http://www.euronews.com en Latest news from Euronews Euronews 2026 Fri, 24 Apr 2026 09:00:23 +0200 Fri, 24 Apr 2026 09:00:23 +0200 30 https://static.euronews.com/website/images/euronews_flatblue.png http://www.euronews.com http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/04/24/iran-war-sparks-push-to-transform-syria-into-global-energy-corridor http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/04/24/iran-war-sparks-push-to-transform-syria-into-global-energy-corridor Fri, 24 Apr 2026 09:00:02 +0200 Washington is reportedly exploring a plan to turn Syria into a key energy corridor, linking their pipelines to Turkey and Europe. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/04/16/have-a-need-for-speed-saudis-qiddiya-city-gears-up-for-new-motorsport-hotel-and-horse-raci http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/04/16/have-a-need-for-speed-saudis-qiddiya-city-gears-up-for-new-motorsport-hotel-and-horse-raci Thu, 16 Apr 2026 19:35:06 +0200 Saudi Arabia’s gigacity project has plans to shift to high-gear, creating a hub for international motorsports, equestrian racing and positioning itself as a year-round destination for residences, leisure and tourism. http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/04/meloni-in-the-gulf-harmony-on-gas-and-defence-with-qatar-the-emirates-and-saudi-arabia http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/04/meloni-in-the-gulf-harmony-on-gas-and-defence-with-qatar-the-emirates-and-saudi-arabia Sat, 04 Apr 2026 21:44:05 +0200 The focus of the talks of Italian prime minister with Qatar, the Emirates and Saudi Arabia was the restoration of energy supplies and security in Hormuz. Italy offered technical support for affected infrastructure and defence against Iranian raids. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/04/02/pilgrims-may-soon-fly-directly-to-mecca-as-airport-plans-take-off http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/04/02/pilgrims-may-soon-fly-directly-to-mecca-as-airport-plans-take-off Thu, 02 Apr 2026 16:24:52 +0200 Plans for a new airport and metro system aim to improve access for the many pilgrims that visit Mecca annually, and ease travel within the holy city. http://www.euronews.com/2026/03/27/ukraine-and-saudi-arabia-announce-defence-cooperation-in-kyivs-first-deal-in-the-gulf http://www.euronews.com/2026/03/27/ukraine-and-saudi-arabia-announce-defence-cooperation-in-kyivs-first-deal-in-the-gulf Fri, 27 Mar 2026 13:39:11 +0100 Ukraine and Saudi Arabia signed a defence cooperation document as Kyiv seeks new partnerships and Middle Eastern countries need Ukraine’s drone-countering expertise. http://www.euronews.com/2026/03/15/regional-tensions-cancel-f1-races-delay-motogp-and-cast-doubt-on-finalissima-in-qatar http://www.euronews.com/2026/03/15/regional-tensions-cancel-f1-races-delay-motogp-and-cast-doubt-on-finalissima-in-qatar Sun, 15 Mar 2026 13:35:31 +0100 Formula 1 has cancelled the Bahrain and Saudi Arabian Grands Prix, Qatar’s MotoGP race has been postponed to November and the Spain-Argentina Finalissima in Qatar has also been canned. http://www.euronews.com/2026/03/08/inside-the-uaes-response-to-iranian-attacks-a-senior-official-speaks http://www.euronews.com/2026/03/08/inside-the-uaes-response-to-iranian-attacks-a-senior-official-speaks Sun, 08 Mar 2026 10:36:07 +0100 In a briefing to Euronews and select media, a senior UAE official outlined the country’s defensive strategy, international support and the warning that trust with Iran may take decades to rebuild. http://www.euronews.com/2026/03/03/ronaldo-leaves-saudi-arabia-for-spain-after-iran-war-sparks-afc-pause http://www.euronews.com/2026/03/03/ronaldo-leaves-saudi-arabia-for-spain-after-iran-war-sparks-afc-pause Tue, 03 Mar 2026 11:50:37 +0100 Cristiano Ronaldo's private jet left Riyadh for Madrid as the AFC suspended West Region matches amid the Iran war, following drone and missile attacks in the Gulf. http://www.euronews.com/2026/03/02/drones-hit-saudi-ras-tanura-refinery-as-iran-strikes-targets-across-region http://www.euronews.com/2026/03/02/drones-hit-saudi-ras-tanura-refinery-as-iran-strikes-targets-across-region Mon, 02 Mar 2026 12:29:58 +0100 Iranian drones hit Saudi Arabia’s Ras Tanura refinery on Monday morning, while Kuwait reported intercepted attacks on day three of Iran's retaliatory strikes on countries in the region. http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/02/11/prince-william-joins-e-sports-tournament-during-visit-to-riyadh http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/02/11/prince-william-joins-e-sports-tournament-during-visit-to-riyadh Wed, 11 Feb 2026 12:00:33 +0100 Prince William took part in an e-sports event in Riyadh as part of his official visit to Saudi Arabia. