Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia

Saudi coalition intercepts Houthi drones bound for Riyadh

The Houthis declared a naval blockade of Saudi Arabia in July and have since been launching increasing attacks on Saudi cities and shipping, further heightening tensions in the Middle East.

26/09/2026

Saudi Arabia

Saudis report fresh Houthi attacks as France offers military support

Yanbu serves as the kingdom's primary crude export terminal on the Red Sea and is connected to its oil-producing regions near the Gulf coast by the East-West pipeline, also known as Petroline.

25/09/2026

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Crowds celebrate Saudi National Day with flags, performances and military parade

Crowds celebrate Saudi National Day in Riyadh with flags, traditional performances and a military parade amid heightened regional tensions.

24/09/2026

Saudi Arabia

Flames and smoke spotted at Riyadh's King Khalid airport

Yemen’s Houthis claimed strikes on Riyadh and Yanbu after Saudi Arabia issued alerts over a “hostile aerial threat”. Black smoke was seen at Riyadh airport, but authorities reported no casualties or damage.

19/09/2026

Saudi Arabia

No comment from Riyadh on oil cancellations as European refiners wait

The pipeline shutdown has put pressure on Saudi oil supplies to Europe as further conflict in the region threatens shipping routes. Riyadh has yet to comment on reports that some refiners face delays until November.

16/09/2026

Saudi Arabia

Saudi pipeline shutdown threatens oil supplies to Europe and Asia

The pipeline disruption comes as Gulf oil exports have already fallen sharply and shipping routes face further threats. With no restart date announced, the impact on deliveries to Europe and Asia depends on how long the shutdown lasts.

14/09/2026

Travel News

European leisure travel to Saudi Arabia forecast to grow 130% by 2030

According to new research, Europe was also the fastest-growing long-haul region for Saudi leisure travellers between 2019 and 2025.

11/09/2026

Moments

Astrotourism: Two Saudi resorts receive DarkSky certification

Looking for a stargazing escape? Desert Rock Resort and Nujuma, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve in Saudi Arabia have earned DarkSky’s Approved Lodgings & Resorts certification.

02/09/2026

Travel News

Rosewood opens new wellness retreat on the Red Sea

The 110-key property has eight restaurants as well as a spa spanning some 2,100 square metres.

19/08/2026

Saudi Arabia

Saudi factory fire kills 16 Bangladeshis, Dhaka announces

Bangladesh's foreign ministry reported "the tragic deaths of 16 Bangladeshi nationals in a fire at a sofa manufacturing factory in Riyadh" in its Monday statement.

10/08/2026

Saudi Arabia

Yemen's Houthis claim attack on Saudi Arabia refinery, 11 dead

Strikes by Iran-backed Houthi rebels on Sunday killed at least 11 people in the Yemeni port city of Mokha, says a medical source, after an earlier drone salvo targeted a Saudi oil refinery. Attacks from the armed group have increased since the 2022 truce seems to have been broken last month.

09/08/2026

Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia, Türkiye and Pakistan seal defence pact

Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met in Mecca Friday to formalise a joint agreement. The landmark pact aims to strengthen regional security ties following escalations from the US-Iran conflict.

07/08/2026

Moments

I flew on the world’s newest airline – here’s what it was like

Riyadh Air’s business class offering is seriously impressive, and the Hafawa Lounge at King Khalid International might just be the Middle East’s best airport lounge.

21/07/2026

Travel News

New Saudi visa lets Umrah pilgrims visit multiple times within a year

Saudi Arabia has launched a new one-year multiple-entry visa, which will allow Umrah pilgrims to make repeated visits.

21/07/2026

Travel News

'Maldives of the Middle East': Saudi's Red Sea project takes shape

Saudi Arabia is developing a luxury Red Sea destination of untouched islands, coral reefs, desert and mountains to entice the world’s most exclusive travellers.

09/07/2026

Travel News

This new astrotourism centre is set to open near AlUla

Located within a Dark Sky Park, AlUla Manara’s design was inspired by the spiralling forms of galaxies and planetary rings.

21/06/2026

Residences

Swanky new Four Seasons wellness resort opens on the Red Sea

Guests can book in for a wellness journey that includes sunrise yoga on the beach, sauna and cold plunge sessions and healthy plates throughout the day.

17/06/2026

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Saudi Arabia: More than 1.5 million pilgrims perform stoning ritual in Mina

More than 1.5 million Muslim pilgrims gathered in Mina, Saudi Arabia, on 27 May to perform the symbolic stoning ritual that marks a key stage of the annual Hajj pilgrimage.

27/05/2026

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Saudi Arabia: Hajj 2026 reaches its spiritual peak as millions of Muslim pilgrims gather

Saudi Arabia entered the most significant stage of the 2026 hajj on 26 May as millions of pilgrims dressed in white gathered at Mount Arafat near Mecca and circled the Kaaba inside the Grand Mosque.

26/05/2026

Saudi Arabia

Muslim pilgrims begin hajj as Iran peace deal hangs in the balance

Despite the uncertainty triggered by the Iran war, Saudi officials noted over the weekend that more pilgrims had travelled from abroad to participate in this year’s hajj than in 2025.

25/05/2026

Travel News

A brand new airline is set to launch this July

Riyadh Air is set to launch flights to Manchester and Madrid too, with more than 100 destinations set to join the network before 2030.

21/05/2026

Residences

Four Seasons opens a stunning new resort on the Red Sea

Found on Shura Island in Saudi Arabia, the luxury property has a spa, three swimming pools and a 1.3km-long beach.

19/05/2026

Saudi Arabia

GCC summit shows unity, but highlights coordination gaps

Gulf leaders met in Saudi Arabia to address the fallout from the Iran war, projecting unity but stopping short of concrete steps as divisions and uncertainty persist.

29/04/2026

Travel News

Saudi Arabia gears up for new motorsport hotel and horse racing venue

Saudi Arabia’s gigacity project has plans to shift to high-gear, creating a hub for international motorsports, equestrian racing and positioning itself as a year-round destination for residences, leisure and tourism.

16/04/2026

Travel News

Pilgrims may soon fly directly to Mecca as airport plans take off

Plans for a new airport and metro system aim to improve access for the many pilgrims that visit Mecca annually, and ease travel within the holy city.

02/04/2026

Saudi Arabia

Ukraine and Saudi Arabia seal first Gulf defence deal amid Iran war

Ukraine and Saudi Arabia signed a defence cooperation document as Kyiv seeks new partnerships and Middle Eastern countries need Ukraine’s drone-countering expertise.

27/03/2026