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Islam at heart of Saudi Arabia's tourism drive 
Reuters via Yahoo! News - Oct 30 8:35 AM
Saudi Arabia, the birthplace of Islam and home to its holiest shrines, hopes it can use its religious heritage to pull in not just pilgrims but tourists too, without compromising its way of life.Cherokee Signs License in Saudi Arabia AP via Yahoo! Finance - Oct 30 6:37 AM
Cherokee Inc., which licenses various clothing brands, said Monday it signed an exclusive international license agreement with the Fawaz Al Hokair Group, the largest retail group in Saudi Arabia.In Saudi Arabia, divorce can have shocking aspects Khaleej Times - 1 hour, 20 minutes ago
JEDDAH That the divorce rate in Saudi Arabia is shocking is telling it like it is. These days divorce has become the only solution to marital problems among couples that have never understood the responsibilities of marriage.Iraq holds fighting Saudi Arabia 2-2 draw New Kerala - 41 minutes ago
Bangalore, Oct 30: Iraq made a late surge and held fancied Saudi Arabia 2-2 in the group 'D' football match of the AFC Youth Championship at Sri Kanteerva Stadium here today.Cherokee Signs License in Saudi Arabia KiplingerForecasts.com - Oct 30 6:48 AM
(AP) VAN NUYS, Calif. Cherokee Inc., which licenses various clothing brands, said Monday it signed an exclusive international license agreement with the Fawaz Al Hokair Group, the largest retail group in Saudi Arabia.Average Issue Readership General Public PARC Media Index 1997, Saudi Arabia Arab News - Oct 30 4:16 PM
With technology opening the new doors of communication and the distribution of news and information, ArabNews Online is not bound by physical limitations. ArabNews Online is published by ArabNews from its offices located in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, and is now available to readers around the globe.Iraq fights back to hold Saudi Arabia The Hindu - Oct 30 11:52 AM
BANGALORE: Iraqi held Saudi Arabia to a 2-2 draw in the AFC Youth Championship football tournament's Group D match at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium here on Monday evening. In a match where Saudi Arabia often had possessional superiority, Iraq ...Iraq holds fighting Saudi Arabia 2-2 draw Outlook India - Oct 30 6:30 AM
Iraq made a late surge and held fancied Saudi Arabia 2-2 in the group 'D' football match of the AFC Youth Championship at Sri Kanteerva Stadium here today.Saudi Arabia beheads two convicted drug smugglers Fox21 - Oct 30 2:28 AM
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia Government officials in Saudi Arabia say two foreign nationals convicted of drug smuggling have been executed by beheading.Saudi Arabia mobilizes to help Lebanon Monday Morning - Oct 30 12:18 AM
With you, Lebanon is the title of the aid campaign launched by Saudi Arabia to assist those who have suffered because of Israel s war against Lebanon last summer.Saudi Arabia Beheads Two Convicted Drug Smugglers Fox 12 Oregon - Oct 29 4:38 PM
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia -- Government officials in Saudi Arabia say two foreign nationals convicted of drug smuggling have been executed by beheading. The men, one from Nigeria and the other from Afghanistan, were charged with bringing cocaine and heroin into the kingdom.Saudi Arabia beheads two convicted drug smugglers KBCI Boise - Oct 29 1:03 PM
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia Government officials in Saudi Arabia say two foreign nationals convicted of drug smuggling have been executed by beheading. The men, one from Nigeria and the other from Afghanistan, were charged with bringing cocaine and heroin into the kingdom.Saudi Arabia beheads two convicted drug smugglers KXLY-TV Spokane - Oct 29 12:54 PM
RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA (AP) -- Government officials in Saudi Arabia say two foreign nationals convicted of drug smuggling have been executed by beheading.Saudi Arabia beheads two convicted drug smugglers KRIS-TV Corpus Christi - Oct 29 12:45 PM
