Saudi Arabia

Houthis said they were "ready to offer sanctuary to any member of the Al Saud family or any Saudi national that wants to flee oppression and persecution".

Ananya Roy Nov 08, 2017

Abbas' visit comes when Saudi regime purged several princes and top ministers in sweeping anti-corruption probe, and Lebanese prime minister's resignation annoucement from Riyadh.

Vasudevan Sridharan Nov 06, 2017

Hassan Nasrallah, the chief of Lebanese Shia militant group Hezbollah, reassured that his militia will not engage in destabilising activities at this time of political instability.

Vasudevan Sridharan Nov 06, 2017

Eleven princes, four sitting ministers and "tens" of former ministers have been arrested by a newly-formed anti-corruption committee which is headed by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.

Vasudevan Sridharan Nov 05, 2017

Hashim bin Abdullah Yamani, head of the King Abdullah City for Atomic and Renewable Energy, said the move will have economic benefits and help diversify energy needs.

Ananya Roy Oct 31, 2017

Turki Al-Asheikh, chairman of the General Sports Authority, announced stadiums in Riyadh, Dammam and Jeddah will be ready to receive families starting in 2018.

Ananya Roy Oct 30, 2017

Elon Musk has previously described AI as a "fundamental risk to the existence of human civilisation".

Hyacinth Mascarenhas Oct 27, 2017

Crown prince Mohammed bin Salman pledges the Saudi kingdom will be "open to all religions" as he signals sweeping socio-economic reforms.

Vasudevan Sridharan Oct 25, 2017

Rex Tillerson hailed Saudi Arabia as a "terrific partner" during his visit to Riyadh, but failed to condemn Saudi forces' demolition of Shia-majority town Awamiya.

Sophie Baggott Oct 24, 2017

Reverend and Quaker in Burnley court after allegedly breaking into a BAE Systems site to sabotage Eurofighter Typhoon jet destined for Saudi Arabia.

Ewan Palmer Oct 24, 2017

The UK continues to stress its support for Saudi Arabia, without addressing the Kingdom's rate of executions and poor human rights record.

Maya Foa Oct 19, 2017

The Supreme Court says Saudi envoy Jarallah al-Malki cannot hide behind diplomatic immunity on claims by Cherrylyn Reyes who accuses him of making her work for 17 hours a day.

Brendan Cole Oct 18, 2017

At present, archaeologists are unclear on the purpose and exact age of these formations - which resemble gates when looked at from above.

Aristos Georgiou Oct 18, 2017

Authorities say spectators should wear clothing more in line with "the nature of Saudi society" - which has divided opinions.

Neil Murphy Oct 13, 2017

The woman, who moved from Punjab to Saudi Arabia one year ago, alleged employers deny her food and physically abuse her.

Ludovica Iaccino Oct 11, 2017

Women over 45 o be allowed to travel to Haj without male chaperones, said Saudi Arabian government-appointed panel.

Roger Baird Oct 10, 2017

The brave man was filmed ramming the burning vehicle away before the flames spread to the petrol tanks.

Jordan Bhatt Oct 10, 2017

King Salman issued a decree allowing women to be given driving licences, in what some say was the first step towards women's empowerment in the Kingdom.

Ludovica Iaccino Oct 10, 2017

Riyadh authorities summoned the traffic violator and warned her male guardian before releasing her with a penalty.

Vasudevan Sridharan Oct 10, 2017

Conservative Islamic kingdom has put 60 people to death in three months, according to Amnesty International.

Isabelle Gerretsen Oct 03, 2017

Saudi Arabia's General Entertainment said its website was hit with attacks beginning on Thursday.

Hyacinth Mascarenhas Sep 30, 2017

Landmark ruling comes just days after kingdom lifted its ban on female drivers.

Isabelle Gerretsen Sep 29, 2017

Incident occurred just days after King Salman lifted a ban on women driving in the kingdom.

Isabelle Gerretsen Sep 29, 2017

Women in Saudi Arabia are still very much treated as second-class citizens.

Kerry Moscogiuri Sep 28, 2017

Revelation comes ahead of UN resolution calling for a commission investigating war crimes in Yemen.

Isabelle Gerretsen Sep 28, 2017

Saudi society is changing, and youths are satisfied with new developments in the Kingdom.

Naseer Giyas Sep 27, 2017

Women can now drive in the Saudi kingdom, but their freedoms are still curtailed by strict laws.

Ludovica Iaccino Sep 27, 2017

PM backs 'important step' from Gulf nation following Royal decree ending controversial ban.

Ewan Palmer Sep 27, 2017

"An important step in the right direction," UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres tweeted.

Hyacinth Mascarenhas Sep 27, 2017

The ultraconservative kingdom is ruled by Shariah law.

Brendan Cole Sep 26, 2017