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/01/24/the-major-new-travel-hubs-that-are-going-to-change-the-way-we-fly http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/01/24/the-major-new-travel-hubs-that-are-going-to-change-the-way-we-fly Sat, 24 Jan 2026 08:02:22 +0100 From Poland to Ethiopia, these are all the upcoming transport hubs opening over the next decade. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/01/22/tourism-creates-bridges-between-nations-says-saudi-arabias-minister-of-tourism-at-wef http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/01/22/tourism-creates-bridges-between-nations-says-saudi-arabias-minister-of-tourism-at-wef Thu, 22 Jan 2026 15:17:57 +0100 Speaking on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum in Davos, His Excellency Ahmed Al Khateeb spoke exclusively with Euronews about the industry’s role in connecting countries. http://www.euronews.com/2025/11/19/two-goats-trump-and-cristiano-ronaldo-share-images-together-on-social-media http://www.euronews.com/2025/11/19/two-goats-trump-and-cristiano-ronaldo-share-images-together-on-social-media Wed, 19 Nov 2025 18:51:30 +0100 After making a name for himself in the two decades he spent at top-tier European clubs, Ronaldo signed up for the Riyadh-based Al Nassr after the FIFA World Cup 2022 in Qatar. http://www.euronews.com/video/2025/11/19/cristiano-ronaldo-attends-white-house-dinner-hosted-by-trump-and-saudi-crown-prince http://www.euronews.com/video/2025/11/19/cristiano-ronaldo-attends-white-house-dinner-hosted-by-trump-and-saudi-crown-prince Wed, 19 Nov 2025 11:55:06 +0100 Cristiano Ronaldo made a rare visit to the White House as President Donald Trump hosted a formal dinner honoring Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. http://www.euronews.com/2025/11/19/cristiano-ronaldo-attends-white-house-dinner-in-honour-of-saudi-crown-prince http://www.euronews.com/2025/11/19/cristiano-ronaldo-attends-white-house-dinner-in-honour-of-saudi-crown-prince Wed, 19 Nov 2025 08:07:38 +0100 The Portuguese football superstar attended a White House state dinner with global leaders as US President Trump welcomed Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to Washington. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2025/10/15/human-rights-watch-reject-donations-from-comedians-who-appeared-at-riyadh-comedy-festival http://www.euronews.com/culture/2025/10/15/human-rights-watch-reject-donations-from-comedians-who-appeared-at-riyadh-comedy-festival Wed, 15 Oct 2025 11:48:43 +0200 The two-week entertainment event has been criticised due to the Saudi government's alleged human rights abuses. Several comedians who attended have offered to donate part of their performance fees from the Riyadh Comedy Festival. Here's everything you need to know. http://www.euronews.com/business/2025/10/15/saudi-arabia-boosts-global-charm-offensive-with-2025-cultural-investment-conference http://www.euronews.com/business/2025/10/15/saudi-arabia-boosts-global-charm-offensive-with-2025-cultural-investment-conference Wed, 15 Oct 2025 11:43:32 +0200 Saudi Arabia has further signalled its determination to diversify its assets by hosting a global conference to discuss investing in culture, its role in economic and social development and strengthening national identity. http://www.euronews.com/business/2025/10/06/oil-prices-jump-after-opec-announces-modest-monthly-output-hike http://www.euronews.com/business/2025/10/06/oil-prices-jump-after-opec-announces-modest-monthly-output-hike Mon, 06 Oct 2025 10:59:00 +0200 Analysts forecast that the rise may be short-lived as soft demand threatens a supply glut. http://www.euronews.com/next/2025/10/01/euronews-at-the-global-cybersecurity-forum http://www.euronews.com/next/2025/10/01/euronews-at-the-global-cybersecurity-forum Wed, 01 Oct 2025 10:51:43 +0200 Euronews brings the latest news from the Global Cybersecurity Forum in Saudi Arabia. http://www.euronews.com/business/2025/09/30/how-could-eas-go-private-deal-impact-the-video-game-industry http://www.euronews.com/business/2025/09/30/how-could-eas-go-private-deal-impact-the-video-game-industry Tue, 30 Sep 2025 10:34:25 +0200 If the transaction is approved, Saudi Arabia's sovereign wealth fund will join Silver Lake Partners and Affinity Partners, run by US President Donald Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner, as EA’s new owners. