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This is how Saudi Arabia is investing in its economic future Saudi Arabia is experiencing an economic slump due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the collapse of oil prices.View on euronews Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 02:19Published 4 days ago


G20 leaders call for worldwide coordinated response to COVID-19 pandemic World leaders at the first virtual G20 summit, hosted this year by Saudi Arabia, called for COVID-19 vaccines for all countries and globally coordinated response to the coronavirus pandemic. Credit: Euronews English Duration: 01:33Published 1 week ago

Israel's Netanyahu tight-lipped on Saudi meeting Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has declined to comment on the details of a reported historic visit to Saudi Arabia and a meeting with its crown prince over the weekend. Adam Reed reports. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 01:38Published 1 week ago

Israel reports say PM met Saudi crown prince, Riyadh denies Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 02:29Published 1 week ago

Netanyahu met Saudi crown prince, Pompeo in Saudi Arabia Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 03:39Published 1 week ago

Netanyahu met MBS, Pompeo in Saudi Arabia: Israeli media Reports say Netanyahu flew to Saudi Arabia for a clandestine meeting with the Saudi crown prince and US secretary of state. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 04:56Published 1 week ago

G20 summit : Saudi Arabia hosts two-day virtual meeting Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 04:09Published 1 week ago

G20 Summit: Saudi Arabia Hosts two-day virtual meeting Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 04:17Published 1 week ago

Saudi acrobatic planes perform flyover to mark start of G20 summit Saudi Arabia's King Salman officially launches the G20 summit in a first for an Arab nation, with the virtual forum dominated by efforts to tackle the coronavirus pandemic and the worst global.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 00:50Published 1 week ago

PM Modi participates in virtual G20Riyadh Summit Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended G20 Saudi Arabia 2020 Riyadh Summit on Nov 21. King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud addressed the Summit. The summit aims to discuss financial and socioeconomic.. Credit: ANI Duration: 01:13Published 1 week ago

Saudi Arabia reaps the wrong kind of PR as G20 host Activists are drawing attention to Saudi Arabia’s human rights record as it prepares to host the G20 summit. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 02:54Published 1 week ago

Virtual G20 hosted in Saudi Arabia amid human rights criticisms and coronavirus pandemic International rights groups have called for countries to boycott the event, demanding that authorities release dissidents and women's rights activists who have been detained.View on euronews Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:30Published 1 week ago

Covid deals blow to Saudi Arabia's G20 summit ambitions Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 04:47Published 2 weeks ago

US security adviser names first step to solving Qatar blockade US President Donald Trump's national security adviser says the first step to solving the blockade imposed on Qatar is to allow planes to fly over Saudi and Bahraini airspace. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 07:52Published 2 weeks ago

Saudi Arabia accused of using golf tournament to 'sportswash' its human rights record Amnesty International said Saudi Arabia's hosting of a golf tournament was 'pure hypocrisy' given its alleged human rights abuses. View on euronews Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 02:24Published 3 weeks ago

One arrested after Saudi embassy sprayed with gunfire Unidentified assailants sprayed the embassy of Saudi Arabia in the Netherlands with gunfire before dawn on Thursday, police said. No one was hurt in the incident. Olivia Chan reports. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 00:49Published 3 weeks ago

Saudi Arabia: 4 wounded in bomb blast at WWI memorial in Jeddah Attack occurred at a World War I commemoration ceremony attended by European diplomats. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 03:13Published 3 weeks ago

First Arab woman on the European Tour sees Saudi event as step forward Maha Haddioui, the LET's first and only Arab woman, says it's time to focus on positive changes as Saudi Arabia prepares to host it's first LET event. Credit: Reuters - Sports Duration: 04:38Published 3 weeks ago

UAE-produced Saudi soap opera heralds new era for regional TV drama Watching soap operas is a cherished pastime in many Arab homes.View on euronews Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 02:32Published on November 6, 2020

Saudi Arabia to host Formula One night race in 2021 Saudi coastal city of Jeddah to host night race in 2021 - Saudi sports minister Credit: Reuters - Sports Duration: 04:06Published on November 5, 2020

