The Latest Breaking News from Saudi Arabia

Saudi Non-oil Private Sector Resumes Growth

Saudi Arabia’s non-oil private sector managed to regain its strength in February, as improved business confidence and customer demand led to faster expansions in production, new business and purchases. Cost inflation pressures eased for the second month in a row, while expectations for future production rose to their highest levels…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 4, 2022

Analysis: Gulf states cautiously navigate war on Ukraine

Gulf Cooperation Council states have high stakes in the war with ties to the West and relationships with Russia.

Al Jazeera · Mar 4, 2022

Mike Bianchi: Phil Mickelson’s biggest crime? He told the truth about Saudi Arabia

The truth hurts.

Orlando Sentinel · Mar 3, 2022

Saudi Crown Prince Announces Establishment of Global Destination for Mountain Tourism in NEOM

Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman announced on Thursday the establishment of TROJENA, the new global destination for mountain tourism, part of NEOM’s plan and strategy to contribute to supporting and developing the tourism sector in the region. The Crown Prince, who is Chairman of the NEOM Company Board of Directors,…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 3, 2022

Israel can become a "potential ally" if Palestinian conflict resolved - Saudi crown prince

Israel can become "a potential ally" of Saudi Arabia if the conflict with the Palestinians is resolved, the Saudi state-news agency SPA cited Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman as saying on Thursday.

Reuters · Mar 3, 2022

Former king Juan Carlos may return to Spain after inquiries dropped

Royal left to live in Abu Dhabi in 2020 following allegations over business dealings relating to Saudi Arabia

The Guardian - UK · Mar 3, 2022

Saudi crown prince says he does not care if Biden misunderstands him - The Atlantic

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman said he does not care whether U.S. President Joe Biden misunderstood things about him, saying Biden should be focusing on America's interests, in an interview with The Atlantic monthly published on Thursday.

Reuters · Mar 3, 2022

Saudi Arabia Launches Two Investment Funds to Develop Non-Profit Sector

Jadwa Investments has partnered with the Saudi Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development to launch two investment funds for the local non-profit sector. The launching ceremony was held in the presence of Deputy Minister of Human Resources and Social Development and Chairman of the Executive Committee of the National…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 3, 2022

Mumbai City AFC to make AFC Champions League debut in Riyadh

KUALA LUMPUR: Indian Super League side Mumbai City FC will play their AFC Champions League group matches in the Saudi Arabian capital of Riyadh in April, in what will be their debut appearance in the top-flight club competition of the continent.

The Times of India · Mar 3, 2022

Saudi court issues new death sentence against man arrested as juvenile

A Saudi Arabian court handed down a new death sentence against a young man for crimes committed when he was a minor after a higher court overturned a previous ruling, his family said, in what rights groups called a "grossly unfair trial".

Reuters · Mar 3, 2022