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Saudi Arabia calls for Lebanon ceasefire 
Reuters via Yahoo! News - Jul 25 3:16 AM
Saudi Arabia called for a ceasefire in the Middle East on Tuesday and urged the world to focus on the plight of the Lebanese people.Average Issue Readership General Public PARC Media Index 1997, Saudi Arabia Arab News - Jul 25 4:12 PM
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Saudi Arabia has announced humanitarian aid to Lebanon totaling $1.5 billion. In a statement, the royal court said $1 billion will support Lebanon's economy. An additional $500 million will go for reconstruction in Lebanon.UAE and Saudi Arabia's realty boom make them favourites among Indian workers Gulf News - Jul 25 1:29 PM
Dubai: The UAE, Saudi Arabia and Kuwait are the preferred destinations for Indian workers, according to the annual report released by the Ministry of Overseas Indian Affairs.Saudi Arabia: War Could Result India Daily - Jul 25 10:12 AM
Saudi King Abdullah said a regional war could result from continued Israeli military offensives in Lebanon and against Palestinians, Saudi state television reported July 25. The channel also said Saudi Arabia has pledged $500 million to Lebanon and $250 million for the Palestinians.Saudi Arabia calls for Lebanon cease-fire Reuters.co.uk - Jul 25 5:02 AM
LONDON (Reuters) - Saudi Arabia called for a cease-fire in the Middle East on Tuesday and urged the world to focus on the plight of the Lebanese people.Saudi Arabia calls for Lebanon ceasefire RedNova - Jul 25 6:21 AM
LONDON (Reuters) - Saudi Arabia called for a cRussia, Saudi Arabia call for ceasefire in Mideast Russian Information Agency Novosti - Jul 25 9:53 AM
MOSCOW, July 25 (RIA Novosti) - Russia and Saudi Arabia call for an immediate ceasefire in the Middle East and for support for the Lebanon government to spread its authority over the country's entire territory, a Saudi minister said Tuesday.Saudi Aramco Selects Dow for Negotiations on New Petrochemical Complex at Ras Tanura, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia ChemPoint - Jul 25 9:20 AM
DHAHRAN, Saudi Arabia and MIDLAND, July 13, 2006 -- The Saudi Arabian Oil Company (Saudi Aramco) has selected The Dow Chemical Company as its potential partner to engage in exclusive negotiations concerning a joint venture company to construct, own and operate a world-scale chemicals and plastics production complex at Ras Tanura, in Saudi Arabia s Eastern Province.(AFX UK Focus) 2006-07-25 16:03 GMT: Saudi Arabia warns of risk of regional war if no Israel ceasefire in Lebanon Interactive Investor - Jul 25 8:27 AM
JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia (AFX) - Saudi Arabia warned today of the risk of regional war if Israel continues to reject calls for a ceasefire in the deadly conflict in Lebanon.(AFX UK Focus) 2006-07-25 13:33 GMT: Saudi Arabia gives Lebanon 1 bln usd to shore up currency, 500 mln usd aid Interactive Investor - Jul 25 5:56 AM
RIYADH (AFX) - Saudi Arabia has decided to deposit 1 bln usd with the Central Bank of Lebanon to help stabilize the national currency amid Israel's massive onslaught on the country, the government said today.Bangldesh PM to Visit Saudi Arabia in August Asia Pulse via Yahoo! Singapore News - Jul 24 8:07 PM
DHAKA, July 25 Asia Pulse - Prime Minister Khaleda Zia will pay a 3-day official visit to Saudi Arabia from August 12 at the invitation of King Abdullah bin Abdel Aziz.Open marriages on offer in Saudi Arabia Stuff - Jul 24 10:16 AM
RIYADH: Khaled never thought a form of temporary marriage, described by some in Saudi Arabia as legal prostitution, would open the door to his happily-ever-after.Saudi unveils huge Mideast aid package, warns of war AFP via Yahoo! News - Jul 25 11:49 AM
Regional powerhouse Saudi Arabia, a key US ally in the Middle East, warned that Israel's devastating assaults on Gaza and Lebanon could spark regional war as it announced huge aid packages.India's Tata Consultancy wins US$33-million outsourcing deal from Saudi Arabia CRM Knowledge Base - Jul 24 1:29 PM
