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Kingdom pushes through reforms in run-up to international forum as part of efforts to subdue criticism of its record
Ruler protected nation by staying neutral in regional disputes but failed to rise to challenge of post-oil future
Despite Kushner’s close ties, Riyadh unlikely to follow UAE in normalising relations with Jewish state
Riyadh awards billions of dollars of contracts for flagship schemes even as it imposes swingeing austerity measures
Islamabad dispatches army chief to Riyadh after two sides fall out over Indian Kashmir
Riyadh changes social contract for citizens long used to cradle-to-grave benefits
Launch is part of financial sector reforms under the banner of Saudi Vision 2030
Deal between kingdom’s largest bank and Samba Financial would create Gulf’s third-biggest lender by assets
Kingdom’s move to secure German deal comes amid rivalry with Qatar over sports investments
Difficulty of maintaining social distancing severely curtails one of world’s largest religious rituals
Religious pilgrims were expected to generate $12bn for the kingdom before the pandemic struck
Finance minister confirms move as kingdom seeks to scoop up foreign assets at depressed prices
Effects of coronavirus and oil collapse put some of kingdom’s biggest projects at risk
Popular programme is sparking debate about social change during holy month of Ramadan
An activist who dug his own course in pursuit of reform
Tala al-Jabri is among a rising number of female professionals in the kingdom
Cases have doubled in kingdom where foreigners make up three-quarters of labour force
Move in response to UN call to focus on preventing Covid-19 outbreak in war-torn country
State-owned media accuse Iran-backed Houthi rebels of launching attack
Riyadh unveils $32bn emergency support package for businesses and banks
Kingdom halts trips to holy cities performed by millions of Muslims every year
Khalid al-Falih to lead a new government ministry for investment
Voices from aspirant young people staking their claim for prosperity
Single female graduates are living and working away from their families for first time
Stock climbs by maximum amount after world’s biggest IPO
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