Sources: Arab News
More than 577 pilgrims from Jordan, Egypt, Tunisia, and Indonesia are confirmed to have died of heat-related illnesses during the Hajj in Saudi Arabia. 2024-06-18
Peace talks begin in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. The talks will last for two days and are being attended by officials from around 40 countries, including those from the Global South, but not Russia. 2023-08-5
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman formally announces the establishment of Riyadh Air, a new flag carrier airline of Saudi Arabia. 2023-03-12
U.S. President Joe Biden meets with Saudi Arabian Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Jeddah despite previously vowing to make him a "pariah". 2022-07-15
The Shia Islamist Houthis fire missiles at an ARAMCO facility in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. 2022-03-20
In his first official overseas trip since assuming power last year, Omani Sultan Haitham bin Tariq meets with King Salman of Saudi Arabia in Neom for two days to discuss a peace initiative in Yemen, and strengthen economic and investment agreements between Saudi Arabia and Oman. Saudi media reports it is also Salman's first face-to-face meeting with a world leader since the COVID-19 pandemic began. 2021-07-11
Human rights activists accuse forces led by Saudi Arabia and the UAE of kidnapping and torturing people during the Yemeni conflict. 2017-06-9
A Scud missile fired from Yemen is intercepted over Saudi Arabia. The missile's target is believed to have been the King Khalid Air Base, near the city of Khamis Mushait. 2016-02-8
An explosion at an arms depot in Yemen kills 45 Emirati soldiers who were part of the Saudi led coalition. 2015-09-4
Human Rights Watch calls for the release of a Saudi woman detained for driving. 2011-05-24