Saudi Arabian Government

Human rights chiefs voice fears over children getting married in kingdom.

Gov't investigation underway into construction site 'altercation' tragedy in Saudi Arabia.

Homosexual party sees scores of arrests, mostly Filipinos and Pakistanis.

Serious Fraud Office wins legal appeal against ruling it acted unlawfully.

Eight face charges after allegedly taking money to grant licences for new pharmacies.

Terrorist organisation says king should die for his role in organising interfaith conference in Madrid.

Officials condemn requests from families of murder victims as demands run into millions of dollars.

French president, Saudi Prince Al Walid bin Talal launch Islamic section at Paris museum.

Saudi wants to invest money, provide farming technology to help poor nations produce food.

UPDATE 1: Gov't body renews call for kingdom to revalue as a way of fighting inflation.

Gulf state set to issue a tender for bids for new oil refinery in southern province in September - report.

Bahrain asks Saudi Arabia to either charge eight nationals detained in KSA, or release them.

Family unable to locate man held in Saudi for five years for suspected Al-Qaeda links.

Speculation and taxes behind soaring costs, not supply, says King Abdullah - report.

Political reformist Matruk Al-Faleh detained over report on prison conditions.

Money circulating in Saudi Arabian economy jumps 21% in May, central bank data reveals.

King Abdullah suggests creating $1bn OPEC fund, offers $500mn in Saudi soft loans to help poor.

Iranian president blames rising crude costs on weak US dollar, says price trend is 'fake and imposed'.

UN chief, Saudi King Abdullah discuss need to tackle rising prices of oil and food, fight climate change.

Arab human rights groups plea for activist to be freed, say fear for his health.

Central bank official says conservative policies shielded lenders from effects of mortgage meltdown.

Summer heat could be hot enough to melt plastic, if scientist's predictions right.

States agree to create joint cbank next year, but admit Gulf currency will not reach deadline.

Scholars at Mecca conference deem dialogue with other faiths legitimate in Islam.

Kingdom delays tender for bids for new oil refinery for third time, consortium source says.

EXCLUSIVE: Interview with Dr. Basmah Omair, CEO of the Khadijah bint Khuwailid Centre, Jeddah.

Inflation in Saudi Arabia will continue to advance in Q2, but at lower pace, central bank says.

Donation follows $500mn grant announced earlier this month by Saudi Arabia.

Inflation accelerated to 27-year high of 10.5% in April, fuelled by rents and food prices.

While living in Saudi Arabia, I often took the short walk to work before the sun got too high in the morning.

Saudi tourists turning to US and Asian countries instead of Europe this summer, travel operator says.

Rights group calls on gov't to dismiss verdict against barber for 'cursing name of God'.

$5.33bn fund to focus on fields that could attract technology to kingdom in alliance with global firms.

Long-term future of Gulf economies depends on reforms, leading Arab financers say.

Gov't studying minimum wage for some sectors where nationals are employed, labour minister says.

Soaring inflation and high real estate prices impacts businesses in Saudi Arabia - survey.

Inflation in kingdom hits 9.6% in March on rent and food costs, highest level since oil boom of 1970s.

Member of Saudi's Shura Council tells forum woman's duty is to be at home bringing up children.

Three Syrians beheaded last week, 30 Syrians sentenced to death amid political tensions.

Multiple-entry documents to be issued to businessmen from both countries to encourage trade ties.

Minister calls for exploration deal to transform buyer-seller relationship between countries.

Keeper says auctioned key to Islam's holiest site should be brought back to Mecca.

Top official on four nation tour of GCC to drum up support for humanitarian efforts.

Inflation could rise from 7% last year, driven by food costs and public spending - International Monetary Fund.

Lifting of ban would increase purchasing power and open up new markets, analyst says.

Annual inflation in February accelerates to 8.7% as rents and food costs surge, official data shows.

Saudi, Bahrain and UAE follow US and lower rates, Kuwait leaves benchmark rate unchanged.

Rapid economic growth straining supplies, with demand growing at 6% a year, minister says.

All recipients of Al-Zawahri voice message ordered to inform authorities.

Officials to meet in Bahrain later this month to discuss how to bring down record inflation.

Individuals have been urged not to donate money to charities which support terrorist activity.

Jadwa Investment says kingdom's 17-point plan cost to be spread over three years.

Trade and Industry Minister Hashem Yamani to be replaced by Abdullah Zainal.

Money supply in kingdom grew 23.9% year-on-year in January, data shows.

Solar one of the most important sources of energy for kingdom to develop, minister says.

Cash seized by terror squad to be used by dissidents to murder monarch during state visit, officer says.

Gov't measures will have biggest impact on inflation in H2, Saudi central bank governor says.

Central bank will not cut repurchase rate in response to further cuts by US, official says.

Nearly half of firms surveyed in Saudi Arabia last month expect inflation to have negative impact on business.

Government policies fail to prevent increase in Saudi corruption cases, says report.

Five-day contest featuring Saudi and other Arab movies set to become an annual event.

Major oil exporters look to offset emmisions by trapping carbon underground.

Reviewing exchange rate of riyal versus US dollar a 'necessity', says council member.

Gov't cracks down on illegal Bangladeshis, claims they take jobs away from nationals.

Secrecy surrounding Al-Farhan's detention indicates mistreatment, Amnesty says.

Saudi riyal's peg to US dollar and surge in inflation to be discussed, council member says.

French president on three-stop tour of Middle East concerned about sharp rise in oil prices.

Islamic scholars urge Saudi leadership to take action as cost of basic goods continues to soar.

Saudi Arabia's Council of Ministers has approved the formation of a general authority for housing, according to reports.

Commerce Ministers from across the GCC have agreed to form a committee to explore how to kickstart electronic trade across the region.