Saudi Arabia
The 84-year-old monarch tweets Eid greetings after ending 10-day stay at hospital where he underwent surgery.
Middle East
Saudi Arabia06 Mar 2019 07:39 GMT
British newspaper cites anonymous source, who says father and son are increasingly at odds on issues such as Yemen war.
Saudi Arabia27 Aug 2018 19:26 GMT
Move to halt oil giant's $100bn initial public offering seen as king's way to keep the crown prince's power in check.
Inside Story27 Sep 2017 20:46 GMT
Women in Saudi Arabia are finally being allowed to drive from next year following a decree issued by King Salman.
Saudi Arabia06 Jul 2016 04:37 GMT
Monday's Medina attack, which killed four policemen, followed suicide bombings in Jeddah and eastern city of Qatif.
Opinion06 Sep 2015 13:04 GMT
If the US is not willing to play a hegemonic role in the region, then Riyadh will have to step in.
by Michael Stephens
Middle East30 Jan 2015 03:32 GMT
Two sons of late King Abdullah relieved of responsibilities and heads of intelligence and other key agencies replaced.
Saudi Arabia23 Jan 2015 21:50 GMT
King Salman vows to continue predecessor's policies as he makes key appointments hours after King Abdullah's death.
Middle East23 Jan 2015 12:06 GMT
World leaders from US President Barack Obama to fellow Arab monarchs hail late king and his government's policies.
Middle East23 Jan 2015 05:59 GMT
Salman, defence minister since 2011, takes the throne at age of 79 after demise of his half-brother King Abdullah.