The Latest Breaking News from Riyadh

Fan Pays $2.6 Million for Golden Ticket to Match With Ronaldo, Messi

A Saudi Arabian real estate magnate will have true VIP access at a Thursday exhibition match in Riyadh.

Sports Illustrated · Jan 19, 2023

Davos 2023: Saudi foreign minister sees progress to end Yemen conflict

Saudi Arabia's foreign minister said on Wednesday progress was being made towards ending the Yemen conflict, in which Riyadh leads a military coalition, but more work was needed, including reinstating a truce and transitioning to a permanent ceasefire.

Reuters · Jan 18, 2023

Reema bint Bandar: Saudi-US Partnership Is Crucial for Global Security

Saudi Arabia's ambassador to the United States said on Wednesday that maintaining the long-standing strategic partnership between Riyadh and Washington was "beyond critically necessary" for global stability. "Yes there was a moment of conflict and disagreement, but that doesn't take away from the fact that we are both strategic allies…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jan 18, 2023

Saudi Arabia Stresses Agreement with Egypt on Regional, Int’l Issues

The Saudi government stressed on Tuesday its agreement with Egypt on several regional and international issues. Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz chaired the cabinet meeting that was held in Riyadh. The cabinet underscored the ongoing coordination between Riyadh and Cairo in confronting challenges facing the…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jan 17, 2023

Davos 2023: Saudi FM says Riyadh trying to find path to dialogue with Iran

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud said the kingdom was trying to find a path to dialogue with Iran as the best way to resolve differences.

Reuters · Jan 17, 2023

PSG vs Saudi All-Star XI: Messi v Ronaldo, kick off time today, prediction, TV, live stream, team news, odds

Al Nassr star Cristiano Ronaldo and World Cup winner Lionel Messi meet again as PSG travel to Riyadh for a glamour friendly

Evening Standard · Jan 17, 2023

Ronaldo-Messi Rivalry Set for New Chapter in Riyadh

A new chapter in the celebrated rivalry between Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi will unfurl on Thursday when they meet in an exhibition match as the Portugal forward gears up for his first game in Saudi Arabia since joining Al Nassr. After a glittering career in Europe that saw him…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jan 17, 2023

Yemen Calls for Int’l Support to Revive its Economy, Stop Houthi Terror

The Yemeni Presidential Leadership Council urged on Monday international support to help revive the country’s economy, stop the collapse of the local currency and put an end to the terrorism of the Iran-backed Houthi militias. Members of the PLC, Aidaroos al-Zubaidi and Sultan al-Arada held separate talks in Riyadh with…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jan 17, 2023

Gulf, European Talks Underscore Strategic Partnership

Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Secretary-General Dr. Nayef Al-Hajraf held talks on Monday with European Union Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Patrick Simonnet. Meeting in Riyadh, they discussed relations between the GCC and EU and ways to strengthen cooperation to achieve common interests. They also tackled the latest regional and international developments.…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jan 17, 2023

It's Ronaldo vs Messi in a friendly match between Riyadh ST XI and PSG

NEW DELHI: Cristiano Ronaldo might have left the European football circuit after signing for Saudi Arabia club Al Nassr, but it won't stop the football fans from witnessing yet another Ronaldo vs Messi contest on the ground. The latest chapter of the celebrated global football rivalry will take place in…

The Times of India · Jan 17, 2023