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia Government officials in Saudi Arabia say two foreign nationals convicted of drug smuggling have been executed by beheading. The men, one from...Saudi Arabia: Lift Gag-Order on Rights Campaigner AlertNet - Oct 30 2:20 PM
Source: Human Rights Watch (New York, October 31, 2006) The Saudi government should immediately stop harassing Saudi human rights activist Wajeha al-Huwaider and allow her to exercise her right to freedom of expression, Human ... US must press Israel: Saudi ambassador AFP via Yahoo! News - Oct 30 12:15 PM
Saudi Arabia's ambassador to the United States firmly urged the Bush administration to push Israel into opening final peace talks with the Palestinians.Saudi woman gets traffic fine despite driving ban Reuters via Yahoo! News - Oct 30 5:52 AM
Just because women are banned from driving in Saudi Arabia, it doesn't stop police fining a woman for not carrying a driving license.Saudi Growth Must Double To Cut Joblessness, Banker Says Nasdaq - Oct 30 3:44 PM
NEW YORK -(Dow Jones)- Saudi Arabia needs to double its economic growth to cut endemic unemployment and avoid economic trouble, a top Saudi banker said Monday.Saudi ambassador chides US NDTV - 2 hours, 34 minutes ago
Saudi Arabia registered its impatience on Monday with the Bush administration for not pressing Israel to adopt a peace plan that would turn over all occupied Arab land and Jerusalem to the Palestinians for a state.Saudi Envoy Says Dividing Iraq Will Cause Mass Killing Voice of America - Oct 30 4:22 PM
Saudi Arabia's ambassador to the United States says the partition of Iraq would lead to ethnic cleansing and sectarian killing on a massive scale. Prince Turki al-Faisal made the remarks during a speech in Washington.Saudi warning against Iraq break-up Aljazeera - Oct 30 5:38 PM
Saudi Arabia's ambassador to Washington has warned against a hasty US pullout from Iraq and said that dividing the country along ethnic lines would unleash massive ethnic cleansing.Saudi envoy warns us against abrupt Iraq withdrawal Stuff - Oct 30 3:52 PM
WASHINGTON: The partition of Iraq would lead to ethnic cleansing and sectarian killing on a mass scale, and the United States should not leave Iraq abruptly, Saudi Arabia's ambassador to Washington said on Monday.Tax breaks for Saudi investors AME Info - 1 hour, 37 minutes ago
Saudi Arabia plans to give tax incentives for foreigners who invest in the kingdom's least developed areas, Gulf News reported. Tax breaks will be subject to conditions such as filling job positions with nationals. The move is part of a major government drive to boost development in poor areas.Saudi ambassador urges U-S to press Israel into yielding land WRIC 8 - 2 hours, 14 minutes ago
WASHINGTON Saying it's in America's interest for "peace to reign" in the Mideast, Saudi Arabia's ambassador has a suggestion.Mass ethnic cleansing if Iraq splits: Saudi ambassador Khaleej Times - 2 hours, 35 minutes ago
WASHINGTON - Saudi Arabia s ambassador to Washington warned Monday against a hasty US retreat from Iraq, and said dividing the country on ethnic lines would unleash massive ethnic cleansing.Saudi woman fined for driving despite ban Turks.US - 1 hour, 6 minutes ago
Women in Saudi Arabia are banned to drive. But despite this law, police is not deterred in fining a woman driver for not having a driver s license. Dalal Chewish was force to pay a fine of 300 riyal ($80) or else her passport could not be renewed, Shams newspaper reported.Saudi envoy criticises US on pace of Mideast peacemaking Khaleej Times - 2 hours, 35 minutes ago
WASHINGTON - The US standing in the Middle East is at an all-time low and can be helped only by pressing Israel to relinquish all occupied Arab land and Jerusalem to the Palestinians, says Saudi Arabia s ambassador to the United States.'Credible threat' against Saudi oil sites- official Stuff - Oct 30 1:02 PM
WASHINGTON: The United States is working with Saudi Arabia to ensure the kingdom's oil facilities are protected from "a credible threat" of an attack by al Qaeda, a Saudi government official said today.Play by the Saudi rules Escape.com.au - Oct 30 3:56 PM