Plans Unveiled For Amazing Cave Resort In Saudi Arabian Desert Plans have been unveiled for a jaw-dropping subterranean hotel set to carved into a sandstone hill in the Saudi Arabian desert. 'The Sharaan by Jean Nouvel’ resort concept would be located in the.. Credit: Cover Video STUDIO Duration: 00:50Published on November 4, 2020

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Iran rejects U.N. report that arms 'of Iranian origin' used in Saudi attacks Iran on Friday rejected a United Nations report that said cruise missiles used in attacks on oil facilities and an airport in Saudi Arabia last year were of "Iranian origin", saying it had been drawn.. Reuters - Published on June 12, 2020
Arms seized by U.S., missiles used to attack Saudi Arabia 'of Iranian origin': U.N. Cruise missiles used in several attacks on oil facilities and an international airport in Saudi Arabia last year were of "Iranian origin," U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres told the Security.. Reuters - Published on June 12, 2020
Saudi Arabia will resume sports activities, without fans starting from June 21 Saudi Arabia will resume its sports activities without fans starting from June 21, taking all precautions and preventive measures, state media said on Friday. Reuters - Published on June 11, 2020

State Dept. discouraged probe of Saudi arms sale, fired U.S. official says A U.S. State Department inspector general fired by President Donald Trump told lawmakers the department discouraged him from investigating arms sales to Saudi Arabia before he was dismissed last month,.. Reuters - Published on June 10, 2020
Pompeo declined interview on Saudi arms sale, fired inspector general says A State Department inspector general fired by President Donald Trump last month told lawmakers that Secretary of State Mike Pompeo would not sit for an interview about the decision to justify arms.. Reuters - Published on June 10, 2020
Spain ex-king Juan Carlos probed over Saudi rail deal A Supreme Court inquiry aims to find out if the king received any undeclared payments. BBC News - Published on June 9, 2020

Stocks rally on quick economic revival hopes, oil slides Global equity markets surged on Monday, with the Nasdaq hitting a record high on hopes of a quick recovery from the coronavirus slump, while oil slid after Saudi Arabia said new output cuts by producer.. Reuters - Published on June 8, 2020
Saudi Arabia considers limiting haj pilgrims amid COVID-19 fears Saudi Arabia could drastically limit numbers at the annual haj pilgrimage to prevent a further outbreak of coronavirus after cases in the country topped 100,000, sources familiar with the matter said.. Reuters - Published on June 8, 2020
Spain's supreme court investigates former king in Saudi case Spain's supreme court prosecutor has opened an investigation into former King Juan Carlos in connection with a high-speed train contract in Saudi Arabia, piling pressure on a once-popular monarch who.. Reuters - Published on June 8, 2020
Saudi coronavirus cases exceed 100,000 The number of coronavirus cases in Saudi Arabia exceeded 100,000 on Sunday following a rise in new infections over the past ten days. Reuters - Published on June 7, 2020

