Saudi Arabia

Economy

High-net-worth Muslims eye luxury homes in Saudi Arabia's holy cities

The kingdom's real estate market could be turbocharged by demand for luxury homes tied to brand names like Versace and Bulgari, according to real estate consultancy firm Knight Frank
Saudi Human Rights
Saudi fitness instructor jailed for 11 years over clothing and women's rights support
Iran-Israel tensions
Iran's counterstrike has put Israel on notice, but the focus must still be on Gaza
Hamid Dabashi
Israel's war on Gaza
Israel's military spending surges more than 100 percent amid war on Gaza
Inside Saudi Arabia
Labour peer Peter Hain calls for inquiry into MoD over Saudi arms deal bribe claims
Inside Saudi Arabia
Indian man slated for execution in Saudi Arabia saved after expats raise $4m
Economy
IMF says Israel's war on Gaza will slow Middle East economic growth
Iran-Israel tensions
Why Saudi Arabia and the UAE are walking a tightrope
Giorgio Cafiero
Inside Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia plans to tap Islamic bond market to raise funding for Neom
Israel's war on Gaza
US push for a 'Middle East Nato' failed to emerge during Iran strikes
Gulf Tensions
Saudi Arabia complains to the UN after UAE announces 'protected marine area'
Iran-Israel tensions
How Iran attacks exposed Israel's weakness
David Hearst
Israel's war on Gaza
Gulf states warn US not to launch strikes on Iran from their territory or airspace
Israel's war on Gaza
Through Kushner ties, Gulf states invest in firm linked to Israel's defence industry
Inside Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia 'scales back' goals of Neom megacity project
Israel's war on Gaza
For the defenders of Israel's war on Gaza, the game is up
David Hearst
Israel's war on Gaza
Sky News Arabia manager suggests Arabs must choose between Gaza and Abu Dhabi
Saudi Human Rights
British university urged to act in case of Saudi Arabian student jailed for tweets
Diplomacy
Victoria Nuland: Farewell to the queen of US foreign policy disasters
Marco Carnelos
Islamophobia
UK extremism: Why the government's new definition is misleading and self-serving
Azzam Tamimi
Ramadan
Ramadan: Moon-sighting officials announce start date for Islamic holy month
Heritage
From Mecca to Jizan: Exploring the forgotten heritage of Saudi Arabia's Hijaz province
Gaza Under Attack
Muslim nations must confront the West to lift Gaza siege
David Hearst