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Meet the artistic director of the first ever Islamic Arts Biennale

The world's first Islamic Arts Biennale is running in Saudi Arabia as the country continues to diversify its interests and increase efforts, some say, to change perceptions. Discover more about Sumayya Vally, the exhibition and the South African woman artistically directing the show.

09/04/2023

Saudi Arabia

Saudi oil giant Aramco reports record profit of €151 billion for 2022

Aramco is the latest energy company to announce record earnings in 2022, helped by soaring energy prices following Russia's war in Ukraine.

12/03/2023

Culture news

Take a virtual hot air balloon trip over Saudi Arabia's ancient tombs

Saudi Arabia's Hegra Archaeological Site, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, has been recreated in the metaverse, offering virtual tours of its ancient tombs.

22/02/2023

Cult

Why MDLBEAST Soundstorm is the Middle East's biggest music festival

In partnership with Visit Saudi

Over 700,000 enjoy headline acts from Tiesto, Marshmello, Post Malone, Bruno Mars and David Guetta, to name a few. This is MDLBEAST Soundstorm.

10/02/2023

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Mountaintops, flower men and folk art: Inside Saudi’s Aseer province

In partnership with Visit Saudi

Explore Azeer's hipster cafes and hiking trails that are sure to take your breath away.

06/02/2023

Culture news

Here's how Cristiano Ronaldo may be allowed to break Saudi Arabia law

It's been reported that Cristiano Ronaldo and his girlfriend Georgina Rodriguez will be allowed to share a home in Saudi Arabia despite the Kingdom's laws which forbid unmarried couples from living together

10/01/2023

Tech News

Saudi Arabia jails two Wikipedia staff to 'control content'

Two Saudi Wikipedia administrators were jailed for 32 years and eight years in government efforts to control information, say NGOs.

06/01/2023

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Ronaldo welcomed in Riyadh by his new club Al Nassr

Football superstar Cristiano Ronaldo received a thunderous reception at a packed, 25,000-capacity Mrsool Park in Riyadh, which erupts in cheers and pyrotechnics as he appears in Al Nassr's yellow and blue kit.

04/01/2023

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'A new era': China's Xi hails Saudi Arabia visit

The meeting between the two leaders is being carefully watched by the United States, whose relations with the Gulf-state and the Asian superpower remain highly fractured

09/12/2022

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Scientists design windows that convert sunlight into wireless Internet

Saudi scientists have coded sunlight into an Internet signal thanks to a specially adapted glass window.

07/12/2022

Cult

Actor Edward Norton calls for worldwide action on climate change

“We need to tell a better story about what's going on in the world and why we all need to get involved, actor Edward Norton tells Euronews Culture.

02/12/2022

Travel News

Cruises, supporting Ukraine and VR all on the agenda at WTTC summit

The war in Ukraine has seen the industry pull together to support hospitality colleagues and refugees.

30/11/2022

Travel News

How Saudi plans to become a top tourist destination

The World Travel and Tourism Global Summit is currently taking place in Riyadh

30/11/2022

Travel News

Global tourism rebounds strongly after COVID-19

Prior to the pandemic, the worldwide travel and tourism industry accounted for just over 10% of global GDP. After a difficult 2020 and 2021, with, some false starts in the industry due to new variants of COVID-19, tourism is almost at similar levels now.

30/11/2022

Spotlight

Global Cybersecurity Forum: rethinking the global cyber order

In partnership with Global Cybersecurity Forum

Transcending borders and impacting every aspect of people's lives, the cyber landscape is more complex than ever before. The Forum sought to improve peace of mind for parents, business owners, and governments while serving justice to cyber criminals.

25/11/2022

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Watch: World record-breaking drone display in Riyadh

It marks the launch of Saudi Arabia's first electric vehicle brand, Ceer.

24/11/2022

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Who is the French coach behind Saudi Arabia’s World Cup success?

French coach Hervé Renard led Saudi Arabia to a landmark 2-1 win against Argentina

22/11/2022

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'Jamal died again today': Anger at Saudi prince's Khashoggi 'immunity'

US intelligence services have previously said that the Saudi crown prince likely approved the journalist's killing.

18/11/2022

Partner content

Saudi’s diverse cultural calendar is full of surprises

Partner content presented by Visit Saudi

From nomads and flower men to pop-rock bands and techno DJs, all walks of life are shaping the cultural scene in the Kingdom

17/11/2022

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Saudi: the new frontier for sporting adventures

Partner content presented by Visit Saudi

From scuba diving and hiking to horse racing and wrestling, Saudi is claiming its title as an international sports hub

09/11/2022

Adventures

Divers delight in Jeddah's spectacular Red Sea coast

In partnership with Visit Saudi

The coral reefs are home to over 300 different types of coral, and 1200 species of fish -- attracting visitors from all around the world.

04/11/2022

Earth News

Greenpeace: Saudi Arabia ski resort will ‘massively alter’ ecosystem

Saudi Arabia will host the 2029 Asian winter games - despite receiving very little natural snow.

06/10/2022

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Saudi woman sentenced to 45 years in prison for online posts, says NGO

Nourah al-Qahtani's sentence comes just weeks after another Saudi woman, Salma al-Shehab, was jailed for 34 years for following and retweeting activists on Twitter.

30/08/2022

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Ukrainian boxer Oleksandr Usyk devotes world title win to homeland

The 35-year-old who has served in Ukraine's army beat Britain's Anthony Joshua in a highly-anticipated 12-round fight.

21/08/2022

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Saudi student sentenced to 34 years in prison over Twitter posts

Saudi Arabia sentenced a woman to 34 years in prison over her Twitter activity, the longest sentence to be handed down to an activist, according to human rights groups.

17/08/2022

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Saudi Arabia unveils plans for a city of two 170km-long skyscrapers

The Line makes up a major part of the wider Neom project first announced in 2017.

27/07/2022