Riyadh reportedly crushing dissent
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, Aug. 31 (UPI) -- A crackdown in Saudi Arabia on Islamic militancy is used as a pretense to arrest dissidents seeking political reform, opponents said. Saudi Arabia - Riyadh - Middle East - Islam - Government
Demand for retail space in Riyadh growing rapidly
01 September 2010 RIYADH - The Kingdom will host Cityscape Riyadh Exhibition, the first of its kind event, as the demand for retail space is rapidly growing in the Saudi capital. The retail space in Riyadh is expected to reach 2.9 million square meters by 2014.
Real estate prices rise in Jeddah and Riyadh: Study
01 September 2010 RIYADH - There has been a rise in real estate prices in the northern parts of Riyadh and Jeddah, according to a recent study conducted by the Oxford Business Group (OBG).
Saudi Arabia's U.S. Ties
The Saudi arms request will likely lock Riyadh and Washington into a close military relationship for 20 more years.
Imam, 2 others hurt in mosque shooting
RIYADH: Three men, including an imam, were injured in a shooting at a Riyadh mosque yesterday following late night Ramadan prayers, the Sabq.org news website reported.
SCTA upbeat about new Tabuk projects
03 September 2010 RIYADH: Prince Sultan bin Salman, president of the Saudi Commission for Tourism and Antiquities (SCTA), has expressed optimism regarding the implementation recently of eight projects to develop tourist sites in Tabuk.
Saudis query Sri Lankan maid's torture claim
RIYADH (AFP) - Saudi government and private sector officials have questioned the account of a Sri Lankan maid who said her Saudi employers forced 24 nails and needles into her body.
Saudi officials query Sri Lankan maid's torture claim
RIYADH: Saudi government and private sector officials have questioned the account of a Sri Lankan maid who said her Saudi employers forced 24 nails and needles into her body. Saad al-Badah, head of the National Recruitment Committee of the Council of the Saudi Chambers of Commerce and Industry, told Saudi state television that the account
Saudi authorities deny reports of any torture to Lankan maid
Dubai, Sep 3 : Saudi officials have refuted claims that a sponsor in Riyadh hammered nails into the body of his Sri Lankan housemaid as punishment, saying the allegations are baseless.
Saudi official denies Sri Lankan maid had nails driven into her by her Saudi employer
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (AP) — A Saudi official has denied a Sri Lankan maid's allegations that the couple she worked for in the Arab kingdom hammered nails and needles into her body.