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Yemeni experts support allegations of secret UAE prisons, despite Emirati denial

January 23, 2026January 23, 2026 · World News

After STC setbacks in the east, Saudi Arabia corrals southern factions into talks while allegations of secret prisons run by UAE forces in Yemen regain attention. For much…

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Gulf alliance tested as Saudi Arabia pushes back against UAE role in Yemen

December 31, 2025December 31, 2025 · World News

A rare dispute between Saudi Arabia and the UAE erupted after Riyadh launched airstrikes in Yemen, accusing Abu Dhabi-backed forces of threatening stability by seizing territory. On December…

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In Saudi Arabia’s green highlands, a different kingdom emerges

November 28, 2025November 28, 2025 · World News

ABHA, Saudi Arabia — From the air, Abha’s mountains emerge as a shock of emerald green rising from a sea of sand. Terra firma brings other surprises: a bracing wind…

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2026 Esports World Finals are coming to Los Angeles and El Segundo

August 21, 2025August 21, 2025 · Orlando, Florida Local News

The city of Los Angeles, an epicenter of sport championship events, is adding yet another tournament to its host list: global competitive esports. The Global Esports Federation announced…

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Saudi Arabia says all NEOM megaprojects will go ahead as planned despite reports of scaling back

Saudi Arabia says all NEOM megaprojects will go ahead as planned despite reports of scaling back

April 29, 2024April 29, 2024 · Real Estate

Saudi Arabia’s economy minister rejected recent reports that the kingdom’s $1.5 trillion NEOM megaproject, a futuristic desert development on the Red Sea coast, is scaling back some of…

Read more Saudi Arabia says all NEOM megaprojects will go ahead as planned despite reports of scaling back
Exclusive-On edge over Red Sea attacks, Riyadh seeks to contain fall-out

Exclusive-On edge over Red Sea attacks, Riyadh seeks to contain fall-out

December 6, 2023December 6, 2023 · US News

By Aziz El Yaakoubi and Parisa Hafezi RIYADH/DUBAI (Reuters) – Saudi Arabia has asked the United States to show restraint in responding to attacks by Yemen’s Houthis against…

Read more Exclusive-On edge over Red Sea attacks, Riyadh seeks to contain fall-out
Saudi Arabia to extend voluntary cut of 1 million barrels per day until the end of the year

Saudi Arabia to extend voluntary cut of 1 million barrels per day until the end of the year

September 5, 2023September 5, 2023 · World News

Oil prices eased in Asian as concerns over slow demand from top crude importer China grew after bearish trade and inflation data, outweighing fears over tighter supply arising…

Read more Saudi Arabia to extend voluntary cut of 1 million barrels per day until the end of the year
Saudi Arabia frees American imprisoned over critical tweets

Saudi Arabia frees American imprisoned over critical tweets

March 21, 2023March 22, 2023 · Politics

WASHINGTON (AP) — A 72-year-old American imprisoned more than a year in Saudi Arabia over tweets critical of the Saudi crown prince was back with family members in…

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Saudi National Bank loses over  billion on Credit Suisse investment

Saudi National Bank loses over $1 billion on Credit Suisse investment

March 20, 2023March 20, 2023 · Banking

Signage for Credit Suisse Group AG outside a building, which houses the company’s branch, in Tokyo, Japan, on Monday, March 20, 2023. UBS Group AG agreed to buy…

Read more Saudi National Bank loses over $1 billion on Credit Suisse investment
China has shattered the assumption of US dominance in the Middle East | CNN

China has shattered the assumption of US dominance in the Middle East | CNN

March 14, 2023March 15, 2023 · World News

CNN  —  With a grandiose diplomatic flourish China brokered a rapprochement between Saudi Arabia and Iran, in the process upending US calculus in the Gulf and beyond. While…

Read more China has shattered the assumption of US dominance in the Middle East | CNN
Jake Paul takes first ring defeat by split decision to Fury

Jake Paul takes first ring defeat by split decision to Fury

February 27, 2023February 28, 2023 · Sports

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (AP) — YouTube star Jake Paul took the first defeat of his professional boxing career Sunday night, losing a split decision to Tommy Fury. Paul…

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Official: 8 killed in attack by gunmen on an Iraqi village

Official: 8 killed in attack by gunmen on an Iraqi village

December 19, 2022December 19, 2022 · World News

Eight people were killed and three injured Monday in an attack by gunmen on an Iraqi village previously held by the Islamic State extremist group, officials said. The…

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5 key takeaways from Xi’s trip to Saudi Arabia | CNN

5 key takeaways from Xi’s trip to Saudi Arabia | CNN

December 10, 2022December 11, 2022 · World News

Editor’s Note: A version of this story appears in CNN’s Meanwhile in today’s Middle East newsletter, a three-times-a-week look inside the region’s biggest stories. Sign up here. Abu…

Read more 5 key takeaways from Xi’s trip to Saudi Arabia | CNN
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