Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia

Jamal Khashoggi: Experts dismiss Saudi Arabia's sentences over killing

The UN expert who investigated the journalist's murder called the Saudi investigation "the antithesis of justice".

23/12/2019

Saudi Arabia

Saudis recruited Twitter workers to spy on critics: US prosecutors

A complaint unsealed in a U.S. court detailed a coordinated effort by Saudi officials to recruit Twitter employees to look up users' private data.

07/11/2019

Destinations

How Western will Saudi Arabia go to attract tourists?

The secretive Middle Eastern country has launched a new tourist visa, opening its doors to European visitors.

01/11/2019

Earth News

An unfiltered guide to getting around in Saudi Arabia (as a foreigner)

Saudi Arabia has opened its doors to tourism. We're here to give you the lowdown on what it's really like.

18/10/2019

Saudi Arabia

Saudi prince accepts responsibility for Khashoggi's murder

"It's impossible that the 3 million would send their daily reports to the leader or the second highest person in the Saudi government," the prince said.

30/09/2019

Saudi Arabia

Saudi king's bodyguard shot dead in 'dispute' — state media

A prominent bodyguard to Saudi Arabia's King Salman was shot dead in what authorities described as a personal dispute, state TV said.

29/09/2019

Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia opens doors to tourists in move away from reliance on oil

The ultra-conservative Muslim kingdom has a wealth of tourist sites to be explored, but will they come?

27/09/2019

Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia says it will wait before responding to attack on oil hubs

Riyadh and the U.S. have blamed Iran for the drone attack on 14 September.

21/09/2019

World

Military strike on Iran will provoke 'all out war', says Zarif

Speaking to CNN, Iran's foreign minister made the threat over claims in Washington that Iran was responsible for an attack on Saudi oil facilities last week.

19/09/2019

Saudi Arabia

Euroviews. Trump finally deserves credit for something: Making the Middle East worse ǀ View

The dangerous downward spiral in the Middle East stems from the U.S. scrapping the Iran nuclear deal without a strategy in place.

19/09/2019

Business

Oil prices soar after attacks in Saudi Arabia

Oil prices rose by nearly 20 percent - the biggest intra-day gain since 1991 - after the attack on Saudi Arabian oil facilities over the weekend.

16/09/2019

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Drone attacks on Saudi Arabia oil refineries

Yemen's Houthi rebels have claimed responsibility for drone attacks on two Saudi Aramco oil refineries in Saudi Arabia.

14/09/2019

Saudi Arabia

Iran warns U.S. after drone attacks on Saudi oil refineries

A military spokesman said that Iran was "ready for a fully-fledged war".

14/09/2019

Destinations

How do you make a luxury destination zero-carbon?

We speak to the designers of an eco-friendly mega project on the Saudi Arabian coastline.

02/09/2019

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Final day of pilgrimage for millions at Saudi

Around 2.5 million pilgrims took part in a symbolic stoning of the devil on Tuesday for the final day of pilgrimage for this year in Saudi Arabia.

13/08/2019

Destinations

Trio of eco hotels to open near Saudi Arabian heritage site

Luxury hotel group Aman is behind all three destinations in its first foray into the Middle East.

12/08/2019

Saudi Arabia

Watch: Over 2 million pilgrims gather in Mecca for Hajj

The pilgrimage is one of the five pillars of Islam and all able-bodied Muslims are required to make the journey at least once in their life.

09/08/2019

Saudi Arabia

Saudi women will now be able to travel without permission of men

A series of new decrees passed on Friday stipulate that Saudi women will now be able to travel without the permission of men and will be given more control over family matters.

02/08/2019

Saudi Arabia

Yemen's Houthis hit Saudi airport, killing one expat

Yemen's Houthis hit Saudi airport, killing one expat, Saudi-led coalition says

23/06/2019

World

Khashoggi killing 'was not a rogue operation', says UN investigator

Saudi Arabia had knowledge of and is responsible for the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, according to a UN special investigation into the killing. The report says Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince, Mohammed bin Salman, should be investigated over the brutal death of the journalist in October 2018.

20/06/2019

Saudi Arabia

'Credible evidence for probe into Saudi prince over Khashoggi murder'

There is credible evidence warranting further investigation that Prince Mohammed bin Salman is among high-level Saudi officials liable for the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, a UN special rapporteur has concluded.

19/06/2019

Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia demands action on energy security after tankers' attacks

Crew members of the oil tanker Front Altair, one of two vessels attacked this week in the Gulf of Oman, have landed in Dubai. The attacks happened three days ago. It comes amid calls from Saudi Arabia to secure Gulf energy supplies given that the tankers are on a vital oil shipping route.

16/06/2019

Saudi Arabia

Saudi nightclub launch night shut down ahead of Ne-Yo performance

A Dubai-based nightclub company was due to launch a pop-up branch in the Saudi Arabian city of Jeddah.

14/06/2019

Saudi Arabia

Saudi king calls for global action to stop 'escalations' by Iran

Saudi Arabia’s King Salman has called for international action to stop "escalations" in Iran following attacks on Gulf oil assets.

31/05/2019

Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia seeks united front against Iran after Gulf attacks

The emergency meetings in Mecca come just as the United States plans to beef up its troops in the Gulf after attacks on oil assets there, which it blames on Tehran.

30/05/2019

Saudi Arabia

Saudis say they don't want war with Iran, but will defend themselves

President Donald Trump appears to have softened his tone in recent days, saying he expects Iran to seek negotiations with his administration.

19/05/2019