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CONFLICTBREAKING5d agoHouthi Attacks on Riyadh Airport Leave 3 Dead, Saudi Arabia SaysNYT World
CONFLICT5d agoSaudi Arabia says 3 killed at Riyadh airport as Yemen war expandsSouth China Morning Post
WORLD5d agoAn exhibition by Argentine Matilde Marín connects the desert and the sea in Saudi Arabia's incipient openingLa artista y académica presentó su primera exposición individual en la región en el Museo del Mar Rojo, inaugurado en diciembre de 2025 en Jeddah. Fotografiando la distancia es un poema visual nacido de una serie anterior sobre faros del mundo, que se completó con dos saudíes. La muestra integra el programa cultural Visión 2030 del país, que desde 2019 admite turistas extranjeros para diversificar la economía, y se prepara para la Copa del Mundo 2034.Clarín
CONFLICT5d agoCountries tell citizens to avoid Saudi Arabia after attacksagbi · united arab emirates
POLITICS5d agoSaudi Arabia to cancel Joy Awards, its answer to the Grammys, amid budget cuts, sources saySaudi Arabia is set to cancel next year's Joy Awards, its star-studded answer to the Oscars or the Grammys, as financial strain and the Iran war hit the country's nascent entertainment sector, two people with knowledge of the matter said. Held in January, the event has become the crown jewel of Riyadh's annual events calendar, drawing performers including Katy Perry and Robbie Williams this year and handing out awards in music as well as other areas of entertainment and sport. It is the latest high-profile entertainment event to face cancellation or postponement as Riyadh reprioritizes spending and cuts culture and entertainment budgets. A spokesperson for the General Entertainment Authority, which organises the Joy Awards along with Saudi media conglomerate MBC Group, did not respond to a request for comment. MBC Group and the Saudi government's media office also did not respond to requests for comment. Industry sources say budget cuts were already felt before the Iran war, which has undermined Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's efforts to turn the kingdom into a destination for tourism and global events under his ambitious Vision 2030 plan. Flagship projects scaled back or indefinitely postponed over the last year or so include the 100-mile (161 km) steel and glass tower The Line at megacity NEOM, and a $50 billion steel and metal cube in Riyadh. The government has also withdrawn funding from ventures such as LIV Golf, after spending over $5 billion on the startup, and is now quietly shelving plans to build the NEOM Stadium, one of the main projects for the 2034 FIFA World Cup, two sources familiar with the matter said. "The war and its wider ripple effects are inevitably prompting Gulf states to reassess spending priorities," said Mazen Hayek, a Dubai-based media consultant. "It's not simply a question of whether governments have the financial capacity to fund such initiatives. Some of these events were also conceived as instruments of international visibility, soft power and influence. In the current environment, however, governments may be weighing those objectives against other national priorities," he said. Film festival, desert rave also cancelled Last month, the Red Sea Film Festival was postponed until 2027, with organisers citing logistical constraints and other factors. Uncertainty over the Iran war has also made it difficult to book international stars for such events, the industry sources said. The Red Sea Film Festival was launched in 2021 as part of an effort to develop local cinema after Saudi Arabia lifted a decades-long ban on cinemas. Last month, organisers also called off Soundstorm, a city-sized rave in the desert due to be held in December that welcomes hundreds of thousands of partygoers and was headlined by Cardi B last year. Organisers said it would return next year, giving no reason for the cancellation. Soundstorm, also known as MDLBEAST, began in 2019 as new events were staged amid rapid social change under the crown prince, whose reforms sought to rein in the power of religious conservatives. Events aimed at driving investment into the kingdom, such as the flagship Future Investment Initiative (FII) taking place at the end of this month, remain scheduled as planned, according to organisers. "Events that are important for the Saudi economy and showing its place in the world are still being prioritised; what isn't is anything that is singing and dancing and having a good time," a person working in the Saudi events industry said.emirates247 · united arab emirates
WORLD5d agoSri Lankan migrant faces death penalty in Saudi Arabia over Facebook commentVanguard Nigeria
BUSINESS5d agoWorld Cup 2034: Does Saudi Arabia shelving Neom Stadium spell trouble?Since winning the right to hold the 2034 World Cup unopposed, Saudi Arabia has been pulling away from sport. With reports that its most ambitious stadium project will be abandoned, what does this mean for the World Cup?DW News [en]
CONFLICT5d agoHouthis claim they struck Riyadh's main airport in Saudi ArabiaCBS News
CONFLICTBREAKING5d agoBlasts Rattle Riyadh as Saudi Arabia Hit by Deadliest Houthi Attacks So FarNYT World
BUSINESS6d agoNESR, Aramco sign deal for lithium project in Saudi ArabiaNESR and Aramco have signed an agreement for a lithium project in Saudi Arabia. This signifies a new business venture in the region.Seeking Alpha Tech
CONFLICT6d agoIndia condemns attacks on two airports in Saudi ArabiaIndia condemns the attacks over the past few days targeting Abha International Airport and King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, which have resulted in civilian deaths and injuries, MEA said in a statementThe Hindu
CONFLICTBREAKING6d agoSaudi Arabia: dead and wounded by Houthi attack, launch platform destroyedNOS Buitenland
CONFLICTBREAKING6d agoThree people killed in Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia airports, officials sayBBC World
CONFLICT6d agoSaudi Arabia strikes back after deadly Houthi attacks on Riyadh and airportsFrance 24 [en]
CONFLICT6d agoSaudi Arabia confirms three dead in Houthi strikes on its airportsAl Jazeera [en]
POLITICS6d ago9/11 victims’ families challenge Saudi Arabia in appeals court hearingThe appeals judges seemed unsure exactly how they would respond to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's claims that it should be dismissed as a defendant on sovereign immunity groundsThe Independent World
POLITICS6d agoFederal appeals judges don't reveal how they'll rule on Saudi Arabia's effort to end 9/11 litigationFamily members of victims of the Sept. 11 terror attacks crowded a federal appeals courtroom in New York City where three judges heard arguments over whether legal claims against Saudi Arabia can proceedThe Independent World
CONFLICT6d agoSaudi Arabia says Houthi attacks on airports killed three foreign nationalsAl Jazeera [en]
CONFLICT6d agoSaudi Arabia, Pakistan, Turkey: Could the Mecca defense pact become a game changer in the war against the Houthis in Yemen?Pakistan and Turkey have agreed to provide "practical measures" to defend Saudi Arabia against Houthi attacks. Could a new alliance reshape the war against the Houthis in Yemen?DW News [en]
WORLD6d agoSaudi Arabia beat UAE 2-0 to end 22-year wait for Arabian Gulf Cup crownGoals from Hammam Al-Hammami and Firas al-Buraikan give the hosts their fourth Arabian Gulf Cup trophy.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICS6d agoSaudi Arabia has sentenced a foreign worker to death over a Facebook post. Why isn’t there a bigger outcry?The Independent World
CONFLICTOct 7Houthi attacks: What we know about strikes on Saudi Arabia and Yemen’s Aden airportThe Independent World
CONFLICTOct 7Iran-backed Houthis claim new attacks on Saudi Arabia and Yemen’s Aden airportheadtopics · united states of america
CONFLICTBREAKINGOct 7Houthis attack airports in Yemen and Saudi ArabiaNOS Buitenland
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