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Saudi man arrested in Paris 'not a suspect in Khashoggi murder'

Khalid al-Otaibi was arrested as he attempted to board a flight for Riyadh on Tuesday, French officials told Euronews.

World News

France's Macron meets Saudi crown prince in final Gulf stop

Emmanuel Macron is among the first Western leaders to meet with Mohammed bin Salman since the 2018 killing of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi.

Destinations

Why Saudi Arabia is an inspiring destination for regenerative tourism

The Red Sea Project is on Saudi Arabia’s northwest coast is determined to be 100% sustainable.

Saudi Arabia

Oil rich Saudi Arabia 'will be net-zero' by 2060

Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman made the pledge on Saturday - not everyone is convinced.

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Dubai Expo 2020: Countries unveil spawling pavilions

Many participating countries have built original pavilions to represent their nations at Expo 2020 in Dubai.

United Kingdom

Hope, conflicted morality as Newcastle fans welcome Saudis

It was a day of celebration even before kickoff against Tottenham on Sunday at St. James’ Park with Newcastle under Saudi ownership.

Nature

Birth of a rare Arabian leopard cub raises hopes of saving the species

There are only 200 Arabian leopards left in the wild.

Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia says it foiled an attack by a boat off its Yanbu port

A remotely-piloted boat laden with explosives targeted a Saudi port on Tuesday, according to reports from the state-run Saudi press agency.

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The sustainable revival of Saudi Arabia’s spectacular AlUla region

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An ambitious regeneration plan has seen this once important but long-forgotten region of Saudi Arabia transformed into a global destination for culture, art and nature tourism.

Saudi Arabia

Saudi activist Loujain al-Hathloul awarded 2020 Vaclav Havel prize

Loujain al-Hathloul received the Council of Europe's Václav Havel Human Rights Prize. The activist had pushed to end a ban on women driving in Saudi Arabia.

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Everything you need to know to plan a trip to AlUla in Saudi Arabia

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One of the most spectacular regions in Saudi Arabia has undergone a transformation, putting it right to the top of the must-visit list.

Saudi Arabia

Jamal Khashoggi's fiancée calls for Saudi Prince to 'be punished'

"If the Crown Prince is not punished, it will forever signal that the main culprit can get away with murder which will endanger us all and be a strain on our humanity," Hatice Cengiz wrote on Monday.

Saudi Arabia

Jamal Khashoggi: Saudi Arabia rejects US intelligence report

The US report claimed Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman authorised the operation to 'capture or kill' journalist Jamal Khashoggi.

World News

Biden talks 'human rights' in Saudi call ahead of Khashoggi report

US President Joe Biden has his first phone call with Saudi King Salman ahead of the the release of a new US intelligence report on the Jamal Khashoggi killing.

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Yemenis displaced as push to capture city of Marib continues

Earlier this month, the Houthi rebels resumed a push to capture the city of Marib, located 120 kilometres east of the rebel-held capital Sanaa.

World News

Jailed Chinese lawyer Yu Wensheng wins human rights award

Allegedly tortured while in prison in China, Yu Wensheng switched from being a successful corporate lawyer to fighting for human rights before he was arrested.

Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia releases women's driving activist after three years

Saudi Arabia releases women's driving activist after three years in jail

USA

President Biden ends support for Yemen offensive in diplomacy reset

US President Joe Biden said he would withdraw US support for the Saudi-led offensive in Yemen in his first major foreign policy speech.

World News

Euroviews. A new era of re-invention can emerge out of this pandemic | View

The Future Investment Initiative (FII) Institute believes the world in 2021 has a chance to embrace an era of re-invention – a Neo-Renaissance – similar to the grandiose period of history stretching through the 14th and 17th centuries.

Saudi Arabia

Rights groups calls for boycott of Dakar Rally over 'sportswashing'

One of the groups is supporting women’s rights activist Loujain al-Hathloul who was jailed last month after being found guilty of spying and conspiring against the kingdom. But many believe she was arrested for campaigning for women’s right to drive in Saudi Arabia.