Digital render of NEOM’s The Line project in Saudi Arabia The Line, NEOM Saudi Arabia’s massive Neom megaproject, a multi-trillion dollar plan to develop a swathe of land the size of Massachusetts, has replaced its CEO in a significant reshuffling as the kingdom faces questions over the economic viability of its ambitions. Neom’s board of […]
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has condemned Israel’s actions in Gaza as “genocide” in some of the harshest public criticism of the country by a Saudi official since the start of the war. Speaking at a summit of Muslim and Arab leaders the prince also criticised Israeli attacks on Lebanon and Iran. In a […]
Leaders from across the Arab and Muslim world were in Riyadh for a meeting officially convened to discuss the fighting in Gaza and Lebanon.
The kingdom, which has been accused of trying to “sportswash” its human rights record, hosted the WTA Finals, part of its unstoppable advance into the world of sports.
Nintendo (NTDOY, 7974.T), the creator of hit video game franchises Super Mario Bros. and The Legend of Zelda, has cut its full year revenue forecast upon declining demand for its Switch console. Apple (AAPL) iPhone manufacturer Foxconn — which operates as Hon Hai Precision Industry (2317.TW) — saw October sales growth fall short of expectations. […]
A small 4,400-year-old town in the Khaybar Oasis of Saudi Arabia hints that Bronze Age people in this region were slow to urbanize, unlike their contemporaries in Egypt and Mesopotamia, a new study finds. Archaeologists discovered the site near the city of Al-‘Ula in the Hejaz region of western Saudi Arabia and called it “al-Natah.” […]
Saudi Arabia and its Gulf neighbors are seeking to reassure foreign investors that it’s still safe to do business amid the turmoil around the Mideast.
Oct 21, 2024, 04:05 AM ET FIFA signed the four-year deal with Saudi Aramco in April. Harold Cunningham/Getty Images A group of over 100 professional women’s footballers on Monday sent an open letter to FIFA urging the world governing body to end its partnership with oil and gas conglomerate Saudi Aramco. In April, FIFA signed […]
Donald Trump has never been shy about proclaiming his affection for various dictators and right-wing authoritarians. One individual he has consistently praised since his time in office? Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, whom the ex-president dubbed a “great guy” in a recent interview, despite the minor manner of that whole bone-saw-murder business. Appearing on […]
Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., said Israel has an opportunity to have new leadership in the Gaza Strip, urging action following last week’s killing of Hamas leader and mastermind of the Oct. 7 attacks, Yahya Sinwar. “There’s a window here not only to end the fighting, but to replace Hamas forever,” Graham said in an appearance […]