BOMBAY, India - India's top information technology company, Tata Consultancy Services Ltd., on Monday announced a slew of overseas deals, including a US$33 million (â ¬27.5 million) outsourcing contract from Saudi Arabia's state-owned telecommunications company.Saudi says Israel attacks threaten wider war Reuters via Yahoo! News - Jul 25 10:38 AM
Egypt and Saudi Arabia, facing popular anger over Israel's offensive in Lebanon, toughened their stance on Tuesday, warning the United States that Israeli militarism could lead to a wider conflict in the region.War may engulf region, warns Saudi Arabia Dawn - 1 hour, 19 minutes ago
RIYADH, July 25: Saudi King Abdullah warned on Tuesday that a full scale war may engulf the entire region if the Israeli aggression against Lebanon and Palestinians continued.Saudi Arabia Asks U.S. to Intervene in Lebanon Washington Post - Jul 24 8:54 AM
The Saudi foreign minister personally urged President Bush yesterday to intervene to stop the violence in Lebanon, the most direct sign of mounting frustration among key Arab states with what they see as a hands-off U.S. posture toward Israeli strikes against Hezbollah.Saudi Arabia urges U.S. to intervene in Lebanon Hutchinson News - Jul 24 3:12 AM
WASHINGTON - Saudi Arabia asked President Bush on Sunday to intervene in Israel's military campaign against Hezbollah in Lebanon to stop the mounting deaths.India TCS Signs Deal With Saudi Arabia Telecom Co Zawya - Jul 24 5:39 AM
India's software major Tata Consultancy Ltd. has signed a deal with a Saudi Arabian telecom company. The deal is worth $33 million. Saudi Arabia: STC Renews Mobily Contract for 3 More Years Arab News - 24Jul 04:55GMT Saudi Telecom Co. has renewed its network use agreement with Etihad Etisalat for another three years.Press freedom is improving in Saudi Arabia Khaleej Times - Jul 23 10:15 PM
RIYADH Press freedom is gradually picking up in conservative Saudi Arabia. The Liberal bi-weekly newspaper Shams escaped closure in recent time, while one of the paper s reporters was detained over a report published by the newspaper.Saudi Arabia on Sunday night called on the US to back an immediate ceasefire in Lebanon India Daily - Jul 23 9:58 PM
Saudi Arabia on Sunday night called on the US to back an immediate ceasefire in Lebanon as the first step towards a comprehensive settlement of the conflict.US considers Saudi Arabia request for twenty Black Hawks Rotorhub - Jul 23 11:52 PM
Washington, July 20, 2006 - The Defense Security Cooperation Agency notified Congress of a possible Foreign Military Sale to Saudi Arabia of UH-60L Utility/Assault Black Hawk helicopters as well as associated equipment and services.Saudi $1.5bn Lebanon aid AME Info - 34 minutes ago
Saudi Arabia will give $1.5bn in aid to Lebanon, including $500m for reconstruction and $1bn to be deposited in Lebanon's Central Bank to support the economy. Saudi King Abdullah has warned that the conflict could ignite a wider regional war, and is urging a ceasefire.Saudi Arabia Prepares Cease-Fire Proposal Israel National News - Jul 24 12:20 AM
(IsraelNN.com) According to Arabic newspaper A-Sharq Al-Awsat, published in London, Saudi Arabia is preparing a proposal for a cease-fire in Lebanon.Saudi unveils huge Mideast aid package, warns of war Channel NewsAsia - Jul 25 2:41 PM
RIYADH - Regional powerhouse Saudi Arabia, a key US ally in the Middle East, warned that Israel's devastating assaults on Gaza and Lebanon could spark regional war as it announced huge aid packages Tuesday.Saudi warns of wider war; pledges $1.5bn in aid to Lebanon The Peninsula - Jul 25 5:24 PM
Riyadh Regional powerhouse Saudi Arabia, a key US ally in the Middle East, warned that Israel s devastating assaults on Gaza and Lebanon could spark regional war as it announced huge aid packages yesterday.Saudi king assigns 500 million dollars in aid to rebuild Lebanon People's Daily - Jul 25 5:34 PM
Saudi Arabia's King Abdullah Ibn Abdul-Aziz on Tuesday announced an allocation of 500 million U.S. dollars for reconstruction of Lebanon, which has been under Israeli attacks since July 12.U.S. Okays $6 Billion Arms for Saudi Arabia Israel National News - Jul 23 8:50 PM
