The Latest Breaking News from Saudi Arabia

Gulf state cooperation has long been shaped by the threat of Iran − but shows of unity belie division

Arab Gulf countries, battered economically and physically by the war with Iran, were keen to put on a united front at a key regional meeting on April 28, 2026.

The Conversation · May 4

OPEC+ countries agree modest rise in production as Iran retains chokehold on key Strait of Hormuz

Seven countries in the OPEC+ grouping of oil-producing countries — including Saudi Arabia and Russia — say they’ve decided to a modest increase in production starting in June as part of a commitment to “market stability.”

The Independent UK · May 3

Saudi Arabia arrests over 11,000 for residency, labour, border violations in nationwide crackdown

Saudi Arabia’s security authorities have arrested more than 11,000 people for violating residency, labour and border regulations during a nationwide crackdown over one week.

The Times of India · May 3

Friday essay: John Keane on demagogues, despots and the rise of ‘phantom democracies’

Let’s begin with a troubling truth: in many countries, hundreds of millions of people nowadays feel that when it comes to the biggest decisions affecting their lives, despite all the talk of “democracy” and “the people”, they have no control over those who decide things in their name. Their shared…

The Conversation · Apr 30

LIV Golf: Saudi Arabia's PIF to stop funding breakaway league at end of 2026 season

Long-term future of the circuit in doubt but LIV insist they will continue under a different funding model

Evening Standard · Apr 30

Saudi Arabia’s PIF confirms LIV Golf funding to stop after 2026 season

The decision casts doubt over the long-term future of the breakaway league.

The Independent UK · Apr 30

Saudi Arabia’s PIF confirm decision to stop financing LIV Golf at end of 2026 season

With LIV’s major investor withdrawing funding the future of the tour is now in doubt

The Independent UK · Apr 30

Could the UAE’s shock exit from Opec cause an oil price war?

A standoff between Gulf oil giants Saudi Arabia and the UAE could cause greater market volatility for years to come

The Guardian - UK · Apr 30

LIV Golf has a new chairman and seeks to new funding without Saudi backing

LIV Golf has a new chairman and a new strategy to move forward after Saudi Arabian funding ends after this year

The Independent UK · Apr 30

LIV Golf issues defiant statement as Saudi Arabia withdraws funding

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The Independent UK · Apr 30