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2025/07/09/my-life-as-a-footballer-and-global-icon-cristiano-ronaldo-honoured-in-new-hong-kong-museum http://www.euronews.com/culture/2025/07/09/my-life-as-a-footballer-and-global-icon-cristiano-ronaldo-honoured-in-new-hong-kong-museum Wed, 09 Jul 2025 00:35:18 +0200 The CR7 Life Museum in Hong Kong promises an immersive experience about the life and times of the Portuguese footballer. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2025/07/08/ronaldo-magnus-carlsen-and-a-70-million-cash-pot-inside-the-esports-world-cup-2025 http://www.euronews.com/culture/2025/07/08/ronaldo-magnus-carlsen-and-a-70-million-cash-pot-inside-the-esports-world-cup-2025 Tue, 08 Jul 2025 18:30:26 +0200 This year’s Esports World Cup in Saudi Arabia is pulling in global icons like Magnus Carlsen and Cristiano Ronaldo - proving its status as a booming, mainstream phenomenon. http://www.euronews.com/2025/06/06/more-than-15-million-foreign-pilgrims-are-in-saudi-arabia-for-hajj http://www.euronews.com/2025/06/06/more-than-15-million-foreign-pilgrims-are-in-saudi-arabia-for-hajj Fri, 06 Jun 2025 03:18:56 +0200 The Day of Arafat is of great significance to Muslims around the world, regarded as the most sacred day of the year according to traditional sayings of prophet Muhammad (pbuh). http://www.euronews.com/travel/2025/06/05/fragrance-free-toiletries-and-lots-of-snacks-the-ultimate-packing-list-for-the-hajj-pilgri http://www.euronews.com/travel/2025/06/05/fragrance-free-toiletries-and-lots-of-snacks-the-ultimate-packing-list-for-the-hajj-pilgri Thu, 05 Jun 2025 16:15:01 +0200 The annual pilgrimage to Mecca, the holiest city for Muslims, can often fall during one of the hottest periods of the year. http://www.euronews.com/video/2025/06/05/pilgrims-begin-hajj-in-mecca-amid-heat-and-new-restrictions http://www.euronews.com/video/2025/06/05/pilgrims-begin-hajj-in-mecca-amid-heat-and-new-restrictions Thu, 05 Jun 2025 13:35:40 +0200 Muslims from across the world are gathering in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, for the Hajj — a sacred pilgrimage and one of Islam’s five pillars. http://www.euronews.com/2025/06/04/saudi-arabia-tackles-sweltering-heat-as-muslim-pilgrims-embark-on-hajj-journey http://www.euronews.com/2025/06/04/saudi-arabia-tackles-sweltering-heat-as-muslim-pilgrims-embark-on-hajj-journey Wed, 04 Jun 2025 20:39:35 +0200 Each year, Muslim pilgrims embark on the spiritual journey of Hajj, one of the Five Pillars of Islam. http://www.euronews.com/2025/06/01/nearly-270000-pilgrims-without-permits-stopped-from-entering-mecca http://www.euronews.com/2025/06/01/nearly-270000-pilgrims-without-permits-stopped-from-entering-mecca Sun, 01 Jun 2025 22:57:49 +0200 Authorities in Saudi Arabia are cracking down on illegal journeys to Mecca for the annual Hajj pilgrimage after a larger number of deaths last year due to extreme summer heat. They have thus far denied entry to 269,678 Muslims without Hajj permits. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2025/05/23/can-tourism-be-reimagined-new-saudi-led-platform-wants-to-future-proof-global-travel http://www.euronews.com/travel/2025/05/23/can-tourism-be-reimagined-new-saudi-led-platform-wants-to-future-proof-global-travel Fri, 23 May 2025 14:40:23 +0200 Tourism is expected to contribute nearly €11 trillion – about 10 per cent of GDP – to the global economy this year. http://www.euronews.com/business/2025/05/21/how-saudi-arabia-is-building-closer-investment-ties-with-europe-and-the-us http://www.euronews.com/business/2025/05/21/how-saudi-arabia-is-building-closer-investment-ties-with-europe-and-the-us Wed, 21 May 2025 17:47:25 +0200 Saudi Arabia has emerged as a key Middle Eastern player in the last few years and is now attracting billions worth of investments from both the US and Europe. