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French rider gallops to victory in Riyadh's ladies' camel festival

French rider Coralie Viroulaud competed fiercely against local favorite Reem Salem In Riyadh's inaugural 'Custodian of Two Holy Mosques Camel Festival'.

Art

Art in Saudi Arabia: 'AlUla can be a catalyst for change'

Desert X curator Neville Wakefield has been involved since the start shaping its journey from the Coachella Valley to Saudi Arabia. This year he returns to AlUla as the arts festival's co-artistic director and believes it can be a catalyst for change in the region.

Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia opens its first alcohol shop in more than 70 years

While restricted to non-Muslim diplomats, the store in Riyadh comes as Saudi Prince bin Salman aims to transform the kingdom into a destination for tourism and business.

Spain

Saudi deal: Will Spain forgive Rafael Nadal for breaking its heart?

Before he was a world champion, Rafael Nadal was known as a "good person". Accepting the offer to become Saudi Arabia's tennis ambassador has shattered the ideal many in the country had of the player.

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Spotlight

Global Labor Market Conference sees industry leaders discuss trends

In partnership with Global Labor Market Conference

Developments in labour laws, standards, and policies were all on the table at the first Global Labor Market Conference in Saudi Arabia.

Partner content

Life-long memories: how the Red Sea Resort is embracing regenerative travel

Partner content presented by Red Sea Global

With a focus on renewable energy, the Red Sea Resort is embracing regenerative travel and taking it to new levels.

Partner content

Luxury and sustainability: how tourists regenerate at the Red Sea resort

Partner content presented by Red Sea Global

The Red Sea resort is combining luxury and sustainability at new levels and aims to be the global leader in regenerative tourism.

Business

FIFA+ Collect launches new digital collectibles

In collaboration with tech firm Modex, FIFA+ Collect has created a range of collectibles for the 2023 FIFA football Club World Cup.

Football Now

Club World Cup: Who Will Win In Saudi?

In partnership with Media City

The Club World Cup kicks off in Saudi Arabia on December 12th.

United Arab Emirates

Vladimir Putin visits UAE and Saudi Arabia during COP28

As UN police patrol Dubai, Putin sits down to one-on-one talks with Emirati leader Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan.

Markets

OPEC+ meeting: Russia and Saudi Arabia extend oil output cuts

The November OPEC+ meeting resulted in several more members making deep oil supply cuts whilst others stuck to existing reductions. Euronews Business take a look at how the news moved oil markets.

Culture news

Metallica set for historic heavy metal performance in Saudi Arabia

The US heavy metal band is heading to Saudi Arabia in December to play for the first time at the Soundstorm Festival.

Business

Why is Saudi Arabia buying 10% of Heathrow airport in the UK?

Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund is set to acquire a 10% stake in London's Heathrow airport from Spanish firm Ferrovial as part of a major shareholder reshuffle.

Business

Saudi Arabia’s capital Riyadh chosen to host the 2030 World Expo

Saudi Arabia hopes the Expo will bring 40 million of visitors to its capital city.

Football Now

Saudi Pro League: Meet the managers who have made the move

In partnership with Media City

It's not just big name players who are moving to the Pro League.

Focus

Major developments hope to boost Riyadh's bid for World Expo 2023

In partnership with Riyadh Expo 2030

Riyadh is hoping that huge investment in its infrastructure - from public transport to business, education and the arts - will boost its bid for the World Expo 2030.

Destinations

Saudi Arabia is building a ski resort in the desert

The ski resort, Trojena, will be available for skiers for three months every year, while the rest of the time tourists will be able to do watersports and mountain biking.

Destinations

Will Saudi Arabia be the world’s best scuba diving destination?

Saudi Arabia’s 28,000 square kilometre development on the Red Sea coast is focused on two destinations: Red Sea Global and Amaala. The project will bring a plethora of luxury hotels, dining and outdoor experiences to visitors - all with a sustainable attitude.

Destinations

Will Alula be the new arts centre of the Middle East?

With airport expansion plans and new attractions, the ancient city of AlUla could soon be the arts and culture hub of Saudi Arabia.

Sport

Calls to strip footballer Karim Benzema of French citizenship

It comes after French Interior Minister Gérald Darmanin said in a television interview that Benzema is "notoriously linked with the Muslim Brotherhood."