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US slaps sanctions on Iran's central bank governor
The US slapped sanctions on the governor of the Central Bank of Iran, charging him with aiding the Revolutionary Guard Corps' (IRGC) transfer of millions to Lebanon's Hizballah. Tuesday's move is the second in a week aimed at
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Saudi Arabia complete Spain World Cup training camp with strong win over Greece
Saudi Arabia signed off their three-week World Cup preparation camp in Spain on Tuesday night with a 2-0 friendly win over Greece, who played more than half the match with 10 men. Goals from Salem Al-Dawsari and Mohammed Kanoo ensured a
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Women-only car exhibition opens in Saudi
A three-day women-only car show opened in Saudi Arabia, amid preparations to lift the ban on women driving on June 24. The exhibition, the first of its kind, aims at providing special education on driving and vehicle selection to women,
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85,000-year-old human footprints found in Saudi Arabia
Human footprints dating back 85,000 years have been found in the province of Tabuk in northwestern Saudi Arabia. The traces of the footprints were
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Saudi flag on German beer bottle cap disturbs Muslims
Muslims around the world have taken issue with the flagrant disregard of a German firm, which used the Saudi Arabian flag with the “Kalimat
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Black market raises violating domestic workers prices in Ramadan by 100%
The black market has raised the price of violating domestic workers through social networking sites with the arrival of Ramadan by 100
Read MoreSight Ramadan crescent on Tuesday
The Supreme Court has called on all Muslims throughout the Kingdom to sight the crescent of the holy month of Ramadan on Tuesday evening (Shaban 29 corresponding to May 15). In its announcement, the Supreme Court called on
Read MoreWhy animation and storytelling are growing in Saudi Arabia
There is a large audience for animated films in the Kingdom, according to Verve Studios’ animator 23-year-old Saudi Ola Sfeeran. “It gives us a great opportunity to actually work and present new kinds of animation related to
Read MoreNew television channel SBC to focus on Saudi and Arab drama
A new television channel to be launched in the Kingdom during Ramadan will specialize in Saudi and Arab drama. The Saudi Broadcasting Corp. channel SBC will promote drama and art productions featuring leading Arab actors and
Read MoreSaudi Arabia Goes For Full On Entertainment, After Opening Cinemas Announces Movie Channels
Saudi Arabia's ambitious reform drive takes another step forward this week, with the launch of a new public TV channel that seeks to lure young viewers and project a modern image beyond the kingdom's borders. Branded
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