Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia accused of 'sportswashing' its human rights record Amnesty International said Saudi Arabia's hosting of a golf tournament was 'pure hypocrisy' given its alleged human rights abuses. 13/11/2020
Netherlands Shots fired at Saudi Arabian embassy in The Hague, Netherlands Bullet holes were left across the outside of the building and its windows after the early morning shooting. 12/11/2020
Inspire Middle East UAE-produced Saudi soap opera heralds new era for regional TV drama Watching soap operas is a cherished pastime in many Arab homes. 06/11/2020
no comment Watch: In Mecca, pilgrims return to Islam's holiest site A very small number of people circled the Kaaba in Mecca on Sunday after Saudi Arabia lifted coronavirus restrictions that had been in place for months. 04/10/2020
Saudi Arabia 'A parody of justice': Saudi verdicts in Khashoggi case criticised A Saudi court issued final verdicts against eight Saudi nationals in the case of slain journalist Jamal Khashoggi. 07/09/2020
Inspire Middle East How is science building Iraq’s former glory, and the minds of young Saudis? The Middle East and North Africa’s contribution to global science and engineering publications was only about two percent in 2013 according to a Harvard funded study. 24/07/2020
Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabian King Salman hospitalised for tests on gallbladder His health is closely monitored as he presides over one of the world's top oil-producing countries and a large economy. 20/07/2020
United Kingdom 'Rank hypocrisy': UK's green light to restart Saudi arms sales slammed Trade minister Liz Truss made the announcement on Tuesday saying the government had complied with a court order that came about after a legal challenge from campaigners and reviewed how the arms were used. 08/07/2020
View Saudi Arabia is deliberately denying prisoners medical aid. How long will Europe stay silent? ǀ View 19/05/2020
Inspire Middle East Outspoken Libyan princess Alia Al Senussi supports ‘New Saudi’ art scene 08/05/2020
no comment Ramadan under lockdown: Aerial images show Mecca completely empty Muslims around the world began marking Ramadan under the coronavirus blockade on Friday. 24/04/2020
Inspire Middle East How are MENA athletes reacting to the delay of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics? 24/04/2020
Inspire Middle East Taking the reins: Saudi Dalma Malhas pines for her horses in Europe as she self-isolates Equestrian Dalma Malhas from Saudi Arabia has had her training program halted due to the impact of COVID-19 and social distancing measures, like many athletes worldwide. 24/04/2020
World OPEC, oil nations agree to unprecedented production deal to cut output Oil-producing nations on Sunday finalised an unprecedented production cut of nearly 10 million barrels, or a tenth of global supply, in hopes of boosting crashing prices amid the coronavirus pandemic. 12/04/2020
View Is COVID-19 an opportunity for more equitable health systems in the Middle East? ǀ View 03/04/2020
View Saudi Arabia’s clear response to the coronavirus outbreak is in stark contrast to the West ǀ View 27/03/2020
Inspire Middle East Journalist Baria Alamuddin discusses women’s rights & daughter Amal Clooney 06/03/2020
Inspire Middle East Milken Summit: Saudi’s Prince Turki talks Iran relations & G20 Presidency Hundreds of high-level decision makers and industry trailblazers, spanning fields from economics and philanthropy to healthcare, attended the Milken Institute Middle East and Africa summit 2020 in Abu Dhabi. 21/02/2020
USA Saudi Air Force member kills three at US naval base in Florida The shooting in Pensacola was the second shooting at a US naval base in one week. 07/12/2019
Inspire Middle East World Tolerance Summit: Saudi Princess says Islamophobia is “a mindset” It was the United Arab Emirates’ first President, the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, who declared to his young nation that “tolerance is a duty.” 22/11/2019
