video Update Saudi capital Riyadh to host World Expo 2030

Saudi capital Riyadh to host World Expo 2030

  • City was confirmed as the successor host to Osaka in 2025
  • Event expected to represent culmination of Vision 2030 and showcase Kingdom’s achievements
video By Zeina Zbibo ·

Special Hostage-prisoner swap brings Israeli practice of detaining Palestinian children out of the shadows

Hostage-prisoner swap brings Israeli practice of detaining Palestinian children out of the shadows


US tells Israel any military operation in Gaza must avoid further civilian displacement

US tells Israel any military operation in Gaza must avoid further civilian displacement

  • White House begins to put greater pressure on Israel that the manner of the coming campaign must be ‘carefully thought through’
By AP ·

‘A chance to bring the world to Riyadh’: Saudi officials, delegates react to Expo 2030 win

‘A chance to bring the world to Riyadh’: Saudi officials, delegates react to Expo 2030 win

  • Riyadh wins vote by a convincing margin, securing 119 out of 165 votes from the member states of the Bureau International des Expositions in Paris
By Maedeh Sharifi ·

Ryan Ashore, the head of Red Sea Labs, speaks to the media during a media dialogue session at Jeddah’s Ritz Carlton on Monday.

Red Sea film festival fosters creative visions

By Nada Hameed ·

Pause in fighting allows delivery of life-saving food assistance in Gaza, but more access is needed, says World Food Programme

Pause in fighting allows delivery of life-saving food assistance in Gaza, but more access is needed, says World Food Programme

  • WFP regional director: Gaza at risk of famine as six days are ‘simply not enough’ to provide necessary assistance
  • Only operational WFP-run bakery is working ad-hoc on first day of pause in hostilities
By Arab News ·

Japan relaxes visa requirements for Saudi nationals

Japan relaxes visa requirements for Saudi nationals

  • The scheme will come into effect on Dec. 4
By Arab News Japan  ·

Media Oasis opens in Paris to support Riyadh’s bid to stage World Expo 2030

Media Oasis opens in Paris to support Riyadh’s bid to stage World Expo 2030

  • Event hosted by Kingdom’s Ministry of Media
  • Showcases best of Saudi cultural, development projects
By Arab News ·

Media Oasis opens in Paris to support Riyadh’s bid to stage World Expo 2030

Media Oasis opens in Paris to support Riyadh’s bid to stage World Expo 2030

  • Event hosted by Kingdom’s Ministry of Media
  • Showcases best of Saudi cultural, development projects
By Arab News ·

Exclusive ‘Calm’ Mancini different from expected, admits Saleh Al-Shehri

‘Calm’ Mancini different from expected, admits Saleh Al-Shehri

  • The Italian’s faith in the Al-Hilal forward was rewarded with 4 goals in the recent international break
  • Al-Shehri looking to continue recent form in Friday’s Roshn Saudi League Riyadh derby against Al-Nassr
By Arab News ·