Why is Saudi Arabia investing billions in sports?
Saudi Arabia's big financial bets in the sports world are part of its broader Vision 2030 plan to diversify the economy away from oil, create more private sector jobs for Saudi people…
384 stranded Nigerians arrive Saudi Arabia
384 stranded Nigerians arrive Saudi Arabia…
Saudi Arabia to lift Qatar blockade, open borders — Kuwait minister
In a diplomatic breakthrough, Saudi Arabia is set to open its borders and airspace to neighboring Qatar following a prolonged crisis.…
Saudi Arabia jails women’s rights activist Loujain al-Hathloul
A Saudi anti-terrorism court has jailed Loujain al-Hathloul for five years and eight months, local media have reported. Her brother slammed the process as a "sham trial."…
Oil tanker hit by ‘external source’ in Saudi Arabia
Shipping company Hafnia has said an "external source" caused an explosion and fire on one of its tankers, the BW Rhine, while it was discharging at Jiddah port in Saudi Arabia. It…
US puts Nigeria on religious freedom blacklist with China, Saudi Arabia
The US has included Nigeria on a blacklist of nations where "systematic, ongoing, egregious religious freedom violations" are an issue of concern. The move could pave the way for potential sanctions in…
Khashoggi fiancee: ‘Do not forget what happened to Jamal’
Saudi Arabia's hosting of the G20 summit legitimizes the kingdom's human rights violations, Hatice Cengiz, fiancee of killed journalist Jamal Khashoggi, tells DW. She says the concerns go well beyond his murder.…
Pompeo encourages Saudis to normalize with Israel
During a joint press conference with Saudi Prince Faisal bin Farhan, US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo encourages Saudi Arabia to recognize Israel, in what would be a massive boost for the…
Saudi Arabia’s first dog cafe delights pet lovers
Dog owners in Saudi Arabia can now enjoy a cup of coffee alongside their beloved pets at a new cafe -- a first for the ultra-conservative kingdom.…
Saudi Arabia to lift ban on Umrah pilgrimage after seven months
Saudi Arabia will reopen the pilgrimage to residents, and then visitors from select countries. Authorities said it will return to its full capacity only after the threat of the virus has been…
20.8 million people recover from coronavirus globally, FG spent N113bn on Osun roads – Fashola
Here are a few reasons to pick up a copy of The Guardian on Friday. Find these stories and much more when you grab a copy of The Guardian on Friday. …