RIYADH — At the culmination of realizing years of dreaming, jubilant Saudi citizens gathered in public squares, parks, and in front of television screens to witness a monumental moment in the nation's sports history: the official announcement of (...)
RIYADH — Saudi Arabia's Minister of Sports Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki Al-Faisal, epitomizes the Kingdom's bold ambition to transform its sports sector into a global powerhouse. A former professional in motorsports, Prince Abdulaziz brings a rare (...)
RIYADH — Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman extended his sincere congratulations to Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman on the occasion of Saudi Arabia's official victory in hosting the 2034 FIFA World Cup.
In (...)
RIYADH — On the cusp of a historic moment, Saudi Arabia is eager to hear FIFA's official announcement on Wednesday awarding it the right to host the 2034 FIFA World Cup.
With no competing bids, Saudi Arabia's proposal has stood unrivaled, earning a (...)
At least 26 people have died after a boat carrying migrants capsized off Senegal's coast.
Authorities say more than 100 people were on board the wooden fishing vessel when it sank just 4km (2.5 miles) into its journey.
Distraught relatives and (...)
A Boeing 737-300 aircraft has skidded off a runway in Senegal, injuring at least 10 people, four of them seriously.
The incident occurred as Air Senegal flight HC 301 was taking off for the Malian capital Bamako in the early hours of Thursday, (...)
RIYADH — The Federation of Saudi Chambers (FSC) announced Saudi Arabia's accession to the membership of the World ATA Carnet Council (WATAC). As of June, the Kingdom will officially implement the ATA Carnet temporary entry system for goods, making (...)
Few political turnarounds can match the last month in Senegal.
Just over two weeks ago, Bassirou Diomaye Faye was a little-known opposition leader languishing in jail, detained without trial on charges including inciting insurrection, who had never (...)
Eight cruise passengers left behind in the African island nation of São Tomé and Príncipe have been struggling for days to catch up with their Norwegian Cruise Line ship as it makes its way up the western coast of Africa.
The passengers were late (...)
Opposition leader Bassirou Diomaye Faye has emerged as favorite to win Senegal's presidential election, after several rivals conceded.
Millions took part in a peaceful vote on Sunday, following three years of turbulence and opposition protests (...)
People in Senegal are voting for a new president in a delayed election after weeks of political unrest.
Long queues of voters have been witnessed across the country choosing from 17 presidential candidates.
After he voted, outgoing President Macky (...)
Senegalese voters will choose their next president on Sunday in a delayed and high-stakes election that poses a test for the country's democracy.
Outgoing President Macky Sall, whose second and final term expires on April 2, has promised to (...)
Senegal's president has told the BBC he does not regret delaying this year's elections, a move that sparked deadly protests.
Macky Sall said he did not make the decision alone — he was responding to concerns raised by parliamentarians.
After a (...)
Senegalese President Macky Sall has scheduled the country's presidential election for March 24, the government said in a statement on Wednesday.
"The President of the Republic informed the Council of Ministers that the date of the presidential (...)
Senegal's reputation as a bastion of democracy in an unstable region is on the line as protesters clash with police outside the National Assembly.
Inside, lawmakers have passed a contentious bill to extend President Macky Sall's tenure and delay (...)
JEDDAH — Saudi rally driver Maha Al Hamali suffered a vehicle rollover accident just before the end of the sixth stage of the Dakar Rally 2024, hosted for the fifth time in Saudi Arabia.
The accident led to Al Hamali's withdrawal from the (...)
RIYADH — Saudi driver Yazeed Al-Rajhi, who was leading the 2024 Dakar Rally in Saudi Arabia, was forced to withdraw on Thursday after his "Toyota Hilux" was involved in a rollover accident during the sixth stage in the Empty Quarter. This stage, (...)
Rotana, one of the leading hotel management companies in the region with over 100 properties across the Middle East, Africa, Eastern Europe and Türkiye (MENAT), concludes the year and its third decade of successful operations, with nine property (...)
RIYADH — Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on Wednesday outlined Saudi Arabia's comprehensive internal and external policies in his speech at the opening of the fourth year of the eighth session of the Shoura Council. The key points of the royal (...)
Saudi Arabia is on track to win the bid to host FIFA's 2034 World Cup merely days after winning the right to host World Expo 2030 — a date favored by the Saudis for its correlation to Saudi Arabia's achievements in Vision 2030.
Recently, Saudi (...)
Advocates showcased the devastating impacts of climate upheaval on their communities at COP 28 on Monday as the focus of the world's largest climate gathering turned to financial support for those most at risk — first and foremost youth and women in (...)
A Saudi delegation made its inaugural appearance at the Phocuswright Conference, a premier travel and technology forum in Florida. The delegation showcased Saudi Arabia's diverse tourism offerings and explore collaborative opportunities with US (...)
Spain's Canary Islands have set a new record for the number of irregular arrivals to the archipelago, with more than 32,000 migrants making the treacherous boat journey this year so far.
Most of them are from Senegal.
The islands, located near the (...)
JEDDAH — Saudi Arabia is set to become a new destination for international tennis, as the Professional Tennis Players Association (PTPA) announced that the city of Jeddah has won the bid to host the finals of the Next Generation of Professional (...)
At least nine people have been killed in protests in Senegal's capital Dakar and other cities, following the sentencing of opposition leader Ousmane Sonko on Thursday to two years in prison, which could jeopardize his chances of running in next (...)
