Saudi Arabia

12 Camels disqualified from beauty contest for receiving botox injections

Twelve camels have been disqualified from an annual beauty pageant in Saudi Arabia, outside Riyadh. The handlers of the camels allegedly injected botox into the faces of the camels to accentuate facial features. The pageant is part of a larger festival that celebrates bedouin life in the desert.

Jan 24, 2018

Saudi women allowed to attend soccer match for the first time

For the first time in Saudi Arabia, unaccompanied women, as well as those with family, are allowed to attend a soccer match.

Jan 16, 2018

Saudi Arabia debuts women-only motor show

Saudi Arabias first car exhibition for female customers is being held just four months after the country vowed to end the ban on women drivers by June 2018.

Jan 12, 2018

Student gives birth to baby girl while taking exam in Saudi Arabia

The woman gave birth to a baby girl on Wednesday with the help of school authorities.

Jan 3, 2018

North Korea, China, England, USA and more banned Christmas celebrations in the past

While many countries are decked up for Christmas, numerous governments have acted (a few still are) like the Christmas Grinch stealing the joy of celebrating Jesus' birthday.

Dec 23, 2017

War between Iran and Saudi Arabia depicted in viral animated video

An animated video on YouTube depicting a Saudi Arabian military victory over Iran has gone viral across social media. Entitled Saudi Strike Force, the fake clip comes at a time of rising tension between the Sunni and Shiite powers in the Middle East.

Dec 20, 2017

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Welcome 2018 on a good note: After cars, now Saudi Arabia allows women to drive motorbikes and trucks

The Saudi General Directorate of Traffic (GDT) said that from 2018 women will be allowed to drive cars, trucks and motorcycles.

Dec 16, 2017

Saudi Deputy Crown Prince Mohammen Bin Salman

After allowing women to drive, Saudi Arabia lifts 35-year ban on cinemas

The theatres will be reopened in the country from early 2018, the culture and information ministry stated.

Dec 11, 2017

FIFA World Cup 2018 predictions: Saudi Arabia vs Japan FINAL is possible!

All the 5 Asian teams -- Iran, Japan, Saudi Arabia, Australia and South Korea -- can reach the final of the football world cup, provided a miracle happens!

Dec 2, 2017

Moving to Saudi Arabia? You aren't alone as country still one of most preferred destinations for Indian job seekers

The number of expatriate Indians in Saudi Arabia increased by over 2,00,000 within just seven months. The number was pegged at 30,39,193 in March this year and in October it was revised to 32,53,901.

Nov 27, 2017

How Mohammed bin Salman is revolutionizing Saudi Arabia

The Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman is revolutionizing Saudi Arabia. He has created a bold vision for the countrys economy, and given women the right to drive. However, he is also consolidating power and has arrested a number of people who threaten to stand in his way.

Nov 21, 2017

Oldest images of dogs found in 8,000-year-old rock art in Saudi Arabia; the canines have leashes too! [VIDEO]

"The dog art is at least 8000 to 9000 years old," an archaeologist said.

Nov 21, 2017

Former Lebanon Prime Minister meets with President Macron in France following hostage rumours

Lebanons former prime minister Saad al-Harri met with the French President Emmanuel Macron in Paris. Macron is attempting to mediate hostilities in the region following Harris shock resignation.Lebanon is centre-stage in the rivalry between its ally Sunni Saudi Arabia and a bloc led by Shite IranLebanon had originally accused Saudi Arabia of holding Saad al-Harri hostage, but Lebanons President Michel Aoun confirmed on Twitter that Harri will be back in Lebanon on Wednesday.

Nov 18, 2017

Restaurant employee in Saudi Arabia arrested for speaking to a woman during his lunch break

The video went viral on social media and sparked debate. While some users said the behaviour was "immoral," several other users said that there is nothing wrong with two people talking.

Nov 18, 2017

Lebanon may have to face Qatar-like blockade if Saudi Arabia's demands on Hezbollah aren't met

Even though Saudi Arabia hasn't spoken about any kind of blockade on Lebanon yet, the fears of the citizens aren't unfounded as Hariri himself has warned that the sanctions could come anytime.

Nov 14, 2017

Hezbollah leader says Saudi Arabia declared war on Lebanon

Targeting a series of accusations against Saudi Arabia, Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah on Friday (10 November) said the kingdom has declared war against them and the whole of Lebanon. The leader of the Shia Islamist political party based in Lebanon cited the alleged house arrest of Lebanese Prime Minister Saad al-Hariri as the biggest indicator of Saudi Arabias intentions.

Nov 11, 2017