Update 1,000 held in Turkish crackdown on militants after Ankara bombing

1,000 held in Turkish crackdown on militants after Ankara bombing

  • Ssuicide bomber detonated explosive device near entrance to Interior Ministry on Sunday
  • Two police officers slightly injured in the attack
By Arab News ·

PIF creates Al Balad Development Co. to boost historic Jeddah area

PIF creates Al Balad Development Co. to boost historic Jeddah area

By Arab News ·

President Biden thanks Qatar’s emir for mediation in freeing Americans from Iran

President Biden thanks Qatar’s emir for mediation in freeing Americans from Iran

  • Biden praised “Qatar’s active and constructive role on the international stage.”
By Reuters ·

Tourism boom for Saudi Arabia with 58% growth in arrivals in 2023, ranks 2nd globally

Tourism boom for Saudi Arabia with 58% growth in arrivals in 2023, ranks 2nd globally

  • Riyadh hosted World Tourism Day on Sept. 27-28, reflecting the Kingdom’s commitment to the global tourism sector
By Arab News ·

Social media platform X tests game streaming and live shopping features

Social media platform X tests game streaming and live shopping features

  • Elon Musk posts video of himself playing Diablo IV
  • Move may be attempt to lure streamers to the platform
By Arab News ·

Social media platform X tests game streaming and live shopping features

Social media platform X tests game streaming and live shopping features

  • Elon Musk posts video of himself playing Diablo IV
  • Move may be attempt to lure streamers to the platform
By Arab News ·

Special Diriyah launches young storyteller competition

Diriyah launches young storyteller competition

  • The second Rawi Diriyah contest, for middle and high school students, aims to promote the rich culture and heritage of Saudi Arabia
  • Registration for the event, organized by the Diriyah Gate Development Authority and Ministry of Education, is open until Nov. 14 
By Haifa Alshammari ·
Neymar gets off the mark in vital Al-Hilal victory in Tehran

Neymar gets off the mark in vital Al-Hilal victory in Tehran

  • The Brazilian scored his first goal in five games since joining the Saudi side as they eased to a 3-0 away victory over Nassaji Mazandaran of Iran
  • Meanwhile, Al-Fayha made it three wins out of three for Saudi teams on matchday two, with a 2-0 victory over Pakhtakor of Uzbekistan
By John Duerden ·