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Deal with Saudi Arabian federation marks country’s latest foray in global sport
Riyadh caught between renewed popular support for Palestinians and US pressure to normalise relations with Israel
State-owned group reports second-highest annual profit, even as production cuts weigh down on performance
Global groups largely comply with Riyadh’s edict but banks and professional services firms are more wary
A behind-the-scenes look at the work of Rutherford Hall, critical communications strategist
Alibaba and SenseTime secure huge joint ventures in Gulf kingdom but agreements come with stringent requirements
Richard Blumenthal accused kingdom of trying to launder its image with potential PGA deal
Kingdom reiterates its position after the US talked up the prospect of a ‘normalisation arrangement’
Senators assail consultants for helping Riyadh use ‘soft power’ to build influence in the US
US secretary of state will also travel to Qatar to reassure allies and pursue hostage release
World’s biggest exporter says it will no longer seek to increase output to 13mn barrels a day
Riyadh breaks with tradition to open outlet in capital that will cater exclusively to non-Muslim overseas officials
Deal could establish formal ties between Israel and Saudi Arabia
Atlantic Council report finds optimism for regional peace deal despite war in Gaza
Developing country governments and companies issue $51bn of bonds in a rush to lock in lower yields
Brent crude falls almost 4% to $75.70 a barrel
Berlin changes position after Riyadh shields Israel from attacks
Saudi Arabia among foreign states that spent heavily at ex-president’s hotels, Democrats find
Africa’s second-biggest oil producer exits cartel amid row over production targets
Government says move is intended to provide ‘shareholding stability’ after Saudi sovereign wealth fund builds stake
Some progress, but some glaring gaps
Kingdom backed by other petrostates but many countries call for commitment to phase out fossil fuels
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