Keywords: Saudi Arabia


Oil prices head for first weekly close above $100 since May

Oil prices are on track to end the week above $100 a barrel for the first time since May, as escalating attacks and growing security risks across the Middle East fuel concerns over prolonged disruptions to global energy supplies. Despite a decline in prices during Friday’s trading session, both......

Gulf unified tourist visa expected to simplify travel across six countries

The six Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries are moving closer to launching a unified tourist visa designed to make regional travel easier for international visitors and strengthen the Gulf’s position as a connected tourism destination. GCC Secretary-General Jassem Albudaiwi recently said......

Nuclear: Saudi Arabia Prepares to Strengthen IAEA Oversight Powers

Saudi Arabia may soon accept a broader nuclear oversight framework from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). According to Rafael Grossi, the agency's director general, Riyadh is working on measures that, while not fully adopting the IAEA's additional protocol, could grant it comparable inspection......

Riyadh brings 194 countries together for global dialogue on AI ethics

Riyadh is preparing to host the fourth UNESCO Global Forum on the Ethics of Artificial Intelligence from September 14 to 17, bringing together representatives from 194 countries to discuss how the rapidly evolving technology should be governed responsibly. The event is expected to reinforce Saudi Arabia’s......

Souffian El Karouani is nearing Benfica to revive his European adventure

A few weeks after leaving the Netherlands for Saudi Arabia, Souffian El Karouani is already set to change leagues again. The Moroccan international is expected to join Benfica Lisbon on a one-season loan, with a purchase option planned at the end of the 2026/27 season. This move could allow him to quickly......

Mecca Defense Pact: Turkey Hosts the Three Signatories in Istanbul

Just over three weeks after the signing of the defense agreement in Mecca, Turkey will host the first ministerial meeting bringing together the three signatory countries in Istanbul on Monday. Ankara, Riyadh, and Islamabad are expected to define the mechanisms that will give concrete meaning to their......

FIFA: Saudi Arabia Backs Gianni Infantino Amid Governance Criticism

The Saudi Football Federation expressed its support for Gianni Infantino on Thursday, as the FIFA president faces increasing opposition ahead of the presidential election scheduled for March 2027. This stance comes after the abandonment of a controversial project aimed at opening up World Cup revenue-related......

Saudi Arabia: Trump Links Civil Nuclear Agreement to Normalization with Israel

The U.S.-Saudi nuclear file enters a new phase. President Donald Trump has submitted a civil nuclear cooperation agreement with Saudi Arabia to Congress, officially opening the parliamentary review period mandated by U.S. legislation. However, the future of the agreement is closely tied to another, much......

U.S. Treasury holdings diverge among major economies and Arab investors

Holdings of U.S. Treasury securities changed in different directions among major foreign investors in June 2026, with Japan, the United Kingdom and China reducing their positions while Saudi Arabia increased its holdings. The latest figures also show a contrasting trend between Saudi Arabia and the United......