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  • Saudi says not involved in targeting Yemen’s Hodeidah, closely following ‘escalation’

    Saudi Arabia released a statement Sunday clarifying that it was not involved in an attack targeting the Yemeni port city of Hodeidah. On Saturday, the Israeli army announced that its fighter jet bombed Houthi military targets in Yemen, in response to the militant group’s attacks against Israel in recent months.

  • Saudi Unveils $690,000 Golden Pen Award For Novelists

    The top prize is $100,000, with the winning novel adapted into a movie by the GEA. Second place offers $50,000 and a movie adaptation, while third place receives $30,000. In addition to these top awards, the competition features Novel Track Awards, with $25,000 each for the best novels across various genres, including romance, thriller and mystery, comedy, action, fantasy, detective, horror, and historical fiction.

  • How Saudi Pro League Plans to Elevate Its Global Football Standing

    The SPL has shifted from last year’s extensive talent acquisition—where 97 players were signed—to a more strategic approach this season. The Saudi transfer window opened on July 18 and will close on September 2, aligning with European leagues. This change indicates a focus on filling specific gaps and enhancing overall team quality rather than a blanket acquisition strategy.

  • Potential and Risks Behind the National Transformation Program in Saudi Arabia

    The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Constitution Law guarantees citizens the right to have medical care and treatment during emergencies or sicknesses [1]. However, for the last two decades, the expenditure per capita has risen tragically to reach a cost for each citizen from 370.42 dollars in 2000 to 1291.13 dollars in 2019 [2]. Nonetheless, the population of Saudi Arabia massively increased from 22,678,262 in 2004 to 32,175,224 in 2022 [3]. As a result, the burden on the healthcare system to address the population's needs against the increase in the incidence of mortality and morbidity rate and chronic diseases spread, in addition to the increase in life expectancy, makes the healthcare system struggle to reach the desired goals [4-6].

  • New Museum to Chronicle Saudi Arabian Esports Achievements

    Located in the SEF Arena in Riyadh City Boulevard, the museum houses a unique structure that makes up the world's largest gaming and esports area. It features a variety of sections, including a special department that documents significant moments in the history of Saudi Arabian esports, like the announcement of hosting the World Cup of Esports in the Kingdom, Mosaad Aldossary winning the FIFA eWorld Cup in 2018 and the Saudi Arabian national team winning the 2023 Overwatch World Cup. The museum will also include media interviews conducted by Deputy Prime Minister Prince Mohammed bin Salman with notable figures in the esports industry.

  • Israel shoots down missile fired from Yemen after striking Houthis

    Israel said it shot down a missile launched from Yemen on Sunday and the Yemeni Houthi movement said it had fired several missiles at the Israeli city of Eilat after Israel's first public strike against the Iran-aligned group a day earlier. The Houthis have launched missiles and drones at Israel and disrupted global trade through the Red Sea in response to Israel's assault on Gaza, further destabilising the Middle East as war in the Palestinian enclave rages on after nine months.

  • Opinion: Joe Biden will be remembered as a great American president

    Towards the end of the American rebellion, King George III reportedly asked a royal artist who was painting him what George Washington would do if the colonists achieved independence. The artist, a subject from the American colonies, replied that, upon victory, Washington would probably retire to a private situation. His Majesty replied: “If he does that, he will be the greatest man in the world.”

  • King Salman issues royal order to change name of Saudi housing ministry

    Saudi Arabia’s King Salman issued an order on Sunday to change the name of the Ministry of Municipal and Rural Affairs and Housing to the Ministry of Municipalities and Housing, the Saudi Press Agency reported. Saudi Housing Minister Majid Al-Hogail expressed his gratitude to King Salman, and stressed that the name change was a progressive step reflecting the nation’s commitment to fostering an advanced urban environment in alignment with Vision 2030 objectives.

  • Climate-tech startups could help the Middle East adapt to climate change—if they can get funding

    Though states such as Qatar and Kuwait have invested billions to bring in tourists, investment in climate-focused startups has begun lagging in the region. Climate tech investment in the Middle East declined by more than 80% in 2023 to $152 million, compared to about $1 billion in 2022. Sulaiman Amin, managing director of Abu Dhabi-based clean startup accelerator Catalyst, says this is due in part to risk-averse investors who want a more rapid return than many climate ventures can deliver.

  • Netanyahu heads to Washington, says Israel will remain key US ally whoever replaces Biden

    Israel will be the United States' strongest ally in the Middle East regardless of who is elected president in November, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Monday before flying to Washington, where he was due to address the U.S. Congress. The visit, Netanyahu's first to his most important international ally since returning for a record sixth term as prime minister at the end of 2022, has been overshadowed by President Joe Biden's decision not to seek reelection.