The Latest Breaking News from Saudi Arabia

Apple's Online Store Is Now Live In Saudi Arabia, Flagship Stores Coming By 2026

Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) has officially expanded its retail presence into Saudi Arabia by launching the Apple Store online and app, introducing direct customer support in Arabic.

Benzinga · Jul 22, 2025

The go-between: how Qatar became the global capital of diplomacy

The long read: The tiny, astonishingly wealthy country has become a major player on the world stage, trying to solve some of the most intractable conflicts. What’s driving this project?

The Guardian - UK · Jul 22, 2025

What Happened to Saudi Arabia's 'Sleeping Prince'? Royal Dies After 20 Years in Coma

Saudi's 'Sleeping Prince' Al-Waleed bin Khaled dies at 36 after 20 years in coma from 2005 crash. Funeral held 20 July 2025. Funeral held 20 July.

International Business Times UK · Jul 21, 2025

‘Keeping us hooked on fossil fuels’: how can we negotiate with autocracies on the climate crisis?

The bulk of global greenhouse gas emissions come from countries that are not democratic, and many big oil and gas exporters are also authoritarian

The Guardian - UK · Jul 18, 2025

It took 12 years, but Grand Theft Auto 5 is now legal in Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia gets GTA 5 before we get GTA 6.

PC Gamer · Jul 17, 2025

Granit Xhaka ‘Offered Premier League Return’ After Saudi Arabia Snub

Bayer Leverkusen expect a final answer from Xhaka in the coming days.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 17, 2025

2026 FIFA World Cup: Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Indonesia AFC qualifiers revealed

The draw for the fourth round of AFC qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup has been made in Kuala Lumpur on Thursday.

Al Jazeera · Jul 17, 2025

‘There’s a bit of a queue forming’: how UK firms are enticing buyers for the next generation of fighter jets

Inside the hangars where robots are poised to keep the UK a top-tier military nation and continue more than a century of building military aircraft

The Guardian - UK · Jul 16, 2025

Future Palestinian state a place for women and respect for law, claims foreign minister

Palestinian Foreign Minister Varsen Shahin said any future Palestinian state will be pluralistic, with respect for any deal on a two-state solution for Israel and adherence to international law. She said the Palestinian Authority is on a path to root out corruption, which she admitted "takes time".

Euronews · Jul 16, 2025

A first look at Aman Resort’s new Saudi Arabia hotel, Amansamar

The luxury brand is opening three new sites within Saudi Arabia

The Independent UK · Jul 16, 2025