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Millions of Muslims heading to Mecca for Hajj pilgrimage

Around two million Muslims are expected to travel to Mecca in Saudi Arabia for the annual Hajj pilgrimage as the religious festival returns to full capacity for the first time since the pandemic.

Focus

Riyadh unveils its plans to host the 2030 World Expo

In partnership with Riyadh Expo 2030

Riyadh, the vibrant capital of Saudi Arabia, could soon become the host of the 2030 World Expo.

World News

Poverty, climate, stability on agenda as Saudi prince visits France

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman met Friday with French President Emmanuel Macron in Paris as part of an official visit, during which he will also participate in a global financing summit aimed at fighting poverty and climate change.

Sport

PGA and LIV Golf announce stunning merger

As part of the deal, the sides are immediately dropping all lawsuits and may allow LIV Golf players to rejoin the PGA Tour.

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Sport

Saudi Arabia's quest to become a sport kingdom

In a bid that experts say is to divert the world's eyes from the county's controversial treatment of minorities, Saudi Arabia is targetting football stars and high profile competitions.

Austria

Saudi Arabia cuts production to boost oil prices

Saudi Arabia, an OPEC heavyweight, decided on Sunday to make a further cut in production in the hope of boosting slumping oil prices, against an economic backdrop overshadowed by the war in Ukraine.

Austria

OPEC+: Riyadh to reduce oil output, others to extend previous cuts

In order to keep crude oil prices stable on the world market, the OPEC+ countries, including heavyweight Russia, have agreed to maintain previous production cuts through 2024, while Saudi Arabia cuts output by 1 million barrels per day.

Mobility

SpaceX launches Saudi Arabia’s first female astronaut into space

It's the latest move by the oil-rich Gulf kingdom, where women only gained the right to drive a few years ago, to revamp its ultraconservative image.

Saudi Arabia

Zelenskyy: Some Arab countries 'turning a blind eye' to invasion

The Ukrainian leader is making his first trip to Saudi Arabia, meeting leaders at the Arab League summit in the Red Sea city of Jeddah.

World News

Amnesty says executions at highest level since 2017

According to Amnesty International, an official total of 883 people were executed across 20 countries in 2022, marking a rise of 53% compared to figures for 2021 .

Sport

Lionel Messi's father denies Saudi Arabia move

Lionel Messi's father, Jorge Messi denied reports of the 35-year-old agreeing to sign a lucrative contract to play in Saudi Arabia next year.

Travel News

Here's why adventure seekers should visit the Red Sea in 2023

This exclusive destination has a yearly visitor cap of 1 million - a fraction of the 93.5m Saudi welcomed in 2022.

Sudan

Talks between Sudan's warring parties underway in Jeddah

As the conflict in Sudan entered its fourth week, the warring sides began talks in Saudi Arabia’s coastal city of Jeddah on Saturday that aim to firm up a shaky ceasefire.

Travel News

Diriyah: Why you should visit the birthplace of Saudi Arabia in 2023

A €57 billion ‘giga project’ is transforming Diriyah into a city within Saudi’s capital.

Sudan

Saudi Arabia could host peace talks with warring parties from Sudan

There are hopes that the two sides in the Sudan crisis could meet for peace talks in Saudi Arabia. However, there have also been warnings that fighting could break out again with very little warning.

Culture news

Explore heritage, history and religion at the Islamic Art Biennale

Elise Morton recently returned from the world's first Islamic Art Biennale and discovered an exhibition divided into two experiences: Qiblah reflecting daily ritual of acts and faith, while Hijrah explores migration issues.

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Saudi Arabia: Unprecedented hailstorm blocks roads in Al-Baha

The city of Al-Baha in Saudi Arabia has been transformed after a heavy hailstorm hit the region on Monday.

Culture news

Meet the artistic director of the first ever Islamic Arts Biennale

The world's first Islamic Arts Biennale is running in Saudi Arabia as the country continues to diversify its interests and increase efforts, some say, to change perceptions. Discover more about Sumayya Vally, the exhibition and the South African woman artistically directing the show.

World News

OPEC cuts could boost oil prices in Moscow's favour

The cuts in oil output have immediately pushed prices higher and are expected to boost gas prices, adding to strains in many countries where high fuel prices are a heavy burden.

World News

When's the first day of Ramadan? A question dividing the Islamic world

Muslims around the globe are about to welcome their holiest month, Ramadan and devotees will begin 30 day long fasting period.