Saudi Arabia

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

Saudi Arabia

Saudi general in charge of Yemen campaign speaks to euronews

General Ahmed Assiri insists Saudi Arabia's only objective in Yemen is to "restore stability".

24/03/2018

Saudi Arabia

Orange`* is the new black (*or pink, green, blue, yellow...)

Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Sulman says women need no longer wear full-length black robes as long as their dress is "decent and respectful".

19/03/2018

Saudi Arabia

Saudi women take the wheel

Female-only universities across Saudi Arabia are expected to offer women full driving courses

07/03/2018

Saudi Arabia

Saudi king reshuffles top military posts, adds first female deputy

Saudi Arabia’s King Salman reshuffled some of the kingdom’s top military officers and several deputy ministers on Monday in a broad shakeup seen as elevating younger officials in key economic and security areas.

27/02/2018

Saudi Arabia

Saudi women enjoy themselves at football match in Riyadh

Saudi women were only allowed into stadiums in January.

13/02/2018

Saudi Arabia

107,000 Saudi women apply for 140 jobs at passport office

The General Directorate of Passports had announced two weeks earlier it was looking for female applicants for roles at airports and the country's land borders.

02/02/2018

Saudi Arabia

Saudi billionaire prince freed in corruption investigation

Release suggests corruption probe is winding down after it sent shockwaves through kingdom's business and political establishment

27/01/2018