Saudi Arabia

Art

Art in Saudi Arabia: 'AlUla can be a catalyst for change'

Desert X curator Neville Wakefield has been involved since the start shaping its journey from the Coachella Valley to Saudi Arabia. This year he returns to AlUla as the arts festival's co-artistic director and believes it can be a catalyst for change in the region.

19/02/2024

Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia opens its first alcohol shop in more than 70 years

While restricted to non-Muslim diplomats, the store in Riyadh comes as Saudi Prince bin Salman aims to transform the kingdom into a destination for tourism and business.

24/01/2024

Saudi Arabia

Antony Blinken: 'This conflict could easily metastasize'

US and EU diplomatics are continuing their efforts in the Middle East to keep the Israel - Hamas war from spreading.

08/01/2024

Spotlight

Global Labor Market Conference sees industry leaders discuss trends

In partnership with Global Labor Market Conference

Developments in labour laws, standards, and policies were all on the table at the first Global Labor Market Conference in Saudi Arabia.

27/12/2023

Partner content

Life-long memories: how the Red Sea Resort is embracing regenerative travel

Partner content presented by Red Sea Global

With a focus on renewable energy, the Red Sea Resort is embracing regenerative travel and taking it to new levels.

22/12/2023

Partner content

Luxury and sustainability: how tourists regenerate at the Red Sea resort

Partner content presented by Red Sea Global

The Red Sea resort is combining luxury and sustainability at new levels and aims to be the global leader in regenerative tourism.

12/12/2023

Business

FIFA+ Collect launches new digital collectibles

In collaboration with tech firm Modex, FIFA+ Collect has created a range of collectibles for the 2023 FIFA football Club World Cup.

12/12/2023

Business

Saudi Arabia’s capital Riyadh chosen to host the 2030 World Expo

Saudi Arabia hopes the Expo will bring 40 million of visitors to its capital city.

28/11/2023

Focus

Major developments hope to boost Riyadh's bid for World Expo 2023

In partnership with Riyadh Expo 2030

Riyadh is hoping that huge investment in its infrastructure - from public transport to business, education and the arts - will boost its bid for the World Expo 2030.

16/11/2023

Destinations

Saudi Arabia is building a ski resort in the desert

The ski resort, Trojena, will be available for skiers for three months every year, while the rest of the time tourists will be able to do watersports and mountain biking.

15/11/2023

Destinations

Will Saudi Arabia be the world’s best scuba diving destination?

Saudi Arabia’s 28,000 square kilometre development on the Red Sea coast is focused on two destinations: Red Sea Global and Amaala. The project will bring a plethora of luxury hotels, dining and outdoor experiences to visitors - all with a sustainable attitude.

13/11/2023

Destinations

Will Alula be the new arts centre of the Middle East?

With airport expansion plans and new attractions, the ancient city of AlUla could soon be the arts and culture hub of Saudi Arabia.

12/11/2023

Spotlight

Global Cybersecurity Forum calls for unity to keep cyberspace safe

In partnership with Global Cybersecurity Forum

At this year's Global Cybersecurity Forum in Riyadh, collaboration between world leaders and businesses was a universal talking point in a call to action against impending cyber threats.

09/11/2023

Spotlight

World Tourism Day urges consumers to diversify travel habits

In partnership with Saudi World Tourism Day 2023

This year's World Tourism Day in Riyadh welcomed leaders and experts from across 120 countries calling for global tourism collaboration.

06/10/2023

Saudi Arabia

Mitrovic: Saudi Pro League to become 'one of the best in the world'

Fresh from scoring a hat-trick against Al-Ittihad, Serbia and Al Hilal striker Aleksandar Mitrovic tells Euronews why the best from the Saudi Pro league is still yet to come.

04/09/2023

Saudi Arabia

Saudi border guards guilty of mass killings of migrants, says HRW

Hundreds of Ethiopian migrants and asylum seekers who tried to cross the border were killed by Saudi guards between March 2022 and June 2023.

21/08/2023

Sport

PSG and Al-Hilal agree on €90m transfer fee for Neymar

Saudi Arabian club Al Hilal Monday finalised a two-season transfer deal for 31-year-old Brazilian football player Neymar da Silva Santos Júnior, known commonly as Neymar, according to Saudi sports media Arriyadiyah.

14/08/2023

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WATCH: Hundreds of thousands of Muslims brave heat at Hajj pilgrimage

Hundreds of thousands of Muslim pilgrims on Wednesday braved intense heat to perform the symbolic stoning of the devil during the Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia.

28/06/2023

Lifestyle

What to know about Hajj, Islam's sacred pilgrimage

Why are millions of Muslims arriving in Saudi Arabia this week? Here's what you need to know about Hajj, Islam's sacred pilgrimage.

27/06/2023

Saudi Arabia

Millions of Muslims heading to Mecca for Hajj pilgrimage

Around two million Muslims are expected to travel to Mecca in Saudi Arabia for the annual Hajj pilgrimage as the religious festival returns to full capacity for the first time since the pandemic.

26/06/2023

Sport

Saudi Arabia's quest to become a sport kingdom

In a bid that experts say is to divert the world's eyes from the county's controversial treatment of minorities, Saudi Arabia is targetting football stars and high profile competitions.

06/06/2023

Saudi Arabia

Zelenskyy: Some Arab countries 'turning a blind eye' to invasion

The Ukrainian leader is making his first trip to Saudi Arabia, meeting leaders at the Arab League summit in the Red Sea city of Jeddah.

19/05/2023

Sport

Lionel Messi's father denies Saudi Arabia move

Lionel Messi's father, Jorge Messi denied reports of the 35-year-old agreeing to sign a lucrative contract to play in Saudi Arabia next year.

09/05/2023

Culture news

Explore heritage, history and religion at the Islamic Art Biennale

Elise Morton recently returned from the world's first Islamic Art Biennale and discovered an exhibition divided into two experiences: Qiblah reflecting daily ritual of acts and faith, while Hijrah explores migration issues.

18/04/2023

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Saudi Arabia: Unprecedented hailstorm blocks roads in Al-Baha

The city of Al-Baha in Saudi Arabia has been transformed after a heavy hailstorm hit the region on Monday.

11/04/2023

Culture news

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