(IsraelNN.com) The United States has approved the sale of $6 billion of military equipment to Saudi Arabia. The sale includes helicopters, armored vehicles and communications systems and is the largest Saudi arms purchase in 10 years.Saudi gives battered Lebanon economy $1.5 bln cushion Reuters via Yahoo! Asia News - Jul 25 9:41 AM
RIYADH (Reuters) - Saudi Arabia's King Abdullah has ordered the transfer of $1 billion to Lebanon's central bank to help it support an economy battered by an Israeli military offensive.Attacks threaten regional war - Saudi Stuff - Jul 25 10:13 AM
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia's King Abdullah has said Israel's military offensives on Lebanon and the Palestinians could ignite war in the Middle East.Pakistan, Saudi Arabia knock OIC over Israeli aggression Business Recorder - Jul 23 4:08 PM
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Saudi Arabia on Sunday have expressed deep concern over the Middle East situation and urged the Organisation of the Islamic Conference (OIC) to take immediate notice of Israeli aggression on Lebanon. ....Saudi king calls for Mideast cease-fire UPI - Jul 25 12:15 PM
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, July 25 (UPI) -- King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia said Tuesday that Israeli "arrogance" threatens to plunge the region into war but Hezbollah was also criticized for its actions.Saudi King warns of regional war The Hindu - Jul 25 12:48 PM
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia's King Abdullah on Tuesday announced an allocation of $500 million for the reconstruction of Lebanon. The King said in an official statement Saudi Arabia had also pledged $250 million for the Palestinians, state-owned ...Saudi king warns of broader Middle East war, pledges $1.5 billion aid package for Lebanon The Daily Star Lebannon - Jul 25 12:42 PM
Saudi Arabia's King Abdullah warned on Tuesday of war in the Middle East if Israel continues attacking Lebanon and the Palestinians, and renewed calls for an immediate cease-fire as he met with Egypt's President Hosni Mubarak. In a major boost for Lebanon, the king decreed donations totaling $1.5 billion to Lebanon, a royal court statement said.Saudi says Israel attacks threaten regional war Khaleej Times - Jul 25 9:30 AM
RIYADH - Saudi Arabia s King Abdullah warned on Tuesday of war in the Middle East if Israel continues attacking Lebanon and the Palestinians, in an apparent appeal to key ally the United States to end the fighting.Saudi warns of regional war Gulf News - Jul 25 1:28 PM
Dubai: Saudi Arabia on Tuesday warned of war in the Middle East if Israel continues attacking Lebanon and the Palestinians, in an apparent appeal to the United States to end the fighting, as Arab leaders and the Italian hosts of crisis talks on the war-ravaged nation raised the pressure for an immediate ceasefire.SAUDI WARNS OF WAR Gulf Daily News - Jul 25 3:00 PM
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia warned the US yesterday that Israeli militarism could spark regional war. It pledged $1 billion (BD378 million) to support Lebanon's battered currency, $500m (BD189m) to fund reconstruction of its shattered infrastructure and $50m (BD18.9m) in immediate relief for its citizens.Saudi king warns of Middle East war Aljazeera - Jul 25 7:20 AM
The king of Saudi Arabia has warned that war could break out in the Middle East if attempts to broker peace in the region fail.Oil above $75, Saudi warns of broader Mideast war Reuters via Yahoo! Canada News - Jul 25 5:19 AM
Oil rose further above $75 a barrel on Tuesday after Saudi Arabia warned that the conflict between Israel and Lebanese Hizbollah guerrillas could ignite a broader Middle East war.Saudi King Fears Full-Scale War Sky News via Yahoo! UK & Ireland News - Jul 25 4:05 AM
Saudi Arabia's king has warned the current crisis between Lebanon, the Palestinians and Israel could spark a full-scale Middle East war. King Abdullah has also pledged $500m to rebuild Lebanon and $250m to help the Palestinians.(AFX UK Focus) 2006-07-25 14:02 GMT: Saudi Arabia gives Palestinians 250 mln usd aid Interactive Investor - Jul 25 6:27 AM
