When you think of summer in Saudi Arabia, images of rolling sand dunes and arid plains might spring to mind. In the Kingdom’s ...

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This week, we spotlight Art Jameel’s new exhibition at the V&A in Dundee, Scotland, which explores and celebrates Palestinian ...

Welcome to Al-Monitor Riyadh. This week we preview an upcoming exhibition in London showcasing the work of the Saudi artist ...

In Saudi Arabia, electric cars account for a tiny proportion of vehicle sales. But the oil-rich kingdom wants to change that by rolling out manufacturing plants and charging facilities.

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South Africa’s Special Investigating Unit (SIU) has for more than half a decade been investigating the theft of Denel’s ...

Whether vast deserts or tiny island states, each of these countries with no river has found its own way to survive without ...

Exciting new openings, fabulous festivals and sporting events galore Saudi Arabia is preparing for a spectacular second half of 2025, with major events taking place throughout the country.

As demand for fresh food soars in the Middle East, resilient and tech-enabled cold chains are becoming vital infrastructure.