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UK suspends new Saudi arms licences linked to Yemen

The British government said it would suspend issuing new Saudi licences for the sale of arms that might be used in the Gulf kingdom's bombing campaign in Yemen.
UK • 20 Jun 19

Irish bring construction influence to Saudi Arabia

Known as the 'The Hands That Built America', the Irish have had a role in building and designing some of the most iconic structures around the world, now they are helping Saudi Arabia match its ambitions.
World • 14 Mar 19

Saudis trumpet $56 billion deals as conference ends

Saudi Arabia said it signed $56 billion of deals at an investment conference this week and expected the US to remain a key business partner despite a partial boycott of the event over the killing of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi.
Business • 25 Oct 18

daa International to manage Saudi airport terminal

Daa International has secured a multi-million deal to manage and operate the new terminal 5 at Saudi Arabia's King Khaled International Airport in Riyadh.
Business • 22 Feb 16

23 killed in Saudi Arabia fuel truck explosion

At least 23 people have been killed after a fuel truck crashed into a flyover in the Saudi capital, Riyadh.
News • 01 Nov 12

Donors pledge over €3bn in aid to Yemen

Donors have pledged over €3bn in aid to impoverished Yemen, as it grapples with a fragile political transition and struggles to contain a growing threat by al-Qaeda.
News • 23 May 12

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