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/05/16/trump-singles-out-france-over-wwii-victory-celebrations-as-he-addresses-us-troops-statione http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/05/16/trump-singles-out-france-over-wwii-victory-celebrations-as-he-addresses-us-troops-statione Fri, 16 May 2025 03:33:21 +0200 Trump lamented the US's lack of WWII victory celebrations, praised its role in the war, and asked Qatar for help with Iran during his Middle East visit. http://www.euronews.com/2025/05/13/show-us-something-special-trump-says-to-syria-as-he-agrees-to-lift-raft-of-sanctions http://www.euronews.com/2025/05/13/show-us-something-special-trump-says-to-syria-as-he-agrees-to-lift-raft-of-sanctions Tue, 13 May 2025 22:09:18 +0200 Gulf leaders have rallied behind the new government in Damascus and want Trump to follow, believing it is a bulwark against Iran's return to influence in Syria, where it had helped prop up the al-Assad regime during a decade-long civil war. http://www.euronews.com/2025/05/13/trump-joined-by-musk-in-saudi-arabia-as-us-seeks-major-investment-from-gulf-states http://www.euronews.com/2025/05/13/trump-joined-by-musk-in-saudi-arabia-as-us-seeks-major-investment-from-gulf-states Tue, 13 May 2025 18:17:09 +0200 That agreement will see Washington provide Riyadh with 'state-of-the-art warfighting equipment' in return for a Saudi investment of $20 billion in the US' artificial intelligence sector. http://www.euronews.com/business/2025/05/13/us-and-saudi-arabia-seek-closer-financial-ties-as-trump-heads-to-riyadh http://www.euronews.com/business/2025/05/13/us-and-saudi-arabia-seek-closer-financial-ties-as-trump-heads-to-riyadh Tue, 13 May 2025 09:24:13 +0200 The Saudi-US Investment Forum starts on Tuesday in Riyadh with the US President set to attend, along with CEOs and other government leaders. http://www.euronews.com/business/2025/05/12/saudi-arabian-oil-giant-aramco-takes-hit-due-to-lagging-oil-prices http://www.euronews.com/business/2025/05/12/saudi-arabian-oil-giant-aramco-takes-hit-due-to-lagging-oil-prices Mon, 12 May 2025 13:25:09 +0200 Saudi Arabia has also pledged to invest hundreds of billions in the US over the course of Donald Trump's second term. http://www.euronews.com/video/2025/05/06/massive-sandstorm-shrouds-parts-of-saudi-arabia-in-dust http://www.euronews.com/video/2025/05/06/massive-sandstorm-shrouds-parts-of-saudi-arabia-in-dust Tue, 06 May 2025 19:21:46 +0200 A huge sandstorm swept across Saudi Arabia’s Al-Qassim province over the weekend, engulfing the city of Al-Rass and reducing visibility to nearly zero. http://www.euronews.com/business/2025/04/28/saudi-arabia-and-qatar-to-repay-syrias-debts-to-the-world-bank http://www.euronews.com/business/2025/04/28/saudi-arabia-and-qatar-to-repay-syrias-debts-to-the-world-bank Mon, 28 Apr 2025 11:40:25 +0200 The payment of Syria's outstanding loans could help the country regain World Bank support and financing, which has been stalled for more than 14 years now. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/04/17/we-are-against-any-form-of-hatred-no-matter-what-manifestation-it-takes-al-issa-says http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/04/17/we-are-against-any-form-of-hatred-no-matter-what-manifestation-it-takes-al-issa-says Thu, 17 Apr 2025 19:30:17 +0200 Mohammed Al-Issa, Secretary General of the Muslim World League, in an interview with Euronews, discusses a wide range of religious and political issues of shared concern between Europe and the Islamic world. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/04/10/president-macron-announces-potential-recognition-of-palestinian-state-in-coming-months http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/04/10/president-macron-announces-potential-recognition-of-palestinian-state-in-coming-months Thu, 10 Apr 2025 01:32:35 +0200 "We must move toward recognition, and so, in the coming months, we will move towards that," the French President said in an interview with French media. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2025/03/13/saudi-arabias-sovereign-wealth-fund-to-buy-pokemon-go http://www.euronews.com/culture/2025/03/13/saudi-arabias-sovereign-wealth-fund-to-buy-pokemon-go Thu, 13 Mar 2025 13:22:33 +0100 Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund will purchase Pokémon Go as part of a major mobile game company acquisition. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2025/03/13/the-abaya-the-womens-outfit-thats-become-a-must-have-fashion-item-for-ramadan http://www.euronews.com/culture/2025/03/13/the-abaya-the-womens-outfit-thats-become-a-must-have-fashion-item-for-ramadan Thu, 13 Mar 2025 10:19:24 +0100 In recent years, women in Arab markets during Ramadan have been increasingly wearing the abaya, a traditional, loose-fitting symbol of chastity and dignity. With designers giving it a modern and chic twist, it's now become has become a hallmark of the fasting month. