US President Donald Trump clarifies that Saudi Arabia's joining of the Abraham Accords is a prerequisite for the approval of a US-backed nuclear energy cooperation deal, despite the agreement already being finalized and awaiting US Congressional review.
President Trump stated that a US-Saudi nuclear energy deal, focused on non-military use without enrichment, is contingent on Saudi Arabia joining the Abraham Accords and recognizing Israel. This comes amidst expert criticism regarding nuclear proliferation risks and Saudi Arabia's prior stance on Palestinian statehood.
Cathay Pacific Airways will resume Middle East passenger flights in September, six months after suspending services due to the war. Freighter flights to Riyadh begin August 1, followed by daily passenger flights to Dubai and four-times-weekly services to Riyadh on September 1.
The WTA Finals, previously held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, will move to Indian Wells, California, this November. The decision comes as the WTA requested to relocate the 2026 event, ending a three-year hosting agreement early.
Wrestler Sami Zayn expressed his joy and disbelief at winning the WWE Universal Championship in Riyadh, highlighting the special connection with the Saudi fans. Meanwhile, Yasser Al-Misehal resigned as president of the Saudi Football Federation following the national team's early exit from the 2026 World Cup, triggering early elections for a new leadership.
Saudi Arabia signed housing and construction agreements worth $507 million with Chinese partners, including China State Construction Engineering, during a visit to Shenzhen. The deals aim to deepen cooperation on urban development projects and support Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 strategy, expanding beyond traditional construction to smart-city technologies.
Ari Sánchez y Andrea Ustero ganaron el P1 de Valencia contra Sofía Araujo y Claudia Fernández (6-4, 3-6, 6-2), sumando su segundo título de la temporada y confirmando su recuperación tras un bache de rendimiento. Araujo y Fernández alcanzaron su primera final como equipo.
Riyadh launches flexible work hours in government entities and business districts to ease peak-hour traffic. The initiative, in partnership with the Ministry of Human Resources, aims to distribute daily movement more efficiently and reduce congestion.
Riyadh launches a flexible working hours initiative in government entities and business districts to distribute daily movement more efficiently, reduce peak hour traffic, and improve transportation efficiency. The initiative, in partnership with the Ministry of Human Resources, aims to enhance quality of life and city efficiency.
Riyadh launches a flexible work hours initiative in government entities and business districts to distribute daily traffic more efficiently, reduce peak hour congestion, and improve urban mobility.
The Esports World Cup, scheduled for this summer, is reportedly relocating from Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, to Paris, France, due to the ongoing war in the Middle East. Organizers are informing stakeholders of the change, though public confirmation is pending.
The 2026 Esports World Cup, featuring a $75M prize pool, has moved from Riyadh to Paris due to Middle East conflict concerns. French President Macron welcomed the decision, anticipating a tourism boost.
Cloud Spaces, a co-working space provider, has opened its second office in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, located in the Roshan Front. The new 2500 sqm facility offers fully equipped offices, shared workspaces, and event spaces, aiming to support the growing business sector in the Kingdom and align with Saudi Vision 2030.
Families of two Saudi scholars facing death penalty urge Cambridge University to cancel staff training deal with Saudi defence ministry, citing human rights abuses.
Webuild has opened the 22nd and final station of Riyadh's Orange Line metro, part of the city's 176 km driverless network. The Western Station, designed for sustainability, integrates various transport and public facilities.
Saudi Arabia conducted unpublicized airstrikes on Iran in late March, marking the first direct military action on Iranian soil in retaliation for attacks within the kingdom. This shift in approach followed Iranian strikes on Gulf Cooperation Council states, leading to an informal de-escalation understanding between Riyadh and Tehran.
On April 28, the United Arab Emirates informed the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (Opec) it was leaving. Three days’ notice. No call to Riyadh beforehand, apparently. The grievance about production quotas was years old: Abu Dhabi had threatened to quit in 2021. What’s changed has nothing to do with the barrel count. It is about who underwrites Abu Dhabi’s security when it acts on a decision Riyadh opposes. After Iran struck UAE infrastructure, Abu Dhabi sent only a foreign...
Record winners Japan were drawn in the same group as champions Qatar for next year’s AFC Asian Cup, while hosts Saudi Arabia will meet Kuwait, Oman and Palestine. The draw for the 2027 edition of the continent’s showpiece event, which runs from January 7 to February 5, took place on Saturday in Diriyah on the outskirts of Riyadh. Saudi Arabia are staging the Asian Cup for the first time as the kingdom views the tournament as a precursor to hosting the 2034 World Cup. “We have the advantage of...
The Saudi-Pakistan defense pact could give Riyadh a nuclear-backed deterrent as Iran, Israel and US reshape Gulf security calculations Read Full Article at RT.com
Cristiano Ronaldo is close to winning his first trophy with Al-Nassr since joining in December 2022, with his side five points clear of rivals Al-Hilal with three games remaining. The title race has been marred by controversy, with Al-Ahli players Ivan Toney and Galeno fined after alleging referee bias favoring Al-Nassr. Ronaldo himself criticized the league, promising to speak at season's end after seeing 'many bad things'. PIF recently sold 70% of Al-Hilal to Kingdom Holding Company, while Al-Nassr suffered a 3-1 loss to Al-Qadsiah ending a 20-game winning streak.
The UAE’s break with OPEC is less about barrels than power – testing Riyadh, helping Donald Trump, and redrawing Gulf alliances Read Full Article at RT.com
The UAE's announcement of its departure from OPEC after 60 years represents a significant geopolitical fracture within the Gulf, driven by longstanding tensions with Saudi Arabia over oil quotas and regional strategy, as well as frustration with the response to Iranian attacks. The move weakens an already declining cartel that once controlled half the world's oil output but now accounts for only about a quarter.
The UAE’s break with OPEC could flood markets, rattle prices, and redraw power lines from Riyadh to Moscow Read Full Article at RT.com
The UAE announced it will withdraw from OPEC and OPEC+ on May 1, 2026, ending a conflict with Saudi Arabia dating to 2020 over oil prices and production quotas. The expert cited a $40 gap between Saudi Arabia's $90 break-even price and the UAE's $50, with OPEC quotas limiting UAE to below its desired 5 mln barrels daily despite $150 bln investment. The timing was also driven by the Hormuz Strait crisis in March, which caused the largest supply failure since the 1970s, with UAE production plummeting 44% to 1.9 mln bpd and 230 tankers blocked.
