Saudi Arabia
Biden’s Gulf allies want an ‘ironclad’ security pact with the US. Here’s what it might look like
Middle East
October 3, 2023
Biden’s Gulf allies want an ‘ironclad’ security pact with the US. Here’s what it might look like
Abu Dhabi, UAE CNN — Two of the United States’ closest Arab allies are asking the Biden administration to formalize…
California-based EV maker Lucid opens first-ever auto plant in Saudi Arabia
Middle East
October 2, 2023
California-based EV maker Lucid opens first-ever auto plant in Saudi Arabia
CNN — Californian EV-maker Lucid has opened the first ever car manufacturing plant in Saudi Arabia, as the kingdom looks…
Turki Al-Sheikh announces singer Shakira as Riyadh Season surprise
Culture
October 1, 2023
Turki Al-Sheikh announces singer Shakira as Riyadh Season surprise
The Chairman of the General Entertainment Authority Turki al-Sheikh revealed that he had contracted Colombian singer Shakira to perform a…
Netanyahu says Israel is getting closer to ‘quantum leap’ normalization deal with Saudi Arabia
Middle East
September 23, 2023
Netanyahu says Israel is getting closer to ‘quantum leap’ normalization deal with Saudi Arabia
CNN — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said it is “likely” Israel will reach a normalization agreement with Saudi Arabia,…
Saudi crown prince says normalization deal with Israel gets ‘closer’ every day
Middle East
September 22, 2023
Saudi crown prince says normalization deal with Israel gets ‘closer’ every day
Abu Dhabi, UAE CNN — Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MBS) said that his country was moving “closer”…
Saudi Arabia hosts the first AlUla World Archaeology Summit
Archaeology
September 15, 2023
Saudi Arabia hosts the first AlUla World Archaeology Summit
The Royal Commission for the Governorate of AlUla in Saudi Arabia has organized the first session of the AlUla World…
Liverpool turns down record Saudi Al-Ittihad Club offer, ending Salah negotiations
Egypt
September 8, 2023
Liverpool turns down record Saudi Al-Ittihad Club offer, ending Salah negotiations
The Saudi Al-Ittihad Club ended its negotiations for Egypt’s football superstar Mohamed Salah, after Liverpool officially turned down the Saudi…
Liverpool FC management reportedly divided over Mohamed Salah offer
Egypt
September 6, 2023
Liverpool FC management reportedly divided over Mohamed Salah offer
Liverpool FC’s management is reportedly divided over the departure of Mohamed Salah to the Saudi Al-Ittihad club in the current…
Saudi Al-Ittihad Club to put forward most expensive offer in history for Mohamed Salah
Egypt
September 5, 2023
Saudi Al-Ittihad Club to put forward most expensive offer in history for Mohamed Salah
The Saudi Al-Ittihad Club continues pressuring Egyptian football superstar Mohamed Salah to sign a contract with them, and is reportedly…
Retired teacher sentenced to death in Saudi Arabia after tweeting criticism
Middle East
September 1, 2023
Retired teacher sentenced to death in Saudi Arabia after tweeting criticism
CNN — A Saudi court has sentenced a retired teacher to death over his comments online, say his brother and…