There has always been an ugly whiff around David Cameron’s decision to be a headline act at ‘Davos in the Desert’, an investment summit in Saudi Arabia in 2019. The former prime minister’s presence was, after all, a timely PR coup for the oil-rich Islamic theocracy, which was in the diplomatic deep freeze following the … Read more
Formula One has revealed the first images of a stunning new street circuit in Jeddah ahead of the first Saudi Arabian Grand Prix in 2021… but fans have hit back by slamming the decision to hold a race in the Kingdom. It was first revealed back in November that Saudi Arabia would pay £50million a … Read more
Terrifying moment a British driver clips a wall and FLIPS his Formula E car in horror crash in Saudi Arabia Alex Lynn’s Mahindra car hit Mitch Evans’ Jaguar and British driver overturned Video footage shows he was incredibly lucky to come out relatively unscathed His car was seen flipping in the air and skidding along … Read more
Former CIA Director John Brennan said President Joe Biden should not ‘turn a blind eye’ to actions of Saudi Arabia‘s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman after report blamed him for murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi in 2018. Brennan, who served as the CIA chief from March 2013 to January 2017, called on Biden to prevent bin … Read more
President Joe Biden‘s administration will name Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman as the man who approved the 2018 killing of Jamal Khashoggi when it releases an intelligence report on the journalist’s murder. Four U.S. officials told Reuters the forthcoming declassified U.S. intelligence report – to which the CIA was the main contributor – assesses that … Read more
Stunning renderings have been revealed for an island resort off the coast of Saudi Arabia that’s part of a Red Sea ‘giga-resort’ that will ultimately span 22 islands and six inland sites. The new designs are by renowned architect firm Foster + Partners and show its vision for Shurayrah, the gateway island to the enormous … Read more
A civilian plane has caught fire in Saudi Arabia after an airport was attacked by Houthis rebels, local media reports said on Wednesday. Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthi rebels are said to have targeted the Abha International Airport in the south-west of the country, causing a passenger plane on the tarmac to catch fire, according to the … Read more
World’s fastest roller coast will hit records speeds of 155mph while taking thrill seekers around a 2.5 mile track through the new Six Flags set for the Middle East in 2023 A Six Flags amusement park is set to open in Saudi Arabia in 2023 The park’s main event will be the record-breaking Falcon’s Flight roller coaster … Read more
UK’s coronavirus pandemic response was SIXTY-SIXTH place in the world and worse than Italy’s, Ireland’s and Sweden, Australian think tank claims Britain was mid-table along with Poland, Bulgaria, Saudi Arabia and Morocco Lowy Institute’s Covid Performance Index judged 98 countries on their response New Zealand was ranked as the world’s most effective handler, with 25 deaths … Read more
Explosion above Saudi capital of Riyadh – days after missile targeting the city was intercepted Saudi Arabia has faced repeated missile attacks from Huthi rebels in Yemen An explosion rattled windows in Riyadh with some reported hearing two blasts On Saturday, the Saudi-led coalition said it intercepted a ‘hostile air target’ By Jack Newman For … Read more