The Latest Breaking News from Riyadh

‘A new era’: Saudi Arabia’s MBS in Turkey as nations mend ties

Crown prince’s visit is a reminder Saudi-Turkish relations have progressed rapidly in the last two years.

Al Jazeera · Jun 22, 2022

Britain Launches Free Trade Talks with Gulf Countries

Britain will launch talks over a new free trade deal with six Gulf States in Riyadh on Wednesday. Trade Secretary Anne-Marie Trevelyan will visit Riyadh to begin discussions with the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), which is made up of Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates.…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jun 22, 2022

UK-GCC trade deal could add £130m to Welsh economy says Government

Talks for a trade agreement between the UK and the Gulf Cooperation Council start in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia today

Birmingham Post · Jun 22, 2022

Anthony Joshua’s return adds to Saudi Arabia’s sporting portfolio

The British boxer will fight Oleksandr Usyk in Jeddah in August.

The Independent UK · Jun 19, 2022

Saudi Roadmap to Build World’s Largest Park

At a time when Riyadh’s green strategy is in full swing, an official source at the King Salman Park Foundation confirmed that efforts are underway to transform the proposed large-scale public park and urban district in Riyadh into a tangible reality. Director of Public Relations and Marketing at the King…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jun 18, 2022

GCC, Gulf Chambers Discuss Activating Role of Private Sector in Gulf Economy

The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and the Federation of Gulf Chambers discussed Wednesday the challenges of the private sector and activating the role of the economy at the 58th meeting held in Muscat. GCC Secretary-General Nayef al-Hajraf stressed the importance of the role of the Gulf private sector in achieving…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jun 16, 2022

US Works ‘Closely’ with Saudi Arabia to Confront Iranian Challenges, Ensure Energy Sources Stability

The US Department of State confirmed that it is "working closely" with Saudi Arabia and the Gulf states to confront the "challenge that Iran poses." The State Department announced that the challenge posed by Iran to the region and beyond would be high on the agenda when President Biden visits…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jun 16, 2022

Saudi Arabia Implements Strict System for Elderly Protection

Saudi Arabia is proceeding firmly and rigorously to guarantee the statutory rights of the elderly, Saudi officials said during a workshop entitled, Criminal Protection of the Rights of the Elderly, which was held on Wednesday in Riyadh. Organized under the auspices of the Kingdom’s Attorney General Sheikh Saud bin Abdullah…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jun 16, 2022

DC trolls Saudi embassy by naming street Jamal Khashoggi Way

One month ahead of President Joe Biden’s trip to Saudi Arabia, the District of Columbia is renaming the street in front of the Saudi embassy Jamal Khashoggi Way, trolling Riyadh for its role in the killing of the dissident Saudi activist and journalist in 2018

The Independent UK · Jun 15, 2022

Riyadh Lists 11 Entities, 8 Individuals as Terrorist for Houthi Ties

The Saudi Presidency of State Security designated on Tuesday eleven entities and eight individuals as terrorist for their ties to the Iran-backed Houthi militias in Yemen. Saudi Arabia is determined and will continue to work to stop the influence of the Houthi militias, stressed the agency in a statement. The…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jun 15, 2022