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Syria: Opposition groups agree to join forces – but without Assad
Agreement was reached on third day of negotiations in Riyadh.
San Bernardino shooter Tashfeen Malik may have travelled to India, say Saudis
Indian immigration department finds no evidence and seek details from Saudi government.
Saudi Arabia judgment on Ali Mohammed al-Nimr crucifixion 'unfounded' with 'shocking flaws'
Legal analysis on al-Nimr's ruling has found it violates a number of international and regional treaties.
Saudi Arabia to review stoning execution sentence for Sri Lankan maid convicted of adultery
Mother-of-two was sentenced to death by stoning in August.
Yemen: UN warns that half the country is 'one step away from famine'
The United Nations World Food Programme has called on the international community to help.
Saudi Arabia: Shocking video shows laughing child driving at high speed along public road
Social media users blast parents as boy drives car so fast that vehicle's warning lights start flashing.
900 women run for office in Saudi Arabia's first female-inclusive elections
For the first time in the kingdom's history women in Saudi Arabia are getting a chance to vote as well as stand for elections.
It might sound obvious, but for companies to grow they need to focus on customers and listen to employees
The goal of profitability alone is not enough of a spur to intelligent colleagues.
Isis: Saudi Arabia accuses Jeremy Corbyn of 'point scoring' after Islamic State funding claims
Kingdom's UK ambassador calls such accusations an 'insult'.
Saudi Aramco to encourage companies like Schlumberger and Siemens to set up local facilities
Move is aimed at creating more jobs and boosting the manufacturing sector in Saudi Arabia.
Saudi Arabia: Strong evidence kingdom will go ahead with mass execution, says rights group
News reports indicate that the Gulf kingdom is 'testing the waters' ahead of mass executions
Who will take over from Sultan Qaboos, Arab world's longest-serving ruler?
When Qaboos dies, what kind of power vacuum would be left?
Saudi Arabia and Qatar hit by heavy rain and flooding
Qatar's capital city Doha sees a year's worth of rainfall in a single day, triggering floods.
Yemen: 23 heritage sites destroyed by Saudi airstrikes
Saudi-led airstrikes have destroyed 23 archaeological landmarks including heritage sites in six cities.
Saudi Arabia: Palestinian poet Ashraf Fayadh sentenced to death by court for renouncing Islam
Ashraf Fayadh believes that police are taking revenge against him for posting a video that showed them lashing a man in public.
Syria conflict: Saudi Arabia to host talks among Syrian opposition groups
Saudi state media says moderate rebel factions will meet in the country.
Paris attackers and the 'Captain': Did Isis gunmen inject Arab amphetamine Captagon to fuel butchery?
From Isis killers of Bataclan to Dubai's party people, Captagon is the Arab youth's drug of choice.
Yemen conflict: Amnesty International criticises US arms sale to Saudi Arabia
Rights group warns munitions could be used by Saudi military to target civilians.
Paris attacks: Security, weapon and oil firms lift stock markets in surprisingly bullish open
Tourism sector companies were among the largest drops after the massacre.
Saudi Arabia: Man detained for attempting to smuggle in 48,000 beer cans disguised as soft drinks
Smuggler apprehended by Saudi border police at Al Batha border crossing with UAE.
Karl Andree: Briton returns home after release from Saudi Arabian prison
Andree, 74, was jailed for more than a year for violating the Islamic country's strict drinking laws.
Saudi Arabia: Mother saves 3-year-old as maid tries to behead him
The boy is recovering but still under critical care.
Bangladesh: Six men to be executed for torturing 2 boys to death
Bangladesh courts sentenced six men to death for separate brutal murders.
Saudi Arabia business activity dives to all-time low amid oil price slump
Saudi Arabia non-oil business growth hits record low.
Secret wife of Saudi king wins £25m in UK court payout
Janan Harb claims she was married to late Saudi monarch King Fahd in 1968.
Syria conflict: Iran threatens to withdraw from peace talks amid tension with Saudi Arabia
Tehran accuses Riyadh of playing 'unconstructive and negative' role in negotiations.
Lebanon: Saudi prince charged with drug smuggling over record amphetamine bust on private jet
Abdul Mohsen bin Walid bin Abdulaziz Al Saud among 10 people charged after bust in Beirut.
Ali Mohammed al-Nimr crucifixion: 'Every day that passes the sword is closer to his neck,' says father
Family of young Saudi sentenced to be crucified and beheaded has begged King Salaman to stop execution.
Syria conflict: UN chief Ban Ki-moon calls for compromise to end civil war
Plea comes as powers backing rival factions in conflict meet in Vienna.
Fears over UK-Saudi relations prompt Cameron to launch diplomatic offensive
Move follows the Saudi ambassador's threat to quit London in protest of the country's treatment.