Israel denies apology before Saudi handshake

Tel Aviv: no apology from Israeli deputy foreign minister to Saudi prince in Munich.


Saudi: no Israel recognition despite handshake

Prince Turki: my condemnations of Israel's policies against Palestinians remain unchanged.


Yemen rebels: Saudi air raids kill 14

Huthis claim women, children are among 14 killed when Saudi air strikes targeted several areas of north Yemen.


Karzai, Saudi king discuss Afghan conflict

Both leaders hold talks on international efforts to achieve security, stability in Afghanistan.


Saudi activists threaten to resort to UN Human Rights Council

ACPRA urges Saudi King to set up fact-finding committee to probe Interior Ministry’s 'human rights violations'.


US military deployment raises tensions in Gulf

Gulf Cooperation Council states 'sandwiched' between Iran, US as prospects for war increase.

Iran: US source of insecurity, weakness in region

Karzai in Saudi to seek help in peace bid

Afghan president will hold talks King Abdullah, other top Saudi officials to help restore peace in his country.


Yemen rebels pledge not to attack Saudi Arabia

Huthi’s office says issue of captured Saudis can be solved through exchange of prisoners.


Saudi girl drops divorce request

12-year-old tells court her marriage to octogenarian man was done with her agreement.


Saudi to join nuclear safety pact

Government approves joining Nuclear Safety Convention as it has interest in developing nuclear energy.


Yemen government rejects Huthis’ peace offer

Sanaa insists truce offers it should also include pledge not to attack neighbouring Saudi Arabia.


Saudi sectarianism: Salafists upping the ante

Saudi Arabia’s Salafists attack seculars, Shiites including Sistani as sectarianism war reaches new highs.


Yemen rebels test Saudi military might

Saudi military campaign against Huthi rebels is drawing to end on craggy border.


Aramco chief seeks to ease oil production worries

Al Falih slams ‘misleading’ rhetoric world is weaning itself off fuels, but does not convince all his customers.


Thorny issues infiltrate Saudi religious establishment

Mixing with men, women’s right to drive are now backed by some religious establishment officials.


HRW raps Mideast governments over rights

Rights group: 2009 year of missed opportunities for women, migrants in Mideast region.


Saudi donates 50 million dollars to Haiti

Foreign ministry says donation will go through UN fund for earthquake-ravaged Haiti.


Saudi sees deadlock over 'unfair' climate pact

Sabban: no one submitted 'burden-sharing agreement' that treats various parties equitably.


Saudis urge continued spending in 2010

Saudi Finance Minister: states need to keep up stimulus spending to avoid double-dip recession.


Saudi's Sabic posts profit surge in fourth quarter

Saudi petrochemicals giant to press ahead with major plant developments, new complex in China.




Internet addresses in Arabic approved




Hajj winds up with last prayers, souvenir rush




Hajj guides: an ancient family business




100 poets to participate in Million's Poet competition




Under Saudi bridge, migrant workers wait to go home




Sara Bint Talal, a 'People's Princess'




How was Osama bin Laden's domestic life?




Saudi female writer snatches Shasha grant




New Saudi university to boost technology research




Elle, Marie-Claire adapt to Arab sensitivities, cultures