Saudi Arabia

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Saudi Arabia, officially the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), is a country in West Asia and the Middle East. It covers the bulk of the Arabian Peninsula and has a land area of about 2150000 km², making it the fifth-largest country in Asia and the largest in the Middle East. It is bordered by the Red Sea to the west; Jordan, Iraq, and Kuwait to the north; the Persian Gulf, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates to the east; Oman to the southeast; and Yemen to the south. Bahrain is an island country off its east coast. The Gulf of Aqaba in the northwest separates Saudi Arabia from Egypt and Israel. Saudi Arabia is the only country with a coastline along both the Red Sea and the Persian Gulf, and most of its terrain consists of arid desert, lowland, steppe, and mountains. The capital and largest city is Riyadh; the kingdom also hosts Islam's two holiest cities of Mecca and Medina.

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Ethiopian migrants speak to FRANCE 24 after surviving Yemeni-Saudi border shooting Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 01:43Published 2 days ago

Iran Attacks Israel: Blinken Speaks with Turkey, Jordan and Saudi Amid Looming Crisis\| Oneindia News Amid escalating tension in the Middle East, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken engaged in diplomatic talks with regional leaders after Iran's strikes on Israel. The US reiterated support for Israel's.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:00Published 5 days ago

Saudi Arabia Extends Support to India's Kashmir Policy in Joint Statement with Pakistan\| Oneindia Saudi Arabia seemingly aligns with India on the Jammu and Kashmir issue, per a joint statement with Pakistan, urging bilateral resolution. Despite Pakistan's hopes for strong support, Saudi Arabia's.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 02:32Published 2 weeks ago

Saudi Arabia Enters Miss Universe Pageant for the First Time, Creates History\| Oneindia News Saudi Arabia announced its inaugural participation in the Miss Universe pageant, symbolizing a departure from its conservative image under Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud's leadership... Credit: Oneindia Duration: 02:15Published 3 weeks ago

Saudi Arabia Put on Notice by Houthis, Next Possible Target if Supporting US-UK Strikes \| Oneindia The Iran-backed Houthi group warns countries against participating in US strikes on Yemen, threatening retaliation. Mohammed Ali al-Houthi, of the Supreme Political Council, labels US actions as.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:00Published 3 weeks ago

Discover Riyadh: Why now is the time to visit Saudi Arabi’s futuristic capital With a new airline flying in 2025, now is the time to visit Saudi Arabia’s futuristic capital. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:51Published on March 16, 2024

Key stakeholders from travel industry gather at ITB Berlin 2024 A delegation from Saudi Arabia headed to the ITB Berlin to highlight the country’s tourism success in 2023. Ahmed Al-Khateeb, Minister of Tourism for Saudi Arabia, led a delegation at ITB Berlin to.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 05:00Published on March 15, 2024

Saudi Arabia Rebukes Israel, Accuses of 'Judaizing' West Bank with Settlements \| Oneindia News Saudi Arabia vehemently criticized Israel's approval of 3,500 new settlement units in the occupied West Bank, condemning it as a violation of international law and a hindrance to peace efforts... Credit: Oneindia Duration: 01:39Published on March 7, 2024

Saudi Arabia Imposes Ban on Mosque Imams Collecting Ramadan Donations for Iftar\| Oneindia News Saudi authorities implement Ramadan arrangements, banning mosque imams from collecting donations for Iftar meals within mosques. Ministry directives emphasize cleanliness, relocating banquets to.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 02:14Published on February 28, 2024

Ukraine seeks more war support from southeast Europe as Zelenskyy visits Saudi Arabia All the latest developments from the war in Ukraine. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:25Published on February 28, 2024

Pakistan Plans to Request $6 Billion in New IMF Loan Program: Report\| Oneindia News Pakistan plans to seek a $6 billion IMF loan to repay looming debts. The federal budget allocates $2.5 billion from the IMF, as Pakistan faces a $22 billion debt burden with reserves covering just one.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 02:06Published on February 23, 2024

New Saudi investment firm teams up with SoftBank and Chinese Dahua Technology Saudi Arabia's new investment firm Alat announced four partnerships with global companies as the country makes efforts to turn into a technology manufacturing hub. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 04:02Published on February 22, 2024

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