Woods turns down Saudi event, backs Mickelson
December 04, 2019 | 11:01
Former world number one Tiger Woods said on Tuesday (Dec 3) he had turned down offers to play in the Saudi International golf tournament, but defended the right of players to participate in the event.
Ship with 14,600 sheep aboard capsizes off Romania
November 25, 2019 | 16:28
Rescuers were struggling on Sunday (Nov 24) to save 14,600 sheep loaded on a cargo ship that capsized in the Black Sea off the coast of Romania, they said.
Aramco declares US$1.71 trillion valuation in blockbuster IPO
November 18, 2019 | 10:00
Saudi Arabia on Sunday (Nov 17) put a value of up to US$1.71 trillion on energy giant Aramco in what could be the world's biggest IPO, but missed Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's initial target of US$2 trillion.
Saudi, UAE, Bahrain to play in Qatar, signalling thaw 1
November 13, 2019 | 16:57
Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain have said they will participate in this month's Gulf Cup football tournament in Qatar, signalling a thaw in their bitter two-year feud.
Oil, Iran top agenda as Putin visits Saudi Arabia
October 14, 2019 | 16:07
Russian President Vladimir Putin will visit Saudi Arabia on Monday (Oct 14), where he is set to seal oil agreements as well as use his influence to defuse rising tensions in the Gulf.
Russia will work with Saudi to stabilise oil market: Putin
October 14, 2019 | 09:03
Russia will work with Saudi Arabia against any "attempt to destabilise" the oil market, President Vladimir Putin said in an interview broadcast on Sunday (Oct 13), on the eve of a visit to Riyadh.
Gold and oil on the rise after drone attack in Saudi Arabia
September 19, 2019 | 11:51
Both gold and oil have been soaring since the attack on the Saudi Arabian oil field, with North Sea Brent Crude recording the strongest increase in 30 years.
Trump may meet Iran leader despite Saudi attacks: White House
September 16, 2019 | 09:46
The White House said on Sunday (Sep 15) President Donald Trump may still meet his Iranian counterpart Hassan Rouhani, despite the US accusing Iran of masterminding drone attacks on Saudi Arabian oil facilities.
Saudi Arabia battles market jitters after oil plant attacks
September 16, 2019 | 09:35
Saudi energy giant Aramco is battling to reassure markets after devastating attacks on two oil plants, where a prolonged shutdown risks roiling investor confidence ahead of the state-owned giant's mega stock listing, analysts say.
OPEC extends oil output cuts after Moscow-Riyadh pact
July 02, 2019 | 15:24
OPEC agreed on Monday (Jul 1) to extend by nine months daily oil output cuts aimed at supporting prices and soaking up excess supplies, following last weekend's G20 pact between cartel kingpin Saudi Arabia and non-member Russia.
Oil producers meet to discuss output amid Iran tension
May 20, 2019 | 13:51
Major crude producers are set to meet Sunday (May 19) to discuss how to stabilise a volatile oil market amid rising US-Iran tensions in the Gulf, which threaten to disrupt supply.
UAE seeks Gulf 'de-escalation' after ship attacks
May 16, 2019 | 09:09
The UAE said on Wednesday (May 15) it was "committed to de-escalation" after a spike in tensions in the Gulf but warned it would retaliate hard against Yemen rebel attacks on civilian facilities in the region.
Saudi prince starts Asia tour with deals to invest US$20b in Pakistan
February 18, 2019 | 09:50
Pakistan is facing a serious balance of payments crisis and hopes the deals - seven separate agreements and Memorandums of Understanding - will provide welcome relief to its teetering economy.
Japan's Tomiyasu sends Saudis spinning out of Asian Cup
January 22, 2019 | 10:36
Takehiro Tomiyasu's lone strike sent Saudi Arabia crashing out of the Asian Cup as Japan beat the three-time champions 1-0 to reach the quarter-finals on Monday (Jan 21).
Mind the gulf as crisis-hit Qatar, Saudis clash at Asian Cup
January 17, 2019 | 09:06
AL-AIN, United Arab Emirates Nineteen months of diplomatic rancour will be recast as 90 minutes of football when isolated Qatar take on Saudi Arabia in a clash bristling with political symbolism at the Asian Cup on Thursday (Jan 17).
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