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The country said it would allow complete foreign ownership of all types of education centers, including primary schools. (Amer Salem/ AFP)

August 27th, 2017 - 10:12 GMT

Saudi Arabia to Allow Full Foreign Ownership for Health, Education Sectors

The move comes as the Kingdom gradually eases ownership restrictions on foreign companies, as part of wider economic reforms.

King Salman has sacked key officials, including the head of the army embroiled in Yemen's conflict. He's also scrapped cuts made last year to state employees' pay, prompted by oil revenue falls. (AFP/ File)

April 23rd, 2017 - 12:01 GMT

Saudi King Salman fires top officials, restores perks to state employees

Al-Jazeera reporter Ibrahim al-Omar was killed at Termanin Idlib. (Twitter)

July 12th, 2016 - 08:00 GMT

Russian airstrike kills Al Jazeera reporter in Syria