Latest News March 2011

   
31st March 2011Unrest in Bahrain prompts wider sectarian tensions
31st March 2011Citywide train network for Makkah is feasible
31st March 2011Flotation of Makkah's 180-km railway network project to go ahead
30th March 2011Sharjah Islamic Bank launches non-profit making Umrah financing service
30th March 2011Iran urged not to interfere in Bahrain's affairs
30th March 2011Political developments in the Arab world
29th March 2011No pilgrimage visas for those who simply wish to beg
29th March 2011Libyan rebel advance halted
29th March 2011Anti-protest edict printed for distribution
29th March 2011Saudi Arabia seeks to increase its oil production capacity
29th March 2011Saud Arabian Airlines network in the service of pilgrims
28th March 2011Saudi denies terrorism charge
28th March 2011Role of Women in Saudi Arabia: Small steps for change
28th March 2011Coalition action results in explosions in Sirte and Tripoli
28th March 2011British teacher could be charged with murder in Saudi Arabia
28th March 2011Train network for Holy City of Makkah
28th March 2011India seeks additional 40,000 Haj visas
27th March 2011Twelve killed in Latakia
27th March 2011Libyan forces opposed to Colonel Gaddafi recapture coastal towns
27th March 2011Societe Generale seeks closer ties with Saudi cllients
27th March 2011Committee formed to ensure quality standards for Umrah companies
25th March 2011A few hundred Saudi Shi'ites mount demonstration
25th March 2011Pilgrims advised to take health precautions
24th March 2011Cold War between Saudi Arabia and Iran
24th March 2011Questions about how long the Libya operation will last.
23rd March 2011Gaddafi defiant
23rd March 2011Trans-Burma Shwe pipeline to carry Saudi oil to China
23rd March 2011Yemen's President loses support
23rd March 2011Saudi Arabia to hold municipal elections
23rd March 2011Growth in pilgrim numbers predicted
22nd March 2011Yemen: Defections undermine President Ali Abdullah Saleh
22nd March 2011Israel attacks targets in Gaza
22nd March 2011Malaysia supports Saudi stabilisation efforts in Bahrain
22nd March 2011Samsung wins natural gas liquid contract
21st March 2011Gaddafi's main admin building bombed
21st March 2011Saudi Arabia is "King of Oil"
21st March 2011"Attempt to subvert security and stability" in Bahrain foiled
20th March 2011Gaddafi promises a "long war" in Libya
20th March 2011Dozens protest outside Ministry of Interior
19th March 2011Saudi bonuses may fuel inflation
19th March 2011Gaddafi attacks Benghazi
19th March 2011Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques delivers "historic" speech
18th March 2011Libya faces UN sanctioned military action
18th March 2011Sunni/Shi'ite tensions could threaten the Muslim world
18th March 2011Oil price rises in response to impending military action against Colonel Gaddafi
17th March 2011Unrest in Bahrain poses a problem for the US Administration
16th March 2011Saudi Embassy issues 5,000 visas a day in Karachi
15th March 2011Battle for Brega
15th March 2011UN Secretary General expresses alarm at Saudi troops in Bahrain
15th March 2011Iran asserts Saudi troop presence in Bahrain is "unacceptable"
14th March 2011Libyan rebels clain to have retaken Brega
14th March 2011Bahrain Shi'ites accuse Saudi Arabia of occupation
14th March 2011Britons warned to avoid Bahrain
14th March 2011Saudi troops help Bahrain to deal with protests
13th March 2011Gaddafi forces take Brega
13th March 2011Gulf stock markets make gains
13th March 2011"Evil" people fail in bid to stage protests in Saudi Arabia
12th March 2011UK Prince Andrew's trip to Saudi cancelled
12th March 2011Saudis ignore protest calls
12th March 2011Follow up of Saudi/Egyptian commercial relations and pilgrimage matters
11th March 2011Gaddafi extends his control
11th March 2011Saudi police break up Qatif protest
11th March 2011Praise for GCC aid programme
11th March 2011GCC says Gaddafi regime has forfeited its legitimacy
11th March 2011Pakistan seeks increase in Hajj quota for 2011
10th March 2011Libyan rebels forced out of Ras Lanuf
10th March 2011Oil price falls back a little
10th March 2011Saudi Foreign Minister warns against any foreign intereference
10th March 2011Conference on the promotion of moderation concluded
9th March 2011Saudi Arabia extends and expands strategic oil reserves
9th March 2011Yemen "faces meltdown"
7th March 2011US asks Saudi Arabia to supply arms to Libyan rebels
7th March 2011Saudi Arabia increases oil price
6th March 2011US warns agianst travel to Yemen
6th March 2011Gains of Libyan territory claimed by Gaddafi disputed
6th March 2011Reports that Saudi Arabia has detained 22 Shiite activists
6th March 2011Indian firm likely to sign joint venture with Abdulhadi A Al Qahtani Sons Group
5th March 2011Britons advised not to visit Yemen
5th March 2011The Battle for Zawiya
5th March 2011Saudi Arabia bans all protests
4th March 2011Saudi officials convinced Saudi Arabia will avoid Arab unrest
3rd March 2011Saudi Aramco: its crucial role and future challenges
3rd March 2011Repatriation of Egyptians fleeing Libya affects Umrah numbers
2nd March 2011Saudi Cabinet shuffle expected soon
2nd March 2011Turmoil in Arab countries disrupts flow of Umrah pilgrims
1st March 2011Saudi stock market dips on rumours tanks sent to Bahrain
1st March 2011Subtle but significant protests in Saudi Arabia
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