Saudi Arabia
Two Scots killed in road crash in Saudi Arabia
Six Britons have been killed in a road crash in Saudi Arabia, including two Scots. The victims are all thought to have been on a pilgrimage when their minibus crashed while travelling between Mecca and Medina. A spokeswoman for the Foreign Office said: “We are supporting the families of six British people who have sadly...
Saudi Arabia informs US and European customers of oil supply cuts from January
Saudi Arabia is said to have told its customers across the US and Europe that it will be cutting down on its crude shipments from January. The world's second largest oil country in terms of proven reserves, has reportedly said that the move was in line with the outcome of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting...
US Declassifies Secret 9/11 Documents Known as the ’28 Pages’
The U.S. intelligence community has officially lifted the veil on 28 classified pages from the first congressional investigation into the 9/11 terror attacks that some believe, once exposed, could demonstrate a support network inside the United States for two of those al-Qaeda hijackers. Today, the Obama administration...
Saudi Arabia Names Pakistani Man as Suicide Bomber in Medina
Saudi Arabia on Tuesday identified the suicide bomber who struck outside one of Islam's holiest sites the day before as a Pakistani resident of the kingdom who arrived 12 years ago to work as a driver. The suicide bombing Monday outside the sprawling mosque grounds where the Prophet Muhammad is buried in the western city of...
Man flying to Saudi Arabia arrested at Heathrow Airport on suspicion of terror offences
POLICE have arrested a 29-year-old man at Heathrow Airport on suspicion of terrorism offences. The man, who has not been named, was stopped as he was about to board a flight to Saudi Arabia this afternoon, Scotland Yard said. He was arrested on suspicion of "possessing information of a kind likely to be useful to a person...
Saudi Arabia government overhaul sees oil minister removed
Saudi Arabia's King Salman has removed the country's veteran oil minister as part of a broad government overhaul. Ali al-Naimi has been replaced after more than 20 years in the role by former health minister Khaled al-Falih. Saudi Arabia, the world's largest crude exporter, unveiled major economic reforms in April,...
Saudi Arabia agrees plans to move away from oil profits
The Saudi cabinet has approved sweeping economic reforms aimed at moving the country away from its dependence on oil profits. Just over 70% of revenues came from oil last year but it has been hit by falling prices. One part of the plan will see shares sold in state-owned oil giant Aramco to create a sovereign wealth fund....
‘Blame us for 9/11 and face the consequences’ Saudi Arabia issues warning over terror link
SAUDI Arabia has warned the United States of serious consequences if a ruling is made holding it responsible for the 9/11 attacks. The bill, being sponsored by two US senators, would allow victims of 9/11 and other terror attacks to sue foreign governments and financial partners of terrorism. But Saudi foreign minister Adel...
Saudi-led raids on schools, medical facilities, mosques and markets have violated international humanitarian laws
UN says Saudi-led raids on schools, medical facilities, mosques and markets have violated international humanitarian laws Saudi Arabia’s potentially illegal bombing of civilian targets in Yemen, currently being investigated by the United Nations, is helping to grow sales of fighter aircraft made by BAE Systems, according...
Saudi Arabia forms anti-terror military alliance
Saudi Arabia on Tuesday formed a 34-state military coalition to combat terrorism, Al Arabiya reports, with reference to a joint statement published on state news agency SPA. Egypt, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates are among the Arab countries in the alliance, together with Islamic countries Turkey, Malaysia and Pakistan, as...
Hajj stampede: Saudis face growing criticism over deaths
Iran has led growing criticism of Saudi Arabia after at least 717 people died and 863 were injured in a stampede near the holy city of Mecca on Thursday. Iran's Supreme National Security Council accused the Saudis of "incompetence" and urged them to "take responsibility" for the deaths. Nigeria has...