Asia Saudi Arabia FIFA announced Saudi Arabia as the host for the 2034 World Cup, prompting backlash from rights groups due to the country's human rights record
Asia Saudi Arabia Imam of the Grand Mosque in Makkah urged Muslims to verify news and avoid spreading content from paid or fake social media accounts that produce false statements, warning that many deliberately spread misinformation to distort reputation and sow divisions
Asia Saudi Arabia A consortium led by UAE Air Arabia won the bid for a new low-cost national airline based in Saudi Arabia, operating domestic and international routes from Dammam, as part of the Saudi aviation sector development plans
Asia Saudi Arabia The Al-Baha Summer Festival 2025 has been inaugurated; under the theme "Al Baha... Heritage and Tourism", it will offer over 500 events and welcome 2,5 million visitor, in a showcase of culture and heritage that aims at attracting also local tourism
Asia Saudi Arabia Nuclear and Radiological Regulatory Commission of Saudi Arabia stated that there have been no radiation leaks affecting the country, thus confirming the safety of the Kingdom’s environment notwithstanding rising regional tensions