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Qatari planes banned from Egyptian and Saudi air space

Several countries have cut ties with the tiny Gulf state over accusations of supporting extremism in the region.

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Iran: cutting ties with Qatar not help Saudi coalition out of crisis

AnIranianpresidentialofficialsaidMondaythatcutofdiplomatictiesandisolatingQatarwillnothelpSaudiArabiaanditsalliestoovercometheregionissues,officialIRNAnewsagenc

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What Melania Wore: First lady's Saudi style a big deal

Whatwomenwearcanoftenbethefocusofcritiqueandcontroversy--allthemoresowhenthewomanisanex-model,marriedtotheUSpresidentanddisembarkinginSaudiArabia.Thequestionofw

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Saudis paid for US veteran trips against 9/11 lawsuit law

AfterCongresspassedanewlawallowingSept.11victims’familiestosueSaudiArabiainU.S.courts,opponentsmountedanexpensivepoliticalcampaign,includingpayingAmericanmilita

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Asserting a Muslim fashion identity from Dubai to Jakarta

Last week, quietly and without much fanfare, the 22nd global Vogue went live.

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Saudi Arabia, SoftBank plan $100 billion tech fund - one of the world's biggest

Saudi Arabia and Japan's SoftBank Group (9984.T) said they will create a technology investment fund that could grow as large as $100 billion, aiming to create one of the world's largest private equity funds.

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U.S. Congress' overriding Obama's veto of 9/11 bill draws criticism, could bring negative impacts

U.S. Congress' overriding President Barack Obama's veto of a bill allowing Sept. 11 victims to sue Saudi Arabia not only has drawn criticism from the kingdom, but also is considered by many as a move that could bring negative impacts.

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UAE warns of "long-term" impact of U.S. congress 9/11 ruling

​The United Arab Emirates (UAE) Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Anwar Gargash said Thursday the UAE condemns U.S. Congress' overriding of a presidential veto of a bill targeting Saudi Arabia, UAE daily Gulf news reported.

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Pakistan confirms participation in Saudi-led military drills

Pakistan has confirmed its participation in military exercises in Saudi Arabia along with other Islamic nations.

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China, Saudi Arabia elevate bilateral ties, eye more industrial capacity cooperation

China and Saudi Arabia agreed to lift their bilateral ties to a comprehensive strategic partnership on Tuesday, eyeing more industrial capacity cooperation.

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Pak PM, army chief to visit Iran, Saudi Arabia to ease tensions

Pakistan's Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif and powerful army chief General Raheel Sharif are set to embark on an important visit to Iran and Saudi Arabia on Monday to reduce tensions between the two rival Muslim nations, his office has said.

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Iran-Saudi cold war grows fiery hot

Saudi Arabia's execution on Saturday of Sheikh Nimr al-Nimr, an outspoken Shi'ite cleric who called for the overthrow of the Saudi royal family, triggered international condemnation and set off protests throughout the Middle East.

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Obama calls on Turkey to withdraw troops from Iraq

U.S. President Barack Obama on Wednesday urged Turkey to withdraw any unauthorized military forces from Iraq, the White House said.

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Saudi-Iranian tension could negatively affect conflict in Syria

The escalation of tensions between Saudi Arabia and Iran against the backdrop of the Saudi execution of a prominent Saudi Shiite cleric could negatively rebound on the efforts for establishing a peace process in Syria, analysts here said.

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Five things that Saudi Arabian women still cannot do

Women in Saudi Arabia will be voting and standing for office for the first time in the oil monarchy's municipal elections this weekend.Around 900 women will be standing among 7,000 people vying for seats on the county's 284 local councils.

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Bangladeshi job seekers rush to land jobs in Saudi Arabia

​Everybody seems to be in a mad rush to have their names registered with the relevant authorities to try and secure jobs in Saudi Arabia.

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1.3 million foreign pilgrims to attend Saudi Hajj season

​Saudi Arabia is expected to receive more than 1.3 million foreign pilgrims this Hajj season, with majority from south Asian countries, Arab News reported on Tuesday.