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'Honk for human rights': NGO protests by Saudi embassy in Paris

Saudi women's rights activists Loujain al-Hathloul, Iman al-Nafjan and Aziza al -Yousef were arrested in May 2018 but have yet to be presented with any charges.

09/03/2019

Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia appoints first female ambassador amidst Khashoggi fallout

Princess Reema bint Bandar has been named as the kingdom's envoy to the US.

24/02/2019

World

Winter at Tantora: music festival brings Yanni and other stars to Saudi Arabia

The Winter at Tantora Festival is bringing international music stars to perform at Al-Ula, Saudi Arabia.

22/02/2019

World

Why is Al-Ula paving the way towards tourism in Saudi Arabia?

The Al-Ula governorate in Saudi Arabia is an area packed with prehistoric sites and landmarks.

22/02/2019

World News

Europe briefing: Five stories to know about today

Euronews brought you the latest news and updates as they happened this morning.

18/02/2019

United Arab Emirates

France's Naval Group signs warship construction deal with Saudi Arabia

The agreement includes building warships and frigates in Saudi Arabia through a joint venture with the French firm. Military deals with Saudi Arabia have come under renewed scrutiny since the October killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi in the Saudi consulate in Istanbul.

17/02/2019

Saudi Arabia

Human rights campaigners call for tech firms to act over Saudi app

The calls came after it emerged that both platforms have hosted a Saudi Arabian government app that allowed men to track women’s activity.

14/02/2019

Saudi Arabia

Euroviews. The world has not forgotten about Saudi women behind bars ǀ View

The European Parliament agreed a resolution condemning the detention and torture of women activists in Saudi Arabia. Now is the time for action. The world should not turn its back on wrongfully imprisoned women like Eman Al Nafjan.

14/02/2019

Europe News

Panama and Saudi Arabia added to list of money laundering violators

The EU added several new territories to their list of countries who have been lax on criminal money laundering activities.

14/02/2019

World News

EU puts Saudi Arabia on dirty-money blacklist

The European Commission has added Saudi Arabia to a blacklist of nations that are seen to pose a threat because of poor controls on terrorism financing and money laundering.

13/02/2019

Saudi Arabia

Record Super Cup win for Juventus amid backdrop of controversy

Juventus secured a record winning title in the Italian Super Cup on Wednesday evening amid a backdrop of controversy over where the final match was held

17/01/2019

Saudi Arabia

Saudi teen who fled fearing for her life granted asylum in Canada

Canada has granted asylum to a Saudi teenager who fled to Thailand because she feared her family would kill her.

11/01/2019

Saudi Arabia

Saudi advisory council approves regulations to limit child marriages

Saudi Arabia's Shura Council has approved regulations to limit child marriages, but what are the reactions from human rights experts and the Saudi population?

11/01/2019

Saudi Arabia

Saudi women to be notified of divorce via text, called a 'technical measure' by activists

On Sunday, the Saudi government announced they would start notifying women if their husbands filed for divorce via text message, which activists call "technological progress" rather than real progress.

08/01/2019

Thailand

UN gives refugee status to Saudi woman in Thailand

The UN refugee agency has determined that a Saudi woman who fled her family and refused to leave a Bangkok hotel room is a legitimate refugee, and has asked Australia to consider resettling her.

07/01/2019

Saudi Arabia

Jamal Khashoggi hearing underway

On the day of the start of the hearing in Saudi Arabia into the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi in Istanbul the Saudi prosecutor calls for the death penalty for those found guilty

03/01/2019

Syria

Euroviews. Syria is becoming the latest proxy war in the Middle East | View

As the US withdraws from Syria, the war-torn country risks becoming another battleground in the proxy war between Iran and Saudi Arabia.

29/12/2018

USA

CIA reveal Khashoggi killing details to US senators

US Senators urge Trump administration to act against Saudis over Khashoggi killing, though lawmakers still unsure of how the US should respond.

05/12/2018

Argentina

Putin and Saudi crown prince shake hands and laugh at G20 summit

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman laughed and clapped hands before they sat down for the G20 opening session

30/11/2018

Argentina

May to 'be robust' with Saudi leader over Khashoggi killing

British Prime Minister Theresa May said she will be robust with the crown prince of Saudi Arabia over the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi.

30/11/2018