• Saudi crackdown widens amid reports of further arrests of royals

    Saudi crackdown widens amid reports of further arrests of royals

    Mar 09, 2020 09:51

    Middle East (IP)- A roundup of royals and aides have widened in Saudi Arabia, according to several reports, in what is believed to be the latest crackdown by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MBS), the kingdom's de facto ruler, against potential challengers to his power.

  • Saudi riyal at weakest since June 2017

    Saudi riyal at weakest since June 2017

    Oct 15, 2018 16:07

    Saudi Arabia’s currency fell to its' lowest level in two years as Riyadh faces pressure over the disappearance of journalist Jamal Khashoggi.