The Latest Breaking News from Riyadh

First Round of Saudi-Turkish Political Consultations Kicks Off in Riyadh

The Saudi Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Eng. Waleed Al-Khereiji met the Turkish Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Burak Akçapar, and the accompanying delegation at the headquarters of the Foreign Ministry in Riyadh. The two sides conducted the first round of political consultations between the governments of the two…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 11, 2023

Saudi Arabia makes peace proposal for Yemen after Houthi talks

Key players in Yemeni coalition government ready to go along with minimum eight-month ceasefire

The Guardian - UK · Apr 10, 2023

Saudi National Cybersecurity Authority to Hold Global Cybersecurity Forum in Nov.

Under the patronage of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, the The Saudi National Cybersecurity Authority (NCA) will hold the Global Cybersecurity Forum (GCF) in Riyadh on November 8-9. The event will be held under the patronage of Custodian of the Two Holy…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 10, 2023

Saudi Officials Arrive in Iran to Discuss Reopening Diplomatic Missions

Saudi officials have arrived in Iran to discuss procedures for reopening Riyadh's embassy in Tehran and consulate in Mashhad after China brokered a deal to restore relations between the two countries, the Saudi foreign ministry said on Saturday. The meeting also follows up on discussions between Saudi Foreign Minister Prince…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 8, 2023

Saudi Arabia Contributes to Space Sector

As Saudi Arabia announced on Thursday sending the first Saudi astronauts to the International Space Station (ISS) in May, the Saudi space sector has imposed its presence on the international map, making Riyadh a regional leader in this field. Astronauts Rayana Bernawi and Ali Al-Qarni will join the Axiom Space…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 8, 2023

Iranian Media: Agreement with Riyadh Benefits All Sides

A day after the Saudi Foreign Minister, Prince Faisal bin Farhan, and his Iranian counterpart, Hussein Amir Abdollahian, confirmed progress in the implementation of the Beijing agreement, Iranian media said that the revival of bilateral ties between Riyadh and Tehran falls in the interest of all sides. The two ministers…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 8, 2023

LIV Golf takes yet another legal blow in United States court, must comply with documents and witnesses for depositions

Last month a judge ruled that depositions could be conducted in Riyadh, but the new ruling sets them in New York.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 7, 2023

How has the Saudi-Iran divide affected the Middle East?

The two leading regional powers have been at odds for years, backing opposite sides in proxy wars.

Al Jazeera · Apr 7, 2023

Four Saudi Cities Rank High on IMD Smart City Index

Riyadh has maintained its position as the 3rd Arab city in the IMD Smart City Index (SCI) 2023, which saw for the first time the Saudi cities of Makkah, Jeddah, and Madinah included in the index, ranking the 4th, 5th and 7th respectively. At the global level, Riyadh, Makkah, Jeddah,…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 7, 2023

Saudi Arabia, Iran to Launch Arrangements on Reopening of Embassies and Consulates

Saudi Arabia and Iran said in a joint statement on Thursday that their agreement in Beijing last month would help bring "security and stability" to the Middle East, adding that they would launch arrangements to reopen missions within the two-month period stipulated in the deal. Riyadh and Tehran agreed to…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 6, 2023