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Saudi Arabia says that none other than the UNSC should take a decision on Syrian intervention

Saudi Arabia says that none other than the UNSC should take a decision on Syrian intervention

The Kuwait News Agency (KUNA) today quoted the Saudi Arabian Foreign Minister, Prince Saud bin Faisal bin Abdul-Aziz as saying that any decision to intervene militarily in Syria should be taken only by the United Nations Security Council (UNSC).

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Saudi Arabia may allow the recruitment of women to its armed forces

Saudi Arabia may allow the recruitment of women to its armed forces

The Saudi Arabian daily newspaper based in Jeddah, Okaz reported that the authorities are seriously considering the recruitment of women in to the Saudi Arabian National Guard (SANG).

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Saudi Arabia promises Yemen financial aid to help it fight Al-Qaeda

Saudi Arabia promises Yemen financial aid to help it fight Al-Qaeda

Saudi Arabian officials announced today that they have approved a $3.25 billion financial aid to the war-embattled nation of Yemen, on top of the military and oil aid which they are currently providing.

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Saudi Arabia finalizes £ 1.9 billion aircraft deal with BAE

Saudi Arabia finalizes £ 1.9 billion aircraft deal with BAE

The British multinational defence and aerospace manufacturer BAE Systems today announced that it has finalized a £1.9 billion ($3.0 billion) deal with the Royal Saudi Air Force (RSAF) to supply it with a total of 77 trainer aircraft and technical service support.

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Royal Navy vessel HMS Daring docks at the Saudi port of Al Jubayl

Royal Navy vessel HMS Daring docks at the Saudi port of Al Jubayl

One of the Royal Navy’s (RN) most advanced warships, the Type 45 class air defence destroyer HMS Daring made a visit to the Saudi port of Al Jubayl this week.

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Security tightened around the Aramco complex in Abqaiq

Security tightened around the Aramco complex in Abqaiq

More security forces were rushed towards the Saudi Arabian national oil company Aramco’s largest oil processing plant in Abqaiq, as fears mounted over an attack by Islamist militants targeting it.

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