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Saudi Arabia kills Shia Muslims – but the US turns a blind eye to win arms deals

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

Christians accused of trying to disarm BAE-made Eurofighter Typhoon sold to Saudi Arabia amid Yemen war

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

Theresa May defends trade deals with Gulf leaders

Saudi Arabia is executing teenagers for using social media - you call that 'reform'?

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

Saudi diplomat in UK will not get immunity in 'domestic servitude' case after landmark court ruling

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

400 mysterious stone 'gates', up to 7,000 years old, discovered in Saudi Arabia

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

5 Things Women Are Still Banned From Doing In Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia bans citizens from wearing pyjamas at sporting events

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

Neil Murphy Oct 13, 2017

'Do not come to Saudi Arabia' – Indian worker allegedly tortured by employers gives warning

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 to be allowed to travel to Haj without male chaperones, says report

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

Roger Baird Oct 10, 2017

Driver risks life to ram burning car and prevent huge petrol station explosion in Saudi Arabia

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

Jordan Bhatt Oct 10, 2017

Saudi man flees own wedding because bride's father wants daughter to drive

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

A Saudi woman takes part in a day of protest against the kingdom's ban on female drivers.

Saudi woman fined for driving and her male guardian signs pledge that she won't do it again

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

Vasudevan Sridharan Oct 10, 2017

In Saudi Arabia, 40% of executions are for drug offences that aren't even punishable by death

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

Isabelle Gerretsen Oct 03, 2017

Saudi Arabia's entertainment authority hit by 'subversive' cyberattacks from outside the kingdom

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

Hyacinth Mascarenhas Sep 30, 2017

Another first for Saudi women: They're now allowed to issue fatwas

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

Isabelle Gerretsen Sep 29, 2017

Saudi man arrested after threatening to 'burn' women drivers

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

Isabelle Gerretsen Sep 29, 2017

Women can drive in Saudi Arabia – but there's a long road ahead for human rights

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

Kerry Moscogiuri Sep 28, 2017

UK to block UN probe into Yemen war after Saudi Arabia threatens to cut trade ties

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

Isabelle Gerretsen Sep 28, 2017

In a First, Saudi King Issues Decree Allowing Women To Drive

Allowing Saudi women to drive shows that economic reforms are more important than Islamic traditions

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

Naseer Giyas Sep 27, 2017

Here are five things women in Saudi Arabia still can't do

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

Ludovica Iaccino Sep 27, 2017

Theresa May praises UK's 'long-standing friend' Saudi Arabia over women's driving ban lift

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

Ewan Palmer Sep 27, 2017

'Saudi Arabia will never be the same again': Twitter reacts to royal decree allowing women to drive

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

Hyacinth Mascarenhas Sep 27, 2017

Saudi Arabia will finally allow women to drive after landmark announcement

The ultraconservative kingdom is ruled by Shariah law.

Brendan Cole Sep 26, 2017

Women who drive 'don't care if they're raped' claims Saudi Arabia historian

Saudi cleric says women shouldn't be allowed to drive because their brains shrink after shopping

Religious leader is suspended and slammed on social media.

Roger Baird Sep 22, 2017

JK Rowling: No more plans to write Harry Potter after Cursed Child

From Pokemon to Harry Potter: The strangest things banned in Saudi Arabia

People have been arrested for dancing, listening to music and celebrating St Valentine's Day.

Ludovica Iaccino Sep 22, 2017

Woman sold in Saudi Arabia as human slave for £4,061

A travel agent, who facilitated her move to the Middle Eastern country, has been booked in the case.

Divya Kishore Sep 15, 2017

Arms fair London Defence Security Equipment international DSEi

DSEi 2017 in pictures: World's biggest arms trade fair opens in London

More than 1,600 exhibitors from over 40 countries are displaying their latest weapons and defence systems at Defence & Security Equipment international (DSEi).

David Sim Sep 13, 2017