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Head of World Food Programme warns food rations for millions in Yemen will be cut in October unless new funding arrives.
Saudi Arabia
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Saudi’s Public Investment Fund has been investing more in businesses that benefit from a transition from fossil fuels.
Despite a blitz of offerings this year, Saudi IPO riches have yet to manifest for global banks.
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Overhaul aims to align educational outcomes with the needs of the jobs market.
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SoftBank has partnered with Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund and plans to expand into the Middle East and Africa.
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Over two dozen countries, including China, Russia, India, Brazil, Saudi Arabia and Qatar also expected to join pledge.
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Rights groups say aid worker Abdulrahman al-Sadhan has been tortured after May arrest.
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Gulf Arab nations worry about the US’s future plans as it removes forces from the Middle East.
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Anticipated 16-page report is an FBI summary of a long-running investigation into the activities of two Saudi hijackers.
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In the past 20 years, it was not 9/11 that shook the close ties between Washington and Riyadh.
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Gates’s firm will pay Saudi billionaire Prince Alwaleed bin Talal $2.2bn for Four Seasons Holding Co stake.
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A flurry of listings are helping Abu Dhabi catch up with regional leader Riyadh.
Saudi-led coalition fighting Yemen’s Houthis say rebels fired three ballistic missiles at eastern and southern cities.
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The president was under pressure from survivors and victims’ families, who believe Saudi Arabia aided the attackers.