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JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia — In an old, crumbling neighborhood in this port city, an older woman is waiting under the sun for a ride. Her face is covered in a niqab, except for her eyes and nose.
Middle East Demolition of Jeddah neighborhoods sparks rare widespread criticism in Saudi Arabia August 3, 20224:50 PM ET Heard on All Things Considered Fatma Tanis ...
After years of delays, construction on the Jeddah Tower, set to become the world's tallest building, resumed this week in Saudi Arabia. Formerly known as Kingdom Tower, the skyscraper will, once ...
Construction of Saudi Arabia’s kilometer-high Jeddah Tower, which will become the world’s tallest skyscraper upon completion, has resumed almost seven years after work ground to a halt amid a ...
In 2009, floods killed 123 people. Men push a car stuck in a flooded street after heavy rain in the Red Sea port city of Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on Dec. 30, 2010.
Explore the stunning city of Jeddah, Saudi Arabia — a perfect blend of modern beauty and rich cultural heritage. From breathtaking coastal views to historic landmarks, see why Jeddah is known as ...
The majority of pilgrims come to Jeddah from countries in the global south, many from traditional societies. For many, the biennale will be their first experience of MBS’s new Saudi Arabia.
Saudi Arabia has been accused of ‘sportswashing,’ with glitzy events like Jeddah's Grand Prix, but young Saudis are enjoying the new freedoms ...
[1/3]Representatives from more than 40 countries including China, India, and the U.S., pose for a family picture as they attend talks in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, August 6, 2023, to make a headway ...