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Spain

Spain sells 400 bombs to Saudi Arabia

Spain sold 400 bombs to Saudi Arabia arguing that the "high-precision lasers will not make mistakes and kill Yemenis"

14/09/2018

Saudi Arabia

Man arrested in Saudi Arabia for having breakfast with a woman

An Egyptian man was arrested in Saudi Arabia after sharing a video showing him having breakfast alone with a female co-worker.

11/09/2018

Spain

Spain to 'scrap sale of bombs to Saudi Arabia'

Military chiefs in Spain claim they are stopping the controversial sale of laser-precision bombs to Saudi Arabia.

04/09/2018

Yemen

UN seeks 'credible' investigation into Yemen bus attack

The United Nations calls for an investigation in to a Saudi-led coalition attack on a bus that left at least 29 children dead.

10/08/2018

World News

Saudi Arabia-Canada spat explained

An ousted ambassador. Suspended flights. The recall of thousands of Saudi students in Canada. These are just a few diplomatic sanctions Saudi Arabia imposed on Canada in the wake of a concerned tweet over jailed Saudi activists by Canadian officials.

07/08/2018

Canada

Saudi Arabia suspends flights to Canada as diplomatic spat escalates

Saudi Arabia suspends flights to Toronto as diplomatic spat escalates

07/08/2018

United Kingdom

Wimbledon accuses Saudi of complicity in ‘industrial-scale piracy’

Saudi Arabia has denied allegations by the governing bodies of world tennis that a television channel illegally showing matches is based in the kingdom.

08/07/2018

Yemen

UN says over eight million people are on the verge of famine

Saudi-led coalition attacks on the port city of Hodeida are to be suspended to explore a UN initiative

01/07/2018

World

Football, music and gaming: meet the Middle East's upcoming talent

Competitors come in many forms, some are teams going toe-to-toe on a playing field whilst others pit their skills in digital arenas. Then there are those with no opponents, challenging themselves, and the status quo, in musical concert halls.

29/06/2018

Sport

Saudi Arabia defeat Egypt with last-minute winner

Saudi Arabia beat Egypt 2-1 with a last-minute goal.

25/06/2018

No Comment

Saudi psychologist drives herself to work for first time in 21-year career as ban lifted

Driving through morning rush hour and stopping for coffee and fuel, Ghamdi braved the traffic of Jeddah for the first time in her life.

24/06/2018

Saudi Arabia

Saudi women are officially allowed to get behind the wheel

Saudi women are officially allowed to get behind the wheel, after a decades-old driving ban was lifted.

24/06/2018

Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia's ban on women driving ends

As from midnight on Saturday in Saudi Arabia women are officially allowed to drive

23/06/2018

World

The art of self-expression: Dance, fashion & literature

What do words on a page, expressive movement, and fashion all have in common? In the Middle East, they’re being used to connect people in society in differing ways.

22/06/2018

Sport

Uruguay defeat Saudi Arabia 1-0, qualify for knockout stages

World Cup: Uruguay defeat Saudi Arabia 1-0, qualify for knockout stages

20/06/2018

Yemen

No let-up in fighting for Hodeida as UN attempts to negotiate control

UN says negotiations are "well advanced" with Houthis to take over main entry point for humanitarian aid.

17/06/2018

Sport

As it happened: Russia crush Saudi Arabia 5-0 in World Cup opener

Here's a roundup of the World Cup opener.

14/06/2018

Finland

Finnish citizen 'first European woman with Saudi driving licence'

A Finnish national has become the first European woman to obtain the Saudi driving licence.

13/06/2018

Sport

World Cup 2018: How to follow Saudi Arabia

Want the insider's guide on how to follow Saudi Arabia? Here we help you with the insider knowledge.

08/06/2018

Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia issues first driving licences to women

Human rights groups have denounced a recent crackdown on campaigners against the ban on women drivers.

05/06/2018