Saudi Arabia
King Fahd motorway in Riyadh. Saudi Arabia is keen to unlock private-sector growth and expand global partnerships. Bloomberg

As Saudi Arabia opens its markets to all, what are the pros and cons of investing?

Regulatory modernisation is improving transparency but some challenges still remain, say analysts

Economy

Sabic agrees $950m sale of European and Americas units

Energy

Real on Madrid derby revenge mission against Atletico in Jeddah

Football

Marco Rubio and Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal meet in Washington

US
Qatar
Flydubai and other airlines cancelled more flights to Iran on Saturday. Bloomberg

UAE and Qatar airlines suspend flights to Iran amid escalating civil unrest

Flights operated by Iran Air, Mahan Air and Qeshm Air to and from Dubai continue as normal

Aviation

Mastercard grants QNB licence to resume activities in Syria

Banking

Case against Syrians accused of funding extremists dismissed

UK

Qatar ready to help find 'peaceful solution' in Venezuela after US attack

Gulf
Bahrain
The Bahrain World Trade Centre in Manama. Despite financial challenges, the government has raised $5 billion from global debt markets this year. Photo: NurPhoto

Bahrain prepares new fiscal reforms to curb rising debt

Measures include raising fuel prices and introducing corporate income tax

Economy

Metallica in the Middle East: Band documents regional tours on YouTube

Music & On-stage

President Sheikh Mohamed hails 'bonds of friendship' on Bahrain's National Day

UAE

Acwa Power and Bapco to develop 2.8GW solar plant to supply electricity to Bahrain

Energy
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