Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia

Saudi investment summit in crisis after journalist dissappearance

Saudi investment summit in crisis after journalist dissappearance

13/10/2018

Business

Global businesses review commitments with Saudi Arabia

The mysterious disappearance and possible murder of a Saudi journalist in Turkey made business executives around the world review their commitments in Saudi Arabia

12/10/2018

Saudi Arabia

Hunt on for 'Saudi 15' following Khashoggi disappearance

Turkish authorities have names of suspects in case of missing journalist

11/10/2018

Saudi Arabia

Slow progress in Khashoggi disappearance investigation

Turkish authorities looking at Saudi flights out of Istanbul after consulate visit

10/10/2018

Saudi Arabia

Consulate will be searched as pressure mount on Saudi Arabia

US and Turkey lead call for information on whereabouts

09/10/2018

Saudi Arabia

What has Jamal Khashoggi said about Saudi Arabia?

Fears are growing over the fate of the prominent Saudi dissident after Turkish authorities said they believed he was killed inside his nation’s consulate in Istanbul.

08/10/2018

Saudi Arabia

Man arrested in Saudi Arabia for having breakfast with a woman

An Egyptian man was arrested in Saudi Arabia after sharing a video showing him having breakfast alone with a female co-worker.

11/09/2018

Saudi Arabia

More than 2 million pilgrims take part in Hajj

They've been hurling pebbles at a giant wall in a symbolic stoning of the devil. It's the riskiest stage of the annual haj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia where hundreds died in a crush three years ago

22/08/2018

Saudi Arabia

Muslims celebrate Eid Al-Adha, the Feast of the Sacrifice

Muslims celebrated the first day of Eid Al-Adha on Tuesday, which marks the closing parts of the Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca in Saudi Arabia.

21/08/2018

Saudi Arabia

In pictures: More than 2 million Muslims gather in Mecca

More than two million Muslims began the annual haj pilgrimage at first light on Sunday in Saudi Arabia, circling the cube-shaped Kaaba in Mecca that Islam's faithful face five times each day during their prayers.

20/08/2018

Saudi Arabia

Hajj underway in Mecca

Around two million Muslims are in Mecca in Saudi Arabia for the annual hajj that is a sacred duty for all followers of Islam to attend if possible

20/08/2018

Saudi Arabia

Watch: Millions gather in Saudi Arabia for Hajj pilgrimage

Over 1.4 million Muslims have gathered in the holy city of Mecca for the annual Hajj pilgrimage.

19/08/2018

Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia ready to increase oil output

The leader of Saudi Arabia promised President Donald Trump that he can boost oil production if needed and the country has 2 million barrels per day of spare capacity available.

01/07/2018

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Saudi psychologist drives herself to work for first time in 21-year career as ban lifted

Driving through morning rush hour and stopping for coffee and fuel, Ghamdi braved the traffic of Jeddah for the first time in her life.

24/06/2018

Saudi Arabia

Saudi women are officially allowed to get behind the wheel

Saudi women are officially allowed to get behind the wheel, after a decades-old driving ban was lifted.

24/06/2018

Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia's ban on women driving ends

As from midnight on Saturday in Saudi Arabia women are officially allowed to drive

23/06/2018

Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia issues first driving licences to women

Human rights groups have denounced a recent crackdown on campaigners against the ban on women drivers.

05/06/2018

Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia to outlaw sexual harassment — and there's mixed reactions

Twitter users have responded to Saudi Arabia's new draft law criminalising sexual harassment

31/05/2018

Saudi Arabia

Saudi women mock ‘You can’t drive’ hashtag as they get ready to take to the roads

Female social media users have commandeered an Arabic Twitter hashtag that translates to "You can't drive".

17/05/2018

Saudi Arabia

Pompeo visits Saudi leaders as part of three-day trip

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo is in Saudi Arabia to discuss the Iran nuclear deal and his country's role in Syria.

28/04/2018

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Saudi Arabia cinema launch ends 35 year ban

Saudi Arabia opens first cinema complex in more than three decades in Riyadh.

19/04/2018

Saudi Arabia

Saudi Prince faces Yemen protests at start of Europe tour

The Saudi Arabian crown prince has been greeted by protests against the war in Yemen as he arrived in Paris for the start of his European tour.

09/04/2018

Saudi Arabia

First cinema in over 35 years to open in Saudi Arabia

AMC plans to open 40 cinemas across the country over the next five years. The cinemas will not be gender segregated

05/04/2018

Saudi Arabia

Saudi crown prince: Israel has 'right to have their own land'

Saudi Arabia's crown prince, Mohammed bin Salman says Israelis are entitled to live peacefully on their own land as he compares Iran's supreme leader to Hitler

03/04/2018

World

"Iran has interest in keeping Yemen as a failed state."

Euronews speaks to Saudi General Ahmad Hassan Mohammad Asiri about the war in Yemen, relations with Iran and his country's future.

28/03/2018

Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia's defence shield shoots down seven missiles

One Egyptian resident killed and two others injured as debris falls into street and onto an apartment.

26/03/2018