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FTSE drops 1% by 54 points to 5,426 this morning as doubts grow over oil price deal between Saudi Arabia and Russia FTSE 100 index of Britain’s biggest firms falls 1% or 54 points to 5,426 today Doubts grew over an oil price deal that Donald Trump says he has brokered Coronavirus pandemic continues to … Read more
Saudi Arabia imposed a 24-hour curfew on Thursday in the Muslim holy cities of Mecca and Medina, an extension of measures to combat coronavirus. The Saudi interior ministry stipulated exceptions, including for essential workers and to allow residents to buy food and access medical care. Cars may only carry one passenger. Saudi Arabia has recorded … Read more
The brother and nephew of Saudi Arabia’s King Salman have been arrested over a plot to oust the king and his son, Prince Mohammed bin Salman. Prince Ahmed bin Abdulaziz al-Saud, a brother of King Salman, and the monarch’s nephew Prince Mohammed bin Nayef were accused of treason. They were taken from their homes early … Read more
Saudi Arabia reopens Mecca’s Grand Mosque but bars people from touching the cuboid Kaaba shrine after it was closed for disinfecting over coronavirus Saudi Arabia closed the Grand Mosque in Mecca, one of the holiest sites in Islam, this week to disinfect it The mosque was reopened Saturday, but people were blocked from touching the … Read more
Saudi Arabia Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman orders arrest of King’s brother and nephew as they are charged with treason ‘over coup plot’ Prince Ahmed bin Abdulaziz al Saud and Prince Mohammed bin Nayef were arrested Over plot to oust king and son, Prince Mohammed bin Salman, reports suggest Mohammed bin Nayef had been crown prince … Read more
Saudi Arabia finally BANS religious pilgrims from visiting Mecca or Medina to prevent the spread of coronavirus in the Kingdom Statement issued this evening by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in the Kingdom Will be supporting other countries and will abide by ‘international standards’ Temporarily suspended entry into the Kingdom for the purpose of Umrah … Read more
Saudi Arabia ready to host £400MILLION Tyson Fury showdown… after four members of royal family were seen at ringside in Las Vegas Saudi Arabia could host a £400m bout between Tyson Fury and an opponent Fury looks set to face Deontay Wilder after he confirmed he will activate clause Four members of the Saudi royal … Read more
Huge swarm of locusts brings traffic to a standstill in Bahrain after spreading across Saudi Arabia because of strong winds Video shows the locusts landing on cars on the three-lane highway in Bahrain Drivers are seen sounding horns as insects start landing on their windscreens Bahrain’s Agriculture and Marine Resources Department said ‘no need to panic’ … Read more
Lesbian couple who faced the death penalty at home in Saudi Arabia declare their love on Arabic TV show after moving in London ‘Fad’ and ‘Nanz’ declare love for each other on TV after UK granted them asylum London-based Saudi women announced relationship on Valentine’s Day special It was on the TV show ‘Jaafar Talk’ … Read more
By: PTI | Riyadh | Published: November 10, 2015 8:27:21 pm Two Indians and a Saudi policeman were injured when unidentified gunmen opened fire at a security patrol in Saudi Arabia’s troubled Shia-dominated Qatif region in the east, the Interior Ministry said today. A traffic patrol at Alkhwaildieh district in Qatif came under “heavy fire … Read more