Saudi Arabia

Country in Southwestern Asia

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Saudi Arabia, officially the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, is a country in Western Asia constituting the bulk of the Arabian Peninsula. With a land area of approximately 2,150,000 km² (830,000 sq mi), Saudi Arabia is geographically the largest sovereign state in Western Asia, the second-largest in the Arab world, the fifth-largest in Asia, and the 12th-largest in the world. Saudi Arabia is bordered by Jordan and Iraq to the north, Kuwait to the northeast, Qatar, Bahrain, and the United Arab Emirates to the east, Oman to the southeast and Yemen to the south; it is separated from the Sinai (Egypt) in the north-west by the Gulf of Aqaba. Saudi Arabia is the only country with both a Red Sea coast and a Persian Gulf coast, and most of its terrain consists of arid desert, lowland and mountains. As of October 2018, the Saudi economy was the largest in the Middle East and the 18th largest in the world. Saudi Arabia also has one of the world's youngest populations, with approximately 50 percent of its population of 34.2 million being under 25 years old.

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Might Al Harrah desert drawings reveal the Middle East’s forgotten past? In this vast plain of the Al Harrah desert, stretching from Syria across north-eastern Jordan and into Saudi Arabia, ancient drawings are carved into volcanic basalt rock.View on euronews Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 03:01Published 2 days ago


Honeymoon over? Biden win would reset Saudi ties Saudi Arabia's de facto ruler, Mohammed bin Salman, has enjoyed close ties, some would say a free pass, with Donald Trump in the White House. Joe Biden has promised that if he becomes U.S. president,.. Credit: Reuters - Politics Duration: 01:44Published 3 days ago

Fiancee of slain journalist Khashoggi sues Saudi crown prince The fiancee of murdered Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi has filed a lawsuit against Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MBS) over the death of her husband to be. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 03:55Published 5 days ago

In a changing Saudi Arabia, the first dog cafe delights pet lovers Barking Lot is the first pet café in the ultra-conservative kingdom where, until recently, dog-walking was banned from public places.View on euronews Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:00Published 3 weeks ago

Watch: In Mecca, pilgrims return to Islam's holiest site A very small number of people circled the Kaaba in Mecca on Sunday after Saudi Arabia lifted coronavirus restrictions that had been in place for months.View on euronews Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 00:50Published 3 weeks ago

Umrah pilgrims return to Mecca Mecca slowly stirred from a seven-month slumber on Sunday as pilgrims trickled in after Saudi authorities partially lifted a coronavirus ban on performing the umrah - a pilgrimage to Islam's two.. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 00:50Published 3 weeks ago

Introducing: Saudi Arabia's female bodybuilders Some Saudi women are hitting above their weight-class in this gym in the heart of the capital Riyadh, lifting weights and throwing punches with the aim of competing. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 01:32Published on September 29, 2020

Government considering to start application submission of Haj 2021: Naqvi Union Minority Affairs Minister Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi on September 26 informed that government is considering to start process of Haj 2021 application from October-November. "We are considering to start.. Credit: ANI Duration: 01:20Published on September 26, 2020

Meet the women running a Saudi Arabian factory A factory packaging dates in Saudi is now fully run by women, who manage, market, package, drive forklifts and deliver the prized commodity to their local communities. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 01:05Published on September 15, 2020

Protests in Yemen to mark 2,000 days of Saudi-led attacks Yemenis have been demonstrating in their capital to mark 2,000 days since the start of a Saudi-led offensive. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 02:05Published on September 15, 2020

Saudi Arabia overturns death sentences in Jamal Khashoggi killing nidentified defendants instead handed between seven and 20 years in prison over the journalist's murder in Turkey. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 02:40Published on September 7, 2020

Saudi Arabia jails eight over Khashoggi murder The ruling effectively sets aside five previous death sentences, following a decision from the journalist's family to pardon his killers. Emer McCarthy reports. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 01:21Published on September 7, 2020

Saudi Arabia reduces sentences of eight convicted in Khashoggi murder Saudi Arabia has convicted eight people charged in the killing of dissident journalist Jamal Khashoggi, state media reported on Monday. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 03:26Published on September 7, 2020

Inside world's largest camel hospital in Saudi The world's biggest hospital for treating camels opened its doors in Saudi Arabia's central Qassim region to provide medical services and conduct research on the Kingdom's beloved desert animal. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 01:33Published on September 7, 2020

