Latest in Tag: Saudi Highlight
Latest in Tag: Saudi

Saudi national released after sexually assaulting a minor
The prosecution issued the release order after investigations proved the Saudi defendant guilty

First session for lawsuit contesting islands agreement on Tuesday
There are calls for citizens to attend the session to support the case

Egyptian-Saudi maritime demarcation document suggests upcoming tri-partite deal with Jordan
Parliament document faults leadership for controversy over the agreement

Women: a benchmark of Saudi and Iranian reform
With Saudi Arabia announcing plans for a major restructuring of the kingdom’s economy and Iran gearing up to become a regional hegemony, women’s sports are emerging as a benchmark of reform, and one that so far is less than promising. Saudi Arabia’s recent outline of plans for large scale economic reform away from the kingdom’s …

In Cartoon: Saudi news broadcaster on Egyptian TV for the first time

Kerry to arrive in Egypt for brief visit on Wednesday
US secretary of state John Kerry will arrive in Egypt on Wednesday in a brief visit to the region during which he will also visit Saudi Arabia

Political parties, movements to arrange public convoy to Red Sea islands to raise Egyptian flag
Several groups vow to take further action against Egypt-Saudi maritime demarcation deal

Hundreds gather at Press Syndicate to protest Sanafir, Tiran’s sovereignty transfer
Security forces arrested nine protesters in Ain Shams while reporters were banned from entering Tahrir Square amid heavy riot police presence

Documents purporting Egyptian sovereignty over Tiran, Sanafir insufficient: Foreign Ministry
The ministry released Egyptian-Saudi documents concerning the Red Sea islands following a wave of criticism regarding the new maritime demarcation

Ask-Capital signs contract for development of 6 sqkm in SCZone
$3.bn to set up factories for cars, construction materials, food products

Egypt, Saudi Arabia sign $25bn in agreements during Saudi monarch’s visit: Nasr
Saudi investments sends message of reassurance to international business community that Egypt is ready to receive their investments, says official

Agreements signed during Saudi king’s visit to double investment in Egypt: Abo El-Enin
Saudi Arabia aims to attract foreign investment of SAR 1tn in the coming period, says SAGIA official

Saudi officials meet with Saudi, Egyptian businessmen
A Saudi-Egyptian forum to take place on Saturday

Egyptian ministers praise Egypt-Saudi cooperation
Several cooperation agreements are expected to be signed during King Salman’s visit

Saudi King’s visit presages stronger Egyptian-Saudi economic ties
The volume of trade exchanged between Saudi Arabia, Egypt in 2015 amounted to $6.35bn, says Saudi Trade Ministry

Royals and Rebels: Contextualising Saudi Aggression
What do we make of the historical irony that undergirds the state-building project of the Saudi state, imbricated as it is in the antinomies of the modern nation, a medieval political theology, and a surfeit of petrodollars? It is through painting an image of the Saudi state, its past, as much as its most recent …

In Cartoon: The Arab Sunni Saudi league

Egyptian citizen run over, killed in car accident in Riyadh
The incident purportedly occurred following a dispute over who would cross the road first

Saudi-Egyptian meeting postponed to prepare for president’s speech before parliament
Prime Minister will visit Cairo Tuesday, International Cooperation Ministry is responsible for coordination meeting

Saudi-led coalition ‘greatly regrets civilian casualties in Yemen’
US and British experts are advising the collation to improve its target precision

Arab League condemns attacks on Saudi embassy in Tehran
The statement did not mention prospective joint measures against Iran

Saudi FM affirms more measures to follow if Iran continues alleged course
The Arab League to hold ad hoc meeting Sunday to discuss mounting Saudi-Iranian tension at behest of Saudi Arabia

Saudi-Iran tensions must not hinder Syria peace talks: US
Iraq offers to mediate between Iran and Saudi Arabia

Soccer highlights domestic drivers in Saudi-Iranian dispute
Saudi Arabia and Iran, highlighting the domestic drivers of mounting tension that threaten to deepen and complicate the sectarian and the multiple other regional conflicts, have taken their fierce tit-for-tat battle from the realm of traditional diplomacy to the world of public spectacle. The past few days have seen a dizzying sequence of events that …

Madboudly encourages Saudi investment amid claims of continued high housing demand
Zaazou said discussion between Saudi and Egypt are taking place over constructing a $4bn resort

Saudi-led coalition announced end of ceasefire in Yemen
The ceasefire was agreed upon during UN-backed talks between the two warring parties in Geneva

Saudi-led Arab Coalition forces advance towards Sana’a
Fighting is now 30km from Sana’a airport

UN-backed talks on Yemen conflict start in Geneva
Talks aim at permanent ceasefire and improved humanitarian situation, says UN envoy

Rebels kill top Saudi commander ahead of Yemen ceasefire
Ahead of UN-brokered peace talks, Houthi rebels have killed a senior commander of the Saudi-led coalition in Yemen. A ceasefire is due to take effect to allow humanitarian groups to deliver much-needed aid. The Saudi-led coalition in Yemen announced on Monday that a senior Saudi military commander and an Emirati officer were killed fighting Houthi …

Saudi fund loans $100m to expand West Cairo Power Station
Government delegation visits Riyadh to complete the negotiations in, says source