SAUDI Arabia, until recently accessible to only a handful of non-Muslim tourists, is opening its doors , beckoning curious travellers to its hidden treasures.Saudi envoy warns US against abrupt Iraq withdrawal Reuters via Yahoo! Asia News - Oct 30 12:13 PM
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The partition of Iraq would lead to ethnic cleansing and sectarian killing on a mass scale, Saudi Arabia's ambassador to the United States said on Monday as he warned the United States against leaving Iraq abruptly.Saudi ambassador urges US to press Israel into yielding land WIS News 10 Columbia - Oct 30 2:30 PM
Saying it's in America's interest for "peace to reign" in the Mideast, Saudi Arabia's ambassador has a suggestion. He wants Israel to give all Arab land it occupies to the Palestinians - including Jerusalem. And he says the US needs to press the Israelis into doing it.Saudi Arabia confirms threat to oil facilities Reuters via Yahoo! News - Oct 27 8:11 AM
Top world oil exporter Saudi Arabia said on Friday it was taking measures to protect its oil and economic installations from a "terrorist threat."Saudi ambassador urges U-S to press Israel into yielding land WRIC 8 - Oct 30 2:00 PM
WASHINGTON Saying it's in America's interest for "peace to reign" in the Mideast, Saudi Arabia's ambassador has a suggestion. He wants Israel to give all Arab land it...Saudi envoy warns US against abrupt Iraq withdrawal AlertNet - Oct 30 11:35 AM
Source: Reuters WASHINGTON, Oct 30 (Reuters) - The partition of Iraq would lead to ethnic cleansing and sectarian killing on a mass scale, Saudi Arabia's ambassador to the United States said on Monday as he warned ... US must press Israel: Saudi ambassador TurkishPress.com - Oct 30 12:17 PM
WASHINGTON - Saudi Arabia's ambassador to the United States on Monday firmly urged the Bush administration to push Israel into opening final peace talks with the Palestinians.'Credible threat' against Saudi oil sites-official AlertNet - Oct 30 8:36 AM
Source: Reuters (Adds comments from Saudi official on no delay in loading oil tankers) WASHINGTON, Oct 30 (Reuters) - The United States is working with Saudi Arabia to ensure the kingdom's oil facilities ... Oil prices retreat despite Saudi fears RTÉ News - Oct 30 2:43 AM
World crude prices fell slightly this morning, but losses were limited by the threat of terrorist attacks on installations in Saudi Arabia, the world's biggest producer of crude.United States assesing situation in Saudi Arabia New Kerala - Oct 28 12:25 AM
Washington, Oct 28: Declining to comment on the specific steps put in place to meet the terrorist threats to oil installations and facilities in Saudi Arabia, the US has said it was constantly assesing the situation in the Middle East and would do "whatever it could" if there was a request from the Saudi government.Oil prices strengthen on threats to Saudi installations Financial Express - Oct 30 8:10 AM
SINGAPORE, Oct 30 (AFP): Oil prices were firmer in Asian trade today following news of possible terrorist threats to Saudi Arabia's oil installations, dealers said.Oil prices strengthen on threats to Saudi installations ABS-CBNNEWS.com - Oct 29 11:14 PM
SINGAPORE (AFP) - Oil prices were firmer in Asian trade on Monday following news of possible terrorist threats to Saudi Arabia's oil installations, dealers said.US Ready to Help Saudi Arabia Defend Oil Facilities Voice of America - Oct 27 3:07 PM
The United States says it is ready to help Saudi Arabia defend its oil facilities against terrorist threats, following a statement by the British navy asking merchant shippers to be on alert for suspicious vessels or activity in the Persian Gulf region.(AFX UK Focus) 2006-10-30 10:23 GMT: Oil prices ease, but losses limited by threat against Saudi plants Interactive Investor - Oct 30 2:52 AM
LONDON (AFX) - World crude oil prices fell slightly today, but losses were limited by the threat of terrorist attacks against installations in Saudi Arabia, the world's biggest producer of crude, traders said.Commodities: Oil rises on Saudi concerns ShareCast - Oct 29 11:40 PM
LONDON (SHARECAST) - Oil prices rose on Friday after news that Royal Navy forces had been deployed to intercept a possible seaborne attack on the world's largest oil export terminal in Saudi Arabia.U.S. says ready to help Saudi Arabia if needed Reuters via Yahoo! Asia News - Oct 27 10:04 AM
