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              Saudi Arabia

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              Monica Bellucci in 7 Dogs, a buddy-cop action film built around a regional cast and an international crime plot. Photo: Sela

              Actress Monica Bellucci on 7 Dogs: ‘I felt I was in a big movie’

              Film & TVMay 30, 2026
              A pilgrim performs the symbolic stoning of the devil ritual as part of the Hajj pilgrimage in Mina. AFP

              Pilgrims 'stone the devil' to mark end of Hajj and start of Eid

              GulfMay 27, 2026
              Huge numbers of Muslims have headed to pray on Mount Arafat, where the Prophet Mohammed is believed to have delivered his last sermon. AFP
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              Saudi authorities issue sun safety advice to pilgrims on most sacred day of Hajj

              GulfMay 26, 2026
              Hajj pilgrims pray around the Kaaba at the Grand Mosque in Makkah. AFP

              More than 1.5 million pilgrims gather for Hajj amid push for regional peace

              GulfMay 25, 2026
              An oil tanker at the Port of Fujairah. Pipeline exports have offset lower volumes through the hotly disputed Strait of Hormuz. Reuters

              Gulf countries maintain credit ratings amid Iran war uncertainty

              EconomyMay 23, 2026
              Saudi Arabia was last year named host of the 2034 Fifa World Cup after an uncontested bid for the finals. PA

              Inside Saudi Arabia’s new sports strategy: World Cup 2034, Qiddiya and Esports

              SportMay 22, 2026
              The Esports World Cup had previously been held in Riyadh since its inception in 2024. EPA

              Esports World Cup moves from Riyadh to Paris with $75m up for grabs

              Pop CultureMay 22, 2026
              Pilgrims pray at the Kaaba in Makkah, before the official start of Hajj season. Reuters
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              Saudi Arabia 'fully prepared' to protect Hajj pilgrims amid global virus fears

              MENAMay 22, 2026
              The skyline of Riyadh. Saudi Arabia continues to invest heavily in sectors such as infrastructure, tourism and real estate to spur growth in its non-oil sector. Reuters

              Saudi Arabia freezes payments to consultancies as Iran war drags on

              BusinessMay 21, 2026
              The Barakah nuclear power plant in Al Dhafra region was the target of drones launched from Iraqi territory. Photo: Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation

              After Barakah, Iraq's neighbours need reassurance

              EditorialMay 21, 2026
              The Apple Sports app is now available to download in 170 countries. Photo: Apple

              Apple Sports app now available in UAE and Saudi Arabia

              TechnologyMay 20, 2026
              Turkish Airlines will resume daily flights between Istanbul and Dubai from June 9. Alireza Akhlaghi / Unsplash

              Middle East flights: Turkish Airlines and Cebu Pacific to resume Dubai flights

              TravelMay 20, 2026
              US President Donald Trump said the delay would allow for “serious negotiations” to take place. Reuters
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              Trump says Gulf leaders have persuaded him to delay strikes on Iran

              USMay 18, 2026
              GCC Secretary General Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi said the attack on Saudi Arabia undermines regional security. Reuters

              GCC condemns drone attack on Saudi Arabia 'launched from Iraqi airspace'

              MENAMay 18, 2026
              Muslims perform the Tawaf around the Kaaba, the holiest site in Islam, at Masjid Al Haram during the Hajj 2024 pilgrimage, in Makkah. EPA

              More than 850,000 pilgrims arrive in Saudi Arabia for Hajj

              GulfMay 14, 2026
              The arrested man was handed over at the Salmi border crossing. Photo: X

              Fugitive arrested in joint Saudi-Kuwaiti security operation

              GulfMay 13, 2026
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