TravelThe largest pilgrimage in history welcomes 2.5 million travellers and 200 NZersThe five-day Hajj is awe-inspiring for the faithful, and overwhelming too.27 Jun 02:29 AM
PremiumPremiumFootballLionel Messi, Saudi Arabia and the deal that paid off for both sidesNew York Times: Contract offers glimpse at details of multimillion-dollar relationship.19 Jun 02:24 AM
PremiumPremiumGolfSecrecy, cigars and a Venetian wedding: How the PGA Tour made a deal with Saudi ArabiaNew York Times: After weeks of clandestine negotiations, the agreement stunned the world.11 Jun 11:23 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldSaudi Arabia relishes a triumph that transcends sportsNew York Times: Deal to merge LIV Golf with PGA Tour a big win for the oil-rich kingdom.07 Jun 11:10 PM
PremiumPremiumSharesSky TV shares buck trend on PGA-LIV dealFragmentation threat recedes.07 Jun 05:10 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldThrough ties to Saudis, golf deal promises benefits to TrumpNew York Times: New alliance example of how Trump's relationship with Saudi yielded gains.07 Jun 02:35 AM
Business'Do whatever's necessary': Saudi Arabia slashes oil production to boost pricesSaudi Arabia will reduce how much oil it sends to the global economy from July.04 Jun 08:49 PM
PremiumPremiumAmerica's CupTeam NZ to make big decision after Am Cup rival's Saudi appeal rejectedAmerican Magic want to be excused from competing in Jeddah later this year.31 May 03:05 AM
BusinessTukorehe hosts NZTE trade delegationNZTE staff, based around the world, are helping raise the profile of New Zealand.29 May 11:28 PM
WorldSpaceX launching Saudi astronauts on private flight to space stationSpaceX's next private flight to the International Space Station is awaiting takeoff.21 May 10:57 PM
World'Imminent risk of execution': Crown Prince critics face death for defianceMohammed bin Salman Al Saud has plans to expand, and no one will get in his way.11 May 12:01 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeOpec’s gamble: Can the global economy cope with higher oil prices?Financial Times: Led by a confident Saudi Arabia, the cartel wants to boost its revenues.08 Apr 11:58 PM
WorldSaudi Arabia and Iran to re-open embassies, ease travelThe agreement represents a new step toward reconciliation after seven years of tension.06 Apr 07:49 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeOpec+ nations make surprise output cuts of more than 1 million barrels a dayFinancial Times: Initiative to boost prices shows Saudi Arabia’s determination.02 Apr 09:07 PM
WorldSaudi Arabia’s plan to take down Emirates and QatarThe push comes as the kingdom seeks to redefine itself beyond its oil wealth origins19 Mar 11:48 PM
WorldSaudi Arabia asks US for nuclear help, stoking fears of Iran arms raceSaudi Arabia hopes to add nuclear to its energy mix, but the US is hesitant.10 Mar 12:34 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessHow a Saudi prince lost a $480 million ‘London palace’Financial Times: The sale has opened a rare window on the top end of the property market.08 Mar 03:42 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldThe price of freedom in Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s Saudi ArabiaTimes: Saudi has undergone enormous social change. It's also more repressive than ever.04 Feb 04:00 PM
WorldTaliban minister defends women’s university banThe decree triggered a global backlash this week including in Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Qatar.22 Dec 05:05 PM
WorldUS court dismisses lawsuit against Saudi prince over Khashoggi killingSaudi officials murdered The Washington Post journalist inside a Saudi consulate in 2018.07 Dec 12:44 AM
TravelCountry's ambitious plan to build mega-airport revealedPart of a 100-million tourist drive, it would be twice the size of Dubai International.04 Dec 09:17 PM
CommoditiesNo OPEC+ oil shakeup as Russian price cap stirs uncertaintyMystery in how much Russian oil sanctions measures could take off the global market.04 Dec 05:50 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeInside Saudi Arabia’s strategy to keep the world hooked on oilNew York Times: Saudi working to keep fossil fuels at centre of world economy.22 Nov 05:00 AM
FootballQatar’s World Cup denounced for 'sportswashing' country’s imageQatar latest Persian Gulf nation using sports to try to burnish its image on world stage.16 Nov 06:15 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldThe true story of Mohamed Fayed: Philanderer, rogue and ex-barrow boyMohamed Fayed was a chancer whose royal obsession ended in tragedy.11 Nov 11:27 PM
PremiumPremiumCommoditiesA secret, failed oil deal: How the US-Saudi relationship rupturedNew York Times: US officials had a secret oil deal with the Saudis. Or so they thought.26 Oct 09:11 PM
WorldTribesmen's death sentence for resisting Saudi megacityThe trio were jailed in 2020 for complaining about the development known as Neom.09 Oct 11:00 PM
WorldSaudi student jailed for 34 years for tweeting 'rumours'Salma al-Shehab accused of "disturbing public order" and "destabilising social fabric".18 Aug 06:59 PM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesHeathrow owner explores jettison options to escape chaosOwner might eject: Airport blames a lack of ground handling staff for its issues.10 Aug 05:24 AM
WorldEerie clue buried in ad for Saudi sisters' homeThe Sydney unit two sisters were found dead in is up for rent, with a chilling note in ad.03 Aug 02:08 AM
WorldCrucifixes found in Sydney home of dead Saudi sistersA worker who had access to the sisters Sydney unit has made a startling admission.01 Aug 10:30 PM
World'Weird' sighting before Saudi sisters found dead in Sydney unitTwo sisters had previously reported strange activity to their building's security.01 Aug 05:00 PM
RoyalsPrince Charles' charity donation from bin LadensSunday Times reports royal advisors urged the heir to the throne to refuse the $1.9m.31 Jul 06:05 PM
WorldSaudi Arabia's plan for enormous 170km mirror wall in the desertThe plan is to have 9 million residents living in a skyscraper 'wall' city.28 Jul 03:54 AM