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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Shaping a sustainable and safe future at the Zakat, Tax and Customs Conference 2024

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Officials and experts from around the world gathered in Riyadh on December 4-5 to attend the 2024 edition of the conference organised by the Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA).

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Saudi Arabia set to host 2034 World Cup amid human rights concerns

The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, has pledged to ensure proper labour standards during tournament preparations, which will heavily rely on migrant workers.

Art

Victoria and Albert Museum reveals winner of Jameel Prize

Indian artist Khandakar Ohida has been named the winner of the seventh edition of the Jameel Prize, awarded every three years to an artist inspired by Islamic tradition.

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Riyadh Air: a bold new chapter in Saudi Arabia’s aviation journey

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Set to launch in 2025, Riyadh Air will connect Riyadh, and the wider Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to the world, highlighting the capital’s role as a hub for culture, history and global travel.

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Riyadh Air takes flight: welcoming the world to Saudi Arabia

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Riyadh Air, Saudi Arabia’s newest national airline, embodies the nation’s ambition to open its doors to the world.

Destinations

50 new hotels planned for Red Sea coastline in ambitious Saudi project

Saudi is building new resorts and hotels designed to be regenerative.

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Should the EU be afraid of Russia’s BRICS gang?

The BRICS group, which includes Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa, has garnered more significance since Moscow's full-scale invasion of Ukraine. What does the EU have to fear about this expanding club of Russian allies?

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Blinken urges Israeli ceasefire amid continued violence

Israel's strikes in Lebanon's Tyre and Maarakeh killed a top Hezbollah official and three others, as the death toll in the conflict continues to rise.

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Redefining sustainable manufacturing through partnerships, with Amit Midha, CEO of Alat

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In an exclusive interview with Euronews, CEO Amit Midha discusses how Alat is redefining the global manufacturing landscape through innovative partnerships, advanced technology, and sustainability-driven initiatives, offering insights into the company’s vision and future plans.

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Wizz Air launches no frills flights to the Middle East

The budget airline will introduce long-haul routes from March 2025.

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Welcome to Arabia: Saudi opens its doors to another world

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Highlight the multi-facets of Saudi that make it unique in the region: where sun & sea and cooler temperatures simultaneously exist, ancient civilizations and modernity sit side by side, with a warm people at the heart of it all.

Art

Could da Vinci’s long-lost ‘Salvator Mundi’ be in Geneva?

The world’s most expensive painting has not been seen publicly since it was sold at Christie’s in 2017. A new BBC report says it might be being held in storage in Geneva – and that it could be on view again soon.