The Latest Breaking News from Riyadh

Newcastle United to promote global brand in Middle East as ambassador and co-owners travel with squad

Newcastle United have some familiar faces on board for their journey to Riyadh

Chronicle Live · Dec 5, 2022

SOUNDSTORM Concludes after 260 Hours of Music

Music lovers said goodbye to the region’s largest music festival in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, SOUNDSTORM, after over 260 hours of music played on seven stages over three days. Tickets to watch the greatest, global artists partaking in this gigantic musical manifestation were sold out as hundreds of thousands of people…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Dec 5, 2022

Timeline: U.S.-Saudi ties through good times and bad

The U.S.-Saudi alliance has weathered many storms over the decades, but the relationship remains vital to both: Saudi Arabia is the world's biggest oil exporter and the United States' largest foreign military sales customer.

Reuters · Dec 5, 2022

Taj signs its 250th property; to open in Saudi’s Diriyah near Riyadh

NEW DELHI: Taj Hotels has signed its 250th property with that landmark unit going to open in Saudi Arabia’s Diriyah, near Riyadh. Taj parent Indian Hotels Company Ltd (IHCL) has the highest number of hotels in India. It now has five hotels in the Middle East, including two under development.

The Times of India · Dec 2, 2022

How to End Yemen’s Forever War

Washington can help broker a lasting peace.

Foreign Affairs · Dec 2, 2022

Saudi film festival claim of ‘zero censorship’ fails to win over critics

Organisers say accusation Red Sea event is a ‘reputation laundering tool’ for Riyadh smacks of western hypocrisy

The Guardian - UK · Dec 2, 2022

WTTC Summit Launches From Riyadh Global Tourism Index for Innovation, Future Sustainability

The 22nd Global Summit of the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) concluded its work in Riyadh on Wednesday, with an initiative to launch a global tourism index for innovation and future sustainability. Meanwhile, Saudi Tourism Minister Ahmed Al-Khatib pointed to the importance of Saudi Arabia on the map of…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Dec 1, 2022

Saudi Arabia plans to build one of the biggest airports in the world

Aviation hub to be built on site of exisiting King Khalid International Airport

The Independent UK · Nov 30, 2022

50 Agreements Worth $50 Bln Signed at WTTC’s Global Summit in Riyadh

More than 50 agreements and memorandums of understanding, with a value exceeding $50 billion, were signed on the sidelines of the Global Summit of the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) in Riyadh on Tuesday. Saudi Tourism Minister Ahmed Al-Khatib said the tourism sector was expected to generate 126 million…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Nov 30, 2022

Saudi Arabia Reiterates Firm Support to Promote Dialogue between Cultures

The Saudi government reiterated on Tuesday its firm support in promoting efforts to spread the spirit of dialogue and communication between different cultures. The Kingdom had made this stance during its participation at 9th Global Forum of the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations held in Fez, Morocco. It stressed that…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Nov 29, 2022