Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia

Chess tournament controversy

The World Chess Championship in Saudi Arabia has become mired in controversy

27/12/2017

Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia intercepts missile aimed at Riyadh

The US envoy in the UN says that the Houthi missile shot down in Saudi Arabia 'bears hallmarks' of Iranian arms attacks

19/12/2017

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Muslims toast Prophet Mohammad’s birthday

Countries across the Muslim world have been toasting the anniversary, except in Saudi Arabia, where it's not encouraged.

01/12/2017

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Syrian opposition rules out role for Assad in peace deal

Despite President Assad's renewed military might, opposition groups say the Syrian leader must play no part in an interim period under any peace deal

24/11/2017

Saudi Arabia

No-one is immune from crackdown, says Saudi foreign minister

Saudi Arabia has taken the world by surprise by carrying out a crack down on corruption which saw the arrest of several top-ranking officials.

09/11/2017

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Saudi corruption prisoners held in luxury five-star hotel

They were arrested for corruption but didn't have to give up their luxury lifestyle.

07/11/2017

Saudi Arabia

Prince Mohammed bin Salman aims to rebrand Saudi Arabia

Young royal hopes to show his kingdom can be a leading player on the world stage.

07/11/2017

Saudi Arabia

Saudi corruption crackdown: 'great deal of evidence gathered'

Attorney General says evidence is mounting as Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman carries out widespread anti-corruption purge.

06/11/2017

Saudi Arabia

Saudi clampdown 'widens'

Saudi clampdown reportedly widens. More reports emerge of detentions for alleged corruption.

06/11/2017

Saudi Arabia

Who is Prince Alwaleed bin Talal?

Prince Alwaleed has been detained as part of Saudi Arabia's anti-corruption probe, to the shock of global financial centres.

05/11/2017

Saudi Arabia

Princes are detained in Saudi anti-corruption purge

In all, dozens of people have been targeted in an unprecedented crackdown

05/11/2017

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Saudi Arabia intercepts missile near Riyadh

Yemen's Houthi rebels said they fired the missile and that the target was the Saudi capital's King Khaled Airport

05/11/2017

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Saudi Arabia will allow women to attend sporting events in stadiums

Women in Saudi Arabia will be allowed to attend sporting events in three selected stadiums from early next year. The plan is part of Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman's reforms laid out in his 'Vision for 2030'.

30/10/2017

Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia to allow women in sports stadiums

The decision gave more freedom to Saudi women, who are subject to strict gender segregation rules, after the historic lifting of a female driving ban in September

30/10/2017

Saudi Arabia

Saudia Arabia: social reforms

25/10/2017

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Female drivers will reduce crashes in Saudi Arabia, says minister

Saudi Arabia currently has one of the world's worst traffic death rates, will female drivers make a difference?

29/09/2017

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Saudi Arabia: money-saving decree?

Saudi Arabia's decree allowing women to drive is hailed as both a victory for human rights and a money-saver for many families.

27/09/2017

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Rights groups welcome Saudi decree ending driving ban on women

After years of campaigning Saudi Arabia is to end its ban on women driving

27/09/2017

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Saudi Arabia 'lifts ban' on women driving

Saudi Arabia's ban on women driving is to be lifted next year, reports suggest.

26/09/2017

Saudi Arabia

Saudi king issues decree allowing all women to drive - Al Arabiya TV

26/09/2017

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Saudi Arabia withdraws school textbook over picture of Yoda

How did the Star Wars character make it into the photograph?

22/09/2017

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Snapchat blocks Al Jazeera in Saudi Araba

The free photo and video sharing app said Saudi authorities asked it to block the TV channel's Discover Publisher Channel as it broke two local laws

18/09/2017

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Hajj approaches incident-free half-way stage in Mecca

Trouble-free "stoning of the Devil" takes place in Mina as Hajj reaches halfway stage in Mecca.

02/09/2017

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Muslims celebrate feast of the sacrifice

Muslims from around the world have been celebrating the feast of the sacrifice, or Eid al-Adha.

01/09/2017

Saudi Arabia

Haj draws millions to Mecca

Saudi officials say almost two million pilgrims have arrived from abroad for the annual haj.

30/08/2017

Saudi Arabia

Tight security in Mecca for Haj pilgrimage

Pressure in Mecca to make sure there are no repeats of past incidents including deadly stampedes and crushes

29/08/2017