US hopes Saudis guarantee China oil supplies, speeds up American arms sales in region.

Analysts see Turkey's role as key player in Middle East, Arab affairs now set in cement.

US defence chief seeks to convince Riyadh to back sanctions against Iran, buy more US arms.

Governor of Mecca Province leads Saudi delegation to emphasize women’s role in conservative society at IMA.

Survey finds majority of Arabs see 'living in a democratic country' as their first priority.

Saudi security arrests son of human rights activist, 50 others in northern province of Qassim.

Women in Gulf states ahead of Saudi counterparts in terms of political participation, freedom.

Julliard says RSF will have more complete vision of freedom of expression during visit to Saudi Arabia.

Singh's visit to oil-rich Saudi Arabia has been underpinned by India's thirst for energy, need to battle radical Islamists.

International donors agree on need to work together to improve Yemen's capacity to absorb, use aid effectively.

Saudi Arabia invites Reporters without Borders to visit kingdom before writing damning reports.

Yemeni rebel spokesman says Saudi prisoners' issue is now closed after informing mediators of soldiers’ death.

Alwaleed says deal will bring News Corp's expertise in TV, movie production, assistance on technology, new media to Rotana.

Attiya calls for firm action against those responsible in assassination of Hamas man in Dubai.

Yemeni president is set to meet King Abdullah ahead of international meeting on aiding Sanaa.

Saudi 12th grader blasts Clinton for not giving 'straight answer' on Israeli nuclear weapons.

UK security services feared to be complicit in torture of more than 20 of terror suspects.

Saudi Justice Minister drafting new rules to permit female lawyers to argue family cases.

King Abdullah receives Chadian President, satisfied with African rapprochement.

Sheikh Abdul Aziz condemns terror attacks against innocent civilians, calls them ‘un-Islamic’.