The Latest Breaking News from Saudi Arabia

Virgin Atlantic scraps flight route only a year after its launch

Virgin’s service from London to Riyadh will no longer operate after 7 April

The Independent UK · Apr 1

Saudi Arabia launches special operations rooms for overseas Umrah pilgrims as arrivals surge over 214% since 2022

Saudi Arabia has launched a new operations room to manage a surge in Umrah pilgrims, with 18 million arrivals this year, a 214% increase. This initiative, in collaboration with aviation and other agencies, aims to enhance pilgrim experience and safety. The Umrah and Ziyarah Forum highlights sector growth, with over…

The Times of India · Apr 1

This country has no rivers and still survives: Here’s how Saudi Arabia does it

It is known for its desert, high temperatures, and lack of water resources. Among the most interesting geographical features of Saudi Arabia is the fact that it does not have permanent rivers.

The Times of India · Mar 31

Islamabad talks signal emergence of new four-nation bloc in Middle East

Unlikely grouping of Egypt, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkey steps up efforts to broker ceasefire and curb dominance of Iran and Israel

The Guardian - UK · Mar 30

What is Saudi Arabia’s $4.7 billion ‘artificial lake’ plan in Trojena, and why is it now on hold

New Artificial Lake (Mountain of NEOM), Artificial Lake (Trojena), Artificial Lakes, to be built in the Trojena Mountains, that will be 2,000 meters high, within the NEOM project and 2.8 kilometres long. While the original engineering plan for this new destination required 3 dams to create a continuous body of…

The Times of India · Mar 30

Weather tracker: Thunderstorms drench UAE and Saudi Arabia

Abnormally strong jet stream triggers deluge in Middle East, while north Africa braces for 60-80mph gusts

The Guardian - UK · Mar 30

Saudi, Kuwait, Bahrain 'fighting back': Trump claims Gulf nations '100% on US side' against Iran

President Trump declared Saudi Arabia, Qatar, UAE, Kuwait, and Bahrain are fully aligned with the US against Iran, stating they are "100% on our side." He noted these Gulf nations were surprised by Iran's missile and drone attacks but are now fighting back effectively. The ongoing conflict, now in its…

The Times of India · Mar 30

Trump says deal could be reached 'soon' as Iran warns against US ground invasion

Iran launched strikes on Kuwait and Saudi Arabia after Iranian electrical facilities came under attack, cutting power to parts of Tehran and surrounding areas. Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump claims the war has achieved regime change and a deal could be reached "soon" with Tehran.

Euronews · Mar 30

Iraq World Cup 2026 squad: Graham Arnold's 26-man selection ahead of group stage test against Norway

Iraq named their World Cup 2026 squad after beating Bolivia for a place at the finals

FourFourTwo · Mar 29

The US has opened up Pandora’s box in the Middle East, and possibly only Iran will benefit

THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: With the Houthis controlling the Red Sea – and Iran the Strait of Hormuz – the global economy would be facing disaster

The Independent UK · Mar 29