Manahel al-Otaibi, who frequently promoted female empowerment on social media, was arrested under anti-terror lawsA young women’s rights activist in Saudi Arabia was secretly sentenced to 11 years in prison by an anti-terrorism court after being arrested for “her choice of clothing and support for women’s rights”.Saudi officials confirmed in a statement to the United National high commissioner for Human Rights that Manahel al-Otaibi was sentenced on 9 January for what the Saudi government called...
In a bustling Monday morning last month, a convoy of tech executives, engineers, and sales representatives from industry giants like Amazon, Google, and TikTok reportedly found themselves ensnared in a three-hour traffic snarl. Their destination: a colossal conference hosted at an expansive desert event space, situated 50 miles beyond Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.According to the report in New York Times, the irresistible allure is billions of dollars in Saudi investment, as the kingdom fervently...
A Saudi official said the state is ready to accept a 'verbal agreement' from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that he would be willing to renew talks for Palestinian statehood as part of the normalization process between the two countries, the Wall Street Journal reported on Thursday.The statement came amid reports that the Biden administration as been increasing pressure on both countries to come to a normalization agreement.console.log("2390 BODY2. CatId...
Increasing people’s awareness of cultural and historic landmarks is an important step toward ensuring the long-term conservation of these sites, helping to drive the urgent need for their protection. In recent years, AlUla and Saudi Arabia have emerged as hotbeds of cultural discovery and touristic exploration. With six UNESCO World Heritage Sites within its borders, the Kingdom is both a cultural custodian and a welcoming host. It is a role the country takes seriously,...
United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken (pictured left) and the European Union's High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Josep Borrell (right) will travel to Saudi Arab
On a visit to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan had a meeting with the Minister of Education of Saudi Arabia Yousef bin Abdullah Al-Benyan. The interlocutors commended the high-level political dialogue between the two countries and noted that this visit of the Foreign Minister of Armenia will give a new …
Yerevan /Mediamax/. The visit of Armenia's Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan
Schools in several areas of Saudi Arabia switched to online classes on Monday after authorities warned of heavy rain and possible floods this week. The Ministry of Education said in-person classes would be suspended at all schools in Jeddah, Madinah, Rabigh and Khulais, with lessons to be held through the Madrasati remote-learning platform. The University of Jeddah, King Abdul Aziz University and Umm Al Qura University have postponed scheduled exams until further notice and asked students to...
Doha, Qatar: Saudi Arabia s AFC U23 Asian Cup Qatar campaign may have come to an end but Saad Al Shehri is optimistic about the future, with the head
Doha, Qatar: Saudi Arabia s AFC U23 Asian Cup Qatar campaign may have come to an end but Saad Al Shehri is optimistic about the future, with the head
Secretary of State Antony Blinken will travel to Saudi Arabia next week to discuss cease-fire efforts, the State Department said on Saturday. Blinken's trip on Monday comes as Egypt, Qatar, Israel and Hamas have not managed to reach a cease-fire and the release of hostages over having different demands. Apart from discussions about a cease-fire
When the LIV Golf roster tee off for the first event in the league since the Masters at Augusta earlier this month it is likely to feel like another marquee match event on the 2024 calendar. Because Adelaide, South Australia, is the closest the Saudi Arabia-backed breakaway league has to its own major. The inaugural []