RIYADH (AFX) - Saudi King Abdullah decided today to give 250 mln usd to the Palestinians in aid to help rebuild the Palestinian territories, state media said.Bush opposes cease-fire despite Saudi pleas Coos Bay World Link - Jul 25 1:25 PM
WASHINGTON - White House officials said President Bush remains opposed to an immediate cease-fire to stop violence in the Middle East, despite personal pleas from ally Saudi Arabia that he help stop the bloodshed.Saudi FM calls for end of Israeli carnage in Lebanon Islamic Republic News Agency - Jul 25 4:11 AM
Britain -S. Arabia- Meeting Saudi Arabia's Foreign Minister Prince Saud al-Faisal distanced himself Tuesday from US and UK attempts to blame Hizbollah for 13 days of incessant Israeli attacks on Lebanon's civilian population and destruction of the country's infrastructure.Saudi says Israel attacks threaten regional war Khaleej Times - Jul 25 6:01 AM
RIYADH - Saudi Arabia s King Abdullah said on Tuesday Israel s military offensives on Lebanon and the Palestinians could ignite war in the Middle East.Egypt, Saudi leaders to meet Tuesday over Lebanon AFP via Yahoo! News - Jul 24 5:56 AM
Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak and King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia are due to hold talks in Egypt on July 24 to discuss ways to reach a ceasefire in Lebanon, presidential sources told AFP.Suzuki notches 65 per cent growth in sales of multipurpose Suzuki AVP models in Saudi Arabia Mena Report - Jul 23 6:38 AM
Suzuki Saudia, distributor for Japanese automaker Suzuki in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, has recorded a 65 percent increase in sales of minivans in the first half of 2006 compared to the same period the previous year.Saudi FM calls for immediate ceasefire in Lebanon Khaleej Times - Jul 25 6:06 AM
LONDON - Saudi Arabia s foreign minister called here on Tuesday for an immediate ceasefire as a step toward Lebanon establishing full sovereignty over its territory and ensuring regional stability.Saudi gives Lebanon $1bn News 24 South Africa - Jul 25 9:53 AM
Saudi Arabia's King Abdullah has ordered the transfer of $1bn to Lebanon's central bank to help it support its battered economy.Saudi king warns of Middle East war Gulf News - Jul 25 7:57 AM
Riyadh: Saudi Arabia's King Abdullah Bin Abdul Aziz on Tuesday appealed for international intervention in the Israel-Lebanon crisis, warning that the Middle East could be caught up in war if peace moves fail.Saudi FM, security chief to visit Moscow over Mideast crisis Russian Information Agency Novosti - Jul 25 5:38 AM
MOSCOW, July 25 (RIA Novosti) - Saudi Arabia's foreign minister and national security chief will arrive in Moscow Tuesday to discuss ways to curb violence in the Middle East, the Saudi foreign ministry said.Saudi to pay Lebanon $1 bln to support economy Arab Times - Jul 25 7:31 AM
RIYADH, July 25 (Reuters) - Saudi Arabia's King Abdullah has ordered the transfer of $1 billion to Lebanon's central bank to help it support an economy battered by an Israeli military offensive, state television said on Tuesday.Saudi King warns of regional war u.tv - Jul 25 6:09 AM
The Saudi Arabia leader, King Abdullah, has criticised Israel's 'arrogance' and warned that if the current offensive on Lebanon and Palestine continues there is the potential for a regional war to erupt in the Middle East.Saudi king s condition stable Tiscali - Jul 25 3:41 AM
RIYADH (Reuters) - Saudi Arabia s King Fahd was in stable condition on Saturday and being treated for breathing difficulties one day after being hospitalised with pneumonia, officials said.Saudi mediates to ease Lebanon-Syria tensions-FT Tiscali - Jul 25 3:41 AM
LONDON (Reuters) - Saudi Arabia has presented Lebanon and Syria with a plan to defuse tensions between the two countries over the killing of ex-Lebanese premier Rafik al-Hariri, the Financial Times reported on Tuesday.$530m projects start in Saudi AME Info - Jul 24 11:11 PM
