Get all your news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One app.

Get all your news in one place.

100's of premium titles. One news app.

The Latest Breaking News from Arabia

Saudi Arabia Launches Program to Send Astronauts into Space in 2023

Saudi Arabia said Thursday it will launch a training program with the goal of sending its own astronauts, including a woman, into space next year. "The Saudi Astronaut Program, which is an integral part of the Kingdom's ambitious Vision 2030, will send Saudi astronauts into space to help better serve…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Saudi Arabia Supports UNAOC with $1 Million Grant

Saudi Arabia has provided $1 million to the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC) for supporting its work plan, activities and programs. The Kingdom's permanent representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Abdulaziz Al-Wasel, handed over the financial support to High UN High-Representative for the Alliance of Civilizations Miguel Angel Moratinos…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Saudi Arabia Inaugurates Stage of Transition to Digital World Economies

After Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman announced the National Gaming and Esports Strategy on Thursday, Saudi Arabia is set to launch a serious transformation phase towards the economies of the gaming industry. The Strategy aims to contribute to the Kingdom’s GDP by about SAR 50 billion ($13.3 billion) directly and…

Asharq Al-Awsat

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

Saudi Crown Prince Launches National Gaming and Esports Strategy

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Council for Economic and Development Affairs, unveiled the National Gaming and Esports Strategy that marks the beginning of a new era toward leading the gaming sector and making the Kingdom a global hub…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Saudi Maritime Congress to Discuss Global Energy Challenges

Saudi Arabia is preparing for the Saudi Maritime Congress in Dammam to discuss global energy issues, opportunities, and challenges and reinforce industry leaders' commitment to achieving climate neutrality. The Saudi Maritime Congress is the largest global shipping and logistics event in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and is scheduled for…

Asharq Al-Awsat

IMF: Saudi Arabia Reaping Benefits of Transparent Economic, Financial Policies

Saudi Arabia is reaping the fruits of success after implementing transparent economic and financial policies, good management of the coronavirus crisis and carrying out economic reforms that have led to increased job opportunities and continued improvement in living standards, revealed IMF Mission Chief for Saudi Arabia Amine Mati. The Kingdom’s…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Saudi Arabia Expresses Solidarity with Pakistan over Flood Victims

Saudi Arabia has expressed solidarity with Pakistan where torrential rains and floods have caused casualties, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported on Saturday. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed the Kingdom’s sincere condolences and sympathy to the families of the deceased and to the government of Pakistan, it said. The…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

Millions of Domestic Flights Reflect Rise in Tourism Indicators in Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia witnessed unprecedented growth in domestic cultural tourism, with over 10.5 million trips taking place in the first ten months of 2021, according to the Cultural Status Report by the Ministry of Culture. The Ministry publishes the report every two years to create a basis for monitoring the cultural…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Saudi prince accused of complicity in Khashoggi murder thanks Macron for 'warm reception' in Paris

Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MBS) and French President Emmanuel Macron discussed the Ukraine, energy, and problems in the Middle East. But the elephant in the room, the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, was not mentioned.

Radio France Internationale

Saudi Arabia Receives Largest Share of China's BRI Investments

Saudi Arabia is the largest recipient of Chinese investments within the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) during the first half of 2022, according to a recent report. China's Belt and Road Initiative aims to improve interconnection and cooperation across continents and move to jointly establish the Silk Road Economic Belt…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Saudi Arabia Condemns Attack in Iraq’s Dohuk

Saudi Arabia condemned on Thursday a deadly attack in Iraq’s Dohuk province, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The Kingdom affirmed its full support for the government of Iraq in facing the challenges that threaten its security, sovereignty, and territorial integrity, SPA said. The attack on a mountain resort in the…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Saudi Arabia's Venture Capital Grows Over Half a Billion

Saudi Arabia finished H1 of 2022 with three consecutive half-year periods of growth in venture capital (VC) funding after observing a 244 percent year-on-year increase in funding compared to H1 of 2021. The venture capital market saw a record funding of $548 million. A report issued by the MAGNiTT platform,…

Asharq Al-Awsat

The hottest coffee table books to buy right now

From Arabian leopards to Marilyn’s last shoot, Joe Bromley recommends the most luxurious tomes for the summer

