Vinicius Jr. offered $1B to play in Saudi
Real Madrid forward Vinicius Jr. has been offered a deal worth more than $1 billion to play in the Saudi Pro League (SPL). Vinicius, who won the Champions League with Madrid last…
Saudi border guards kill African migrants
Desta was one of hundreds of Ethiopian migrants allegedly killed by border guards while trying to enter Saudi Arabia. Four months on, his family is demanding answers.…
Qataris cross Saudi border for the first time since feud
Qataris are seen crossing the Abu Samrah border into Saudi Arabia after the two Gulf states reopened their land border, as they restore ties following a landmark deal to end a three…
Saudi business owners hopeful after Qatar border reopening
With Qataris streaming into Saudi Arabia following the border re-opening, business owners in the al-Ahsa area say they are hopeful to see the economy boom again after "suffering economically" from the feud…
Yemen: Saudi-led coalition strikes capital after Aden attacks
The warplanes struck targets in Sanaa a day after explosions and gunfire hit an airport in the southern port city of Aden. The Saudi-led coalition blamed the attack on Iran-aligned rebels.…
Fiancee of murdered journalist Jamal Khashoggi sues Saudi crown prince
Hatice Cengiz and US-based group DAWN have filed a civil suit, pursuing the Saudi prince and 28 others for damages. Khashoggi was murdered two years ago when he entered the Saudi consulate…
Obasanjo tests negative for COVID-19, Late Senator Kashamu buried today in Ijebu-Igbo and more
Here are a few reasons to pick up a copy of The Guardian on Monday. Find these stories and much more when you grab a copy of The Guardian on Monday.…
Saudi Arabia: Hajj cancellation spells frustration and empty pockets
The effective cancellation of this year's hajj pilgrimage due to COVID-19 has sparked grief among pilgrims, upending lifelong dreams. But it is also a blow to Saudis dependent on the trade it…
Bahrain releases renowned activist Nabeel Rajab
The Bahraini activist has played a critical role in bringing to light human rights abuses in Bahrain and the Middle East region. He was sentenced to five years in prison for tweeting…
Saudis set up field hospital for coronavirus patients in Mecca
Saudis set up a field hospital with a capacity of 100 beds to treat coronavirus patients in the holy city of Mecca.…
Germany sells arms to members of Saudi-led Yemen coalition
Since 2019, Germany's government has approved arms exports worth over €1 billion to members of the Saudi-led coalition fighting Houthi rebels in Yemen. Critics says this exacerbates the fighting.…