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20th February, 2013
Saudi women take seats in Shura Council for first time
Thirty Saudi women took seats in Saudi Arabia's Shura Council, for the first time in the ultra-conservative kingdom's history.
Thirty Saudi women took seats in Saudi Arabia's Shura Council, for the first time in the ultra-conservative kingdom's history.
26th November, 2012
Saudi crown prince ‘assures’ over king’s health
Crown Prince Salman bin Abdul Aziz chaired a cabinet meeting and “assured (ministers) over the health” of the ailing King Abdullah, of whom no photograph has been released since his hospitalisation.
Crown Prince Salman bin Abdul Aziz chaired a cabinet meeting and “assured (ministers) over the health” of the ailing King Abdullah, of whom no photograph has been released since his hospitalisation.
6th November, 2012
Cameron in Saudi as Britain secures defence deal
British Prime Minister David Cameron met King Abdullah and top Saudi officials in Jeddah Tuesday after a two-day visit to the UAE, where he secured a defence partnership with the Gulf state.
British Prime Minister David Cameron met King Abdullah and top Saudi officials in Jeddah Tuesday after a two-day visit to the UAE, where he secured a defence partnership with the Gulf state.
4th November, 2012
France’s Hollande in Saudi to discuss Syria, Iran
French President Francois Hollande arrived Sunday in the Saudi city of Jeddah on his first visit to the oil-rich kingdom for talks which will focus on Iran and unrest-hit Syria.
French President Francois Hollande arrived Sunday in the Saudi city of Jeddah on his first visit to the oil-rich kingdom for talks which will focus on Iran and unrest-hit Syria.
12th August, 2012
Saudi Arabia gives $50 mln aid to Myanmar Muslims
“King Abdullah ... has ordered that assistance of the amount of $50 million be provided to the Rohingya Muslim citizens in Myanmar,” said the Saudi media report.
“King Abdullah ... has ordered that assistance of the amount of $50 million be provided to the Rohingya Muslim citizens in Myanmar,” said the Saudi media report.
25th June, 2012
Saudis to permit women to compete in Olympics
The Muslim kingdom is one of three countries which have never included women in their Olympic teams.
The Muslim kingdom is one of three countries which have never included women in their Olympic teams.
19th June, 2012
Obama congratulates Saudi king on selecting new heir
US President Barack Obama on Monday congratulated King Abdullah for naming Prince Salman as heir apparent.
US President Barack Obama on Monday congratulated King Abdullah for naming Prince Salman as heir apparent.
18th June, 2012
Saudi king seeks successor as crown prince buried
Saudi Arabia’s king led funeral prayers for his heir, Crown Prince Nayef, whose death forces him to find a new successor capable of tackling the issues faced.
Saudi Arabia’s king led funeral prayers for his heir, Crown Prince Nayef, whose death forces him to find a new successor capable of tackling the issues faced.
16th June, 2012
Saudi crown prince Nayef dead: state TV
The royal court announced on Saturday that Nayef, the next in line to the throne had been ill for months and died in Switzerland where he was being treated.
The royal court announced on Saturday that Nayef, the next in line to the throne had been ill for months and died in Switzerland where he was being treated.
26th May, 2012
Saudi envoy kidnapped in Yemen begs king for help
The diplomat kidnapped by al Qaeda militants in Yemen urged the Saudi king to meet his captors' demand for the release of women prisoners.
The diplomat kidnapped by al Qaeda militants in Yemen urged the Saudi king to meet his captors' demand for the release of women prisoners.
30th March, 2012
Clinton to meet Saudi king amid Syria, Iran tensions
Topping the agenda at the talks involving Clinton, King Abdullah, Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Saud al-Faisal and other senior Gulf diplomats will be the situation in Syria.
Topping the agenda at the talks involving Clinton, King Abdullah, Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Saud al-Faisal and other senior Gulf diplomats will be the situation in Syria.
13th January, 2012
Saudi king dismisses religious police head
RIYADH: King Abdullah dismissed the head of Saudi Arabia’s powerful religious police on Friday, replacing him with a more moderate cleric, state news agency SPA…
RIYADH: King Abdullah dismissed the head of Saudi Arabia’s powerful religious police on Friday, replacing him with a more moderate cleric, state news agency SPA…
5th November, 2011
Saudi king names Prince Salman to defence post
RIYADH: King Abdullah on Saturday named his half-brother Prince Salman, who is governor of Riyadh, as Saudi Arabia’s defence minister to succeed the late Crown…
RIYADH: King Abdullah on Saturday named his half-brother Prince Salman, who is governor of Riyadh, as Saudi Arabia’s defence minister to succeed the late Crown…
13th August, 2011
Obama, Saudi king: Syria violence ‘must end’ now
US President Barack Obama and Saudi King Abdullah demanded Saturday that the Syrian regime “immediately” halt its brutal crackdown.
US President Barack Obama and Saudi King Abdullah demanded Saturday that the Syrian regime “immediately” halt its brutal crackdown.
10th August, 2011
PM terms his Saudi Arabia visit a ‘renewal of ties’
He said King Abdullah categorically said that Saudi Arabia will help Pakistan in all spheres that we may require assistance in.
He said King Abdullah categorically said that Saudi Arabia will help Pakistan in all spheres that we may require assistance in.
8th August, 2011
Saudi Arabia recalls Syria envoy as Assad defends crackdown
Saudi Arabia recalled its envoy to Syria in a major escalation of international pressure Monday after security forces killed more than 50 people and the regime defended its crackdown on “outlaws”.
Saudi Arabia recalled its envoy to Syria in a major escalation of international pressure Monday after security forces killed more than 50 people and the regime defended its crackdown on “outlaws”.
22nd July, 2011
Saudi terror law ‘would strangle peaceful protest’
LONDON: A proposed Saudi anti-terror law threatens to strangle peaceful dissent in the Muslim kingdom, Amnesty International said Friday, calling on King Abdullah to reconsider…
LONDON: A proposed Saudi anti-terror law threatens to strangle peaceful dissent in the Muslim kingdom, Amnesty International said Friday, calling on King Abdullah to reconsider…
20th July, 2011
Pakistan, Saudi Arabia vows to strengthen bilateral relations
JEDDAH: President Asif Ali Zardari and King Abdullah Bin Abdul Aziz of Saudi Arabia on Wednesday reiterated their resolve to further deepen the bilateral relations…
JEDDAH: President Asif Ali Zardari and King Abdullah Bin Abdul Aziz of Saudi Arabia on Wednesday reiterated their resolve to further deepen the bilateral relations…
7th June, 2011
Dawn.com and Wikileaks present: Pakistan Illustrated
Some of the leading stories that stunned Pakistan and the world since the Dawn Media Group decided to open Pandora’s Box – Wikileaks’ Pakistan Papers…
Some of the leading stories that stunned Pakistan and the world since the Dawn Media Group decided to open Pandora’s Box – Wikileaks’ Pakistan Papers…
21st May, 2011
Nawaz Sharif feared arrest after deportation in ’07
KARACHI: Former prime minister Nawaz Sharif “thought he might be arrested” upon his return to Saudi Arabia after deportation from Pakistan on Sept 10, 2007,…
KARACHI: Former prime minister Nawaz Sharif “thought he might be arrested” upon his return to Saudi Arabia after deportation from Pakistan on Sept 10, 2007,…
