The Latest Breaking News from Riyadh

Saudi Arabia launches flexible working hours in Riyadh

Riyadh has launched flexible working hours across six major business districts to combat traffic congestion and enhance quality of life. Over 50 government entities can now offer employees arrival windows between 5:30 am and 11 am, depending on their governing law. This initiative supports Riyadh's urban development and Vision 2030…

The Economic Times · Jun 4

Anthony Joshua vs Kristian Prenga to take place in different city after initial Riyadh news

Joshua will box Prenga on 25 July, in a warm-up bout for a contracted fight with Tyson Fury later this year

The Independent UK · Jun 1

Ahead of the SpaceX IPO, a look at the biggest stock market debuts ever

From Saudi Aramco to Facebook, these are the biggest IPOs in history and why SpaceX could dwarf them all.

Euronews · May 21

Saudi Arabia Floats Non-Aggression Pact With Iran After Regional War

Saudi Arabia has discussed a possible non-aggression pact between Middle Eastern states and Iran, an effort to contain regional tensions after the U.S.-Israel war with Tehran and prevent a weakened Iran from becoming more unpredictable, according to diplomats cited by the Financial Times.

Latin Times · May 15

Saudi Arabia launched secret retaliatory airstrikes on Iran during regional war: Report

Saudi Arabia conducted unpublicized airstrikes on Iran in late March, marking the first direct military action on Iranian soil in retaliation for attacks within the kingdom. This shift in approach followed Iranian strikes on Gulf Cooperation Council states, leading to an informal de-escalation understanding between Riyadh and Tehran.

The Times of India · May 13

Horrendous Blunder Denies Cristiano Ronaldo Long-Awaited Al Nassr Title

The Riyadh derby ended in nightmare fashion for the hosts.

Sports Illustrated · May 12

How Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al Nassr Can Clinch Saudi Pro League Title vs. Al Hilal

The Riyadh Derby could decide the Saudi Pro League title race.

Sports Illustrated · May 12

Trump shelved ‘Project Freedom’ after Saudis refused use of bases and airspace

Riyadh told White House it would deny access for operation to provide tankers military escort through strait of Hormuz

The Guardian - UK · May 7

Anthony Joshua to take on Tyson Fury as Eddie Hearn confirms deal signed

Joshua will first fight Kristian Prenga in Riyadh on July 25.

The Independent UK · Apr 27

Why is Pakistan desperate for US-Iran truce? Leaked details about pact with Saudi Arabia expose reason

The disclosures, obtained by Drop Site News, show that the defense agreement between Riyadh and Islamabad, formally signed in 2025 as the Strategic Mutual Defense Agreement, has already been activated amid escalating regional war. The revelation comes after Saudi Arabia publicly announced on Saturday that Pakistani military forces, including aircraft,…

The Times of India · Apr 14