Dec 16th, 2008 · The conservative Islamic kingdom of Saudi Arabia is hardly a place to hear about up-and-coming rock bands, let alone an all-female one. The AccoLade has gained an international following via Facebook and MySpace. The band talks about attracting attention from religious clerics, as well as the way creating a somewhat anonymous identity online lets the band thrive in a strict society.
Nov 7th, 2008 · Pakistan's economy needs help. New President, Asif Ali Zardari, went to Saudi Arabia looking for help with the crisis that is threatening his already deeply unstable nation. Pakistani officials are discussing seeking a bailout from the International Monetary Fund.
Aug 4th, 2008 · Saudi Arabia is not known for great research universities, so the oil-rich country has decided to build one. KAUST, the King Abdullah University of Science and Technology, is rising in the desert near Jiddah. The biggest lure is the freedom to work without constantly having to beg for money because King Abdullah is giving the school one of the world's biggest endowments.
Jul 17th, 2008 · Religious leaders are meeting in Spain for an interfaith summit. The conference is sponsored by Saudi Arabia. Critics say the meeting is only meant to make the Arab country look good in the West. But only one Israeli was invited and no Palestinians were on the list.
Jul 14th, 2008 · Farouq Al Zuman became the first Saudi citizen to summit Mount Everest on May 21. Zuman, 30, says he felt more pride for his native Saudi Arabia than for himself as he conquered the Himalayan peak.
Jun 23rd, 2008 · Saudi Arabia, the world's largest oil producer, has promised to boost production modestly. But some energy forecasters aren't jumping for joy.
Jun 23rd, 2008 · Saudi Arabia has pledged to put out more oil this year if the market needs it. The pledge falls short of U.S. hopes for a specific increase and may do little to lower prices in the short-term. Co-host Ari Shapiro talks with Carola Hoyos, the chief oil correspondent for the Financial Times, about Sunday's oil conference in Jiddah, Saudi Arabia.
Jun 22nd, 2008 · Oil producing and consuming nations gathered on Sunday in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia to discuss out-of-control oil prices. The meeting is focused on exploring the possibility of a quick fix to reduce prices. Reporter Caryle Murphy speaks with host Guy Raz.