Saudi Arabia

Gulf Kingdom to re-open cinemas by March 2018 and hoping to build more than 300 in latest Vision 2030 reform.

Ewan Palmer Dec 11, 2017

If Saudi Arabia stops the bombing of Yemen and stops bowing to Israel and stands straight, then we will have no problems with them, Rouhani said.

Vasudevan Sridharan Dec 10, 2017

Saudi blogger Raif Badawi may receive royal pardon 5 years after being jailed for 'insulting Islam', his wife Ensaf Haidar was told by MEPs.

Isabelle Gerretsen Dec 08, 2017

The buyer of the $450m painting by Leonardo da Vinci has been revealed as Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman, the Wall Street Journal has reported

Brendan Cole Dec 07, 2017

Coalition warplanes pounded Yemen's capital with at least 25 air strikes overnight in apparent retaliation for the killing of former Yemeni President Ali Abdullah Saleh by Houthi rebels.

David Sim Dec 05, 2017

Houthi leader Abdul Malik al-Houthi said their fighters killed former Yemeni president Ali Abdullah Saleh for his "treason".

Ananya Roy Dec 05, 2017

There are reports that say Ali Abdullah Saleh's house was blown up by Houthi rebels in central Sana'a amid the ongoing conflict.

Vasudevan Sridharan Dec 04, 2017

This year 14 MPs have received a total of £94,189 in hospitality from the Saudi regime, including business-class flights, luxury accommodation and food.

Isabelle Gerretsen Nov 27, 2017

Mohammed bin Salman promises not to let terrorists distort the image of the "peaceful religion" Islam.

Vasudevan Sridharan Nov 27, 2017

Dubai's security chief blames Al Jazeera for provoking the extremist attack on the mosque in Egypt's Sinai region.

Vasudevan Sridharan Nov 26, 2017

Saudi Arabia has arrested its second richest man, Sheik Mohammed Hussein Al-Amoudi, as part of a wide-ranging 'anti-corruption drive' - while Ethiopia looks on nervously.

Roger Baird Nov 24, 2017

Israeli blogger Ben Tzion has provoked outrage in the Arab world by posing for a picture in Medina's holy Mosque of the Prophet Muhammed.

Neil Murphy Nov 23, 2017

International aid groups describe the situation in Yemen as the world's worst humanitarian crisis as millions are at risk of famine.

David Sim Nov 22, 2017

Prime Minister Saad Hariri tweeted that his stay in Saudi Arabia was to consult security situation in Lebanon.

Ananya Roy Nov 18, 2017

Salman, a rigid ruler who had a firm grip on the royal family for decades, does not want a coup d'etat to happen after his departure.

Naseer Giyas Nov 17, 2017

IDF chief says Israel would be willing to share intelligence with Riyadh in order to rein in Iran, the arch-rival of both Saudi Arabia and Israel.

Vasudevan Sridharan Nov 17, 2017

King Salman of Saudi Arabia is set to step down next week and announce his son Prince Mohammed bin Salman as successor, the Daily Mail has reported.

Brendan Cole Nov 16, 2017

Bahrain authorities blame forces backed by Iran for the attack on its oil pipeline, located close to capital Manama.

Vasudevan Sridharan Nov 12, 2017

"It is clear that Saudi Arabia and Saudi officials have declared war on Lebanon and on Hezbollah in Lebanon," Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah said.

Ananya Roy Nov 11, 2017

"They discussed the situation in Lebanon following the resignation of Prime Minister Hariri," said a statement from the French presidency.

Vasudevan Sridharan Nov 10, 2017

Prince Alwaleed bin Talal imprisoned inside the Ritz-Carlton in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, following mass arrests of Saudi royals in anti-corruption crackdown.

Isabelle Gerretsen Nov 09, 2017

Iranian leader defends the ballistic missile launch against Saudi Arabia, which was intercepted near Riyadh airport without casualties.

Vasudevan Sridharan Nov 09, 2017

UK arms sales to Saudi Arabia have increased by almost 500% since start of Yemen War. Saudi-led air strikes have killed over 5,000 civilians, UN says.

Isabelle Gerretsen Nov 08, 2017

Houthis said they were "ready to offer sanctuary to any member of the Al Saud family or any Saudi national that wants to flee oppression and persecution".

Ananya Roy Nov 08, 2017

Abbas' visit comes when Saudi regime purged several princes and top ministers in sweeping anti-corruption probe, and Lebanese prime minister's resignation annoucement from Riyadh.

Vasudevan Sridharan Nov 06, 2017

Hassan Nasrallah, the chief of Lebanese Shia militant group Hezbollah, reassured that his militia will not engage in destabilising activities at this time of political instability.

Vasudevan Sridharan Nov 06, 2017

Eleven princes, four sitting ministers and "tens" of former ministers have been arrested by a newly-formed anti-corruption committee which is headed by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.

Vasudevan Sridharan Nov 05, 2017

Hashim bin Abdullah Yamani, head of the King Abdullah City for Atomic and Renewable Energy, said the move will have economic benefits and help diversify energy needs.

Ananya Roy Oct 31, 2017

Turki Al-Asheikh, chairman of the General Sports Authority, announced stadiums in Riyadh, Dammam and Jeddah will be ready to receive families starting in 2018.

Ananya Roy Oct 30, 2017

Elon Musk has previously described AI as a "fundamental risk to the existence of human civilisation".

Hyacinth Mascarenhas Oct 27, 2017