16, 2013 2:43