Desert City Will Turn Green in $23 billion Project
Saudi Arabia is turning its arid capital into a lush metropolis but may face the same challenges as seen in other sustainability-focused projects.
Donald Trump Jr.'s trip to Middle East raises eyebrows
Donald Trump Jr.'s business trip to the Middle East has drawn criticism from social media users.
No Accountability for Saudi Crimes as U.S. Mulls New Defense Pact
"Please tell the world what is happening to us."
How sports are making Saudi Arabia look better than ever
"Everyone will do us justice when the giant Saudi project is completed," Saudi FG Sports CEO Mugbil Binjudia told Newsweek.
Hajj deaths from heat pass 1,000
Over 1,000 have reportedly died during extreme heat at Hajj in Saudi Arabia, according to a tally by the AFP.
World's largest airport under construction in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia is beginning to develop the world's largest airport in its capital city of Riyadh.
Democrats turn tables on GOP with Jared Kushner probe
Senate Democrats have launched an investigation into Jared Kushner's business activities.
Jared Kushner hit with new investigation
Senate Democrats have launched a probe into Kushner's firm, which is overwhelmingly funded by the Saudi Arabian government.
Son of Al-Qaeda leader Saif al-Adel dies, group confirms
Khaled Saleh al-Din Zidane was deeply involved in the group's media operations and strategy, working closely with his father Saif al-Adel.
Feckless Policy Toward Israel Drives U.S. Allies Toward Iran
U.S. allies are scared of Iran and uncertain of Washington's support. Their doubts stem from the Biden administration's continuous appeasement of Iran even as Tehran launches a massive proxy war against its closest regional ally, Israel.
New snake may unlock animal mysteries
The study authors wrote that the finding presents "the hope that more undiscovered species might be present" in Saudi Arabia.
Saudi Arabia is becoming one of Biden's most important swing states
"Saudi feels it has to spread its chips," Ali al-Shihabi, board member to one of MbS' Vision 2030 megaprojects, told Newsweek.
I left America to teach in Saudi Arabia after 9/11
My students were experts on the fringe aspects of American culture. They also had strong criticisms of how Muslims were portrayed.
Were Joe Biden's hopes for a pre-convention peace deal just crushed?
Analysts weighed in on whether recent developments in the Middle East could affect a peace deal between the U.S. and Saudi Arabia.
Satellite images show massive theme park taking shape in Saudi Arabia
The construction is part of another megaproject commissioned by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.
Saudi Arabia's historic first swimsuit show in photos
The show marked a significant shift in a country where, less than a decade ago, women were required to wear body-covering robes.
Construction restarts on world's tallest skyscraper
Once completed, Jeddah Tower will eclipse Dubai's Burj Khalifa by more than 500 feet.
Satellite images show progress at world's biggest construction site
The entire Neom megaproject will cost at least $500 billion and encompass the size of Massachusetts. But it's off to a slow start.
The Danger of Lumping China, Russia, North Korea, and Iran Together
There is a growing consensus that China, Russia, North Korea, and Iran are aligning into a modern Tripartite Pact.
Hold Obama-Biden Foreign Policy Responsible for Iran's Unprecedented Attack
Under the Obama-Biden foreign policy doctrine, an Iran so emboldened that it feels free to wage offensive war is not a bug—it's a feature.
The U.S. Needs to Rethink Its Whole Approach to Iran
Iran's attack on Israel was not a surprise, nor did it inflict significant damage. It was nonetheless a paradigm shift.
Saudi Arabia Just Glimpsed a Version of Its Future Thanks to Iran
The far-reaching consequences of Iran's strike against Israel this past weekend are still coming into focus.
Israel Has Better Things to Do Than Just Strike Iran Back
In the wake of Iran's brazen and unprecedented drone and missile attacks, Israel finds itself at a critical juncture where its response could shape Middle East dynamics and complicate world affairs for years to come.
Is Biden Wasting His Time on an Israel-Saudi Normalization Deal?
The price for a Saudi signature, already high before the war, is now even higher.
Jared Kushner Called to Face the Music
Democrats call on Republicans and the House Oversight Committee to hold a hearing into Jared Kushner's business dealings.
Jared Kushner subpoena over Saudi deal stopped by House Republicans
Kushner's private equity firm received a $2 billion investment from a Saudi fund six months after he left the White House.
Hunter Biden turns tables on GOP with Jared Kushner counter
President's son raises Trump son-in-law's Saudi deal when quizzed about his own business dealings
Saudi 'Sportswashing' Is More Than Skin Deep
They are concerned about the status of women in the kingdom, but two sports icons are stuck with a vision of a Saudi Arabia that no longer exists.
Russia plans to usher in a "new world order"—More powers are signing up
"Advancement of the international community towards genuine multipolarity is gaining momentum," Russia's ambassador told Newsweek.
Jared Kushner addresses $2 billion given by Saudis
Kushner defended receiving $2 billion in funding from the Saudi crown prince for his private equity firm, calling him a "visionary leader."