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Saudi Arabia amends counter-terrorism law

Riyadh, Policenama Online - Saudi Arabias counter-terrorism law has been amended, allowing Public Prosecution to release detainees temporarily, according to an official gazette.The move comes in line with the Council of Ministers' decision,…

Saudi Arabia a ‘valued friend’, says Modi

Riyadh, Policenama Online - Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is in Riyadh on a two-day official visit, described Saudi Arabia as a "valued friend".Modi, who landed in Riyadh on Monday night, is slated to attend the Plenary Session of the…

Saudi Arabia appoints new Foreign Minister

Riyadh, Policenama Online - Saudi Arabia has named Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud as the country's new Foreign Minister, replacing Ibrahim al-Assaf, who was appointed last December, media reports said.Arab News reported of the appointment…

Saudi Arabia, Russia sign key cooperation agreements

Riyadh, Policenama Online -  Saudi Arabia and Russia signed key agreements in different sectors, the Saudi Press Agency reported.The agreements were signed during the visit of Russian President Vladimir Putin to Saudi Arabia.During the…

Imran to visit Tehran, Riyadh in mediation attempt

Islamabad, Policenama Online - Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan is expected to travel to Iran and Saudi Arabia this month as part of Islamabad's efforts to defuse brewing tensions in the Middle East, a Foreign Office official said here.A…

MBS warns of ‘Iran threat’ to global oil prices

Riyadh, Policenama Online - Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman has warned that oil prices could increase to "unimaginably high numbers" if the world does not act to deter Iran, the media reported on Monday.The BBC quoted the…

Passports for Saudi women now in 15 mins

Riyadh, Policenama Online - Women in Saudi Arabia were overjoyed when they discovered that procedures for obtaining their passports would now be completed within 15 minutes, a media report said.Speaking to the Saudi Gazette, Maj. Gen.…