World falls short of drought deal at Riyadh talks
Negotiators failed to produce an agreement on how to respond to drought at Saudi-hosted UN talks, participants said on Saturday, falling short of a hoped-for binding protocol addressing the scourge.
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Oil supply to rise in 2025 despite OPEC cuts: IEA
Oil supply is set to outpace global demand next year even as OPEC+ members extended cuts in efforts to prop up prices, the International Energy Agency said Thursday...
2034 World Cup in Saudi Arabia puts lives at risk: rights groups
FIFA's decision to award the 2034 World Cup to Saudi Arabia puts the lives of construction workers at risk and 鈥榤arks a moment of great danger鈥�, Amnesty International and 20 other organisations warned on Wednesday.
FIFA confirms Saudi Arabia as 2034 World Cup host
FIFA on Wednesday confirmed that Saudi Arabia will host the 2034 World Cup, underlining the Gulf kingdom's growing influence in world sport despite criticism of the country's human rights record.
FIFA to confirm Saudi Arabia as 2034 World Cup hosts
FIFA is set to confirm on Wednesday that Saudi Arabia will host the 2034 World Cup while a joint bid by Morocco, Spain and Portugal which also features matches in South America will be awarded the 2030 tournament.
Saudi slams genocidal Israel
A senior Saudi royal termed Israel 鈥榞enocidal鈥� and an 鈥榓partheid鈥� state on Saturday, as he called on incoming US President-elect Donald Trump to bring peace to the Middle East.
HRW slams Saudi labour abuses ahead of 2034 World Cup vote
Human Rights Watch criticised the treatment of migrant workers on construction projects in Saudi Arabia Wednesday ahead of the expected confirmation of the kingdom鈥檚 hosting of the 2034 World Cup...
Saudi Arabia surpasses 300 executions in 2024
Saudi Arabia has put over 300 people to death in 2024, according to an AFP tally, after four executions announced on Tuesday brought the kingdom鈥檚 total to a level far outstripping the highest known annual figures.
Macron, Salman sign strategic partnership
President Emmanuel Macron and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman signed a strategic partnership on Monday aimed at deepening bilateral ties and de-escalating conflict in the Middle East, including...
Saudi Arabia 2034 World Cup bid 'medium risk' for human rights: FIFA
Saudi Arabia's bid to host the 2034 World Cup was considered 鈥榤edium risk鈥� for human rights by FIFA in its evaluation report, which said implementing reforms could take 鈥榮ignificant time and effort鈥�.
Saudi envoy meets Khaleda
Saudi ambassador to Bangladesh Issa bin Youssef Al-Duhailan met Bangladesh Nationalist Party chairperson Khaleda Zia Monday night...
Saudi executes 100 foreigners in 2024
Saudi Arabia has executed more than 100 foreigners this year, according to an AFP tally indicating a sharp increase which one rights group said was unprecedented.
Late drama as Saudis hold Australia in World Cup qualifier
Saudi Arabia had a goal disallowed in extra-time as they ground out a scoreless draw against Australia on Thursday, a result that did neither side any favours in their bid to qualify for the 2026 World Cup.
Saudi crown prince demands Gaza, Lebanon ceasefires at Arab summit
Saudi Arabia鈥檚 de facto ruler called for immediate ceasefires in Gaza and Lebanon at a joint Arab League and Organisation of Islamic Cooperation summit that will renew calls for a Palestinian state on Monday.
Saudi crown prince asks Israel not to attack Iran
Saudi Arabia鈥檚 de facto ruler on Monday called on Israel to respect Iran鈥檚 sovereignty and refrain from attacking Iranian soil, highlighting warming ties between the Middle East rivals.
Arab, Muslim leaders gather in KSA as Israel strikes Gaza, Lebanon killing dozens
Arab and Muslim leaders gather in Saudi Arabia Monday for a summit addressing the wars in Gaza and Lebanon, a chance to send a message to US President-elect Donald Trump.
4,000-year-old town discovered hidden in Arabian oasis
The discovery of a 4,000-year-old fortified town hidden in an oasis in modern-day Saudi Arabia reveals how life at the time was slowly changing from a nomadic to an urban existence, archaeologists said on Wednesday.
Yunus seeks robust KSA investment
Chief adviser Muhammad Yunus on Monday urged the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to invest more in Bangladesh as he sought enhanced energy and economic cooperation to boost ties between the two friendly nations...
Workers, many from South Asia, exploited at Carrefour Saudi stores: Amnesty
Rights group Amnesty International published Monday a report that accused the Saudi Arabian franchise of French supermarket giant Carrefour of exploiting migrant workers.
54 Bangladesh nationals return to Dhaka from Lebanon
The first batch of 54 Bangladesh nationals evacuated from Lebanon arrived in Dhaka by a Saudi Arabian commercial flight on Monday afternoon.
Saudi cools talk of Israel ties as war spreads
Just a year after announcing that diplomatic ties with Israel were getting closer, Saudi Arabia鈥檚 de facto leader has shut down talk of normalisation as the Israel-Hamas war...
Remittance from KSA halves in 3 years: BB
Remittance inflow from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has halved in three years despite the country being largest overseas labour market for Bangladeshi workers...
Russia, Saudi, Pak envoys call on Yunus
Envoys of Russia, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan called on chief adviser professor Muhammad Yunus at the State Guest House Jamuna in Dhaka on Tuesday...
US lifts restrictions on Saudi weapons
The United States confirmed Monday it would resume sales of offensive weapons to Saudi Arabia, as concerns over human rights in the kingdom鈥檚 Yemen war give way to...
Saudi Aramco quarterly profit dips as output stays low
Saudi oil giant Aramco on Tuesday reported net profit of $29.07 billion in the second quarter, a slight drop from the same period last year as output remained subdued...
Fifteen stadiums, five cities in Saudi 2034 World Cup bid
Saudi Arabia, the only bidder for the 2034 World Cup, will host the 48-team tournament in fifteen stadiums across five cities, including eight in the capital, state media said on Wednesday.
Saudi Arabia to host first Esports Olympics in 2025
Saudi Arabia will host the inaugural Esports Olympics in 2025 the International Olympic Committee said on Friday.
Saudi Aramco share sale rises to $12.35b
Saudi Aramco netted $12.35 billion, $1 billion more than expected, from a secondary share sale after exercising an over-allotment option, the deal鈥檚 stabilising manager said on Wednesday...
S Arabia approves granting citizenship to global experts
Saudi Arabia has approved granting Saudi citizenship to scientists, doctors, researchers, entrepreneurs, and other individuals with rare skills, experience, and...
Bolsonaro faces possible charges in Saudi jewel scandal
Brazil鈥檚 former president Jair Bolsonaro is facing possible money laundering and other charges related to undeclared diamond jewellry gifted by Saudi Arabia, local media...