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
A behind-the-scenes look at the work of Rutherford Hall, critical communications strategist
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
UK officials said Saudis ditched provisional plan for Mohammed bin Salman to visit UK as early as December 3
Beijing and Riyadh are expanding their economic relationship as they seek to reduce reliance on the US and its allies
Saudi Arabia’s $700bn sovereign wealth fund has been named as an anchor investor in the fund
Russian president enjoys close ties with both oil-exporting states, which have remained neutral in Ukraine war
Prosecution case turns on a UK government deal to provide military communication networks
A falling oil price and the Israel-Gaza conflict create a potent backdrop for Sunday’s meeting of the oil cartel
Acquisition by Professional Fighters League comes as kingdom seeks to bolster its global presence in sports
Amos Hochstein tells FT energy markets are coping ‘fairly well’ despite pressure from two wars
