- SEC signs SR 4.7 bn deal for Riyadh plant Arab News (SRPC) - 4 hours ago
Saudi Electricity Co. (SEC) has signed a contract worth SR 4.7 billion to build a power plant outside Riyadh, the company said. The plant with a capacity of 2,175 megawatts … More »SEC signs SR 4.7 bn deal for Riyadh plant
Saudi Electricity Co. (SEC) has signed a contract worth SR 4.7 billion to build a power plant outside Riyadh, the company said. The plant with a capacity of 2,175 megawatts is to be built in 36 months in an area 100 km northwest of Riyadh, SEC said in a statement. It will be the 12th plant in the Riyadh area. According …
- 25,944 Saudi teachers are short-listed for service Arab News (SRPC) - 4 hours ago
The Civil Service Ministry plans to appoint nearly 26,000 women teachers who are qualified to take up jobs in the Kingdom’s education sector, according to ministry spokesman … More »25,944 Saudi teachers are short-listed for service
The Civil Service Ministry plans to appoint nearly 26,000 women teachers who are qualified to take up jobs in the Kingdom’s education sector, according to ministry spokesman Abdul Aziz Al-Khonain. He told Arab News that the ministry would soon announce the names of 25,944 teachers after considering their qualifications …
- Panel reviews Riyadh services report Arab News (SRPC) - 4 hours ago
Prince Sattam, governor of Riyadh region and chairman of the area council, chaired the third council meeting of the year 2011-2012 in the presence of Prince Mohammed … More »Panel reviews Riyadh services report
Prince Sattam, governor of Riyadh region and chairman of the area council, chaired the third council meeting of the year 2011-2012 in the presence of Prince Mohammed bin Saad, deputy governor of Riyadh region and vice president of the council at the Justice palace building. Secretary-General of the area council Suleiman …
- Saudi market recovers; Dubai index down Arab News (SRPC) - 4 hours ago
Saudi Arabia’s stock market recovered from a 12-week intraday low yesterday, but ended slightly lower with petrochemical and banking stocks weighing as investors cut … More »Saudi market recovers; Dubai index down
Saudi Arabia’s stock market recovered from a 12-week intraday low yesterday, but ended slightly lower with petrochemical and banking stocks weighing as investors cut their exposure. “There’s still a lot of selling pressure. The correlation between the crude price fall and the Saudi market is also much higher now,” a trader …
- Profits of Saudi listed firms set to exceed SR 100 bn … Arab News (SRPC) - 4 hours ago
The Saudi economy maintains a positive outlook, enhancing the investment case for the TASI, highlighted NCB Capital in the updated version of its annual Saudi Factbook. … More »Profits of Saudi listed firms set to exceed SR 100 bn …
The Saudi economy maintains a positive outlook, enhancing the investment case for the TASI, highlighted NCB Capital in the updated version of its annual Saudi Factbook. Since its inception four years ago, the annual NCB Capital Saudi Factbook has become an important aid to the investment community's understanding of the …
U.S. sends warning to Saleh backers in Yemen Reuters - 4 hours agoWASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States warned supporters of former Yemeni President Ali Abdullah Saleh on Wednesday it may freeze their assets if they hamper the transfer … More »U.S. sends warning to Saleh backers in Yemen
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States warned supporters of former Yemeni President Ali Abdullah Saleh on Wednesday it may freeze their assets if they hamper the transfer of power in the Gulf nation.
- UPDATE 1-U.S. sends warning to Saleh backers in Yeme … Reuters - 4 hours ago
(Adds details, quotes from official, analysts, background) More »UPDATE 1-U.S. sends warning to Saleh backers in Yeme …
(Adds details, quotes from official, analysts, background)
- Saudi domestic cement sales surge 11.6% Arab News (SRPC) - 7 hours ago
Domestic cement sales in Saudi Arabia increased 11.6 percent, but dropped 4.3 percent on monthly basis to 4.68 million tons in April 2012 whereas local clinker sales … More »Saudi domestic cement sales surge 11.6%
Domestic cement sales in Saudi Arabia increased 11.6 percent, but dropped 4.3 percent on monthly basis to 4.68 million tons in April 2012 whereas local clinker sales rose to 144,000 tons against 135,000 tons in March 2012, according to a report by NCB Capital. Saudi cement exports in April-12 stood at 63,000 tons from 65,000 …
Bahrain seeks arrest of 20 over homemade bombs Reuters - 8 hours agoMANAMA (Reuters) - Bahrain issued arrest warrants on Wednesday for 20 people accused of injuring policemen and civilians with homemade bombs during months of pro-democracy … More »Bahrain seeks arrest of 20 over homemade bombs
MANAMA (Reuters) - Bahrain issued arrest warrants on Wednesday for 20 people accused of injuring policemen and civilians with homemade bombs during months of pro-democracy unrest in the island kingdom.
