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WTM: From Saudi Arabia’s magnificence to Ukraine’s brave resistance

London’s World Travel Market is back in full swing for the first time since 2020.

7 November 2022

Adventures

Divers delight in Jeddah's spectacular Red Sea coast

In partnership with Visit Saudi

The coral reefs are home to over 300 different types of coral, and 1200 species of fish -- attracting visitors from all around the world.

4 November 2022

Business

OPEC+ to cut oil production by 2m barrels a day to ‘boost prices’

OPEC+ alliance agreed to its largest reduction in oil production since the spring of 2020, in a move strongly criticised by Washington.

Ukraine

Azovstal fighters and foreign prisoners freed in high-profile deals

Two deals saw hundreds, including Azovstal fighters and foreign nationals captured in the Donbas, released in exchange for 55 prisoners of war held by Ukraine.

21 September 2022

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Saudi Arabia

Saudi woman sentenced to 45 years in prison for online posts, says NGO

Nourah al-Qahtani's sentence comes just weeks after another Saudi woman, Salma al-Shehab, was jailed for 34 years for following and retweeting activists on Twitter.

Saudi Arabia

Saudi student sentenced to 34 years in prison over Twitter posts

Saudi Arabia sentenced a woman to 34 years in prison over her Twitter activity, the longest sentence to be handed down to an activist, according to human rights groups.

United Kingdom

Report: Prince Charles' charity took £1 million from bin Laden family

British newspapers say the donation was accepted even though advisers urged the heir to the throne not to take the cash offered by the family of the 9/11 mastermind.

France

Macron boosts Saudi prince's standing with dinner invite

French President Emmanuel Macron plans to welcome Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to his presidential palace and offer him dinner Thursday, marking another step in the Saudi leader's diplomatic rehabilitation less than four years after the killing of writer and critic Jamal Khashoggi.

Home

Saudi Arabia unveils plans for a city of two 170km-long skyscrapers

The Line makes up a major part of the wider Neom project first announced in 2017.

Greece

MBS visits Europe

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman is in Athens on his first European Union trip since the 2018 killing of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi

Sport

Henrik Stenson removed as Ryder Cup captain over LIV Tour

His captaincy lasted all of four months.

Saudi Arabia

Biden to visit Saudi Arabia despite Khashoggi killing criticism

US President Joe Biden promised to make Saudi Arabia a "pariah" on his campaign trail two years ago, but energy and security concerns have forced a changed stance.

Turkey

Saudi crown prince visits Turkey for first time since Khashoggi murder

Talks between Mohammed bin Salman and President Erdogan are aimed at normalising ties between Ankara and Riyadh, which were strained after the journalist's killing.

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Saudi embassy street named after slain reporter

One month ahead of President Joe Biden's trip to Saudi Arabia, the District of Columbia is renaming the street in front of the Saudi embassy Jamal Khashoggi Way, trolling Riyadh for its role in the killing of the dissident Saudi activist and journalist in 2018.

Culture news

Why has the new Pixar film been banned in so many countries?

Is this the latest battle between national censors and international studios?

Inspire Saudi

Discover the artistic and cultural scene in Jeddah

In partnership with Visit Saudi

We explore the vibrant port city of Jeddah. From the tree-lined waterfront with its artistic sculptures to the historical district of Al-Balad that dates back to the 7th century, the city is a captivating hub and melting pot of cultures and flavours.

Destinations

Is this new €480 billion smart city the future of sustainable living?

The Saudi Arabian smart city will be powered by renewable energy and surrounded by the Sarawat Mountains.

Focus

Saudi Arabia's Future Aviation Forum: Post-COVID take-off tops agenda

In partnership with Future Aviation Forum

The pandemic, sustainability, innovation and new technologies are the key themes during the inaugural Future Aviation Forum in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Travel News

Arabian Travel Market: Where to go in the Middle East that’s not Dubai

What is the future of travel in Arabian countries? We find out from the experts.

Tech News

Elon Musk’s wealthy friends try to rescue his Twitter bid

Elon Musk says he wants Twitter to become a beacon of free speech but his supporters and investors include a Saudi Prince and Qatar’s sovereign wealth fund.