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World

Iran to reopen diplomatic missions in Saudi Arabia: official

Last month, Tehran named Alireza Enayati as its ambassador to Saudi Arabia

Published 05 Jun, 2023 07:13pm

Sports

Benzema leaves Madrid after 14 years, possibly for Saudi Arabia

The Frenchman decided to void the one-year extension clause he had in his contract

Published 04 Jun, 2023 03:48pm

World

Saudi charges women’s activist for challenging male guardianship

She is being accused of leading a campaign to incite Saudi girls to denounce religious principles and rebel against customs

Published 01 Jun, 2023 03:23pm

Life & Style

Saudia Arabia’s growing cinema soft power

Cinemas were banned in Saudi Arabia until five years ago

Published 01 Jun, 2023 08:34am

Life & Style

First Saudi woman in orbit returns to Earth safely

This marks the beginning of a new era, says Rayyanah Barnawi

Published 31 May, 2023 04:41pm

World

Iran appoints Alireza Enayati as ambassador to Saudi Arabia

He has served as an assistant to the foreign minister and director-general of Arabian Gulf affairs at the ministry

Published 23 May, 2023 10:00am

Technology

SpaceX launches first Saudi astronauts on private flight to space station

Saudis Rayyanah Barnawi and Ali Al-Qarni are accompanied by two other crew members

Published 22 May, 2023 09:21am

World

Syria’s Assad arrives to Saudi Arabia for Arab league summit

The host of today’s summit, Saudi Arabia, has championed Assad’s return

Published 19 May, 2023 09:25am

Pakistan

Saudi deputy interior minister arrives in Pakistan

He will meet Coas and PM and innaugurate Hajj project

Published 16 May, 2023 10:56pm

World

Saudi Arabia, Syria restore diplomatic ties after nearly a decade

The restoration of diplomatic ties, later confirmed by Damascus

Published 10 May, 2023 10:48am

Sports

Lionel Messi: The ‘greatest’ leaves PSG on low note

The legendary forward was suspended by the club last week for making an unauthorised trip to Saudi Arabia

Published 09 May, 2023 04:09pm

Business & Economy

Saudi Aramco banks $31.9b in first quarter, down 19%

We are moving forward with our capacity expansion

Published 09 May, 2023 11:56am

World

No breakthrough yet in Saudi-hosted Sudan talks

No major progress is achieved so far

Published 08 May, 2023 03:55pm

Business & Economy

Saudi Arabia economy grew 3.9% in Q1 boosted by non-oil activities

Non-oil activities grew by 5.8% in the first quarter from a year prior

Published 07 May, 2023 12:16pm

World

US national security advisor to visit Saudi Arabia

My (United Arab Emirate) and Indian counterparts will come to Saudi Arabia

Published 05 May, 2023 09:01am

Sports

Messi ‘receives offer’ from Saudi club Al-Hilal

Argentina's World Cup-winning captain is in Saudi Arabia

Published 05 May, 2023 08:27am

World

Israel says it is discussing possible direct Haj flights to Saudi Arabia

Muslims from Israel and the Palestinian territories currently travel to Mecca through third-party countries

Published 03 May, 2023 07:54pm

Sports

Messi suspended for two weeks after trip to Saudi Arabia

The Argentina World Cup winner is banned from playing or training with the team

Published 03 May, 2023 09:09am

Life & Style

Photos: Messi’ goes on vacation in Saudi Arabia

The football star left PSG's training camp to come to the kingdom as part of a deal

Published 02 May, 2023 10:36pm

World

Jordan to host talks on Syria’s return to Arab League

The meeting comes two weeks after talks in Jeddah

Published 01 May, 2023 10:52am

Pakistan

Pakistanis will now have to pay for Aab-e-Zam Zam

Only 5-litre bottles worth 15 riyal would be allowed

Published 30 Apr, 2023 03:14pm

Pakistan

Nawaz, Maryam meet Saudi Crown Prince

PML N chief expressed good wishes for the Saudi leadership

Published 21 Apr, 2023 01:42pm

Pakistan

Nine Pakistanis killed in car crash in Saudi Arabia

The dead include women and children

Published 19 Apr, 2023 09:06pm

World

Saudi foreign minister meets Syria’s Assad on first trip to Damascus since war

Trip comes less than a week after Syrian Foreign Minister Faisal Mekdad visited Saudi Arabia

Published 18 Apr, 2023 08:11pm

World

Saudi top diplomat heads to Syria for first visit since war

It said the Saudi minister was due to arrive in the afternoon

Published 18 Apr, 2023 02:16pm

World

Iran invites Saudi king to visit amid thaw in ties

Process for reopening embassies begins

Published 17 Apr, 2023 07:12pm

World

Iran invites Saudi king to visit amid thaw in ties

The Iranian president had already received an invitation to visit Saudi Arabia

Published 17 Apr, 2023 07:12pm

World

Yemen rebels and government complete prisoner exchange

Four journalists sentenced to death by the Iranian-backed Huthis are part of the exchange

Published 16 Apr, 2023 02:20pm

World

Yemen-bound plane carrying rebel prisoners leaves Saudi: ICRC

The flights are part of a large-scale

Published 15 Apr, 2023 12:15pm

World

Yemen prisoner swap starts as truce talks set for second round

There is an initial agreement on a truce that should be announced later on, if finalised, says a Houthi official

Published 14 Apr, 2023 09:14pm