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Saudi Arabia kills 81 in biggest mass execution in modern history

Those executed included 73 Saudis, seven Yemenis and one Syrian, with some purported to have been members of Al Qaeda and Houthi rebels.

Destinations

Saudi Arabia is open to tourists, here's why you should go

Saudi Arabia has very diverse landscapes, topography and culture with plenty to offer outside of the heat of the desert.

Denmark

Three Iranians sentenced in Denmark for spying for Saudi Arabia

The men had been found guilty of promoting terror in Iran and passing on information for Saudi intelligence services.

Denmark

Iranian separatists found guilty of spying for Saudi Arabia

The three suspects were convicted of promoting terror in Iran and gathering information for Saudi intelligence services.

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Yemen

Yemen rebels and aid group put death toll from prison airstrike at 82

The Saudi-led airstrike on Friday was part of an intense air and ground offensive that marked an escalation in Yemen’s years-long civil war.

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Yemen's rebels hold protest against Saudi-led coalition strikes

Yemen's Houthi rebels hold a mass demonstration in the rebel-held capital Sanaa to denounce deadly airstrikes.

Saudi Arabia

Outspoken Saudi princess released from detention after three years

Basma bent Saoud and her daughter Suhoud were detained in March 2019.

Saudi Arabia

Dakar 2022: Paris opens terrorism probe after Frenchman hurt in blast

The Paris-Dakar rally no longer goes through Africa because of the threat of terrorism. It is currently being held in Saudi Arabia.

France

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.

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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.