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FBI ‘mistakenly reveals Saudi official linked’ to 9/11 attackers
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has accidentally disclosed the name of a Saudi diplomat suspected of directing support to two al-Qaeda hijackers in...
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Saudi Arabia triples VAT to support coronavirus-hit economy
Saudi Arabia is tripling its value-added tax (VAT) as part of austerity measures to support its coronavirus-hit economy.The government in Riyadh also said it...
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Saudi Arabia ends executions for crimes committed by minors, says commission
Saudi Arabia will no longer impose the death penalty on people who committed crimes while still minors, the country's Human Rights Commission says.The announcement,...
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G20 calls for more donations
The presidency of the G20, currently held by Saudi Arabia, has called for more donations to fund an emergency response to the pandemic.The G20...
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Coronavirus: Saudi Arabia asks Muslims to delay Hajj bookings
Saudi Arabia has asked Muslims planning to take part in the Hajj pilgrimage to delay booking amid uncertainty over the coronavirus pandemic.Hajj Minister Mohammed...
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Saudi Arabia ends gender segregation in restaurants
Saudi Arabia will no longer require restaurants to have separate entrances segregated by sex, the government says.Previously, it was mandatory to have one entrance...
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Saudi crown prince warns of ‘Iran threat’ to global oil
Saudi Arabia's crown prince has warned that oil prices could rise to "unimaginably high numbers" if the world does not act to deter Iran.Mohammed...
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Saudi Arabia to open up to foreign tourists with new visas
Saudi Arabia will open its doors to international tourists for the first time as part of a broader push to cut its economic dependence...
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UAE minister says international community should stand by Saudi Arabia after attacks
The attack on Saudi Arabia is a dangerous escalation and the international community should stand by the Gulf country and ensure regional stability, UAE...
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