Two human rights groups condemned Saudi Arabia’s soaring use of the death penalty on Thursday after the kingdom carried out the highest number of executions on record last year.
Saudi-Syrian Diplomatic Breakthrough: A New Chapter in Middle Eastern Politics
Syria’s foreign and defence ministers visited Riyadh, marking the first diplomatic engagement with Saudi Arabia since the Syrian administration change in December. Discussions focused on Syria’s political transition and reducing Iranian influence.
Syria FM in Saudi Arabia on maiden trip as new rulers reset regional ties
Asaad Al-Shaibani arrived in Riyadh in his first overseas visit since the removal of Bashar al-Assad’s regime in Syria.
Syrian foreign minister arrives in Saudi Arabia with delegation
A Syrian delegation led by newly appointed Foreign Minister Asaad Hassan al-Shibani arrived in Riyadh on Wednesday in its first official visit abroad, Syrian state news agency SANA reported, citing a …
UAE sovereign wealth fund overtakes Saudi Arabia’s PIF with $29bn in deals
Mubadala’s spending blowout accounted for roughly 20 percent of the almost $136.1bn spent by sovereign wealth funds worldwide in 2024. Mubadala overtook Saudi Arabia ‘s Public Investment Fund, known …
Saudi Arabia executes 6 Iranians for drug trafficking: State media
DUBAI – Saudi Arabia had executed six Iranians sentenced for drug trafficking, the official Saudi Press Agency (SPA) said on Jan 1.
Morocco, Saudi Arabia and the US are the countries to watch in sport in 2025
Professor Simon Chadwick explains why Morocco, Saudi Arabia and the United States are his three countries to watch in sport in 2025. With the global sport industry apparently set to continue on its …
Simeone wants a star who is currently in Saudi Arabia for his Atlético Madrid
Diego Simeone has asked the management of Atlético Madrid to sign one of the stars of the Saudi Arabian league for next season.
Women’s football rankings – Africa’s stars step up in Europe and Saudi Arabia
Africa has always had tremendous depth in the goalscoring department and this was demonstrated in December, particularly for players based in France.
Seko Fofana joins Rennes after Saudi Arabia stint
Ivorian international Seko Fofana has signed a four-and-a-half year deal with Rennes, the Ligue 1 club announced Wednesday, after 18 months playing in Saudi Arabia.