Evening Standard

Saudi Arabia Signs Artemis Accords with NASA to Explore Moon and Mars

Saudi Arabia signed on Saturday the Artemis Accords with NASA to join the international alliance in civil exploration and the use of the moon, Mars, meteorites, and comets for peace and the beneficial use of space for all of humanity, and to bring Man back on the moon. The Artemis…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Get all your
news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One news app.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Reema bint Bandar: History Has Shown That the US, Saudi Arabia Have Emerged From Every Challenge Stronger Together

Saudi Arabia’s Ambassador to the United States Princess Reema bint Bandar said the US President Joe Biden’s upcoming visit to Saudi Arabia is “pivotal” for developing the US-Saudi partnership and ensuring mutual, and global peace and prosperity for both of "our peoples and the wider world", stressing that "we must…

The Hindu

Morning Digest | India’s current account deficit a concern, says Finance Ministry; Saudi Arabia lifts ban on Israeli flights, and more

A select list of stories to read before you start your day

Asharq Al-Awsat

Saudi Arabia Detects First Monkeypox Case

Saudi Arabia detected its first monkeypox case in the capital Riyadh for a person arriving from abroad, state news agency (SPA) reported on Thursday, citing a health ministry statement. The infected person is under medical observation and receiving care in line with the approved healthcare procedures, the ministry said. Those…

Reuters

Muslim pilgrims gather for peak of haj east of Mecca

Around one million Muslim pilgrims gathered at sunrise on Friday at Saudi Arabia's Mount Arafat for a vigil to atone their sins and to pray for peace back home as the annual haj pilgrimage neared its climax.

Get all your
news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One news app.

Asharq Al-Awsat

OIC Secretary-General: E-Draw Consolidated Fairness in Pilgrim Selection

The secretary-general of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), Hissein Brahim Taha, said that the success of the Hajj seasons every year was “a clear message to all those who question Saudi Arabia’s leading role in serving the Two Holy Mosques and the pilgrims.” In an interview with Asharq Al-Awsat,…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Makkah Businesses See Hajj Boom Ending Pandemic Slump

"Business is back", exclaims Abdullah Mekhlafi at the shop where he sells prayer mats in Islam's holiest city, which is preparing for the biggest influx of hajj pilgrims since the coronavirus pandemic began. Two years of drastic restrictions on the number of pilgrims who could perform the hajj emptied shops…

Evening Standard

The desert does bloom: rewilding AlUla

An inspiring project is bringing native flora and fauna – and hopefully even the Arabian leopard – back to the sands of north-west Saudi Arabia

Asharq Al-Awsat

Khalid al-Faisal to Asharq Al-Awsat: Spiteful Parties Are Undermining Saudi Role in Holding the Hajj

Prince Khalid Al-Faisal, Advisor to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, Governor of the Makkah Region and President of the Central Hajj Committee, is overseeing the preparations to hold this year’s holy Hajj pilgrimage. He presided over a meeting of the Central Hajj Committee at Mina, extending his gratitude…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Saudi Investment Opportunities in Vaccines, Vital Medicines Worth $3.4 Bn

Saudi Arabia announced substantial investment opportunities in vaccines and medicines worth $3.4 billion, aiming to realize the Kingdom's goals of achieving pharmaceutical and health security and making Saudi Arabia an important center for this promising industry. Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources Bandar al-Khorayef explained that the ministry is keen…

Asharq Al-Awsat

KSrelief Supports Life-Saving Reproductive Health Program in Yemen

Saudi Arabia’s King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center has announced a contribution of $2.5 million, supporting the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), to provide life-saving reproductive health services to the most vulnerable women and girls in Yemen. The funding will help increase access to reproductive health services for women…

Inverse

Ancient stalagmites point to a massive drought that upturned 6th century Arabia

Researchers used radiometric dating to chart the historic rainfall in the southern Arabian Peninsula. They identified a significant drought that coincided with the demise of the powerful Himyarite Kingdom.

1 … 4 5 6 7

People

Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud

37 stories

Anju Bobby George

31 stories

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

Organisations

International Monetary Fund

Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Gulf Cooperation Council

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

Topics

Places

Fourteen days free

Download the app

One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.