The Latest Breaking News from Saudi Arabia

Israeli journalist sneaks into Mecca on Saudi trip, causing stir

An Israeli reporter slipped into the Islamic holy city of Mecca during a trip to Saudi Arabia, sparking controversy on social media and illustrating the sensitivities of closer ties between the two countries.

Tribune News Service · Jul 19, 2022

Former U.S. president Donald Trump urges golfers to ‘take the money now’ and join LIV Golf after 9/11 families condemn upcoming event at Bedminster

"If you don’t take the money now, you will get nothing after the merger takes place," Trump hypothesized.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jul 19, 2022

Energy secretary flown around Saudi Arabia by oil firm 'shows UK's hypocrisy'

Kwarteng was flown to various cities in the Saudi kingdom by majority state-owned oil firm Aramco

The National (Scotland) · Jul 19, 2022

Russia seeking oil payments from India in dirhams

Moscow replaced Saudi Arabia as the second biggest oil supplier to India after Iraq for the second month in a row in June

The Hindu · Jul 19, 2022

Saudi Arabia Has Several Defense Options to Counter Varying Sources of Threat

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud said that the United States was a key partner in defense purchase, but affirmed that the Kingdom had a number of other options to strengthen its defense and armament systems in the event that US equipment could not be obtained. In…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jul 19, 2022

Think the UK is hot? Here are seven places much warmer than 40C this week

Although the UK is currently experiencing unprecedented heat which could see temperatures exceed 40C - there are many destinations around the world far hotter this week

Chronicle Live · Jul 19, 2022

Mawani: Increase in Imported Empty Containers Boost Saudi Exports

The Saudi Ports Authority (Mawani) announced a 231% rise in mport volumes of empty containers by shipping lines between January and May 2022 compared to the same period last year, rising from 20,985 TEUs to 69,429 TEUs. According to Mawani, the import of these dry boxes drastically strengthens exporters and…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jul 19, 2022

White House seeks to delay decision on Prince Mohammed immunity over Khashoggi murder

Request comes after Biden returns from Saudi trip in which he claims to have raised journalist’s murder with crown prince

The Guardian - US · Jul 18, 2022

9/11 families blast Trump invite to Saudi-backed golf tour

A group of Sept. 11 victims’ family members who have long accused Saudi Arabia of aiding the terrorists who carried out the attacks are condemning former President Donald Trump for hosting the Saudi-backed LIV golf tour at his New Jersey course later this month

The Independent UK · Jul 18, 2022

Five takeaways from President Biden’s first trip to Middle East

Joe Biden reaffirmed old commitments to allies and pushed for further Israeli-Arab normalisation during visit to region.

Al Jazeera · Jul 18, 2022