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States is ready to help ally Saudi Arabia fight any threats from al Qaeda, which recently said it planned to attack Saudi oil facilities, the State Department said on Friday.Bloody Iraq...Saudi Arabia's suggestion...Bush stumps for GOP... KXMA-TV Dickinson - Oct 30 2:57 PM
The number of U-S military deaths in Iraq this month is now 101, after a U-S soldier was killed by small arms fire in Baghdad. At least 80 people have been killed or found dead around the country today, including 33 who were victims of a bomb attack Saudi Educators Leave to Learn From Japanese Experience Arab News - Oct 29 4:18 PM
RIYADH, 30 October 2006 A delegation consisting of seven senior officials from the Ministry of Education left for Japan yesterday to attend a training program on how to improve the school education system in Saudi Arabia.CIA chief meets Saudi king after Gulf terror alert AFP via Yahoo! News - Oct 28 12:24 PM
CIA director Michael Hayden reportedly personally delivered a message from US President George W. Bush to Saudi Arabia's King Abdullah.CDL tug boat for Saudi Arabia Daily News - Oct 27 1:36 PM
COLOMBO: Colombo Dockyards Limited (CDL) last week Delivered the first ever Tug Boat built for overseas markets to Saudi Arabia for one of the most prestigious vessel owners and operators A.A. Turki Corporation.'US Only Answer for Middle East,' Says Saudi Envoy Crosswalk.com - 23 minutes ago
(CNSNews.com) - Voicing support for U.S. involvement in Iraq, the Saudi ambassador to the United States said the U.S. has a important role to play in the Middle East, "whether it wants to or not."UK INFLATED PRICE OF SAUDI ARMS DEAL Middle East Newsline - Oct 29 5:52 AM
LONDON [MENL] -- Britain has released a document that Saudi Arabia vastly overpaid for military aircraft. The document released by the British government reported that Saudi Arabia was charged in excess of 32 percent for the purchase of Tornado fighter-jets.Warships deploy around S. Arabia oil facilities Sierra Times - Oct 29 5:06 AM
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates - Coalition naval forces in the Persian Gulf are on watch for possible terror threats to oil facilities in Saudi Arabia and Bahrain, Western naval officials said Friday.Oil prices easier in Asian trade as threat to Saudi oil facilities ease The Nation - 48 minutes ago
Singapore - Oil prices were easier in Asian trade Tuesday after falling below 60 dollars a barrel in the United States as concerns over threats to Saudi Arabian oil facilities dissipated, dealers said.Dong-A Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. Signs Agreement With SCP (Saudi Arabia) [Press Release] PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance - Oct 27 7:00 AM
Dong-A Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., announced that Zydena, its new oral tablet for erectile dysfunction will be distributed in Saudi Arabia, Oman, Bahrain, Kuwait, UAE and Qatar under a supply and distribution agreement with SCP.Execs Say Energy Independence Is a Myth AP via Yahoo! Finance - Oct 30 3:29 PM
Energy independence for the United States is a dream. Interdependence on Arab oil-producing nations, especially Saudi Arabia, is the reality, domestic oil company executives said Monday, days after their firms reported $25 billion in combined quarterly profits.Oil prices retreat AFP via Yahoo! News - Oct 30 2:30 AM
World crude prices have fallen slightly, but losses were limited by the threat of terrorist attacks on installations in Saudi Arabia, the world's biggest producer of crude, traders said.Oil prices lower in Asian trade as threat to Saudi oil facilities ease Sharewatch - 1 hour, 51 minutes ago
threats to Saudi Arabian oil facilities dissipated, dealers said. Signs of a slowdown in the United States, the world\'s biggest economy and energy consumer, also helped push prices lower, they said.(AFX UK Focus) 2006-10-31 04:03 GMT: Oil prices lower in Asian trade as threat to Saudi oil facilities ease Interactive Investor - 1 hour, 23 minutes ago
