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US and Saudi Arabia seek closer ties as Trump heads to Riyadh

The Saudi-US Investment Forum starts on Tuesday in Riyadh with the US President set to attend, along with CEOs and other government leaders.

Business

Saudi Arabian oil giant Aramco takes hit due to lagging oil prices

Saudi Arabia has also pledged to invest hundreds of billions in the US over the course of Donald Trump's second term.

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Massive sandstorm shrouds parts of Saudi Arabia in dust

A huge sandstorm swept across Saudi Arabia’s Al-Qassim province over the weekend, engulfing the city of Al-Rass and reducing visibility to nearly zero.

Economy

Saudi Arabia and Qatar to repay Syria’s debts to the World Bank

The payment of Syria's outstanding loans could help the country regain World Bank support and financing, which has been stalled for more than 14 years now.

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Football Now

2025 AFC Champions League Elite: Who will win Asian football’s biggest prize?

In partnership with Media City

The final stages of the inaugural AFC Champions League Elite will be contested in Jeddah, with eight teams vying for the title of Asia’s best club.

The Europe Conversation

'We are against any form of hatred, no matter what manifestation it takes,' Al-Issa says

Mohammed Al-Issa, Secretary General of the Muslim World League, in an interview with Euronews, discusses a wide range of religious and political issues of shared concern between Europe and the Islamic world.

Europe News

Macron announces potential recognition of Palestinian state

"We must move toward recognition, and so, in the coming months, we will move towards that," the French President said in an interview with French media.

Culture news

Saudi Arabia's sovereign wealth fund to buy Pokémon Go

Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund will purchase Pokémon Go as part of a major mobile game company acquisition.

Lifestyle

How the abaya has become a modern essential for women during Ramadan

In recent years, women in Arab markets during Ramadan have been increasingly wearing the abaya, a traditional, loose-fitting symbol of chastity and dignity. With designers giving it a modern and chic twist, it's now become has become a hallmark of the fasting month.

Europe News

Ukraine-US talks in Saudi Arabia focus on ceasefire and minerals deal

Peace discussions between senior Ukrainian and US officials began in Jeddah on Tuesday just as hundreds of Ukrainian drones were launched at targets in the Moscow region.

Europe News

Ukraine to propose its own ceasefire deal in US talks in Saudi Arabia

Ukraine is to propose its own ceasefire deal in talks with the US in Saudi Arabia, aiming to sign the 'Rare Earth Minerals' deal with Washington to resume paused military aid after Zelenskyy-Trump tensions.

Travel News

From World Cup to Red Sea: Why Europeans are flocking to Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia is becoming a must-visit destination for Europeans. Here are the best places to visit.

Travel News

Riyadh Air: A new era of aviation for Saudi Arabia

As Saudi Arabia soars into a new era, explore the rich heritage and desert adventures from its capital, Riyadh.

Culture news

Khashoggi widow urges UK architects to push Saudis over his murder

Hanan Khashoggi, widow of murdered journalist Jamal Khashoggi, has asked UK architects working in Saudi Arabia to remind the country’s rulers about the "unfinished business" of her husband's death.

Saudi Arabia

US and Russia to 'normalise' relationship and start Ukraine talks

Russian and US officials spent four hours in Saudi Arabia in talks delegations described as "positive" and a "first step", despite criticism from Ukraine and Europe over their lack of involvement.

Saudi Arabia

US-Russia talks will 'yield no results,' says Zelenskyy

The Ukrainian president has repeatedly said that peace negotiations will not succeed without his country's involvement.

Culture news

Is Hans Zimmer reimagining Saudi Arabia's national anthem?

The celebrated German composer met Saudi royal court advisor and chairman of the General Entertainment Authority Turki Alalsheikh to discuss a number of "future projects"...

Art

French ballet brings site-specific dance to Saudi Arabia’s AlUla

A unique dance performance staged in AlUla's desert, marked the pre-opening of Villa Hegra, a Saudi-French cultural institution that aims to unite art, heritage, and community.

Europe News

Social media users across Arab world react to Magdeburg attack

Social media users across the Arab world reacted to the attack on a Christmas market in Germany, sharing unverified allegations and reposts.

Culture news

Saudi Arabia to contribute €50m to Pompidou renovations in Paris

As part of a bilateral deal between France and Saudi Arabia, the two countries will contribute to each other's major culture projects over the next decade.