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    • Saudis urge UAE to withdraw from Yemen after port strikes

      UAE’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs denied the country had “pressured or directed any Yemeni party to carry out military operations” that threatened Saudi Arabia

    • Man attempts suicide at Mecca’s Grand Mosque, guard injured while saving him | Watch

      Videos circulating on social media show the man approaching the edge before jumping, followed by security officers running to restrain him.

    • Man attempts suicide at Grand Mosque in Makkah, alert security guard breaks fall

      Footage circulating of the incident online shows the man moving toward the edge of the upper level before security officers rushed in to restrain him.

    • Saudi Arabia sees first snowfall in 30 years as desert landscapes turn into winter wonderland

      Saudi Arabia witnesses rare snowfall after 30 years as desert regions turn white. Snow, rain and freezing temperatures trigger safety advisories across the Kingdom.

    • Saudi Arabia deports 56,000 Pakistanis over begging: Why Islamabad’s reputation is suffering | Explained

      Despite repeated deportations, stricter visa rules and warnings from host nations, organised begging networks linked to Pakistan continue to operate across borders.

    • Saudi Arabia extends alcohol sales to higher-earning residents

      Residents must prove their income by showing a salary certificate to gain entry to the country’s only liquor outlet, located in Riyadh

    • AlUla takes the crown as 2025’s leading cultural tourism project — see what makes it extraordinary!

      AlUla, Saudi Arabia’s ancient desert jewel, has been crowned the World’s Leading Cultural Tourism Project 2025. Discover why this UNESCO heritage site is a must-visit for culture lovers, adventurers, and global travelers seeking history, adventure, and luxury.

    • Pakistan faces UAE visa curbs over crime, begging and misuse of visit visas | What we know

      Saudi Arabia and the UAE have repeatedly flagged concerns over Pakistani citizens being linked to street crime, drug networks, visa overstays and organised begging rings.

    • Saudi Arabia’s new workplace dress code: What’s changing?

      Saudi Arabia has proposed a nationwide workplace dress code mandating national attire for Saudi men, suits for expatriates and strict modesty rules for women, with penalties for employers failing enforcement.

    • New alcohol stores to open in Saudi Arabia for some non-muslims

      The kingdom is building two liquor shops in the Red Sea port city of Jeddah and Dammam in the east

    • Saudi funding, crypto ambitions and a new kind of deal: Why Trump’s Maldives resort isn’t just about luxury

      By adopting a tokenised investment framework, the Trumps are positioning themselves at the intersection of luxury hospitality, blockchain technology, and geopolitical influence.

    • 'Laden used Saudi people to damage US ties': Crown Prince Salman calls 9/11 a ‘huge mistake’

      Salman described the September 11 attacks as a “huge mistake”, expressing sorrow for the lives lost and stressing that the Saudi administration has taken measures to prevent similar incidents.

    • US reaches initial deal with Saudi Arabia on nuclear sharing

      Energy Secretary Chris Wright and his Saudi Arabian counterpart signed a joint declaration signifying the talks were finished

    • Elon Musk, Jensen Huang to talk AI at US-Saudi investment forum

      The event is planned for the day after Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, widely known by his initials MBS, met with President Donald Trump at the White House

    • What to know about F-35 fighter jet that US' Donald Trump is selling to Saudi Arabia

      The sale to Saudi Arabia, whose top trading partner is China, was reaffirmed Tuesday during Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's visit to Washington.

    • US plans to approve sale of chips to Saudi AI venture Humain

      The approvals are expected as part of a broader AI agreement between Washington and Riyadh, said the people, who asked not to be named discussing a sensitive matter

    • Saudi Arabia bus crash: Who are the Indians among the dead? Check list and other details here

      Families across different states have begun to receive confirmation of deaths, while Indian authorities in Riyadh and Jeddah work closely with Saudi officials to verify the total number of Indian casualties.

    • Trump weighs F-35 jet sale to Saudi Arabia despite Pentagon tech-leak warning

      U.S. President Donald Trump said he is considering Saudi Arabia’s request to buy F-35 fighter jets, as intelligence officials warn China could gain access to the aircraft’s technology ahead of Riyadh’s White House visit.

    • Trump–Md bin Salman talks: Why Saudi normalisation with Israel depends on Palestine

      Saudi Arabia signalled that normalising ties with Israel depends on clear progress towards Palestinian statehood, as Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman prepares for Washington talks focused on defence, investment, and regional stability.

    • Pakistan’s 'defence pact' with Saudi Arabia exposed as hollow during Durand Line clashes with Afghanistan | Explained

      During the recent clashes along the Durand Line, which left dozens dead and further strained ties between Islamabad and Kabul, Saudi Arabia offered no military or diplomatic support.

    • Saudi Arabia ends the Kafala system: What it means for 13 million migrant workers | Explained

      Announced in June 2025, the reform represents one of the most significant shifts in the kingdom’s labour policy. It is expected to directly impact around 13 million foreign workers, most of whom come from South and Southeast Asia.

    • Saudi government seeks $10 billion in rare loan deal

      Before the revision, Riyadh had expected to borrow about $37 billion this year, with most of that raised through capital markets and about 30% via private channels.

    • Chinese firm backs Saudi Arabia’s $1 billion culture push

      Tourism, which makes up about 5% of the domestic economy, is expected to be a major growth engine as Saudi Arabia seeks to attract more foreign visitors

    • OPINION | Layers to Pak-Saudi defence pact will usher in more volatility

      Pakistan-Saudi defence agreement solidifies a new strategic reality.  It raises the stakes for both India and Iran, and may prompt several countries in West Asia to recalibrate their doctrines. While the pact has been designed for deterrence, it may usher in a new volatile reality in West Asia

    • Cosying up to Israel could be costly strategic gamble for India, a Middle East expert says

      Trita Parsi said that India is playing a gamble by being close to Israel, which is close to becoming an international pariah

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