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Despite lower oil prices during the first half of 2019, we continued to deliver solid earnings and strong free cash flow, Aramco CEO Amin Nasser was quoted as saying in the statement.

Saudi Aramco says H1 2019 net income slips to USD 46.9 billion

The fall in income comes amid renewed speculation the company was preparing for its much-delayed overseas stock listing.

12 Aug 2019 1:40 PM

His death comes as King Salman's son, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman -- who sidelined his cousin as heir to the throne -- consolidates his grip on power. (Photo: AP)

Saudi King Salman's brother dies at 96

The prince was the eldest surviving son of Saudi Arabia's founding monarch, King Abdulaziz.

29 Jul 2019 2:39 PM

Diplomatic fallout over journalist Jamal Khashoggi's murder appears to be slowing the flow of high-rolling Saudis to Turkey, as calls grow within the oil-rich kingdom to boycott the holiday magnet. (Photo: File)

Khashoggi fallout: Saudi holidaymakers urged to shun Turkey

The CIA has reportedly said the murder was likely ordered by Prince Mohammed, a charge Saudi Arabia vehemently denies.

11 Jul 2019 11:22 AM

On June 12, a rebel missile attack on Abha airport wounded 26 civilians, drawing promises of ‘stern action’ from the coalition. (Photo: AP)

Yemeni rebel attack on Saudi airport kills one, wounds 21: Saudi coalition

Latest raids come amid regional tensions after Washington accused Iran of shooting down US drone and attacks on oil tankers in Gulf of Oman.

24 Jun 2019 1:36 PM

‘The continuation of the Iranian regime's aggression and reckless escalation, whether directly or through its militias, will result in grave consequences,’ deputy defence minister Prince Khaled bin Salman tweeted. (Photo: AP)

Saudi warns Iran over Yemeni rebel airport attack

Yemen's Huthi rebels hit civilian airport in the mountain resort of Abha, damaging arrivals hall and forcing its closure for several hours.

13 Jun 2019 1:50 PM

Tuesday's drone strikes hit two pumping stations on the kingdom's east-west pipeline. (Photo:AP)

Major Saudi oil pipeline ‘attacked’ by drones

Drone attacks claimed by Iran-aligned Yemeni rebels shut down one of the kingdom's main oil pipelines on Tuesday.

15 May 2019 2:45 PM

One of the leaders of the protest movement, prominent Shiite cleric Nimr al-Nimr, was executed in 2016 for 'terrorism'.

State media says 8 terrorists suspects killed in Saudi Arabia

The recently-formed cell was preparing to carry out 'terrorist' activities against the security of the country, Saudi Press Agency reported.

12 May 2019 12:06 PM

OPEC+ agreed to cut output by 1.2 million bpd from the beginning of 2019 after oil prices dipped late last year. (Photo: File)

Saudi minister says oil market headed for 'balance'

Saudi Energy Minister Khalid al-Falih said he did not "think we need to" when asked if kingdom was prepared to make additional cuts.

08 Apr 2019 3:38 PM

The projects include plans to build the USD 500 billion NEOM mega city on the northern Red Sea coast. (Photo:File)

Saudi crown prince to oversee recreational projects worth USD 23 billion

Saudi Arabia's King announced recreational projects in Riyadh worth $23 billion, officials said, in a new drive to transform the city.

20 Mar 2019 10:16 AM

Saudi Arabia on Saturday named a princess as its first woman ambassador to the United States. (Photo:AP)

Saudi Arabia names a woman as envoy to United States

Princess Rima bint Bandar replaces Prince Khalid bin Salman, the younger brother of the powerful crown prince.

24 Feb 2019 10:39 AM

Riyadh does not know the location of dissident Jamal Khashoggi's body. (File Photo)

Saudis don't know where Khashoggi's body is, investigation on: Minister

Saudi foreign minister Adel al-Jubeir said the murder was carried out by Saudi officials 'acting outside their scope of authority'.

11 Feb 2019 11:19 AM

The shakeup comes after Saudi Arabia last week said it was creating government bodies to boost oversight of its intelligence operations, in the wake of Khashoggi's murder. (Photo: File)

Saudi King orders government reshuffle after Jamal Khashoggi fallout

The reshuffle would help the crown prince further 'consolidate power' as many of those promoted were his 'key allies'.

28 Dec 2018 9:51 AM

Khashoggi, a Saudi contributor to the Washington Post, was killed shortly after entering the kingdom's consulate in Istanbul on October 2. (Photo: File)

Saudis reject extraditions to Turkey over Jamal Khashoggi murder

'We do not extradite our citizens,' Adel al-Jubeir told a news conference in Riyadh at end of a summit of Gulf Cooperation Council states.

10 Dec 2018 10:26 AM

Khashoggi, a Washington Post columnist and vocal dissident, died after being drugged by the five accused and then dismembered, a spokesman for the public prosecutor's office said in the first Saudi acknowledgement of the manner of his killing. (Photo: File)

Saudi admits journalist Khashoggi dismembered in consulate

The journalist's body parts were then handed over to an agent outside the consulate grounds, the spokesman said.

15 Nov 2018 4:38 PM

But, as international pressure mounted, the kingdom said on Saturday that the Washington Post contributor and critic of the Saudi government died inside the mission when an argument degenerated into a fistfight. (Photo: AP | File)

Saudi Arabia says Journalist Khashoggi's murder was premeditated

Saudi claimed Khashoggi left freely after visiting consulate in Istanbul on Oct 2 to complete paperwork for his marriage.

25 Oct 2018 5:48 PM

The prince burst out laughing and shook hands with a smiling Hariri, who sat next to him on stage, as the audience also erupted in laughter. (Photo: File)

Saudi Crown Prince jokes Lebanon PM 'not abducted', bursts out laughing

Hariri 'will be staying in kingdom for two more days, so I hope there are no rumours of his abduction,' Prince Mohammed bin Salman said.

25 Oct 2018 2:02 PM

'The incident that happened is very painful, for all Saudis... The incident is not justifiable,' Prince said. (Photo: AFP)

Khashoggi incident ‘very painful, not justifiable’: Saudi crown prince

Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman said all culprits would be punished, and that Saudi and Turkey would work together 'to reach results.'

25 Oct 2018 1:47 PM

Khan is in Saudi Arabia for the second time this month seeking to shore up financial aid as the country reels from a looming balance of payments crisis. (Photo: File)

Will reach out to India again after 2019 elections, says Imran Khan

Imran Khan said he had tried to extend hand of peace to India, had not received a response, but hoped to resume efforts to improve ties.

23 Oct 2018 4:18 PM

Saudi journalists collect their press badges for the Future Investment Initiative -- a key gathering overshadowed by the killing of critic Jamal Khashoggi. (Photo: AFP)

Saudi hosts investment forum under Khashoggi shadow

International Monetary Fund chief Christine Lagarde and US Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin have pulled out.

23 Oct 2018 2:04 PM

The latest account, provided by a Saudi official who requested anonymity, includes details on how the team of 15 Saudi nationals sent to confront Khashoggi on October 2 had threatened him with being drugged and kidnapped and then killed him in a chokehold when he resisted. (Photo: File)

Amid skepticism, Saudi official gives another version of Khashoggi death

Official said a member of the team dressed in Khashoggi’s clothes to make it appear as if he had left the consulate.

21 Oct 2018 3:29 PM

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