The Latest Breaking News from Riyadh

Phil Mickelson Withdraws From LIV Golf Events Due to Family Health Matter

The 55-year-old star will miss the opening event in Riyadh along with the following week’s event in Adelaide.

Sports Illustrated · Feb 1

Explained: Visa’s dual-hub strategy in Dubai and Riyadh as Saudi Arabia tightens the rules

Global payments giant Visa is restructuring its Middle East operations, creating dual hubs in Dubai and Riyadh. This strategic shift acknowledges Saudi Arabia's new 'regional headquarters' policy, which mandates local HQs for government contracts. The move reflects intensifying competition among Gulf states for foreign investment and economic influence, with Riyadh…

The Times of India · Jan 29

Next stop, parenthood: Saudi Arabia records first-ever birth on the Riyadh Metro Network

A baby was born on the platform at Al Andalus Station, marking the first childbirth on the Riyadh Metro network. The operating team responded with professionalism and humanity, with female staff supporting the mother until ambulance crews arrived. This extraordinary event highlights the staff's readiness and the metro's role in…

The Times of India · Jan 24

Saudi-UAE bust-up over Yemen was only a matter of time − and reflects wider rift over vision for the region

Years of simmering tensions between Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates exploded into the open on Dec. 30, 2025.

The Conversation · Jan 12

Dakar Rally moves through sweeping desert landscapes, in photos

This photo gallery features some of the top photos of the Dakar Rally in Saudi Arabia in the past week by AP photographer Thibault Camus. Nasser Al-Attiyah regained the lead in the rally after blasting the first all-sand stage of the race in the Saudi desert on Friday. Five-time champion…

The Independent UK · Jan 10

Saudi Arabia says UAE helped Yemeni separatist leader flee as crisis deepens

Riyadh says Aidarous al-Zubaidi, leader of the UAE-backed Southern Transitional Council, was helped to flee Yemen

The Guardian - UK · Jan 8

Tensions between Saudis and Emiratis over future of Yemen reach boiling point

Dispute has potential to create civil war in south of Yemen and spill over into neighbouring countries

The Guardian - UK · Dec 30, 2025

Why Saudi Arabia and UAE are now on opposite sides of Yemen conflict

Riyadh strikes separatist forces backed by Abu Dhabi as conflict escalates again

The Independent UK · Dec 30, 2025

Naoya Inoue sees off Picasso to set up Tokyo super-fight with Junto Nakatani

Naoya Inoue retained his undisputed 122lb title with a dominant win over Alan Picasso in Riyadh, setting up a potential showdown with Junto Nakatani

The Guardian - US · Dec 27, 2025

Southern separatists in Yemen report Saudi airstrikes near positions

Alleged strikes close to UAE-backed forces follow Riyadh’s call for STC to withdraw from newly seized provinces

The Guardian - UK · Dec 26, 2025