Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia isn’t ruling out befriending Israel. But it may come at a higher price
Middle East
January 16, 2024
Saudi Arabia isn’t ruling out befriending Israel. But it may come at a higher price
Abu Dhabi, UAE CNN — Just weeks before Hamas launched its October 7 attack on Israel, Saudi Arabia said it…
Camel racing track in Sharm best in Africa
Egypt
January 14, 2024
Camel racing track in Sharm best in Africa
South Sinai Governor Khaled Fouda asserted that the camel racing track in Sharm el Sheikh is the best track for…
ACWA power, Hassam Allam Utilities partner for $1.5 billion wind power project
Egypt
January 10, 2024
ACWA power, Hassam Allam Utilities partner for $1.5 billion wind power project
Saudi private water desalination company ACWA Power has partnered with Egypt’s Hassan Allam Utilities for a land use agreement on…
Saudi Arabia announces new transit visa for Umrah – here’s all you need to know
Travel
January 7, 2024
Saudi Arabia announces new transit visa for Umrah – here’s all you need to know
The ministry of Hajj and Umrah in Saudi Arabia announced a transit visit service for those arriving by air, to…
Saudi, EU countries denounce comments by far-right Israeli officials on resettlement of Gazans
Middle East
January 4, 2024
Saudi, EU countries denounce comments by far-right Israeli officials on resettlement of Gazans
Saudi Arabia and a number of European nations on Thursday joined the United States in condemning comments by far-right Israeli…
Headscarves, PDA, and alcohol: What to know about visiting Saudi Arabia
Travel
December 31, 2023
Headscarves, PDA, and alcohol: What to know about visiting Saudi Arabia
CNN — Editor’s Note: This CNN Travel series is, or was, sponsored by the country it highlights. CNN retains full editorial…
Video: Cristiano Ronaldo is the world’s top scorer in 2023
Middle East
December 31, 2023
Video: Cristiano Ronaldo is the world’s top scorer in 2023
The Al-Nassr team defeated its host, Al-Taawoun, by four goals to one during the match held on Saturday in the…
Cairo ranks among smartest cities in the Middle East for 2023
Egypt
December 28, 2023
Cairo ranks among smartest cities in the Middle East for 2023
The Smart Cities Index of the International Institute for Management Development (IMD) ranked the smartest cities in the Middle East…
Saudi Arabia announces date for its first ever opera show
Culture
December 27, 2023
Saudi Arabia announces date for its first ever opera show
The CEO of the Theater and Performing Arts Authority, Sultan al-Bazei, announced the date of Saudi Arabia’s first ever opera.…
US poised to ease restrictions on sale of offensive weapons to Saudi Arabia
Middle East
December 26, 2023
US poised to ease restrictions on sale of offensive weapons to Saudi Arabia
CNN — The US is poised to ease restrictions on the sale of offensive weapons to Saudi Arabia, officials told…