The Latest Breaking News from Saudi

Why Saudi clubs are scaling back their spending – and what it means for the transfer window

Saudi Pro League clubs have spent $1.5bn spend on players since 2023, now they want financial stability

The Independent UK · Aug 28, 2025

Magnus Carlsen shows how Saudi Arabia gobbles up global sports stars

The outstanding chess player of his generation is the latest figure to be associated with a kingdom that uses entertainment to pacify the public

The Guardian - US · Jul 23, 2025

GTA 5 finally launches in Saudi Arabia and the UAE 12 years after its global release — will be age-rated 21+ as part of the new regulatory framework

GTA 5 was released worldwide in 2013. Now, almost 12 years later, gamers in Saudi Arabia and the UAE can finally enjoy the game legally, as it launches in the region under a new 21+ age rating.

Tom’s Hardware · Jul 19, 2025

Female entrepreneurs are finding new ways to build a climate-resilient local food supply in Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia must import the overwhelming share of its food, and because of the withering heat, nutritious fruit and vegetables can spoil quickly.

Fortune · May 22, 2025

How Saudi Arabia is building closer investment ties with Europe and the US

Saudi Arabia has emerged as a key Middle Eastern player in the last few years and is now attracting billions worth of investments from both the US and Europe.

Euronews · May 21, 2025

REACTION: Fans Fume At Canelo vs Crawford Kick-Off Presser

Boxing fans are venting their frustrations on social media after the Canelo vs Terence Crawford kick-off press conference is set for Saudi.

Sports Lens · May 14, 2025

Amnesty report exposes abuse of Kenyan domestic workers in Saudi Arabia

More than 70 Kenyan women have documented their harrowing experiences working as domestic workers in Saudi Arabia

The Independent UK · May 13, 2025

Elon Musk and billionaire CEOs join Trump in Saudi to court oligarchs for AI investments

White House announces flood of cash into artificial intelligence as a rabid funding race kicks off in Riyadh

The Independent UK · May 13, 2025

The little-known Middle Eastern city break with direct flights from London

Although not an obvious choice for a city break, Saudi Arabia’s capital Riyadh is attracting visitors with new direct flights from London

The Independent UK · May 2, 2025

Saudi Arabia and Qatar to repay Syria’s debts to the World Bank

The payment of Syria's outstanding loans could help the country regain World Bank support and financing, which has been stalled for more than 14 years now.

Euronews · Apr 28, 2025