On board the historic Tel Aviv-Abu Dhabi flight An El Al Boeing 737 carrying senior U.S. and Israeli aides made aviation history by cutting straight over Saudi territory en route to Abu Dhabi on Monday for normalisation talks. Emer McCarthy reports. Credit: Reuters - Politics Duration: 02:00Published on August 31, 2020

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Saudi proposes framework to end standoff between allies in southern Yemen: sources Saudi Arabia has proposed a framework to end the latest standoff in southern Yemen between nominal allies under a Saudi-led coalition, three sources said, as violence escalates with the Iran-aligned.. Reuters - Published on June 18, 2020
Saudi-led coalition in Yemen denies killing civilians in Saada air strike The Saudi-led coalition fighting in Yemen on Wednesday denied that an air strike it carried out earlier this week in Saada province had killed civilians, as alleged by Houthi authorities. Reuters - Published on June 17, 2020

Saudi-led coalition asks U.N. to share details of child deaths in Yemen A Saudi Arabia-led military coalition fighting in Yemen asked the United Nations on Tuesday to share details of its accusations that the coalition was responsible for 222 child deaths or injuries last.. Reuters - Published on June 17, 2020
Violence surges in Yemen after coronavirus truce expires The Saudi-led coalition fighting in Yemen said it intercepted and destroyed a ballistic missile fired by the Iran-aligned Houthi movement towards the south of the kingdom on Tuesday after intercepting.. Reuters - Published on June 16, 2020
Saudi-led coalition cut from U.N. blacklist of warring parties killing children U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Monday removed a Saudi Arabia-led military coalition from a United Nations blacklist, several years after it was first named and shamed for killing and.. Reuters - Published on June 15, 2020

Separatists in south Yemen seize convoy with billions of riyals for central bank Southern separatists in Yemen seized a consignment of billions of riyals intended for the central bank in Aden on Saturday, in a further attempt to wrench control from the Saudi-backed government since.. Reuters - Published on June 14, 2020
Saudi-led coalition in Yemen says it destroyed missile targeting Saudi Arabia The Saudi-led military coalition in Yemen said on Saturday it had intercepted and destroyed a ballistic missile targeting the Saudi Arabian border city of Najran. Reuters - Published on June 13, 2020
Iran rejects U.N. report that arms 'of Iranian origin' used in Saudi attacks Iran on Friday rejected a United Nations report that said cruise missiles used in attacks on oil facilities and an airport in Saudi Arabia last year were of "Iranian origin", saying it had been drawn.. Reuters - Published on June 12, 2020
Arms seized by U.S., missiles used to attack Saudi Arabia 'of Iranian origin': U.N. Cruise missiles used in several attacks on oil facilities and an international airport in Saudi Arabia last year were of "Iranian origin," U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres told the Security.. Reuters - Published on June 12, 2020

