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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

Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia appoints first female ambassador amidst Khashoggi fallout

Princess Reema bint Bandar has been named as the kingdom's envoy to the US.

24/02/2019

World

Winter at Tantora: music festival brings Yanni and other stars to Saudi Arabia

The Winter at Tantora Festival is bringing international music stars to perform at Al-Ula, Saudi Arabia.

22/02/2019

World

Why is Al-Ula paving the way towards tourism in Saudi Arabia?

The Al-Ula governorate in Saudi Arabia is an area packed with prehistoric sites and landmarks.

22/02/2019

Saudi Arabia

Human rights campaigners call for tech firms to act over Saudi app

The calls came after it emerged that both platforms have hosted a Saudi Arabian government app that allowed men to track women’s activity.

14/02/2019

Saudi Arabia

Euroviews. The world has not forgotten about Saudi women behind bars ǀ View

The European Parliament agreed a resolution condemning the detention and torture of women activists in Saudi Arabia. Now is the time for action. The world should not turn its back on wrongfully imprisoned women like Eman Al Nafjan.

14/02/2019

Saudi Arabia

Record Super Cup win for Juventus amid backdrop of controversy

Juventus secured a record winning title in the Italian Super Cup on Wednesday evening amid a backdrop of controversy over where the final match was held

17/01/2019

Saudi Arabia

Saudi teen who fled fearing for her life granted asylum in Canada

Canada has granted asylum to a Saudi teenager who fled to Thailand because she feared her family would kill her.

11/01/2019

Saudi Arabia

Saudi advisory council approves regulations to limit child marriages

Saudi Arabia's Shura Council has approved regulations to limit child marriages, but what are the reactions from human rights experts and the Saudi population?

11/01/2019

Saudi Arabia

Saudi women to be notified of divorce via text, called a 'technical measure' by activists

On Sunday, the Saudi government announced they would start notifying women if their husbands filed for divorce via text message, which activists call "technological progress" rather than real progress.

08/01/2019

Saudi Arabia

Jamal Khashoggi hearing underway

On the day of the start of the hearing in Saudi Arabia into the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi in Istanbul the Saudi prosecutor calls for the death penalty for those found guilty

03/01/2019

Saudi Arabia

Netflix blocks comedy episode in Saudi Arabia after Kingdom complains

The streaming giant removed an episode of Hasan Minhaj's "Patriot Act" show in which the US comedian is critical of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's role in the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi..

02/01/2019

Saudi Arabia

Saudi prosecutor seeks death penalty in Khashoggi murder

Saudi Arabia has announced that the death penalty is being sought against five suspects in the murder of columnist Jamal Khashoggi.

15/11/2018

Saudi Arabia

Saudi Crown Prince's photo-op with Khashoggi's son draws criticism

A photo of the Saudi Crown Prince giving his condolences to Khashoggi's son Salah has drawn a lot of criticism on social media.

24/10/2018

Saudi Arabia

Midterm calculations likely to impact US reactions to Khashoggi killing

Trump blows hot and cold on Saudi links to murder

24/10/2018

Saudi Arabia

Europe briefing: Five stories to know about today

Euronews brings you the latest news and updates as it happens this morning.

24/10/2018

Saudi Arabia

Saudi investment forum: Who's attending and who isn't

Jamal Khashoggi's death has caused some world leaders and top bosses in business to pull out of Saudi Arabia's investment conference.

23/10/2018

Saudi Arabia

Khashoggi met Crown Prince’s brother just months before being killed

Prince Khalid bin Salman is the Saudi Ambassador in Washington and tried to persuade Khashoggi to return to Saudi Arabia an exclusive report from NBC revealed.

23/10/2018

Saudi Arabia

Khashoggi was victim of Saudi internet trolls, friend tells Euronews

Saudi dissident and friend of Jamal Khashoggi said he was a victim of Saudi internet "flies".

23/10/2018

Saudi Arabia

Which country sells the most arms to Saudi Arabia?

Germany has committed to an arms freeze on exports to Saudi Arabia, while other countries are keeping a low profile on the subject — what action have different EU countries taken and who stands to lose the most`?

22/10/2018

Saudi Arabia

Intelligence chief sacked over Khashoggi affair claimed freedom of speech was coming to Saudi Arabia

Ahmed Al-Asiri acknowledged that more needed to be done to allow dissident voices to be heard.

22/10/2018

Saudi Arabia

Khashoggi's murder is 'the tree that hid the forest of horror'

The murder of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi sheds light on the "brutal" and "authoritarian" rule of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, French political scientist Nabil Mouline tells Euronews.

21/10/2018

Saudi Arabia

Jamal Khashoggi: What we know about the journalist's death

Following Saudi Arabia's statement on Saturday admitting Jamal Khashoggi was killed inside its Istanbul consulate, there's a lot that remains unclear about the journalist's death.

20/10/2018

Saudi Arabia

Is the Khashoggi disappearance a catalyst? | Euronews Answers

Euronews talked to Professor Scott Lucas of Birmingham University on Middle East relations as the story of missing Journalist Jamal Khashoggi unfolds.

18/10/2018