The Latest Breaking News from Saudi Arabia

Three Takeaways From Imola: Red Bull Goes 1-2, McLaren Comeback

Ferrari faltered as Carlos Sainz records DNF and Charles Leclerc’s late-race mistake lands him outside of top five.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 24, 2022

Oman Secures Release of 14 Foreigners Held in Yemen

Oman facilitated the release of 14 foreigners who were held in Yemen and transferred them from Sanaa to Muscat on Sunday, Oman's foreign ministry said. The people freed included a British man, his wife and child, seven Indian nationals, a Filipino, an Indonesian, an Ethiopian and a Myanmar national, the…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 24, 2022

Adrian Smith Voices Excitement over Opportunities Presented by Saudi Arabia’s Urban Landscape

World renowned architect Adrian Smith said that Saudi Arabia is moving quickly towards becoming one of the most developed countries.

Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 24, 2022

Iran, Saudi Arabia hold fifth round of talks in Baghdad

Both sides express hope talks could ease bilateral, regional tensions, but downplayed expectations of breakthrough.

Al Jazeera · Apr 23, 2022

Iran says talks with regional rival Saudi Arabia resumed in Baghdad

Rival regional powers Iran and Saudi Arabia resumed talks in the Iraqi capital after they were suspended in March, Iran's semi-official Nour News reported on Saturday.

Reuters · Apr 23, 2022

Mumbai City suffer 0-6 loss against Al Shabab, crash out of AFC Champions League

RIYADH: Indian Super League side Mumbai City FC were eliminated from the AFC Champions League after suffering a 0-6 drubbing at the hands of Al Shabab of Saudi Arabia in a group B match here.

The Times of India · Apr 23, 2022

Biden Picks Career Diplomat Michael Ratney as Envoy to Saudi Arabia

President Joe Biden intends to nominate career diplomat Michael Ratney to be US ambassador to Saudi Arabia, the White House said on Friday. Ratney previously served as the charge d'affaires at the US Embassy in Jerusalem and the US special envoy for Syria. Ratney, whose official biography says he speaks…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 23, 2022

Biden to nominate Michael Ratney as envoy to Saudi Arabia, White House says

President Joe Biden intends to nominate Michael Ratney to be U.S. ambassador to Saudi Arabia, the White House said on Friday.

Reuters · Apr 22, 2022

Arab Ministerial Committee Warns: Israeli Attacks in Aqsa Fuel Violence

The Arab ministerial committee condemned the Israeli attacks and violations against worshipers in the al-Aqsa Mosque, warning that they fuel the violence that threatens regional and global security and stability. The Arab ministerial committee in charge of international action to confront illegal Israeli policies and measures in Jerusalem held an…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 22, 2022

Bukhari Affirms 'Deep' Ties with Lebanon During Visit to Tripoli

The Saudi Ambassador to Lebanon Walid Al Bukhari made a visit to Lebanon’s northern city of Tripoli where he affirmed the strong ties between Lebanon, its people and Saudi Arabia. Bukhari met in Tripoli with several of the city’s religious leaders.

Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 22, 2022