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The regulation effectively allows women over the age of 21 to obtain passports and leave the country without their guardian's permission, the pro-government Okaz newspaper and other local media reported, citing senior authorities. (Representational Image)

Saudi Arabia allows women to travel without male 'guardian' approval

The pro-government Saudi Gazette newspaper hailed the decision as 'one giant leap for Saudi women'.

02 Aug 2019 10:50 AM

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

Houthis are leading a bloody military campaign in Yemen against internationally recognised President Abd-Rabbu Mansour Hadi. (Photo: ANI)

Houthi attacks Saudi airport again, 1 Indian among 9 injured

Earlier, the Iran-backed Houthis said that they launched ‘launched a wide operation aimed at warplanes at Abha international airport’.

02 Jul 2019 1:51 PM

Princess Reema is the daughter of former Ambassador to the US Bandar bin Sultan -- renowned as one of the most influential Saudi envoys during his 22 years in Washington. (Photo: Twitter)

Saudi Arabia's new US Ambassador is a Princess with an impossible job

According to Saudi official, she knows the challenges she'll have to confront in Washington.

26 Jun 2019 4:38 PM

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

Pompeo is expected to meet in the Red Sea city of Jeddah with King Salman and the powerful crown prince, Mohammed bin Salman. (Photo: File)

Pompeo arrives in Saudi Arabia for Iran crisis talks

US is holding talks with its close ally amid mounting tensions with Iran.

24 Jun 2019 1:33 PM

Buckling up in a pearl-silver Lexus, Sabeeha al-Fakher takes the wheel and relegates her son to the passenger seat, a role reversal the 68-year-old Saudi widow never imagined would be possible in her lifetime. (Photo: AFP)

Behind the wheel, a year on: Saudi women savour new freedom

The reform has freed many Saudi women from their dependence on private chauffeurs and male relatives.

23 Jun 2019 3:56 PM

The report says the rest of the recordings contain sounds of movement, heavy panting and plastic sheets being wrapped, which Turkish intelligence concluded came after Khashoggi’s death as Saudi officials cut up his body. (Photo: File)

‘Has sacrificial lamb arrived?’: UN cites new recordings in Jamal Khashoggi murder

Mutreb and 10 others are now on trial in closed hearings in Saudi Arabia for their role.

20 Jun 2019 8:49 AM

Turkish officials were the first to report the murder and have continued to press Saudi Arabia for information on the whereabouts of his dismembered body. (Photo: File)

Khashoggi's death very paiful, stop politically exploiting case: Saudi crown prince

The prince, added that he wants strong relations with 'all Islamic countries including Turkey'.

16 Jun 2019 10:19 AM

‘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

Gulf and Arab allies rallied around Saudi Arabia in the first two summits on Friday as it ratcheted up tensions with Iran. (Photo:AP)

'Terror' attacks could threaten global oil supply; warns Saudi King Salman

King Salman has called on Gulf and Arab leaders to confront Iran's 'criminal acts' after sabotage attacks damaged four vessels.

01 Jun 2019 9:07 AM

“I am not sure there is a supply shortage, but we will look at the (market) analysis. We will definitely be responsive and the market will be supplied,” Saudi Arabia Energy Minister Khalid al-Falih said. (Photo: File | AP)

Saudi's Falih says oil stocks still building, but OPEC to act if needed

OPEC, Russia and other non-OPEC producers have agreed to reduce output by 1.2 bpd from Jan 1 for six months.

18 May 2019 1:46 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

While airplanes are cleared to return to airports in the case of a major emergency, the bizarre incident left airport authorities baffled as they tried establishing the protocol for such a scenario, reports Gulf News. (Representational Image)

'Totally new one for us': Woman forgets baby at terminal, flight returns

'This flight is requesting to come back, a passenger forgot her baby in the waiting area. Can we come back or what?' pilot said.

12 Mar 2019 12:17 PM

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

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