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Saudi Arabia releases women’s rights activist Loujain Al-Hathloul
After a thousand days in prison, Loujain al-Hathloul is free. Human rights activist, 31, Loujain has become known around the world for campaigning for the…
COVID-19: After the increase in contagions, Saudi Arabia bans entry from 20 countries
On Tuesday, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia announced its decision to suspend the entry in its territories from 20 countries, except diplomats, Saudi citizens, medical…
Historic turning point: Qatar attends the Gulf Council in Saudi Arabia
The Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, arrived a few hours ago in the Saudi city of Al-Ula on Tuesday to attend…
First time ever, Christmas trees on sale in Saudi Arabia
Christmas decorations and decorative lights of various colors are in sale in a shop in the Saudi Arabia capital, Riyadh, for the first time. Today,…
Saudi Arabia: Oil tanker hit by ‘external sources’
An oil tanker located off the Saudi port of Jeddah was hit by an external source and exploded. All 22 sailors aboard the Singapore-flagged tanker…
Saudi Arabia, dozens of top officials accused of corruption
The Saudi authorities have opened a criminal investigation into corruption cases at the Ministry of Defense, for an amount of 325 million dollars. The Saudi…
Iraq – Saudi Arabia border crossing reopens after 30 years
On Wednesday, Iraq and Saudi Arabia re-opened the Arar border crossing for trade for the first time in 30 years, according to the Iraqi Border…
Saudi Arabia court jails eight over Jamal Khashoggi killing
A Saudi Arabian court on Monday issued a final ruling in the 2018 killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, sentencing eight defendants for between seven and…
Muslims to celebrate Eid al-Adha, al-Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia among COVID19 preventive protocols
The Feast of Sacrifice, also called Eid Qurban, honors the willingness of Ibrahim to sacrifice his son Ismael as an act of obedience to God’s…
Saudi Arabia Confident Oil Demand Will Bounce Back
According to the Saudi Arabian Energy minister, the corona virus will have minimal impact on demand. Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman has compared the loss of…