While most of Saudi Arabia swelters in summer heat, hailstones spotted in Asir
While most areas in Saudi Arabia recorded soaring temperatures, hailstones fell over a district in the city of Asir on Saturday. Photographer Faye al-Ama’i documented…
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US says it stands firmly with Saudi partners against border threats
The United States has said it stands firmly with Saudi Arabia in defending their borders against continued threats from Houthi missiles, US State Department Spokesperson…
More than 120,000 women in Saudi Arabia have applied for driving licenses
More than 120,000 women have applied for licenses and the demand is very high, Ministry of Interior spokesman Maj. Gen. Mansour Al-Turki said in Riyadh…
Women Can Now Drive in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia lifted its longstanding driving ban Sunday, as women drove to work, ran errands, and even drove a Formula 1 car using their newly-issued drivers’ licenses for the first time….
Saudi Arabia denies pirating World Cup broadcast from Qatar
Saudi Arabia has denied accusations of pirating the broadcast of World Cup games for which Qatar-based beIN Sports network holds the regional rights. Saud al-Qahtani,…
With women set to drive soon, Saudi Arabia launches three-day road safety event
A three-day recreational and educational event for women about driving cars under the slogan “Trust in God and Drive” was launched on Thursday by the…
OPEC Seeks Last-Minute Compromise as Iran Opposes Supply Boost
OPEC meets in Vienna on Friday in a final effort to overcome Iranian opposition to a preliminary agreement to boost production by a theoretical 1…
Saudi intercepts Houthi missile targeting oil facility
Saudi air defense on Tuesday intercepted a ballistic missile fired by Houthis in Yemen, state television reported. According to a report by Al-Ekhbariya, the missile…
BeIN-Saudi talks break down nine days ahead of World Cup
Qatar’s beIN Media Group said Tuesday it has been unable to reach a deal with Saudi Arabia to show World Cup games, nine days before…
Saudi intercepts ballistic missile by Yemen rebels
Saudi air defenses on Tuesday intercepted a ballistic missile fired from Yemen by Houthi rebels into western Saudi Arabia, according to the Saudi-led coalition. The…