Around $530m worth of public projects are being kicked off in Baha, Saudi Arabia today, reported Arab News. They include roads, water projects, a university and technical training college, a general hospital and 43 primary health centres. King Abdullah will lay foundation stones.Saudi king, Mubarak to hold talks Gulf Times - Jul 25 1:21 AM
Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak and King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia are due to hold talks in Egypt today to discuss ways to reach a ceasefire in Lebanon, presidential sources said.It Is Time the Focus Shifted to the Saudi Peace Plan Zawya - Jul 24 11:54 PM
25 July 2006 While attending a recent conference in Houston on US Arab relations, I joined a luncheon hosted by a group of prestigious, influential Texas women. They were hosting a luncheon for Dr. Selwa Al-Hazzaa, the chairperson of Friends of Saudi Arabia.14 abused Cordillera workers in Saudi seek immediate assistance Sun Star - Jul 24 7:42 PM
FOURTEEN more Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, have asked the Philippine government to help them get justice after being allegedly abused by their employers and eventually facilitate their return to the country at the soonest possible time.Saudi Arabia warns of risk of regional war Middle East Online - Jul 25 8:29 AM
Riyadh warns against Israel s rejection of calls for ceasefire in deadly conflicts in Lebanon, Gaza.Saudi king offers Lebanon $1.5bn BBC News - Jul 25 10:07 AM
The Saudi king pledges $1.5bn financial support to Lebanon and warns Israel's attacks could trigger a regional war.First Saudi tabloid survives closure and arrest Boston Globe - Jul 24 6:02 AM
The fact that he still has a newspaper to edit is proof enough to Khalaf Alharbi that the ceiling of freedom in ultraconservative Saudi Arabia is rising.It Is Time the Focus Shifted to the Saudi Peace Plan Arab News - Jul 24 4:14 PM
While attending a recent conference in Houston on US Arab relations, I joined a luncheon hosted by a group of prestigious, influential Texas women. They were hosting a luncheon for Dr. Selwa Al-Hazzaa, the chairperson of Friends of Saudi Arabia.Saudi Arabia seeks Lebanon ceasefire in meeting with Bush, Rice CBC - Jul 23 6:03 PM
Top Saudi Arabian officials met with their U.S. counterparts on Sunday in an effort to end the carnage in Lebanon.France, Saudi Arabia sign military cooperation accords AFP via Yahoo! News - Jul 21 10:55 AM
France and Saudi Arabia signed two military accords opening the way for the sale of weapons systems like tanks and fighter jets worth billions of dollars, the French presidency said.Saudi to get jets earlier thebusinessonline.com - Jul 24 4:08 PM
SAUDI Arabia has agreed a deal with the British government to deliver Eurofighter jets, at present earmarked for the RAF and Austria, to the Kingdom because of the worsening situation in the Middle East.(AFX UK Focus) 2006-07-25 16:29 GMT: Saudi Arabia warns of risk of regional war UPDATE Interactive Investor - Jul 25 8:56 AM
(Updates with more detail)Saudi FM at White House for talks on Mideast crisis AFP via Yahoo! News - Jul 23 12:30 PM
Saudi Arabia's foreign minister arrived at the White House to hold talks with President George W. Bush and US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice on the Lebanon crisis, ahead of Rice's departure to the Middle East.Bush rejects Saudi plea to intervene in crisis Daily Yomiuri Online - Jul 24 11:45 AM
White House officials said U.S. President George W. Bush remains opposed to an immediate ceasefire to stop violence in the Middle East, despite personal pleas from ally Saudi Arabia that he help stop the bloodshed.Saudis Urge Bush to Push for Cease-Fire in the Mideast New York Times - Jul 25 11:33 AM
Saudi Arabia asked President Bush on Sunday to push for a cease-fire in the conflict between Israel and the terrorist group Hezbollah.Saudi Arabia: Sama Signs Maintenance Contract With Swiss Firm Zawya - Jul 23 10:09 PM
