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Ghanem al-Masarir mocks Saudi Arabia on YouTube and fears for his safety
One of his favourite targets is Mohammed bin Salman, the Saudi crown prince, whom he long ago tagged with a nickname, now widely used by detractors, that translates to "the bear that has gone astray"
 "Ghanem al-Masarir mocks Saudi Arabia on YouTube and fears for his safety")
Post Crown Prince visit to Pak, UAE extends $200m aid for economic projects
The announcement came after Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan concluded his one-day visit to the country on Thursday
Saudi Arabia, Kuwait end 5-year-long dispute over shared oil fields
Local media reported that about 300,000 barrels per day were being pumped from the area before the dispute halted production in early 2015
 "Saudi Arabia, Kuwait end 5-year-long dispute over shared oil fields")
US welcomes Saudi verdict in Jamal Khashoggi case as 'important step'
The United States "encouraged Saudi Arabia to undertake a fair and transparent judicial process"
 "US welcomes Saudi verdict in Jamal Khashoggi case as 'important step'")
Five sentenced to death by Saudi court over Jamal Khashoggi's murder
Five people will be executed, three will be imprisoned for a total of 24 years, a statement read out at the public prosecutor's office in Riyadh pointed out
Nearly 6000 Saudi accounts removed from Twitter for violating policies
The 5,929 accounts removed are part of a larger group of 88,000 accounts engaged in "spammy behaviour" across a wide range of topics
 "Nearly 6000 Saudi accounts removed from Twitter for violating policies")
Saudi central bank closely monitoring Aramco IPO, ready for a cash crunch
Saudi banks extended huge loans for clients wanting to maximize their participation in the IPO, with some expanding lending to four times the official limit, sources have previously told Reuters.
 "Saudi central bank closely monitoring Aramco IPO, ready for a cash crunch")
Saudi air force trainee tweeted against US before naval base shooting
Authorities believe the gunman made social media posts criticizing the US under a user handle similar to his name
 "Saudi air force trainee tweeted against US before naval base shooting")
How Aramco's huge IPO fell short of Saudi Arabia crown prince's wish
Aramco's journey from private to public company was an unwieldy and at times fractious deal-making process
 "How Aramco's huge IPO fell short of Saudi Arabia crown prince's wish")
Saudi Aramco to be worth more than $2 trillion soon, says minister
The state-owned oil giant set the final price of its shares at $8.53, valuing the world's most profitable company at $1.7 trillion
 "Saudi Aramco to be worth more than $2 trillion soon, says minister")
Saudi pushes for longer-lasting OPEC cuts as Aramco IPO approaches
Riyadh needs high oil prices to balance its budget and support the pricing for the Aramco initial public offering, which could be the world's biggest
 "Saudi pushes for longer-lasting OPEC cuts as Aramco IPO approaches")
Ex-Twitter employee, accused of spying for Saudi Arabia, granted bond
In the case of an appeal, Abouammo would stay in detention until a District Court judge made a ruling on McCandlis' decision, defense lawyer Chris Black said
 "Ex-Twitter employee, accused of spying for Saudi Arabia, granted bond")
Govt has received 13,000 complaints from Indians abroad so far this year
Out of 102 countries, the highest number of complaints -- 3,844 -- were received from Indians working in Saudi Arabia
 "Govt has received 13,000 complaints from Indians abroad so far this year")
Iran missile strikes creating chaos but won't stop development: Saudi King
He also said the oil policy of the kingdom, the world's top oil exporter, is aimed at promoting market stability
With Saudi pulling levers, Aramco sees enough demand to pull off IPO
Saudi authorities have been pulling several levers to try and make the deal a success, pressuring the kingdom's richest families to invest and loosening margin lending rules for banks
 "With Saudi pulling levers, Aramco sees enough demand to pull off IPO")
Saudi Arabia's Sep crude oil exports fall 3% after Aramco refinery attacks
September crude output fell by 660,000 bpd to 9.129 million bpd, figures from the Joint Organizations Data Initiative (JODI) showed.
 "Saudi Arabia's Sep crude oil exports fall 3% after Aramco refinery attacks")
More flights for Saudi Arabia as Centre increases seat quota by 78%
Indian carriers will continue to get unlimited access at Dammam airport, in the capital of Saudi Arabia's Eastern Province.
 "More flights for Saudi Arabia as Centre increases seat quota by 78%")
More flights for Saudi Arabia as govt hikes seat quota by 78% to 50,000
Indian carriers don't oppose proposal to hike the quota as there is limited onward traffic over Saudi Arabia
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India important trading partner, we can enhance ties further: Saudi Min
Responding to a question on the Saudi investment in India, the minister said Armaco is the Gulf Kingdom's number one investment in India.
 "India important trading partner, we can enhance ties further: Saudi Min")
Indian Oil to open retail outlets in Saudi Arabia in JV with Al Jeri
Based on the plans lined up by both companies, at least 200 retail outlets should be set up initially in Saudi Arabia - the first might come up within six months
 "Indian Oil to open retail outlets in Saudi Arabia in JV with Al Jeri")