The Latest Breaking News from Saudi Arabia

Prince of Wales to make first official visit to Saudi Arabia

William has previously visited neighbouring countries the United Arab Emirates and Kuwait.

Evening Standard · Jan 21

Luke Littler vows to play for ‘many years’ after celebrating turning 19 in style

Littler is already joint-third on the list of all-time major tournament winners after a spectacular first two years on tour.

The Independent UK · Jan 21

New York’s Met Opera announces ‘necessary’ layoffs and pay cuts

‘Cost-cutting’ announcement comes amid uncertainty over deal struck with Saudi Arabia to perform in Riyadh

The Guardian - US · Jan 20

Ancient mummified cheetahs discovered in Saudi Arabia contain preserved DNA from the long-lost population

Cheetahs vanished from Saudi Arabia half a century ago. Now long-dead mummified big cats may help herald their return.

LiveScience · Jan 16

Iran warns Qatar and Saudi Arabia it will strike US targets if attacked, expert says

US personnel movements from Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar underscores rising fears of direct US–Iran confrontation, according to Middle East expert Professor Mehran Kamrava, who says Tehran has explicitly warned Doha and Riyadh it would retaliate against American targets.

Euronews · Jan 15

Luke Littler to compete for $200,000 prize as new ‘Golden Bull’ bonus is revealed

The World Series of Darts is set to head to Saudi Arabia for the first time next week

The Independent UK · Jan 15

Golden Bull incentive introduced for World Series of Darts in Saudi Arabia

Luke Littler will be one of eight PDC Tour representatives in the tournament in Riyadh next week.

The Independent UK · Jan 15

Mystery of mummified cheetahs found in caves could shed light on lost populations

They also don't know why so many cheetahs were in the caves

The Independent UK · Jan 15

Israel’s recognition of Somaliland is about political alliances, not legal principles

Israel’s decision to recognise Somaliland as an independent nation has been described as historic by Somaliland’s president, Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi. He framed the December 2025 declaration as the first decisive breach in the wall of diplomatic isolation that has surrounded Somaliland for more than three decades.

The Conversation · Jan 15

Saudi Arabia opens $1bn Six Flags theme park featuring longest, tallest and fastest rollercoaster in the world

Five ‘record-breaking’ rides sit across six themed zones at the attraction

The Independent UK · Jan 13