Saudi Arabia

Authorities say spectators should wear clothing more in line with "the nature of Saudi society" - which has divided opinions.

Neil Murphy Oct 13, 2017

The woman, who moved from Punjab to Saudi Arabia one year ago, alleged employers deny her food and physically abuse her.

Ludovica Iaccino Oct 11, 2017

Women over 45 o be allowed to travel to Haj without male chaperones, said Saudi Arabian government-appointed panel.

Roger Baird Oct 10, 2017

The brave man was filmed ramming the burning vehicle away before the flames spread to the petrol tanks.

Jordan Bhatt Oct 10, 2017

King Salman issued a decree allowing women to be given driving licences, in what some say was the first step towards women's empowerment in the Kingdom.

Ludovica Iaccino Oct 10, 2017

Riyadh authorities summoned the traffic violator and warned her male guardian before releasing her with a penalty.

Vasudevan Sridharan Oct 10, 2017

Conservative Islamic kingdom has put 60 people to death in three months, according to Amnesty International.

Isabelle Gerretsen Oct 03, 2017

Saudi Arabia's General Entertainment said its website was hit with attacks beginning on Thursday.

Hyacinth Mascarenhas Sep 30, 2017

Landmark ruling comes just days after kingdom lifted its ban on female drivers.

Isabelle Gerretsen Sep 29, 2017

Incident occurred just days after King Salman lifted a ban on women driving in the kingdom.

Isabelle Gerretsen Sep 29, 2017

Women in Saudi Arabia are still very much treated as second-class citizens.

Kerry Moscogiuri Sep 28, 2017

Revelation comes ahead of UN resolution calling for a commission investigating war crimes in Yemen.

Isabelle Gerretsen Sep 28, 2017

Saudi society is changing, and youths are satisfied with new developments in the Kingdom.

Naseer Giyas Sep 27, 2017

Women can now drive in the Saudi kingdom, but their freedoms are still curtailed by strict laws.

Ludovica Iaccino Sep 27, 2017

PM backs 'important step' from Gulf nation following Royal decree ending controversial ban.

Ewan Palmer Sep 27, 2017

"An important step in the right direction," UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres tweeted.

Hyacinth Mascarenhas Sep 27, 2017

The ultraconservative kingdom is ruled by Shariah law.

Brendan Cole Sep 26, 2017

Religious leader is suspended and slammed on social media.

Roger Baird Sep 22, 2017

People have been arrested for dancing, listening to music and celebrating St Valentine's Day.

Ludovica Iaccino Sep 22, 2017

A travel agent, who facilitated her move to the Middle Eastern country, has been booked in the case.

Divya Kishore Sep 15, 2017

More than 1,600 exhibitors from over 40 countries are displaying their latest weapons and defence systems at Defence & Security Equipment international (DSEi).

David Sim Sep 13, 2017

The group Control Arms has accused the British government of double standards.

Brendan Cole Sep 11, 2017

'God kill him and curse him and do not bless him and show no mercy,' one YouTube user reportedly wrote in response to the video.

Ananya Roy Sep 06, 2017

Gulf state gave 83 presents to US president during his first official foreign trip

Ewan Palmer Sep 04, 2017

Two million Muslims from around the world gathered at Mount Arafat on the outskirts of the holy city of Mecca.

David Sim Aug 31, 2017

The deadly strike on Sanaa killed 14 civilians, including six children.

Isabelle Gerretsen Aug 31, 2017

Kingdom authorities have reportedly denied entry to more than 450,000 Hajj violators and over 200,000 buses carrying illegal pilgrims.

Ananya Roy Aug 30, 2017

Clip of woman disguised as man driving vehicle in country where woman are banned emerged on social media

Ewan Palmer Aug 24, 2017

Police in Jeddah say the boy disrupted traffic and violated public morals.

IBT UK Contributor Aug 22, 2017

King Salman will take over 1,000 ministers, relatives and security staff to his summer palace in Morocco.

Roger Baird Aug 21, 2017