The Latest Breaking News from Saudi Arabia

The Guardian view on global women’s rights: Saudi Arabia isn’t the only problem

Editorial: The Gulf state is the new chair of a UN women’s commission. That reflects a bigger issue as governments attack or fail to prioritise gender equality

The Guardian - UK · Mar 29, 2024

UFC Saudi Arabia odds: Khamzat Chimaev opens up as betting favorite over Robert Whittaker

Oddsmakers are slightly favoring Khamzat Chimaev over Robert Whittaker.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Mar 29, 2024

Sauber: "Important" to apologise to Bottas for F1 pitstop issues

Following problems with wheelnuts for Bottas in Bahrain and team-mate Zhou Guanyu in Saudi Arabia, the former endured another lengthy stop in the Australian GP at a stage when he had a chance to score points.

Motorsport · Mar 29, 2024

UN picks Saudi Arabia to lead women’s rights forum despite ‘abysmal’ record

Kingdom chosen to chair Commission on Status of Women after unopposed bid, to dismay of human rights groups

The Guardian - US · Mar 27, 2024

Saudi Arabia to participate in Miss Universe pageant for first time with contestant Rumy Alqahtani

Rumy Alqahtani, 27, said she is ‘honoured’ to represent her Kingdom at the competition

Evening Standard · Mar 27, 2024

Robotics Under Sharia Law: Saudi Arabia's Female Humanoid Abstains from Discussing Sex, Politics

Saudi Arabia unveils culturally-coded humanoid Sara, designed for home use and programmed to avoid sensitive topics.

International Business Times UK · Mar 26, 2024

Ten Years From Home World Cup, Saudi Sizes Up 'Huge Challenge'

A decade before it hosts football's World Cup, the size of the task facing Saudi Arabia is becoming apparent, including building stadiums, hotels and transport links.

International Business Times · Mar 26, 2024

Exciting Boxing Events In Saudi Arabia

Evander Holyfield's participation in the Turki Alalshikh Riyadh season event in Saudi Arabia showcased talent and sportsmanship, highlighting the commitmen...

Top News · Mar 25, 2024

Formula E champion Dennis makes GTWCE Endurance return with Century BMW

The Briton has signed for Nathan Freke's squad as the 2023 British GT3 title-winning outfit enters the championship for the first time in the Bronze Cup.  BMW Motorsport factory driver Dennis, who races an Andretti-Porsche in Formula E, will share the M4 GT3 with reigning British GT champion Darren Leung…

Autosport · Mar 25, 2024

Saudi Arabia to build world's first Dragon Ball theme park

The park will feature a 70 metre tall dragon with a roller coaster inside

Evening Standard · Mar 25, 2024