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/03/11/peace-talks-with-us-in-saudi-arabia-began-in-a-constructive-way-ukrainian-official-says http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/03/11/peace-talks-with-us-in-saudi-arabia-began-in-a-constructive-way-ukrainian-official-says Tue, 11 Mar 2025 14:57:06 +0100 Peace discussions between senior Ukrainian and US officials began in Jeddah on Tuesday just as hundreds of Ukrainian drones were launched at targets in the Moscow region. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/03/10/ukraine-to-propose-its-own-ceasefire-deal-in-us-talks-in-saudi-arabia http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/03/10/ukraine-to-propose-its-own-ceasefire-deal-in-us-talks-in-saudi-arabia Mon, 10 Mar 2025 21:43:27 +0100 Ukraine is to propose its own ceasefire deal in talks with the US in Saudi Arabia, aiming to sign the 'Rare Earth Minerals' deal with Washington to resume paused military aid after Zelenskyy-Trump tensions. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2025/03/07/the-fastest-growing-destination-in-the-world-why-european-travellers-are-flocking-to-saudi http://www.euronews.com/travel/2025/03/07/the-fastest-growing-destination-in-the-world-why-european-travellers-are-flocking-to-saudi Fri, 07 Mar 2025 17:02:59 +0100 Saudi Arabia is becoming a must-visit destination for Europeans. Here are the best places to visit. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2025/03/06/where-tradition-meets-innovation-saudis-riyadh-air-prepares-for-first-flight http://www.euronews.com/travel/2025/03/06/where-tradition-meets-innovation-saudis-riyadh-air-prepares-for-first-flight Thu, 06 Mar 2025 17:33:02 +0100 As Saudi Arabia soars into a new era, explore the rich heritage and desert adventures from its capital, Riyadh. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2025/02/18/jamal-khashoggis-widow-urges-uk-architects-to-remind-saudi-royals-of-his-murder http://www.euronews.com/culture/2025/02/18/jamal-khashoggis-widow-urges-uk-architects-to-remind-saudi-royals-of-his-murder Tue, 18 Feb 2025 18:14:49 +0100 Hanan Khashoggi, widow of murdered journalist Jamal Khashoggi, has asked UK architects working in Saudi Arabia to remind the country’s rulers about the "unfinished business" of her husband's death. http://www.euronews.com/2025/02/18/us-and-russian-officials-meet-for-high-stakes-peace-talks-without-ukraine http://www.euronews.com/2025/02/18/us-and-russian-officials-meet-for-high-stakes-peace-talks-without-ukraine Tue, 18 Feb 2025 09:47:49 +0100 Russian and US officials spent four hours in Saudi Arabia in talks delegations described as "positive" and a "first step", despite criticism from Ukraine and Europe over their lack of involvement. http://www.euronews.com/2025/02/17/us-russia-talks-will-yield-no-results-says-zelenskyy http://www.euronews.com/2025/02/17/us-russia-talks-will-yield-no-results-says-zelenskyy Mon, 17 Feb 2025 16:11:52 +0100 The Ukrainian president has repeatedly said that peace negotiations will not succeed without his country's involvement. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2025/01/24/is-oscar-winning-composer-hans-zimmer-reimagining-saudi-arabias-national-anthem http://www.euronews.com/culture/2025/01/24/is-oscar-winning-composer-hans-zimmer-reimagining-saudi-arabias-national-anthem Fri, 24 Jan 2025 12:21:35 +0100 The celebrated German composer met Saudi royal court advisor and chairman of the General Entertainment Authority Turki Alalsheikh to discuss a number of "future projects"... http://www.euronews.com/culture/2025/01/23/dancing-in-the-sands-noe-souliers-nomadic-choreography-transforms-alulas-desert http://www.euronews.com/culture/2025/01/23/dancing-in-the-sands-noe-souliers-nomadic-choreography-transforms-alulas-desert Thu, 23 Jan 2025 09:14:52 +0100 A unique dance performance staged in AlUla's desert, marked the pre-opening of Villa Hegra, a Saudi-French cultural institution that aims to unite art, heritage, and community. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2024/12/21/arab-worlds-reactions-to-magdeburg-attack-reflect-ethnic-and-sectarian-tensions http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2024/12/21/arab-worlds-reactions-to-magdeburg-attack-reflect-ethnic-and-sectarian-tensions Sat, 21 Dec 2024 20:03:13 +0100 Social media users across the Arab world reacted to the attack on a Christmas market in Germany, sharing unverified allegations and reposts.