SINGAPORE (XFN-ASIA) - Oil prices were easier in Asian trade after falling below 60 usd a barrel in New York as concerns over threats to Saudi Arabian oil facilities dissipated, dealers said.Telecoms drive Saudi, Kuwait stocks up Gulf Times - Oct 29 12:06 AM
DUBAI: Stock markets in Saudi Arabia and Kuwait gained ground yesterday as investors snapped up telecom stocks on the first day of trading following the Eid al-Fitr holiday.Cherokee licenses brand through Persian Gulf region bizjournals.com via Yahoo! Finance - Oct 30 11:06 AM
Cherokee Inc. has granted an exclusive international license to its brand with the Fawaz Al Hokair Group, the largest retail group in Saudi Arabia.Sage adds spice to Saudi ITP.net - Oct 29 12:57 AM
Business software giant Sage has announced the opening of an office in Riyadh to further its presence in the Middle East. The vendor believes the move will allow it to work more closely with the channel and bolster sales of its ERP and CRM applications into medium and large businesses throughout Saudi Arabia.Oil prices retreat ABS-CBNNEWS.com - 2 hours, 44 minutes ago
LONDON (AFP) - World crude prices fell slightly on Monday, but losses were limited by the threat of terrorist attacks on installations in Saudi Arabia, the world's biggest producer of crude, traders said.UPI Energy Watch UPI - Oct 30 3:30 PM
After reports of a threat to Saudi Arabia's port of Ras Tanura, U.S.-led coalition navies deployed their forces to ward off a possible attack against the world's largest offshore oil facility.US crude futures slump The Age - Oct 30 6:06 PM
US crude oil futures slumped nearly four per cent as a threat last week to Saudi Arabia infrastructure diminished. -Oil prices up over Saudi terror scare AFP via Yahoo! News - Oct 27 1:25 PM
World crude prices firmed after news of a potential terrorist threat to energy installations in the Gulf and specifically in Saudi Arabia, the world's biggest oil producer.Two in race to host central bank AME Info - 1 hour, 37 minutes ago
Bahrain and the UAE have registered bids to host the GCC's future central bank, according to Gulf News. But Saudi Arabia may also put forward its credentials to host the bank, the governor of the Saudi Arabian Monetary Agency told the daily.US assesing situation in Saudi Arabia The Times of India - Oct 27 9:57 PM
The US has said it was constantly assesing the situation in the Middle East and would do 'whatever it could' for the Saudi govt.Saudis oil sites on alert after CIA briefing World Tribune - Oct 30 11:08 AM
ABU DHABI Saudi Arabia has placed its oil facilities on alert for a terrorist attack. The Saudi Interior Ministry said the kingdom's oil facilities were placed on alert over the weekend.UAE leads in ad spend AME Info - 1 hour, 37 minutes ago
Advertisers in the UAE spent $736m in the first nine months of 2006, more than the $630m for the whole of 2005, Emirates Today reported. Saudi Arabia was next with an ad spend around $717m, according to figures by Pan Arab Studies and Research Corporation.Australia, UK warn of attacks in Saudi Arabia Tiscali - Oct 26 10:04 AM
RIYADH (Reuters) - Australia and Britain warned on Monday that militants would soon strike in Saudi Arabia as the United States closed its missions in the world s biggest oil exporter for two days in response to threats.Navies help keep guard on Saudi oil facilities Reuters via Yahoo! News - Oct 27 11:00 AM
Coalition naval forces are helping to guard vital oil installations in top exporter Saudi Arabia as part of heightened security following an al Qaeda threat last month, naval sources said on Friday.Cables of condolences sent to Abdullah, Obasanjo Khaleej Times - 2 hours, 0 minute ago
ABU DHABI The President, His Highness Shaikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, has sent a cable of condolences to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz of Saudi Arabia on the death of Prince Fahd bin Saad bin Abdulaziz.Nymex crude price drops sharply to $58/bl Business Standard India - Oct 30 6:33 PM
