Thursday, May 7

Economy

RIYADH: The total number of employees in Saudi Arabia’s private sector reached 11.1 million in February, up 0.9 percent from the previous month, according to newly released figures.   

JEDDAH: The Gulf retail giant that owns the rights to operate Starbucks in the Middle East is cutting more than 2,000 jobs amid a massive consumer boycott over the coffee chain’s perceived support for Israel.

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