Saudi Arabia, UAE seize chance to isolate Qatar RIYADH: Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, emboldened by US President Donald Trump’s new approach to the... Published 06 Jun, 2017 06:58am
Saudi backlash against first Comic-Con festival The comments reflect the challenge faced by authorities trying to gradually introduce entertainment to the kingdom. Updated 25 Feb, 2017 01:21pm
Saudi grooves to new beat as entertainment opens up Saudi Arabia has launched what’s being hailed as an entertainment revolution for the ultra-conservative kingdom. Updated 08 Oct, 2016 12:41pm
Saudi Arabia could cut anti-terror ties over US law Cutting such cooperation is among the options available to Riyadh. Updated 30 Sep, 2016 11:48am
Saudi facing ‘long’ Yemen war after talks fail RIYADH: Six months after Saudi Arabia said its war in Yemen was winding down, air strikes are again pounding rebels... Published 18 Aug, 2016 06:31am
Saudi film fans revel on ‘green carpet’ as fest begins DAMMAM: The “red carpet” was made of green artificial turf and women wore traditional black robes instead of... Published 26 Mar, 2016 06:26am
Saudi King Salman marks tumultuous first year King Salman sets in motion year of change while sticking to kingdom’s conservative foundations. Updated 21 Jan, 2016 09:32am
Shock as ‘embarrassed’ Saudi government targets mighty Binladin group Saudi Arabia’s decision to sanction the Binladin Group over the deadly Makkah crane collapse has come as a shock. Updated 22 Sep, 2015 01:03pm
Region threatened as Gulf leaders hold summit Riyadh feared the Houthi rebels would take over all of Yemen and move it into Iran’s orbit. Published 04 May, 2015 06:41am
The young prince who led Saudi Arabia’s war in Yemen Saudi Arabia’s defence minister Prince Salman oversaw air strikes by a Saudi-led coalition against the Yemeni rebels. Published 22 Apr, 2015 06:26am
In tightly ruled Saudi Arabia, Yemen war is ‘something good’ Saudi Arabia’s top cleric, Grand Mufti Sheikh Abdul Aziz al-Sheikh, has called the Yemen operation “a blessed step”. Updated 18 Apr, 2015 09:35am
Saudi Arabia may try to match Iran as nuclear deadline nears RIYADH: Fears that Iran will remain a potential nuclear threat under a mooted international deal have raised ... Published 19 Mar, 2015 06:33am
Saudi executions set ‘unprecedented’ pace Those put to the sword included five Pakistanis, an Indian, two Jordanians, two Syrians and a Yemeni. Updated 05 Mar, 2015 09:52am
S. Arabia calms sectarian tensions after deadly attack Expressions of solidarity by Saudi Arabia’s Sunni leaders towards Shias are helping to bridge a divide. Updated 13 Nov, 2014 08:33am
Wars worsen as Sudan’s ‘salvation’ regime marks 25 years KHARTOUM: A quarter-century after it took power in an Islamist-backed coup promising “salvation” for Sudan,... Published 29 Jun, 2014 06:33am
Sudan political rallies bring ‘mirage’ of freedom President Bashir is pushing for a real change because he realises the country is collapsing Published 12 May, 2014 08:06am
Desert ‘dream’ realised: Sudan pyramid hunt gets funding EL KURRU: Little by little, the deserts of northern Sudan slowly reveal the secrets they have held for 2,000 years... Published 11 May, 2014 07:49am
A soldier named Gordon returns to Khartoum KHARTOUM: “Good Lord!” Robert Gordon exclaimed, looking up at the plaque in Khartoum’s Republican Palace where... Published 09 Feb, 2014 07:41am
In Sudanese tent city, South Sudan remains a promised land JEBEL AULIA (Sudan): For hundreds of people struggling to survive in a tent city on the outskirts of Khartoum, their... Published 04 Feb, 2014 07:15am
Promises of peace, reminders of war in Sudan’s Blue Nile ED DAMAZIN: In a cloud of dust, a pickup truck loaded with Sudanese soldiers in red berets leads a convoy of cars... Published 20 Dec, 2013 07:20am