Saudi Arabia will resume sports activities, without fans starting from June 21 Saudi Arabia will resume its sports activities without fans starting from June 21, taking all precautions and preventive measures, state media said on Friday. Reuters - Published on June 11, 2020
Saudi Arabia considers limiting haj pilgrims amid COVID-19 fears Saudi Arabia could drastically limit numbers at the annual haj pilgrimage to prevent a further outbreak of coronavirus after cases in the country topped 100,000, sources familiar with the matter said.. Reuters - Published on June 8, 2020
Spain's supreme court investigates former king in Saudi case Spain's supreme court prosecutor has opened an investigation into former King Juan Carlos in connection with a high-speed train contract in Saudi Arabia, piling pressure on a once-popular monarch who.. Reuters - Published on June 8, 2020	Saudi coronavirus cases exceed 100,000 The number of coronavirus cases in Saudi Arabia exceeded 100,000 on Sunday following a rise in new infections over the past ten days. Reuters - Published on June 7, 2020
Saudi Arabia reimposes curfew in Jeddah for two weeks: SPA agency Saudi Arabia has reimposed a curfew in the Red Sea city of Jeddah 3 p.m to 6 a.m for two weeks starting on Saturday due to the spread of the coronavirus, and suspended work in offices, state news.. Reuters - Published on June 5, 2020	Coronavirus frustrates Saudi women's push for financial independence Abeer al-Howayan despaired of ever working after spending eight years trying to find a job that would put her chemistry degree to use in the Saudi Arabian town of Al Ula. Reuters - Published on June 4, 2020
Yemen pledging drive hopes to raise $2.4 billion to save aid ops as virus spreads The United Nations and Saudi Arabia host a pledging conference for war-ravaged Yemen on Tuesday to help raise some $2.4 billion as funding shortages imperil the world's biggest aid operation. Reuters - Published on June 2, 2020	Saudi-led coalition says shot down two drones launched by Yemen's Houthis: agency The Saudi-led coalition has shot down two drones launched by Yemen's Houthi group in the direction of Saudi Arabia, the state-run Saudi Press Agency said, citing a coalition spokesman. Reuters - Published on June 1, 2020
Saudi Arabia reopens mosques with strict regulations for worshippers Saudi Arabia's mosques opened their doors to worshippers on Sunday for the first time in more than two months as the kingdom, the birthplace of Islam, eased restrictions imposed to combat the.. Reuters - Published on May 31, 2020	Saudi Arabia confirms virtual donors conference for Yemen with U.N. Saudi Arabia confirmed it will host a virtual donors conference next week for Yemen together with the United Nations which said the conflict-riven nation risked being overwhelmed by the coronavirus. Reuters - Published on May 29, 2020
Six killed in Saudi Arabia in shooting incident: state news agency Saudi Arabian police in Assir, a region close to the Yemeni border, are investigating after a shooting incident in which six citizens died on Tuesday, state-run news agency SPA reported on Wednesday. Reuters - Published on May 27, 2020	Missile attack on Yemen army base in Marib kills seven: sources Houthi fighters in Yemen fired missiles at a military base of the Saudi-backed government in Marib province, northeast of the capital Sanaa, on Tuesday, killing seven people including relatives of the.. Reuters - Published on May 27, 2020
Saudi Arabia allows mosques to open for Friday prayers Saudi Arabia will allow mosques to open for Friday prayers, state TV reported on Tuesday, as the kingdom eases restrictions on movement to curb the spread of the coronavirus. Reuters - Published on May 26, 2020	Saudi Arabia to end curfew on June 21, except in Mecca Saudi Arabia will begin easing restrictions on movement and travel this week, more than two months after stringent measures were introduced to help curb the spread of the novel coronavirus. Reuters - Published on May 26, 2020
Khashoggi family forgive killers, opening way to legal reprieve The family of slain Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi said on Friday they forgave his murderers, paving the way for a reprieve for five defendants sentenced to death for a crime that severely damaged.. Reuters - Published on May 22, 2020	Khashoggi family forgives those who killed their father: tweet The family of slain Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi said on Friday that they have forgiven those who murdered their father, his son Salah wrote in a tweet on Saturday. Reuters - Published on May 22, 2020
Yemen's Saudi-backed government pleads for coronavirus aid Yemen's Saudi-backed government accused its Houthi foes of covering up a big outbreak of coronavirus in areas they hold and the United Nations warned that the country could suffer a "catastrophic" food.. Reuters - Published on May 18, 2020	Saudi Arabia's coronavirus cases top 50,000: ministry The number of coronavirus cases in Saudi Arabia topped 50,000 on Saturday, the health ministry said. Reuters - Published on May 16, 2020
Yemen reports 21 new coronavirus cases including three deaths Yemen's Saudi-backed government reported on Friday 21 new coronavirus cases, including three deaths, the coronavirus committee said on Twitter. Reuters - Published on May 15, 2020	Yemen reports first coronavirus cases in southern province Yemen's Saudi-backed government on Thursday reported the first cases of novel coronavirus in the southern province of Al Dhalea, underlining fears that the infection had found a foothold in the.. Reuters - Published on May 14, 2020
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Rights group says Saudi Arabia is holding a senior prince incommunicado since March Human Rights Watch (HRW) said on Saturday that Saudi Arabian authorities recently detained and are holding incommunicado Prince Faisal bin Abdullah, who had previously been netted in an anti-corruption.. Reuters - Published on May 9, 2020	Trump, Saudi king reaffirm defense ties amid tensions President Donald Trump and Saudi Arabia's King Salman spoke by phone on Friday and "reaffirmed the strong United States-Saudi defense partnership," the White House said, amid tensions over Saudi's oil.. Reuters - Published on May 9, 2020
Saudi Arabia forms police unit to enforce coronavirus curbs Saudi Arabia has formed a police unit to monitor violations of its coronavirus lockdown rules and has banned gatherings of more than five people, the state news agency SPA said on Thursday. Reuters - Published on May 7, 2020	'What's the point of staying?': Gulf faces expatriate exodus A popular Saudi talk show host told private businesses this week it was their national duty to lay off foreign rather than local employees, warning that the dominance of Saudi Arabia's workforce by.. Reuters - Published on May 7, 2020

Saudi Arabia

Country in Southwestern Asia

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