video Update Macron arrives in Riyadh for official visit

Macron arrives in Riyadh for official visit

  • French president received at Al-Yamamah Palace by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman
  • Two leaders held an expanded meeting for extensive talks
video By Arab News ·

Update Israeli strikes hit southern Lebanon, but tense ceasefire holds

Israeli strikes hit southern Lebanon, but tense ceasefire holds

  • Attacks come days after US-brokered ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hezbollah went into effect
By AFP - Reuters ·

Analysis What to expect from French President Emmanuel Macron’s state visit to Saudi Arabia

What to expect from French President Emmanuel Macron’s state visit to Saudi Arabia

  • From cultural cooperation to resolving conflicts in Gaza and Lebanon, Macron has much to discuss on state visit
  • The Elysee Palace has dubbed the visit “exceptional,” signaling the strategic importance of Franco-Saudi ties
By Arlette Khouri ·

Riyadh metro connects key urban centers, reducing car dependency in a city notorious for traffic congestion. (SPA/Supplied) photos

Right on time: Riyadh Metro engineers new era of urban mobility

  • The capital city’s new public transport system covers 176 kms of track
By MANAL AL-BARAKATI ·

A man withdraws cash from an ATM machine at Bank of Palestine in Khan Younis in the southern Gaza Strip on May 15, 2018. (AFP)

US welcomes Israel lifeline for Palestinian banking

  • US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen has warned that cutting off Palestinian banks “would create a humanitarian crisis” and voiced disappointment in October when Israel approved only a 30-day extension
By AFP ·

Family first: Biden joins list of US presidents pardoning relatives

Family first: Biden joins list of US presidents pardoning relatives

  • Bill Clinton granted a pardon to his half-brother Roger, who had served time in prison on 1985 drug charges
  • Donald Trump pardoned Charles Kushner, a fellow real estate magnate whose son Jared is married to Trump’s daughter Ivanka
By AFP ·

Saudi Media Academy celebrates graduation of first trainees

Saudi Media Academy celebrates graduation of first trainees

  • Minister of Media Salman Al-Dossary: This first cohort of electronic program graduates marks a step toward empowering national staff to face the challenges of modern media
  • Ceremony also featured the launch of the in-person global programs track in collaboration with international universities
By Arab News ·

Saudi Media Academy celebrates graduation of first trainees

Saudi Media Academy celebrates graduation of first trainees

  • Minister of Media Salman Al-Dossary: This first cohort of electronic program graduates marks a step toward empowering national staff to face the challenges of modern media
  • Ceremony also featured the launch of the in-person global programs track in collaboration with international universities
By Arab News ·

Stars Aamir Khan, Emily Blunt to be honored at Red Sea Film Festival

Stars Aamir Khan, Emily Blunt to be honored at Red Sea Film Festival

  • They are receiving the festival’s Red Sea Honoree award in recognition of their exceptional contributions to the film industry
By Arab News ·
Special Saudi Pro League reveals vision for football growth, global impact

Saudi Pro League reveals vision for football growth, global impact

  • Speakers at World Football Summit highlight rapid progress in both men’s and women’s games in the Kingdom
  • Potential for investment in Saudi football is huge, Al-Hilal head coach Jose Herrera tells Riyadh forum
By Aisha Fareed ·