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Saudi Arabia: Spate of Executions of Child Offenders
(Beirut) – Saudi authorities on October 20, 2025, executed a man convicted of alleged crimes committed as a child, Human Rights Watch said today. Abdullah al-Derazi had been sentenced to death on terrorism charges related to participating in...
Owner: Human Rights Watch
Sheikha Shamma on mission to turn climate talk into bold action
Pro-Government
The National News
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The rest of the world is oblivious to the scale of the climate crisis facing the Middle East, leading Emirati environmentalist Sheikha Shamma bint Sultan has told The National. Sheikha Shamma warned that the time for talking about how to tackle...
Owner: United Arab Emirates Government
Joseph Parker’s stunning resurgence back to top of boxing sparked by Saudi Arabian snub of being hired to LOSE
JOSEPH PARKER’S resurgence was sparked by a Saudi Arabian snub — when he was hired but openly expected to LOSE. The New Zealander, 33, boxed Deontay Wilder on the same 2023 Riyadh card as Anthony Joshua’s clash with Otto Wallin. Sign up for the...
Owner: Murdoch Family
Saudia Airlines Takes Flight into Fashion With “SV by Saudia” at RFW
When the runway meets the runway — literally — you know something special is happening. On the rooftop of Riyadh’s Kingdom Center Tower, Saudi Airlines, also known as Saudia, transformed the night sky into a fashion stage to debut its first...
Owner: Sherry El-Kilany & Sabrina Khalil & Kareem El-Nagdy
Austria and Costa Rica teams arrive ahead of FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2025
The Austrian and Costa Rican U-17 teams arrived at Hamad International Airport on Wednesday ahead of the FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2025, making Austria the first nation to touch down in Doha for the highly anticipated youth tournament. Austria has...
Owner: Sheikh Hamad bin Jassim bin Jaber Al Thani
Popularity of anime in Saudi Arabia is an increasingly powerful tool for brands, report finds
Nada Al-Turki RIYADH: A new report reveals how anime has become a cultural cornerstone for Saudi youth and a powerful new platform for brands. The research was carried out by global advertising and digital media agency Dentsu MENAT. At the Athar...
Owner: Saudi Government
Saudi Arabia selects contractor for $1.4bn performing arts centre
Saudi Arabia’s Qiddiya Investment Company has awarded a construction contract worth an estimated $1.4bn to local company Nesma & Partners for the development of the Qiddiya City Performing Arts Centre, a flagship cultural project within the...
Owner: The Chartered Institute of Building
Saudi Official Congratulates Morocco After Historic U20 World Cup Win
Saudi Arabia’s General Entertainment Authority chairman, Turki Al-Sheikh, has congratulated Morocco following their win at the FIFA U20 World Cup. Al-Sheikh wrote on X (formerly Twitter): “Congratulations to our brotherly Moroccan team, you...
Owner: Samir & Adnane Bennis
Early Sales at Art Basel Paris See Buyers Favoring Substance Over Speculation
Art Basel Paris runs through October 25. Courtesy of Art Basel Art Basel Paris opened yesterday (Oct. 22) with its official VIP preview, though a new pre-opening—the Avant Première—had already built strong momentum the day before. In just four...
Owner: Joseph Meyer
Don’t miss these exciting events in Riyadh
Looking for weekend plans? We’ve got you covered. From fun to festivities, here are the top things to see and do in Riyadh. Let’s get a little Unstable tonight Party people, you know the drill. Get ready for a night of high-energy vibes at...
Owner: Ian Fairservice & Obaid Al Tayer
Saudi Arabia Announces $1.07bn Entertainment Deals
Saudi Arabia’s entertainment sector is set for another major leap as the General Entertainment Authority (GEA) announced SR4bn ($1.07bn) worth of new investment and development agreements at the Joy Forum 2025, one of the world’s largest...
Owner: Jayne Rafter
Vela Bets On Wind Power And Sports Tech To Transform Shipping Industry
Neutral
Forbes
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Vela is looking to change the shipping industry by using wind-power to sail cargo from Europe to the U.S. The triple-hull ship will make the journey in 13 days and can hold 500 pallets of goods below deck. Courtesy of Vela French maritime designer...
Owner: Integrated Whale Media Investment & other shareholders
ATP announce new Saudi Masters 1000 in 35-year first as start date revealed
The ATP has announced the launch of a new, one-week Masters 1000 tournament in Saudi Arabia. It's the first time since the inception of the Masters 1000 format in 1990 that a 10th event has been added to the schedule. The 56-player draw tournament...
Owner: Reach PLC
Saudi Arabia building 'palace on wheels' in the desert; what is Crown Prince's 'Dream of the Desert'? Its worth Rs...
Home Viral Saudi Arabia building palace on wheels in the desert; what is Crown Princes Dream of the Desert? Its worth Rs... The Dream of the Desert luxury train is part of Saudi Arabian government efforts to boost tourism in the country as it eyes...
Owner: Subhash Chandra
New Masters event in Saudi — despite player complaints over schedule
Center-right
The Times
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The ATP Tour has announced a new Masters 1000 tournament in Saudi Arabia despite its chairman, Andrea Gaudenzi, admitting that he is seeking to address player complaints about scheduling by reducing the length of the season. Almost two years after...
Owner: Murdoch Family
Annual tournament: Saudi Arabia to host ATP Masters 1000 tennis event from 2028
The ATP announced on Thursday the creation of a new Masters 1000 event which will take place annually in Saudi Arabia from as early as 2028. The new event will be played on hard courts and take place "at the start of the season" in a city yet to...
Owner: Aart Jan de Geus
The Myth of the Digital Threat: How Technology Expands Art’s Reach
The digital boom isn’t a death knell for museums and galleries but a chance to democratize art and deepen engagement. ANDREJ ISAKOVIC/AFP via Getty Images The digital boom isn’t a death knell for museums and galleries but a chance to democratize...
Owner: Joseph Meyer
Tennis-Saudi Arabia's PIF to launch new ATP Masters 1000 tournament
PARIS (Reuters) -Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund will launch a new ATP Masters 1000 tournament in the Kingdom from 2028, marking the first expansion of the elite category in its 35-year history, the ATP and PIF-owned SURJ Sports Investment...
Owner: AMSEC Nominees (Tempatan) Sdn. Bhd. Malaysian Chinese Association
Art gets playful at the BIENALSUR 2025: Everything you need to know
Art lovers, this one’s for you – BIENALSUR is back in Riyadh. Taking place from now until December 31 at the Saudi Arabia Museum of Contemporary Art (SAMoCA) in JAX District, Diriyah, the International Biennial of Contemporary Art of South...
Owner: Ian Fairservice & Obaid Al Tayer
SHOWBIZ Sam Smith, Corona Capital Music Festival, Janet Jackson, Rachael Sage, Colman Domingo
Grammy®-, Brit-, Golden Globe- and Oscar-winning non-binary artist/songwriter Sam Smith celebrated their anticipated residency, “To Be Free: New York City” at the historic Brooklyn venue Warsaw, per a media release. (London-based performer Sienna...
Owner: Tracy Baim