Saudi Arabia

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Saudi Arabia, officially the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, is a country in Western Asia constituting the vast majority of the Arabian Peninsula. With a land area of approximately 2,150,000 km² (830,000 sq mi), Saudi Arabia is geographically the largest sovereign state in Western Asia, the second-largest in the Arab world, the fifth-largest in Asia, and the 12th-largest in the world. Saudi Arabia is bordered by Jordan and Iraq to the north, Kuwait to the northeast, Qatar, Bahrain, and the United Arab Emirates to the east, Oman to the southeast and Yemen to the south; it is separated from Egypt and Israel in the north-west by the Gulf of Aqaba. Saudi Arabia is the only country with both a Red Sea coast and a Persian Gulf coast, and most of its terrain consists of arid desert, lowland, steppe and mountains. As of October 2018, the Saudi economy was the largest in the Middle East and the 18th largest in the world. Saudi Arabia also has one of the world's youngest populations, with approximately 50 percent of its population of 34.2 million being under 25 years old.

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Saudi's Ta'if residents keep folklore war dance alive The art of Taachir is known to be a traditional dance for the people of Taif, west of Saudi Arabia Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:00Published 5 days ago


Military exercise Shantir Ogrosena ends; Indian Army chief attends closing ceremony Shantir Ogrosena, multinational military exercise, concluded in Bangladesh on April 12.The armed forces of India, Bangladesh, Bhutan and Sri Lanka participated in the exercise. Observers from the US,.. Credit: HT Digital Content Duration: 02:08Published 5 days ago

Multinational military exercise 'Shantir Ogrosena 2021' concludes in Bangladesh A 10-day multinational military exercise named 'Shantir Ogrosena' in which troops of four countries including India, Bangladesh, Bhutan and Sri Lanka participated, culminated on April 12 in Bangladesh... Credit: ANI Duration: 01:05Published 6 days ago

Saudi FM: Yemen Hodeidah blockade doesn't exist Saudi Arabia’s FM joined Becky Anderson for a wide-ranging and extended interview. They discussed relations with the US, the war in Yemen, the return to the JCPOA, and normalization with Israel. Credit: Bleacher Report AOL Duration: 09:34Published 2 weeks ago

Yemen's Houthis step up attacks on Saudi Arabia As President Biden withdraws military support for the Saudi coalition in Yemen, Houthi rebels are stepping up attacks on Saudi Arabia. Nic Robertson reports. Credit: Bleacher Report AOL Duration: 04:23Published 2 weeks ago

Jordan accuses prince of plot to destabilize country Jordan's Deputy Prime Minister Ayman Safadi said on Sunday that King Abdullah's half-brother and former heir Prince Hamza had liaised with foreign parties over a plot to destabilize the country and had.. Credit: Reuters - Politics Duration: 01:36Published 2 weeks ago

Days after PM Modi's trip, Indian soldiers in Bangladesh for military exercise An Indian Army contingent reached Bangladesh for a multinational military exercise. Indian soldiers were greeted with flowers and salutes upon arrival in Dhaka. The Shantir Ogroshena (Frontrunners of.. Credit: HT Digital Content Duration: 01:37Published 2 weeks ago

Bash presses Blinken on whether Saudi Crown Prince is a killer Secretary of State Antony Blinken defends the Biden administration’s decision not to directly punish Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in an interview with CNN’s Dana Bash. Credit: Bleacher Report AOL Duration: 03:51Published 3 weeks ago

Full interview with Secretary of State Antony Blinken CNN’s Dana Bash asks Secretary of State Antony Blinken about escalating tensions with China, the faceoff with Russia, the war in Afghanistan and the US relationship with Saudi Arabia. Credit: Bleacher Report AOL Duration: 15:46Published 3 weeks ago

Houthis dismiss Saudi peace offer as 'nothing new' Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 01:48Published on March 23, 2021

Saudi Arabia announces ceasefire deal in Yemen, Houthis rebuff it Houthis dismiss proposal as ‘nothing new’, say Riyadh ‘must declare an end to the aggression and lift the blockade completely’. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 02:36Published on March 23, 2021

Saudi Arabia proposes ceasefire plan to Yemen’s Houthi rebels If Houthis agree, proposal will allow for the reopening of Sanaa airport and resumption of political talks to end war, foreign minister says. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 03:14Published on March 22, 2021

Saudi men can't marry Pakistanis, Bangladeshis & 2 others \| Oneindia News Saudi Arabia has prohibited its men from marrying women from Pakistan, Bangladesh, Chad and Myanmar, a report in Saudi media said. The move is aimed at discouraging Saudi men from marrying foreigners.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 01:06Published on March 20, 2021

US-backed Saudi blockade causing deadly shortages in Yemen A heartbreaking CNN investigation shows how dire the situation is on the ground in Yemen, finding its been more than two months since the US-backed Saudi blockade has allowed tankers packed with the.. Credit: Bleacher Report AOL Duration: 10:48Published on March 11, 2021

A CNN investigation finds the U.S.-backed Saudi blockade is leading to deadly fuel & food shortages in Yemen, where hospitals ar CNN’s Nima Elbagir reports. Credit: Bleacher Report AOL Duration: 10:54Published on March 10, 2021

Saudi Arabia's first female rally racers Two Saudi women made history this weekend by being the first female drivers from Saudi Arabia to participate in an international rally. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 00:59Published on March 8, 2021

Saudi Arabia retaliates after Houthi attack on energy facilities Saudi Arabia retaliates after Houthi attack on energy facilities. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 02:17Published on March 8, 2021

Houthis fire missiles, drones at Saudi oil facilities Yemen’s Houthi rebels fire ballistic missiles and drones at oil facilities and military sites in Saudi Arabia. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 04:19Published on March 8, 2021

Yemen's Houthis attack Saudi oil heartland Yemen's Houthi forces fired drones and missiles at the heart of Saudi Arabia's oil industry on Sunday, including a Saudi Aramco facility at Ras Tanura vital to petroleum exports. Flora Bradley-Watson.. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 01:54Published on March 8, 2021

Jake Tapper presses WH comms chief on Saudi sanctions White House Communications Director Kate Bedingfield tells CNN’s Jake Tapper that the Biden administration has “taken concrete actions to sanction individuals who were involved” in the murder of.. Credit: Bleacher Report AOL Duration: 01:47Published on March 7, 2021

Khashoggi's fiancée calls for MbS sanctions The fiancee of slain Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi wants sanctions imposed on "murderer" Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, after a U.S. intelligence report implicated him in the killing. Adam.. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 01:53Published on March 4, 2021

Khashoggi killing, RSF files complaint against Saudia Arabia in Germany Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 03:50Published on March 3, 2021

PM pressed on suspension of Saudi arms sales Prime Minister Boris Johnson is asked "what it would take" for the government to suspend the sale of arms to Saudi Arabia. Leader of the Opposition Sir Keir Starmer pressed Mr Johnson whether he.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:47Published on March 3, 2021

Media watchdog seeks German investigation of Saudi crown prince over Khashoggi death Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 01:51Published on March 2, 2021

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Extreme-E: Nico Rosberg's team win first Extreme-E Desert X-Prix final Watch highlights from the final of Extreme-E Desert X-Prix from Al-Ula, Saudi Arabia, as the Rosberg X Racing team of Johan Kristoffersson and Molly Price take victory. BBC Sport - Published 2 weeks ago
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