Saudi prince uses fund to expand power, commit abuses: HRW
Saudi prince uses fund to expand power, commit abuses: HRW

Human Rights Watch (HRW) stated on Wednesday that Saudi Arabias de facto ruler is using the kingdoms oil wealth fund to finance vanity projects associated with numerous human rights violations. A 93-page report from the New York-based group describes how Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has...

Bangladesh to represent its diverse culture in Riyadh from today
Bangladesh to represent its diverse culture in Riyadh from today

The Bangladesh Culture segment of the prestigious Riyadh Season is set to kick off on Wednesday afternoon (4pm KSA time), showcasing the rich and diverse cultural heritage and lifestyle of Bangladesh. This high-profile event will highlight various aspects of expatriates lives in the Kingdom of...

Israeli aggression in Gaza, Lebanon pushing region to wider war: Saudi Arabia
Israeli aggression in Gaza, Lebanon pushing region to wider war: Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabias Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan on Monday said that Israels aggression in Gaza and Lebanon is pushing the region to a wider war, Al Arabia. He told this at the opening session of the G20 Summit in Rio de Janeiro. The ongoing Israeli aggression in Gaza and...

Mehazabien's film to premiere in Saudi Arabia
Mehazabien's film to premiere in Saudi Arabia

Prominent star Mehazabien Chowdhurys debut film Saba is currently being featured at various international film festivals following its completion. It has already been exhibited in several countries and has earned positive reviews. The film Saba made its world debut in the Discovery program at...

Saudi Arabia gears up to host Arab-Islamic summit on Gaza, Lebanon
Saudi Arabia gears up to host Arab-Islamic summit on Gaza, Lebanon

A Saudi Arabia-hosted Arab Islamic Summit is set to open in Riyadh in the coming hours, with leaders expected to hold discussions on Israels war on Gaza as well as its attacks on Lebanon, reports Al Jazeera. The Saudi state-run Al-Ekhbariya news channel broadcast footage of Nigerian President...

Saudi military personnel killed in Yemen attack
Saudi military personnel killed in Yemen attack

Two Saudi military personnel have been killed in an attack in Yemen, Saudi state media said Saturday, reporting that the assailant was affiliated with Yemens defence ministry, reports BSS. An officer and a non-commissioned officer were martyred and an officer was injured as a result of a...

Saudi Arabia leads Arab world in congratulating Trump
Saudi Arabia leads Arab world in congratulating Trump

Arab leaders congratulated Donald Trump on following his decisive victory in the U.S. presidential election, reports Arab News. Saudi Arabias King Salman sent a cable of congratulations to Trump, wishing him success and the American people further progress and prosperity. The king praised the...

US, Saudi Arabia strengthen aviation ties with new Cargo Rights Amendment
US, Saudi Arabia strengthen aviation ties with new Cargo Rights Amendment

The United States and Saudi Arabia have taken a significant step to deepen their civil aviation partnership by finalizing negotiations on a Protocol of Amendment to their 2013 Air Transport Agreement, reads a statement. The Amendment, signed by the U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for...

Saudi Arabia condemns 'military targeting' of Iran as violation of its sovereignty
Saudi Arabia condemns 'military targeting' of Iran as violation of its sovereignty

Saudi Arabia has condemned the military targeting of Iran as a violation of its sovereignty and international laws, Reuters reports citing its state media. The Kingdom affirms its unwavering position in its rejection of the continued escalation in the region and the expansion of the conflict...

Saudi Arabia considers risks in Trump presidency
Saudi Arabia considers risks in Trump presidency

Saudi Arabias de facto ruler can look forward to a friendly relationship with the White House if Donald Trump wins again, but he also understands the risks that come with such an unpredictable candidate. With the Middle East in turmoil and a potential mega-deal to recognise Israel hanging in the...

Saudi Arabia arrests 22,000 illegal foreigners in a week
Saudi Arabia arrests 22,000 illegal foreigners in a week

Saudi Arabia detained 22,094 illegal foreigners in a week during a security operation focused on enforcing residency labour and border security laws and deported thousands of others. The arrests were made in nationwide campaigns over the period of 26 September - 2 October, according to the...