video Update Saudi foreign minister calls for ending Syria sanctions during talks in Damascus

Saudi foreign minister calls for ending Syria sanctions during talks in Damascus

  • Prince Faisal is in Syria for his first official visit there since the downfall of Bashar Assad
  • Foreign minister meets Syrian leader Ahmed Al-Sharaa and discusses support to help Syria during its transition
video By Arab News ·

Update UN denounces Israel’s use of ‘war fighting’ methods in West Bank video

UN denounces Israel’s use of ‘war fighting’ methods in West Bank

  • ‘We are deeply concerned by the use of unlawful lethal force in Jenin, in the occupied West Bank’
  • UN rights office verified that at least 12 Palestinians had been killed and 40 injured by Israeli security forces since Tuesday
By AFP ·

Davos 2025 concludes with regular WEF meeting in Riyadh announced starting spring 2026

Davos 2025 concludes with regular WEF meeting in Riyadh announced starting spring 2026

  • Saudi Arabia hosted its first two-day WEF special meeting in late April last year,
By TAREK ALI AHMAD ·

AlUla’s vision based on strong partnerships, holistic development, says royal commission official

AlUla’s vision based on strong partnerships, holistic development, says royal commission official

  • Ben Hudson highlights pacts with global investors and nations
  • Plan includes $31.9bn contribution to Kingdom’s GDP by 2035
By DANIEL FOUNTAIN ·

Israeli refusal to fully withdraw from Lebanon sparks regional concerns

Israeli refusal to fully withdraw from Lebanon sparks regional concerns

  • President Aoun holds talks with US, French officials to urge Israel to meet ceasefire deal criteria
  • GCC, Kuwaiti officials hold talks with Lebanese counterparts
By NAJIA HOUSSARI ·

University students lead a strike in Serbia as populist president plans a rally to counter protests

University students lead a strike in Serbia as populist president plans a rally to counter protests

  • Daily traffic blockades took place on Friday in various cities and towns in the Balkan nation
  • “Let’s take freedom in our hands,” students told the citizens in their strike call
By AP ·

Middle East’s rise to becoming global aviation hub ‘absolutely incredible,’ Menzies chairman says

Middle East’s rise to becoming global aviation hub ‘absolutely incredible,’ Menzies chairman says

  • Hassan El-Houry says aviation vital for global, domestic economies
  • Forecasts 300% growth over 10 years, $200bn investment in airports
By DANIEL FOUNTAIN ·

Fearless Saudi 13-year-old launches Vision 2030 podcast

Fearless Saudi 13-year-old launches Vision 2030 podcast

  • Teenager aims to educate the public about Kingdom’s vision
  • Overcame public speaking fears to become podcaster
By Sulafa Alkhunaizi ·

Fearless Saudi 13-year-old launches Vision 2030 podcast

Fearless Saudi 13-year-old launches Vision 2030 podcast

  • Teenager aims to educate the public about Kingdom’s vision
  • Overcame public speaking fears to become podcaster
By Sulafa Alkhunaizi ·

UIM E1 World Championship begins in Jeddah

UIM E1 World Championship begins in Jeddah

  • Event ‘represents yet another big step,’ says Prince Sultan bin Fahd bin Salman
  • E1 CEO Rodi Basso: ‘We look forward to a continued and long-lasting association with Saudi Arabia’
By SALEH FAREED ·