Human rights organisation Amnesty International has warned of “sportswashing” should plans for a Formula 1 race in Saudi Arabia come to fruition …
Jean Nouvel Explains His Latest Design—A Resort Hidden Within the Rocks of Saudi Arabia
The Pritzker Prize-winning architect has designed the resort in a sacred Saudi region slowly opening up to international tourism …
Formula One adds Saudi Arabia to 2021 schedule for record 23-race season
Formula One will compete in Saudi Arabia for the first time next season as part of the busiest race calendar ever, with 23 races planned.It is understood that the grand prix will be held on the …
UAE’s Pact With Israel Continues To Put Other Arab Governments On The Spot
Bahrain and Sudan have followed the UAE’s lead, but other governments are proving more resistant to the idea, including regional heavyweight Saudi Arabia …
Saudi platform for F&B startups raises $100mln for shariah-compliant loans
Foodics Capital, a micro lending platform from Foodics, a F&B and retail tech startup based in Saudi Arabia, has raised $100 million (SAR 375 million) to further support Saudi F&B merchants post COVID …
Yemen’s Houthis say attacked Saudi Arabia’s Abha airport with drone
Yemen’s Houthi movement attacked Saudi Arabia’s Abha airport on Tuesday with an explosives-laden drone, the group’s military spokesman said on Twitter.
UK faces new legal challenge over arms sales to Saudi Arabia
Campaigners seek judicial review of renewal of sales after court ruled them unlawful …
Red Sea Development to drive tourism in Saudi Arabia
John Pagano, chief executive of the Red Sea Development Company, has argued tourism has a vital part to play in the future of Saudi Arabia. With plans to welcome 100 million guests annually by 2030 on …
SNC-Lavalin awarded lead design contract for Six Flags Qiddiya theme park in Saudi Arabia
“We are proud to work with Qiddiya on this one-of-a-kind project that supports Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 and the acceleration of the country’s economic diversification agenda.” Qiddiya Investment …
COVID-19 in GCC: 27 die in Oman, 15 in Saudi Arabia
The Sultanate’s tally of COVID-19 cases has climbed to 112,932 in Oman after 1,095 people tested positive today. The Ministry of Health announced 27 more deaths, taking total fatalities to 1,174, and …