The Latest Breaking News from Saudi Arabia

US woman detained in Saudi Arabia over Twitter post released, family says

Carly Morris was reunited with her daughter but still under a travel ban after saying she has been trapped there since 2019

The Guardian - US · Nov 9, 2022

Cameron Norrie responds to 'sportswashing' accusations after joining Saudi Arabia event

British No.1 Cameron Norrie has faced calls to raise human rights issues after he joined up for the Diriyah Tennis Cup in Saudi Arabia next month

Daily Mirror · Nov 9, 2022

Tennis player Cameron Norrie joins 'latest jamboree of Saudi sportswashing'

CAMERON Norrie has been accused of making himself part of “the latest jamboree of Saudi sportswashing” by agreeing to play in the Diriyah…

The National (Scotland) · Nov 9, 2022

Tourism for the people and the planet

As resort developments come under increasing pressure to guarantee a commitment to regeneration in their operations, a development company in Saudi Arabia is leading the way through destinations that actively enhance the wellbeing of guests, communities and the environment

The Independent UK · Nov 9, 2022

Analysis-Power vacuum adds to risks for crisis-hit Lebanon

Lebanon faces an indefinite government crisis that further complicates the path out of its financial meltdown, adding to risks of instability as hardship deepens and state institutions teeter on the brink of collapse.

Reuters · Nov 9, 2022

Saudi PIF Considers Bidding for Qatar's Ooredoo Tower Unit

Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF) is considering a final bid for network towers sold by Qatari telecom firm Ooredoo. According Bloomberg, informed sources said the PIF expressed its keenness to be among the suitors for the Qatari telecom and submit offers for the final purchase competing with American Tower…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Nov 9, 2022

ACWA Power, Oman Investment Authority Study Possibility of Wind Power Plant Project in Egypt

Saudi Arabia and Oman signed on Tuesday a memorandum of understanding to study the possibility of investing up to 10 percent in the development, construction, and operation of the 1.1 GW Suez wind power plant project, which is valued at $1.5 billion. Oman News Agency reported that Oman Investment Authority…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Nov 9, 2022

US woman detained by Saudi officials after saying she has been trapped there since 2019

Carly Morris travelled to Saudi Arabia in 2019 so her young daughter could see the father of her ex-husband

The Guardian - AU · Nov 9, 2022

Saudis detain American woman seeking to leave with daughter

Saudi Arabia has taken into custody an American woman who has struggled for years to leave the kingdom with her daughter

The Independent UK · Nov 8, 2022

Thai-Saudi pacts set to enhance relations

Three memorandums of understanding (MoUs) on strengthening relations between Thailand and Saudi Arabia will be signed during the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) summit, deputy government spokesman Rachada Dhnadirek said on Tuesday.

Bangkok Post · Nov 8, 2022