RIYADH, 24 July 2006 -- Sama, the new low-budget Saudi airline, has signed a SR453 million aircraft maintenance and engineering contract with SR Technics of Switzerland, indicating that the company will be operating fully-fledged in the near future.Saudi King Hands Over Message To Bush, Urging Cease-fire In Lebanon Bernama - Jul 24 4:34 AM
WASHINGTON, July 24 (Bernama) -- After a meeting with US President George W. Bush in the White House on Sunday, Foreign Minister Prince Saud Al-Faisal said that he handed over a message from Saudi Arabia's King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz to Bush pertaining to stopping the bloodshed in Lebanon.Iran anger at Lebanon aid 'block' BBC News - Jul 25 2:37 PM
Iranian media say Turkey and Saudi Arabia have stopped Iran using their air space to send aid to Lebanon.U.S. cool to Saudi request that Bush press hard for truce Sun-Sentinel - Jul 24 12:03 AM
WASHINGTON · A delegation from Saudi Arabia asked President Bush on Sunday to push for a cease-fire in the war between Israel and the terrorist group Hezbollah, something the United States has so far refused to do.Ceasefire opposed despite Saudi plea Otago Daily Times - Jul 24 10:13 AM
Washington: White House officials say President George W. Bush remains opposed to an immediate ceasefire to stop violence in the Middle East, despite personal pleas from ally Saudi Arabia that he help stop the bloodshed.France, Saudi Arabia ink defence deal NDTV - Jul 21 8:56 PM
France and Saudi Arabia signed two defence deals that could pave way for purchase of French helicopters, submarines, tanks and possibly Rafale fighter jets.Saudi Arabia: STC Renews Mobily Contract for 3 More Years Zawya - Jul 23 10:24 PM
Saudi Telecom Co. has renewed its network use agreement with Etihad Etisalat for another three years. Based on this agreement, STC will provide mobile network coverage services nationwide to Mobily customers at areas not yet covered by the Mobily network.Saudi wants stable oil price AME Info - Jul 23 8:40 PM
Saudi Arabia has reiterated Opec's desire to avoid high oil prices that may harm global economic growth, Reuters reported. Saudi Oil Minister Ali Al Naimi said the group wants stability in world prices.OPEC wants to avoid oil price fluctuation, Saudi minister says The Star Online - Jul 23 6:19 PM
TAIF, Saudi Arabia (AP) - OPEC wants to avoid fluctuations in oil prices that can damage the global economy, a top Saudi official said Sunday.FRANCE, SAUDI ARABIA JOINTLY CONDEMN VIOLENCE IN LEBANON The Tocqueville Connection - Jul 21 3:04 PM
PARIS, July 21, 2006 (AFP) - France and Saudi Arabia issued a joint call Friday for an immediate ceasefire in the Middle East and an end to violence in Lebanon and the Palestinian territories.Saudi officials to visit Moscow to discuss Middle East settlement Interfax - Jul 25 6:36 AM
MOSCOW. July 25 (Interfax) - Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Saud Al Faisal and Secretary General of the Saudi Arabian national Security Council Prince Bandar Bin Sultan are due to arrive in Moscow on Tuesday to discuss ways of settling the Lebanese-Israeli conflict with the Russian authorities, a Saudi diplomatic source told Interfax.Israel attacks threaten regional war: Saudi king CTV.ca - Jul 25 5:25 AM
Saudi King Abdullah appealed to the world Tuesday to stop Israeli attacks on Lebanon, saying that if peace moves fail the Middle East could be engulfed in war.US Treasuries tap safe haven bid on Saudi comments Khaleej Times - Jul 25 5:58 AM
NEW YORK - US Treasury debt prices rose on Tuesday, boosted by a flow of funds into assets viewed as comparatively safe, after television reports that the Saudi king warned of a potential Middle East war, analysts said.Saudi king warns of war News 24 South Africa - Jul 25 12:38 PM
Saudi King Abdullah has appealed to the world to stop Israeli attacks on Lebanon, saying if peace moves fail, the Middle East could be engulfed in war.FRANCE, SAUDI ARABIA SIGN MILITARY COOPERATION ACCORDS The Tocqueville Connection - Jul 21 10:49 AM