Reduced tension over the threat to oil installations in Saudi Arabia saw crude oil prices fall sharply in US trades on Monday. The Nymex crude for December delivery dropped $2.39 to close at $58.36 per barrel yesterday.Our Writers - Jeddah based Arab News - Oct 30 4:16 PM
Khaled Al-Maeena is Editor-in-Chief of Arab News. Senior columnist, Asharq Al-Awsat, Al Madina, Urdu News, Gulf News . Khaled Al-Maeena is a well-known businessman, journalist, editor, PR consultant and media personality in Saudi Arabia.BJ PPS Names Greenway to Key Post Rigzone - Oct 30 1:00 PM
BJ Process and Pipeline Services (BJ PPS) today announced that it has appointed Brent Greenway to the position of sales manager for Saudi Arabia. In his new role, he will spearhead the expansion of BJ PPS's portfolio of services throughout the Kingdom.Oil steady below $61; eyes Saudi ports, OPEC cuts Khaleej Times - Oct 29 11:44 PM
SINGAPORE - Oil treaded water on Monday, holding last week s gains while traders waited for further signs of OPEC s compliance with output curbs and kept a close eye on Saudi oil facilities amid heightened security activity.Fraud alleged in British-Saudi arms deal UPI - Oct 28 5:45 AM
LONDON, Oct. 28 (UPI) -- Britain scrambled to recover secret documents suggesting an $82 billion arms deal with Saudi Arabia was corrupted by price gouging, it was reported Saturday.UAE bids to host GCC Central Bank Gulf News - Oct 30 12:39 PM
Abu Dhabi: The UAE and Bahrain have both made bids to host the future GCC Central Bank, but Saudi Arabia may also enter the race, officials said yesterday.Sage sets up in Saudi AME Info - Oct 29 9:52 PM
Sage Software, one of the world's leading vendors of HRMS, ERP & CRM solutions to medium and large organizations, today announced the establishment of its Saudi operation, based in Riyadh, to drive the growth of the business in the region's largest potential market.Oil volatile after possible Saudi threat CNN Money - Oct 27 3:49 AM
Crude prices rise as Britain's Royal Navy said it was deploying forces to counter a possible threat to an oil export terminal in Saudi Arabia.UPDATE 2-Oil steady below $61; eyes Saudi ports, OPEC cuts The Forex Market - Oct 30 12:12 AM
SINGAPORE, Oct 30 (Reuters) - Oil was little changed on Monday, holding last week's gains while traders waited for further signs of OPEC's compliance with output curbs and kept a close eye on Saudi oil facilities amid heightened security activity.Oil prices up over Saudi terror scare Financial Express - Oct 28 9:27 AM
NEW YORK, Oct 28 (AFP): World crude prices firmed yesterday after news of a potential terrorist threat to energy installations in the Gulf and specifically in Saudi Arabia, the world's biggest oil producer.Israel seventh largest arms exporter Globes Online - Oct 30 11:13 AM
Congressional Research Service: Israel is the second largest arms importer, after Saudi Arabia.Oil shock absorber costing Saudi Arabia $1bn a year Gulf Times - Oct 26 1:02 AM
LONDON: The cost of keeping spare oil output capacity ready to plug any gaps in global supply is costing Saudi Arabia more than $1bn a year. After reducing output in line with an Opec agreement to trim supplies last week, Saudi Arabia s spare oil capacity will reach around 2.5mn bpd in November.King Abdullah: Dedicated to the service of the people Financial Express - Oct 30 8:00 AM
For nearly six decades, the new King of Saudi Arabia Abdullah Bin Abdul Aziz has been closely involved in the profound changes that have taken place in Saudi Arabia, working with five Kings as they successfully brought about far-reaching socio-economic development while preserving and strengthening the foundations of Saudi society-commitment to Islam and Arab heritage.(AFX UK Focus) 2006-10-30 03:36 GMT: Oil prices strengthen in Asian trade on threats to Saudi Arabian installations Interactive Investor - Oct 29 8:07 PM
SINGAPORE (XFN-ASIA) - Oil prices were firmer in Asian trading hours following news of possible terrorist threats to Saudi Arabian oil installations, dealers said.Saudi Arabia will soon be a malaria-free country Khaleej Times - Oct 25 8:16 PM
