WorldTaliban minister defends women’s university banThe decree triggered a global backlash this week including in Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Qatar.22 Dec 05:05 PM
WorldUS court dismisses lawsuit against Saudi prince over Khashoggi killingSaudi officials murdered The Washington Post journalist inside a Saudi consulate in 2018.07 Dec 12:44 AM
TravelCountry's ambitious plan to build mega-airport revealedPart of a 100-million tourist drive, it would be twice the size of Dubai International.04 Dec 09:17 PM
CommoditiesNo OPEC+ oil shakeup as Russian price cap stirs uncertaintyMystery in how much Russian oil sanctions measures could take off the global market.04 Dec 05:50 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeInside Saudi Arabia’s strategy to keep the world hooked on oilNew York Times: Saudi working to keep fossil fuels at centre of world economy.22 Nov 05:00 AM
FootballQatar’s World Cup denounced for 'sportswashing' country’s imageQatar latest Persian Gulf nation using sports to try to burnish its image on world stage.16 Nov 06:15 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldThe true story of Mohamed Fayed: Philanderer, rogue and ex-barrow boyMohamed Fayed was a chancer whose royal obsession ended in tragedy.11 Nov 11:27 PM
PremiumPremiumCommoditiesA secret, failed oil deal: How the US-Saudi relationship rupturedNew York Times: US officials had a secret oil deal with the Saudis. Or so they thought.26 Oct 09:11 PM
WorldTribesmen's death sentence for resisting Saudi megacityThe trio were jailed in 2020 for complaining about the development known as Neom.09 Oct 11:00 PM
WorldSaudi student jailed for 34 years for tweeting 'rumours'Salma al-Shehab accused of "disturbing public order" and "destabilising social fabric".18 Aug 06:59 PM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesHeathrow owner explores jettison options to escape chaosOwner might eject: Airport blames a lack of ground handling staff for its issues.10 Aug 05:24 AM
WorldEerie clue buried in ad for Saudi sisters' homeThe Sydney unit two sisters were found dead in is up for rent, with a chilling note in ad.03 Aug 02:08 AM
WorldCrucifixes found in Sydney home of dead Saudi sistersA worker who had access to the sisters Sydney unit has made a startling admission.01 Aug 10:30 PM
World'Weird' sighting before Saudi sisters found dead in Sydney unitTwo sisters had previously reported strange activity to their building's security.01 Aug 05:00 PM
RoyalsPrince Charles' charity donation from bin LadensSunday Times reports royal advisors urged the heir to the throne to refuse the $1.9m.31 Jul 06:05 PM
WorldSaudi Arabia's plan for enormous 170km mirror wall in the desertThe plan is to have 9 million residents living in a skyscraper 'wall' city.28 Jul 03:54 AM
WorldJoe Biden says US will not 'walk away' from Middle East and leave power vacuumJoe Biden told Arab leaders the US "will not walk away" from the Middle East.17 Jul 12:00 AM
WorldBiden says he raised Khashoggi murder with crown princeUS President Joe Biden meets with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.15 Jul 09:29 PM
WorldCall for Hindus to be deported from Gulf over violence against Muslims in IndiaA single comment has sparked mass unrest with people being killed and hundreds injured.19 Jun 03:24 AM
PremiumPremiumEnglish Premier LeagueGolf's big-money bullet that football dodgedSaudi incursion into professional golf felt familiar for Premier League fans and owners13 Jun 12:45 AM
TravelHajj eVisa: Muslim travellers fear being left behind and out of pocketSaudi Arabia has launched a new visa process for travellers, weeks before pilgrimage.12 Jun 10:48 PM
WorldJoe Biden set to visit Saudi Arabia in diplomatic U-turnPlans to visit the kingdom come after Biden called for it to be made a 'pariah state'.04 Jun 12:00 AM
GolfFiancée of murdered journalist blasts Greg Norman's Saudi defenceOutrage over the golf star's comments is quickly spreading around the world.13 May 12:55 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessOrion wins huge Saudi contract, CEO snaps at NZ's 'third-world' procurementWins in the Middle East and US, but snubbed at home. Orion CEO on the 'struggles' here.28 Mar 04:00 PM
TravelReality TV star faces backlash over promoting tourism in Saudi ArabiaThe star was swiftly condemned for promoting tourism in the hard-line Islamic nation.17 Mar 07:13 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionCameron McMillanSport's winners and losers: White Ferns' disappointing no-show after thrashingCameron McMillan looks over the highs and lows from the sporting weekend.14 Mar 01:00 AM
TravelHere are the most Covid-resilient destinations for travelReady to travel? Some destinations are safer than others according to this study.13 Mar 09:07 PM
PremiumPremiumWorld9/11 suspect returned to Saudi Arabia for mental health careNew York Times: Mohammed al-Qahtani was tortured so badly he was ineligible to be tried.08 Mar 01:16 AM
Politics'Reconnecting with post-Covid world': O'Connor off to Europe, Middle EastTrip "unlocking opportunities that will drive our economic recovery from the pandemic".25 Feb 05:00 AM
TravelTake a peek at 2022's most luxurious new hotelsSplurge on splendour at one of these uber-luxurious hotels opening in 2022.19 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOlympicsLiam Napier: Winter Olympics' dark side cannot be ignoredOPINION: Don't let a flashy opening ceremony and athletic prowess distract you.05 Feb 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSébastien Desclée: Why don't we organise the next Winter Olympics in the Saudi desert?Sébastien Desclée on why sport shouldn't be dictated by money.04 Feb 03:00 PM
TravelThree decades after a scandalous jewellery heist, these two nations have reconcilledThree decades after an infamous jewellery heist, these two nations are friends again.26 Jan 09:58 PM
PremiumPremiumRoyalsSaudi Princess released, but other royals still locked upNew York Times: Princess Basmah bint Saud was jailed nearly three years ago.09 Jan 07:49 PM