Saudi Arabia

President Trump gives presentation on US arms sales to Saudi Arabia

President Trump welcomed Saudi Arabias Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman to the White House on March 20, 2018. 

Mar 21, 2018

Nuclear deal: Kicking Iran in shins is good domestic economics for Trump

The coming of age of shale oil will insulate America against price scares for the foreseeable future

Mar 19, 2018

Almost half of U.S. arms exports being sent to the Middle East

Data released by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute shows almost 50% of U.S. gun exports have gone to the Middle East in the past five years.

Mar 12, 2018

Twitter users take a dig at Saudi Arabia's ban on 'dancing and swaying' at Egyptian singer Tamer Hosny's concert

This will be Egyptian pop sensation Tamer Hosni's first ever concert in Saudi Arabia. But the ban on dancing and swaying has come as a dampener.

Mar 8, 2018

No dancing allowed at Saudi Arabian pop concert

A no dancing or swaying rule received backlash online after being printed on tickets for Egyptian pop star Tamer Hosnys first show in Saudi Arabia.

Mar 8, 2018

Saudi Arabia allows Air India to use its airspace for Tel Aviv flights

Air India, however, said that it has not received any approval for a direct flight to Israel over Saudi airspace.

Mar 6, 2018

Understanding the Yemen conflict in 60 seconds

A look at the conflict in Yemen and the surrounding region. A look at the conflict in Yemen and the surrounding region. Years of fighting have lead to numerous deaths, injuries and illnesses. The United Nations has called it the worst man-made disaster.

Mar 1, 2018

Iraq vs Saudi Arabia 2018 football match live at Basra: Follow scores, updates

An international football match being hosted in Iraq on Wednesday, February 28, is a first for the country in three decades.

Feb 28, 2018

Mecca horror: 'MosqueMeToo' trends on Twitter after woman groped during Hajj

Women from all parts of the world have expressed their rage over an incident that happened last week with a woman during Hajj.

Feb 12, 2018

Saudi father punishes son by ironing his genitals for getting sexually assaulted

The father in Saudi Arabia believed that he did the right thing by punishing his son for getting sexually assaulted.

Feb 9, 2018

Has Saudi Arabia really allowed Air India to fly over its airspace to Israel?

While it was reported that Saudi Arabia had granted Air India permission to fly in its airspace, Saudi Arabia's General Authority of Civil Aviation denied the report.

Feb 8, 2018

Huge blow to Indian workers as Saudi Arabia bans foreigners in 12 sectors: Know who will be affected

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has imposed a restriction on the expatriates from working in 12 sectors.

Feb 6, 2018

Unusual snowfall blankets Saudi Arabias Tabuk region

Saudi Arabias northwestern Tabuk region was blanketed in a white sheet of snow after a winter storm swept across the country the day before.

Jan 27, 2018

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

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