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Saudi arrests may dash hope of softening rights stance
After several women’s rights activists were released on bail after months in prison, more people have been detained
Saudi ArabiaRiyadh may use Bahrain to test foreign policy approach
King Salman has travelled to Bahrain for a short visit to discuss bilateral ties and regional policy
Saudi ArabiaGulf arms sector localisation may be slow and patchy
Gulf states, notably the UAE and Saudi Arabia, have plans to promote indigenous arms manufacturing
Gulf statesPhone hacking claims may undermine Riyadh’s reputation
A security expert accused the kingdom of hacking Jeff Bezos’s phone, leaking information about an affair to the press
Saudi ArabiaUS-Saudi nuclear revelations will raise concerns
Rick Perry has confirmed that the US government secretly authorised the transfer of nuclear technology to Saudi Arabia
Saudi ArabiaInvestors will seek detail on Saudi Aramco merger aims
Saudi Aramco has announced the agreement of a long-anticipated deal for its acquisition of a 70% stake in SABIC
Saudi ArabiaMultiple obstacles will block a Yemeni oil revival
The Hadi government has set out specific targets to increase oil output and revive LNG production this year
YemenSaudi Aramco-SABIC merger will raise strategy concerns
Saudi Aramco is planning a multi-billion-dollar bond issue to finance its acquisition of a majority stake in SABIC
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