The Latest Breaking News from Riyadh

Sudan at the Center of Global Interest in Green Minerals

As Khartoum and Riyadh prepare to raise the level of comprehensive bilateral cooperation, Sudanese Minister of Minerals Mohamed Bashir Abdullah revealed that efforts were underway to revive the Red Sea Agreement with Saudi Arabia. In an interview with Asharq Al-Awsat, Abdullah said the Future Minerals Forum, which was recently held…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jan 28, 2023

Saudi Investment Ministry Signs 2 MoUs at Riyadh Global Medical Biotechnology Summit

The Ministry of Investment signed two memorandums of understanding with Boehringer Ingelheim Company and Saudi Novo Nordisk Trading Company and King Abdullah University of Science and Technology at Riyadh Global Medical Biotechnology Summit 2023, the Saudi Press Agency reported Friday. The MoUs were signed in the presence of Minister of…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jan 28, 2023

Jake Paul and Tommy Fury announce Saudi Arabia fight

Jake Paul and Tommy Fury will step into the ring next month in Riyadh

Manchester Evening News · Jan 27, 2023

Jake Paul and Tommy Fury announce date to finally settle score

The pair have long traded trashtalk and now they have agreed to meet in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

The Independent UK · Jan 27, 2023

King Salman Sponsors Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Cup

Under the patronage of King Salman, the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques’ Cup is set to take place this weekend at King Abdulaziz Racecourse in Riyadh. Governor of Riyadh, Prince Faisal bin Bandar bin Abdulaziz, will attended the event and crown the winners, as directed by King Salman. There…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jan 26, 2023

Saudi Arabia Underscores Principles of Dialogue, Coexistence

The Saudi government reiterated on Tuesday the Kingdom’s stance that calls for spreading the principles of dialogue, tolerance and coexistence and shunning hatred and extremism. Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz chaired the cabinet meeting that was held in Riyadh. The ministers reviewed the latest regional…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jan 24, 2023

Joy Awards Honors Stars from Around the World

It was a dreamy night on which art and artists were honored in Riyadh, the capital of arts and creativity.

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jan 24, 2023

Saudi Arabia, Chad Sign MoU in Defense Cooperation

Saudi Arabia and Chad signed on Monday a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in defense cooperation. The agreement was signed by Saudi Assistant Minister of Defense for Executive Affairs Dr. Khaled bin Hussein Al-Bayari and Chad’s Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, African Integration and Chadians Abroad Mahamat Saleh Annadif during…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jan 24, 2023

Saudi Arabia, Palau Discuss Boosting Relations

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah held talks in Riyadh on Monday with President of Palau Surangel Whipps Jr. They discussed the ties of friendship and cooperation between their countries and ways to bolster them in all fields. They also tackled efforts to intensify bilateral coordination to…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jan 23, 2023

Francis Ngannou sends message to Cristiano Ronaldo after Saudi Arabia meeting

Ngannou spent time in Riyadh with Ronaldo as the Portugese footballer continued settling into his new home, and took to social media to send a message to legendary player

Daily Mirror · Jan 23, 2023