A civilian plane has caught fire in Saudi Arabia after an airport was attacked by Houthis rebels, local media reports said on Wednesday. Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthi rebels are said to have targeted the Abha International Airport in the south-west of the country, causing a passenger plane on the tarmac to catch fire, according to the … Read more
World’s fastest roller coast will hit records speeds of 155mph while taking thrill seekers around a 2.5 mile track through the new Six Flags set for the Middle East in 2023 A Six Flags amusement park is set to open in Saudi Arabia in 2023 The park’s main event will be the record-breaking Falcon’s Flight roller coaster … Read more
UK’s coronavirus pandemic response was SIXTY-SIXTH place in the world and worse than Italy’s, Ireland’s and Sweden, Australian think tank claims Britain was mid-table along with Poland, Bulgaria, Saudi Arabia and Morocco Lowy Institute’s Covid Performance Index judged 98 countries on their response New Zealand was ranked as the world’s most effective handler, with 25 deaths … Read more
UK’s coronavirus pandemic response was SIXTY-SIXTH place in the world and worse than Italy’s, Ireland’s and Sweden, Australian think tank claims Britain was mid-table along with Poland, Bulgaria, Saudi Arabia and Morocco Lowy Institute’s Covid Performance Index judged 98 countries on their response New Zealand was ranked as the world’s most effective handler, with 25 deaths … Read more
Explosion above Saudi capital of Riyadh – days after missile targeting the city was intercepted Saudi Arabia has faced repeated missile attacks from Huthi rebels in Yemen An explosion rattled windows in Riyadh with some reported hearing two blasts On Saturday, the Saudi-led coalition said it intercepted a ‘hostile air target’ By Jack Newman For … Read more
What IS going on with the world’s weather? Ice blankets the Sahara desert while snow falls in Saudi Arabia where temperature has dropped to -2C The desert town of Ain Sefra in Algeria was blanketed with snow last Wednesday as temperatures hit -3C Photographer Karim Bouchetata captured the unusual sight in stunning images of sheep … Read more
Iran’s Revolutionary Guard launched a missile and drone drill on Friday featuring wedge-shaped suicide drones that strongly resemble the craft used to attack a Saudi oil facility in 2019. The ‘Great Phrophet 15’ exercises also saw the IRGC launch around a dozen ballistic missiles from the back of mobile launchers positioned in the desert. Iran … Read more
End of the blockade: Saudi Arabia’s crown prince Mohammed bin Salman embraces Qatar’s Emir as the countries agree to open their air space and end the diplomatic crisis which began three years ago Saudi Arabia is hosting a Gulf summit in the ancient desert city of Al-Ula On Monday, it was announced the kingdom’s embargo of … Read more
Saudi princes are split over peace deal recognising Israel as Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman ‘favours closer ties’ with historic enemy Saudi Arabia’s ruling princes split over whether sign a peace deal with Israel Israel is now recognised by countries including the UAE, Bahrain and Morroco Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman is said to be … Read more
An influential Saudi prince has launched a bitter attack on Israel at a regional conference, calling the Jewish state a ‘Western colonising power’. Prince Turki al-Faisal, a former Saudi intelligence chief who is said to be close to the country’s top leadership, reiterated strong support for the Palestinian cause in a fiery presentation to the … Read more