Saudi Arabia
‘Maldives of the Middle East’: Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea project takes shape
When people think of a luxury destination by the sea, the image that usually springs to mind is the Maldives: turquoise waters, white-sand beaches and villas perched above the...
SpaceX surge further boosts Saudi billionaire prince’s fortune
Alwaleed Talal’s investment firm holds 42.4 million shares in SpaceX, valued at US$6.8 billionPublished Sun, Jun 14, 2026 · 05:57 PMFRIDAY’S (Jun 12) debut share surge for SpaceX is...
More than 1.5m foreign pilgrims begin Hajj despite Iran war fears
Muslims have begun the annual Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia against the backdrop of a region deeply shaken by the Iran war.Saudi authorities said last week that some 1.51...
Gamers, developers protest Saudi Arabia Public Investment Fund’s bid to acquire Electronic Arts
As Electronic Arts moves closer to closing a sale of the gaming company to Saudi Arabian investors, it’s facing backlash from a group of protestors who are calling it...
Where to bask in the minutes-long magic of the 2027 total solar eclipse
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission.Pack your eclipse glasses, and prepare for an adventure. | Credit: Aaron McCoy...
Syria steps into leadership role after Riyadh anti-ISIS meeting
The recent meeting was important because it was the coalition's first reunion since the January 30 deal between the Syrian government and the Syrian Democratic Forces.A meeting of officials...
Saudi Arabia denounces ‘foreign interference’ in Sudan after RSF attacks
Saudi Arabia has reaffirmed its support for Sudan’s territorial unity and integrity, denouncing “criminal attacks” by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in North and South Kordofan states that...
Yemeni politicians meet in Riyadh after dissolving a southern separatist group
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (AP) — Yemeni politicians met Sunday in Saudi Arabia’s capital in their first public gathering since a southern separatist group backed by the United Arab Emirates...
Wars within wars: Yemen’s battlefield exposes deeper Saudi-UAE power struggle
BEHIND THE LINES: In Yemen, Saudi forces reclaim key territories from UAE-backed STC, showcasing the growing rift between Gulf powers over regional influence and governance.As of now, the Yemeni...
This $4 Billion Bridge Could Connect Asia And Africa In A Meaningful Way
For several decades, Egypt and Saudi Arabia have considered physically connecting their two countries using a massive sea bridge. The project — first proposed in the 1980s — was...
