Prince Alwaleed bin Talal

Saudi Binladin Group denies govt takeover

RIYADH - Emiratesvoice

Saudi Arabia is taking managerial control of Saudi Binladin Group and discussing a possible transfer of some of the giant construction group’s assets to the state while its chairman and other family members are in detention, sources told Reuters.Binladin, which had over 100,000 employees at its height, is the biggest builder in the country and important to Riyadh’s plans forRead more

Alwaleed’s tweet revives debate on Saudi women driving

Jeddah - Arab Today

Saudi Prince Alwaleed bin Talal created global headlines on Wednesday after he tweeted saying: “Stop the debate. Time for women to drive.” The Twitter post, which was linked to a lengthier statement outlining arguments for Saudi women getting behind the wheel, comes a few months after the Kingdom’s Deputy Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman also publicly endorsed women’s right toRead more

Alwaleed boosts Italian ties

Riyadh - Arab Today

Prince Alwaleed bin Talal, chairman of Kingdom Holding Company (KHC), received Angelino Alfano, Italian minister of interior, at the prince’s private yacht in Sicily in Italy. Hassna Alturki, executive manager for International Relations to the chairman, and Hani Agha, head of travel and external affairs manager, also attended the meeting. The minister welcomed Prince Alwaleed in Italy. During the meeting,Read more

Sri Lanka keen to attract Alwaleed’s investments

Riyadh - Arab Today

Prince Alwaleed bin Talal, chairman of Kingdom Holding Company (KHC), received a delegation led by Mohamed Azmi Thassim, ambassador of Sri Lanka to Saudi Arabia, at the prince’s office in Riyadh. Hassna Alturki, executive manager for international relations to chairman, Fahad bin Nafel, senior executive assistant to the chairman and Ahmed Altobaishi, executive assistant to the prince, also attended theRead more

Prince Alwaleed and Italian envoy discuss investments

Riyadh - Arab Today

Prince Alwaleed bin Talal, chairman of Kingdom Holding Company (KHC), received at his office in Riyadh Luca Ferrari, ambassador of Italy to Saudi Arabia. Fahad bin Nafel, senior executive assistant to the chairman, and Ahmed Altobaishi, executive assistant, attended the meeting. The talks began as the ambassador thanked the prince for giving him the opportunity to meet with him asRead more