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Gaza

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.

23 October 2024

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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.

16 October 2024

Travel News

Wizz Air launches no frills flights to the Middle East

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

12 September 2024

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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.

6 September 2024

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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.

Saudi Arabia

Over 1,300 Muslims died during this year’s Hajj pilgrimage

Temperatures climbed above 50 degrees Celsius in Mecca as visitors from over 20 countries took part in the holy pilgrimage.

Saudi Arabia

Hundreds of Hajj pilgrims reported dead amid lethal heatwave

Temperatures in Saudi Arabia, where the Muslim holy pilgrimage takes place, have reached as high as 51 degrees Celsius.

Saudi Arabia

Pilgrims commence final rites of Hajj as Muslims celebrate Eid al-Adha

Masses of pilgrims on Sunday embarked on a symbolic stoning of the devil in Saudi Arabia under the 47 degree celsius heat.

Saudi Arabia

Over two million Muslim pilgrims expected in Mecca for Hajj

Hajj is one of the largest religious gatherings on earth and the Saudi authorities are expecting more than two million pilgrims.

Markets

Oil giant Saudi Aramco offers a second stock tranche worth billions

Saudi Arabia said on Friday it will sell a second sliver of stock in its state oil giant Aramco worth billions of dollars, its first tranche since its initial public offering back in 2019.

World News

Piqué to be probed over Saudi Arabia deal for Spanish Super Cup

Former Spain and Barcelona player Gerard Piqué is to be investigated over the Spanish football federation's deal to take the Spanish Super Cup to Saudi Arabia.

Culture news

Middle East pavilions at Venice Biennale challenge myths about women

Saudi Arabia and Lebanon's installations at the Venice Biennale seek to redress the balance by questioning masculine views and Western myths surrounding the portrayal of women in Middle Eastern societies.

Destinations

Saudi Arabia: Why you should visit Jeddah in 2024

The Jeddah Historic District programme will see the restoration of some 600 historic properties for residential, tourism and business purposes.

Israel

Euroviews. For Israel, Iran's attack is an opportunity to not miss an opportunity

Saudi Arabia's recognition of Israel would put an end to historic tensions between Israel and much of the Arab world, paving the way for enhanced economic ties, security collaboration, and broader reconciliation with other Arab nations, Mati Gill writes.

Israel

Euroviews. An Arab-Israel axis against Iran is now a reality

The entire region just witnessed the whimper of the Tehran regime and the bang of Israel and its allies. It is time to capitalise on this opportunity for real political gains, Samuel J. Hyde writes.

Culture news

World's first Dragon Ball theme park to open in Saudi Arabia

The park will include seven different themed lands, including Capsule Corporation and Beerus' Planet.

Spain

Rubiales tells Spanish court he will cooperate with corruption probe

The former Spanish football boss says he is planning to return from the Dominican Republic after being named as a person of interest.

Travel News

Discover Riyadh: 5 unmissable adventures in Saudi Arabia’s capital

With a new airline flying in 2025, now is the time to visit.

World

Key stakeholders from travel industry gather at ITB Berlin 2024

A delegation from Saudi Arabia headed to the ITB Berlin to highlight the country’s tourism success in 2023. Ahmed Al-Khateeb, Minister of Tourism for Saudi Arabia, led a delegation at ITB Berlin to build awareness of its year-round destination offerings to the European market.

Ukraine

Ukraine seeks more war support from southeast Europe at Albania summit

All the latest developments from the war in Ukraine.

28 February 2024