PARIS, July 21, 2006 (AFP) - France and Saudi Arabia signed two military accords Friday opening the way for the sale of weapons systems like tanks and fighter jets worth billions of dollars, the French presidency said.ANALYSIS - Saudi military spending rising to meet Iran threat Reuters via Yahoo! Asia News - Jul 23 6:29 AM
RIYADH (Reuters) - Saudi Arabia is expanding its military arsenal to counter what it sees as Iran's growing influence in a region convulsed by violence.Saudi Arabia promises to revise textbooks CNN.com - Jul 20 8:35 AM
Saudi Arabia has promised a comprehensive review of all of its educational textbooks and to remove all language promoting intolerance, the State Department's ambassador for religious freedom said Wednesday.Arabian story: Lashkar s Saudi connection Hindustan Times - Jul 23 1:42 PM
Saudi Arabia is an important stopover for Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) men on their way to Pakistan for training.Editorial: Diplomacy to the Fore Arab News - Jul 25 4:17 PM
There is no difference in the strategic objectives of Saudi Arabia and other Arab states and those of the US vis-à-vis the situation in Lebanon.Saudi prince to face drug smuggling charges in France Middle East Times - Jul 25 2:52 AM
PARIS -- A French court Wednesday will try a Saudi prince in his absence on charges of being involved with a cocaine smuggling gang suspected of using his jet to transport drugs from Colombia to Europe.Slithering Stowaway Gives Cop, Driver the Heebie-Jeebies Arab News - Jul 25 4:15 PM
NAJRAN, 26 July 2006 Saudi Arabia is home to a few species of venomous snakes. To the north of the Kingdom reside the Egyptian cobra (Naja haje), the horned desert viper (Cerastes cerastes), the Levant viper (Vipera lebetina) and the Palestinian viper (Vipera Palestinae).Kingdom s Oil Export Earnings to Touch Record SR760 Billion Arab News - Jul 25 4:17 PM
JEDDAH, 26 July 2006 The economic boom in Saudi Arabia continues to gather pace, with 2006 likely to see record oil revenues, and record trade and budget surpluses in an overall context of 20 percent growth and low inflation.FRANCE, SAUDI ARABIA SIGN MILITARY COOPERATION ACCORDS The Tocqueville Connection - Jul 21 9:49 AM
PARIS, July 21, 2006 (AFP) - France and Saudi Arabia signed two military cooperation accords on Friday opening the way initially for the supply of helicopters and Airbus supply planes, the French presidency said.The Middle East's Leading English Language Daily Arab News - Jul 25 4:11 PM
JEDDAH, 26 July 2006 Saudi Arabia has gotten off to yet another formidable start in the Little League regional tournaments, the run up to the Little League World Series.Saudis issue warning WHO-TV Des Moines - Jul 25 12:11 PM
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia's King Abdullah is issuing an appeal to the world to stop Israeli attacks on Lebanon.Diplomacy continuing in the Middle East Australian Broadcasting Corporation - Jul 25 1:14 PM
TONY JONES: A short time ago, Saudi Arabia's King Abdullah weighed in on the Middle East crisis, warning that Israel's military offensives could ignite a regional war.President Bush Meets With Saudi Officials as Condoleezza Rice Heads For The Mideast WLBZ Bangor - Jul 23 1:23 PM
Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice is taking part in the Oval Office meeting with Saudi Arabia's foreign minister and national security adviser.The Middle East's Leading English Language Daily Arab News - Jul 25 4:13 PM
There is no difference in the strategic objectives of Saudi Arabia and other Arab states and those of the US vis-à-vis the situation in Lebanon. All desire a Lebanon that is master of its own house,OPEC does not want high oil price: Saudi oilmin Khaleej Times - Jul 23 10:13 AM
TAIF, Saudi Arabia - Top world oil exporter Saudi Arabia said on Sunday that OPEC producers want to avoid high oil prices that may harm global economic growth.Pentagon okays $276 mln Saudi military deal Reuters via Yahoo! News - Jul 22 8:36 AM
The Pentagon on Friday approved an agreement that will let Saudi Arabia buy up to $276 million in spare parts for its M1A2 Abrams tanks, M2 Bradley Fighting Vehicles, and other equipment from U.S. stocks.