JEDDAH Saudi Arabia will soon be malaria-free due to the successful public campaign and the efforts extended by government agencies in fighting the disease, according to Health Minister Dr Hamad Al Manie.Islamic body deplores calendar confusion over Eid Middle East Times - Oct 30 1:09 AM
JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia -- The head of the Organization of Islamic Conference (OIC) Saturday deplored the way that Islamic countries mark Eid Al Fitr, the festival ending the holy month of Ramadan, on different days.Saudi Arabia: SCT Seeks to Promote Riyadh as Tourism Hub Zawya - Oct 27 10:15 PM
RIYADH, 28 October 2006 -- The Supreme Commission for Tourism (SCT) said yesterday that it was seeking to promote the Saudi capital as a tourist destination, rather than just a commercial place for work.Oil prices retreat TODAYonline - Oct 30 3:02 AM
An offshore oil platform. World crude prices have fallen slightly, but losses were limited by the threat of terrorist attacks on installations in Saudi Arabia, the world's biggest producer of crude, traders said.Global Entrepolis@Singapore 2006 scores several firsts Channel NewsAsia - Oct 30 5:26 AM
SINGAPORE: President S R Nathan has officially opened Global Entrepolis@Singapore on Monday. There will be 55 conferences and first-time participants from Saudi Arabia, Russia and the Indian state of Gujarat.Oil rises toward $61 on Saudi threat Yahoo! India News - Oct 27 9:15 PM
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Oil rose toward $61 a barrel on Friday after Britain's Royal Navy said forces had been deployed to counter a possible threat to the world's largest oil export terminal in Saudi Arabia.Oil Is Steady as Naval Forces Move to Protect Saudi Facility Bloomberg.com - Oct 27 8:02 AM
Oct. 27 (Bloomberg) -- Crude oil was little changed amid reports that forces from the U.S.-led coalition will protect Saudi Arabia's Ras Tanura oil terminal after a Sky News report of threats to the facility.US-led forces move to defend Saudi oil terminal Financial Times - Oct 27 7:23 PM
US-led coalition naval forces have moved into Saudi Arabia's port of Ras Tanura to ward off a possible terror attack against the world's biggest oil export facility.Saudi beheads 2 drug smugglers News 24 South Africa - Oct 29 12:31 PM
A Nigerian and an Afghan have been beheaded by the sword in the Saudi Arabian Red Sea city of Jeddah.Oil firms toward $61; eyes Saudi ports, OPEC cuts The Forex Market - Oct 29 3:57 PM
SINGAPORE, Oct 30 (Reuters) - Oil nudged higher on Monday, extending last week's gains while traders awaited further signs of OPEC's compliance with output curbs and kept a close eye on Saudi oil facilities amid heightened security activity.Oil Is Steady on Report of U.K. Navy Being Sent to Saudi Port Bloomberg.com - Oct 27 7:17 AM
Oct. 27 (Bloomberg) -- Crude oil was little changed after Sky News reported that naval forces from the U.S.-led coalition have been sent to protect Saudi Arabia's Ras Tanura oil terminal because of the threat of an attack from the sea.Oil slips below $60 as questions linger of OPEC resolve to cut output The Daily Star Lebannon - Oct 30 12:47 PM
Oil fell below $60 on Monday as investors put money into other commodities and waited for signs that OPEC members would adhere to their pledge to cut crude supply. US light crude was down $1.62 at $59.13 a barrel by 15:15 GMT, and Brent crude fell $1.80 to $59.28 a barrel. To date, OPEC's largest exporter, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE.Uganda: Saudi Millionaire Eyes Uganda's Meat Industry AllAfrica.com - Oct 29 11:49 AM
A Saudi Arabian millionaire, Abdullaziz Algahtan has made a low profile visit to Uganda. He intends to invest in agriculture, manufacturing and technology.Navies sent to protect Saudi oil TVNZ - Oct 27 3:22 PM
Coalition naval forces in the Gulf have been deployed to counter a possible threat to Saudi Arabia's Ras Tanura terminal, the world's biggest offshore oil facility, the UK's Royal Navy said on Friday.Oil prices up over Saudi terror scare Zawya - Oct 27 11:30 PM
NEW YORK, Oct 27, 2006 (AFP) - World crude prices firmed on Friday after news of a potential terrorist threat to energy installations in the Gulf and specifically in Saudi Arabia, the world's biggest oil producer.