- UPDATE 1-Bahrain seeks arrest of 20 over homemade bo … Reuters - 8 hours ago
(Adds Rajab trial) More »UPDATE 1-Bahrain seeks arrest of 20 over homemade bo …
(Adds Rajab trial)
- Britain,UAE joint economic meet held IANS - 9 hours ago
Abu Dhabi, May 16 (IANS/WAM) The second meeting of the UK-UAE Joint Economic Council has been held in London. More » Britain,UAE joint economic meet held
Abu Dhabi, May 16 (IANS/WAM) The second meeting of the UK-UAE Joint Economic Council has been held in London.
In Yemen, eating is a luxury millions struggle to af … AFP - 9 hours agoFor almost half of Yemen's 22 million people, eating has become a luxury they can't always afford. More »In Yemen, eating is a luxury millions struggle to af …
For almost half of Yemen's 22 million people, eating has become a luxury they can't always afford.
- Yemen army advances on militants, fighting heavy Reuters - 9 hours ago
ADEN, Yemen (Reuters) - Yemeni troops, backed by local tribesmen, captured a strategic mountain that controls access to cities long held by al Qaeda-linked militants … More »Yemen army advances on militants, fighting heavy
ADEN, Yemen (Reuters) - Yemeni troops, backed by local tribesmen, captured a strategic mountain that controls access to cities long held by al Qaeda-linked militants amid heavy fighting that has killed at least 24 people, residents and local officials said.
- UPDATE 1-Yemen army advances on militants, fighting … Reuters - 9 hours ago
* Yemen pushes back Islamist militants in fighting More »UPDATE 1-Yemen army advances on militants, fighting …
* Yemen pushes back Islamist militants in fighting
- Yemen army advances on militants, fighting heavy Reuters - 10 hours ago
* Yemen pushes back Islamist militants in heavy fighting More »Yemen army advances on militants, fighting heavy
* Yemen pushes back Islamist militants in heavy fighting
- Bahrain seeks arrest of 20 over home-made bombs Reuters - 12 hours ago
DUBAI, May 16 (Reuters) - Bahrain issued arrest warrants onWednesday for 20 people in an investigation into home-made bombsthat injured policemen combating pro-democracy … More »Bahrain seeks arrest of 20 over home-made bombs
DUBAI, May 16 (Reuters) - Bahrain issued arrest warrants onWednesday for 20 people in an investigation into home-made bombsthat injured policemen combating pro-democracy unrest in theGulf Arab state.
Yemen army 'pushing Qaeda back' AFP - 12 hours agoYemen's army, with the backing of US experts, is slowly gaining ground in its southern offensive against Al-Qaeda, diplomats and officials said on Wednesday, as the death … More »Yemen army 'pushing Qaeda back'
Yemen's army, with the backing of US experts, is slowly gaining ground in its southern offensive against Al-Qaeda, diplomats and officials said on Wednesday, as the death toll in five days of fighting rose to 128.
- Saudi Electricity signs $1.3 bln deal for Riyadh pla … Reuters - 12 hours ago
KHOBAR, Saudi Arabia, May 16 (Reuters) - Saudi ElectricityCo (SEC) signed a contract worth 4.7 billion riyals($1.25 billion) on Wednesday to build a power plant outside … More »Saudi Electricity signs $1.3 bln deal for Riyadh pla …
KHOBAR, Saudi Arabia, May 16 (Reuters) - Saudi ElectricityCo (SEC) signed a contract worth 4.7 billion riyals($1.25 billion) on Wednesday to build a power plant outside thecapital Riyadh, the company said.
- UPDATE 1-Bahrain protests Iran criticism of GCC union … Reuters - 12 hours ago
(Adds Iran calling for rallies on Friday) More »UPDATE 1-Bahrain protests Iran criticism of GCC union …
(Adds Iran calling for rallies on Friday)
- UPDATE 1-UAE April inflation at 9-mth high, Dubai prices … Reuters - 13 hours ago
* UAE consumer prices at 0.8 pct y/y in April, -1.5 pct inDubai More »UPDATE 1-UAE April inflation at 9-mth high, Dubai prices …
* UAE consumer prices at 0.8 pct y/y in April, -1.5 pct inDubai
Nabeel Rajab has been arrested on the eve of his court appearance. More »Prominent Bahrain rights activist arrested