Articles about Saudi Arabia

First Israel-bound flight crosses Saudi airspace

All Israel News Staff August 4, 2022

A Cathay Pacific airplane destined for TLV from Hong Kong was given permission to fly over Saudi Arabia, following authorization of overflights during the U.S. president’s visit to the region

SAUDI ARABIA

As living expenses soar, expatriates are leaving the Gulf

All Arab News Staff August 4, 2022

Foreign workers do not receive financial support from their countries of employment as citizens do

UAE | BAHRAIN | KUWAIT | SAUDI ARABIA

Following Gulf visit, US special envoy notes Saudi Arabia making progress against anti-Semitism

All Arab News Staff August 3, 2022

Textbook reform has taken steps to reduce anti-Semitic tropes and to remove Quranic teachings that perpetuate the bigotry against Jews

SAUDI ARABIA | ANTI SEMITISM

Israeli journalist faces backlash for visit to Mecca despite ban on non-Muslim entry

Tal Heinrich July 19, 2022

Israel's Channel 13 hailed the report as ‘an important journalistic accomplishment,’ yet offered ‘apologies if anyone was offended’

SAUDI ARABIA

Saudi crown prince criticizes Biden for human-rights double standards

Tal Heinrich July 18, 2022

MBS raised the death of journalist Shireen Abu Akleh and the torture of prisoners in Iraq by the CIA, in response to Biden confronting him on the murder of Saudi dissident Jamal Khashoggi

MOHAMMED BIN SALMAN | JOE BIDEN | SAUDI ARABIA

El Al Airlines submits request to fly over Saudi airspace following Riyadh announcement

All Israel News Staff July 17, 2022

Saudi airspace opens opportunities for more flight options, shorter flight durations and reduced flight costs to Far East destinations

SAUDI ARABIA | BUSINESS

Saudi foreign minister denies opening airspace to Israel as a step toward normalization

All Arab News Staff July 17, 2022

Despite Israel’s optimism, Saudi Arabia will not fully normalize relations with Israel until a two-state solution with the Palestinian population is reached, according to Saudi minister of State for Foreign Affairs

SAUDI ARABIA