OPEC, allies coordinating to hold Saturday meeting: Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia's energy minister said on Friday that OPEC and its allies, a group known as OPEC+, were working to hold their oil output policy meeting on Saturday. Reuters - Published on June 5, 2020
Saudi Arabia reimposes curfew in Jeddah for two weeks: SPA agency Saudi Arabia has reimposed a curfew in the Red Sea city of Jeddah 3 p.m to 6 a.m for two weeks starting on Saturday due to the spread of the coronavirus, and suspended work in offices, state news.. Reuters - Published on June 5, 2020
Coronavirus frustrates Saudi women's push for financial independence Abeer al-Howayan despaired of ever working after spending eight years trying to find a job that would put her chemistry degree to use in the Saudi Arabian town of Al Ula. Reuters - Published on June 4, 2020	Fired U.S. State Department watchdog confirms probe of Saudi arms sale A State Department inspector general abruptly fired by President Donald Trump last month confirmed on Wednesday that he was investigating the declaration of a "national emergency" to justify arms sales.. Reuters - Published on June 4, 2020
Yemen pledging drive hopes to raise $2.4 billion to save aid ops as virus spreads The United Nations and Saudi Arabia host a pledging conference for war-ravaged Yemen on Tuesday to help raise some $2.4 billion as funding shortages imperil the world's biggest aid operation. Reuters - Published on June 2, 2020	Saudi-led coalition says shot down two drones launched by Yemen's Houthis: agency The Saudi-led coalition has shot down two drones launched by Yemen's Houthi group in the direction of Saudi Arabia, the state-run Saudi Press Agency said, citing a coalition spokesman. Reuters - Published on June 1, 2020
Saudi Arabia reopens mosques with strict regulations for worshippers Saudi Arabia's mosques opened their doors to worshippers on Sunday for the first time in more than two months as the kingdom, the birthplace of Islam, eased restrictions imposed to combat the.. Reuters - Published on May 31, 2020	Saudi Arabia confirms virtual donors conference for Yemen with U.N. Saudi Arabia confirmed it will host a virtual donors conference next week for Yemen together with the United Nations which said the conflict-riven nation risked being overwhelmed by the coronavirus. Reuters - Published on May 29, 2020
Six killed in Saudi Arabia in shooting incident: state news agency Saudi Arabian police in Assir, a region close to the Yemeni border, are investigating after a shooting incident in which six citizens died on Tuesday, state-run news agency SPA reported on Wednesday. Reuters - Published on May 27, 2020	Missile attack on Yemen army base in Marib kills seven: sources Houthi fighters in Yemen fired missiles at a military base of the Saudi-backed government in Marib province, northeast of the capital Sanaa, on Tuesday, killing seven people including relatives of the.. Reuters - Published on May 27, 2020
Saudi Arabia allows mosques to open for Friday prayers Saudi Arabia will allow mosques to open for Friday prayers, state TV reported on Tuesday, as the kingdom eases restrictions on movement to curb the spread of the coronavirus. Reuters - Published on May 26, 2020	Saudi Arabia to end curfew on June 21, except in Mecca Saudi Arabia will begin easing restrictions on movement and travel this week, more than two months after stringent measures were introduced to help curb the spread of the novel coronavirus. Reuters - Published on May 26, 2020
Family of exiled top Saudi officer Saad al-Jabri 'targeted' Saad al-Jabri fled to Canada but officials are going after his children back home, the BBC is told. BBC News - Published on May 25, 2020	Khashoggi family forgive killers, opening way to legal reprieve The family of slain Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi said on Friday they forgave his murderers, paving the way for a reprieve for five defendants sentenced to death for a crime that severely damaged.. Reuters - Published on May 22, 2020
Jamal Khashoggi: Saudi journalist's family 'forgives' his killers The journalist was murdered inside the Saudi consulate in Istanbul in October 2018. BBC News - Published on May 22, 2020	Khashoggi family forgives those who killed their father: tweet The family of slain Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi said on Friday that they have forgiven those who murdered their father, his son Salah wrote in a tweet on Saturday. Reuters - Published on May 22, 2020
Trump fired watchdog who was probing Saudi arms sales, Democrats say President Donald Trump may have fired State Department Inspector General Steve Linick because he was investigating U.S. military sales to Saudi Arabia, Democratic lawmakers said on Monday, although.. Reuters - Published on May 18, 2020	FBI phone probe links al Qaeda to Saudi who killed 3 at Florida base, Barr says The FBI cracked the iPhone encryption of the Royal Saudi Air Force trainee who killed three American sailors in a December attack at a naval base in Florida, and found evidence linking him to al Qaeda,.. Reuters - Published on May 18, 2020
U.S. lawmakers link Trump's latest IG firing to Saudi arms sales probe President Donald Trump may have fired the State Department's inspector general because he was investigating U.S. military sales to Saudi Arabia, Democratic lawmakers said on Monday as they sought to.. Reuters - Published on May 18, 2020	FBI cracked phone of Saudi shooter at Florida naval base, found al Qaeda ties, Barr says The FBI found cellphone evidence linking al Qaeda to the Royal Saudi Air Force trainee who killed three American sailors in a December attack at a U.S. naval base in Florida after cracking his phone.. Reuters - Published on May 18, 2020

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