Saudi football fans are facing the prospect of missing their national team’s first appearance in the FIFA World Cup for 12 years, amid a dispute over broadcasting rights with Qatar. Qatar’s beIN Sports holds exclusive rights to air the tournament…
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S Arabia’s first cinema will open on Apr 18 in Riyadh
Saudi Arabia’s first cinema in more than 35 years will open on April 18 in Riyadh, the capital, the authorities said after agreeing with AMC Entertainment Holdings to open up to 40 theatres over the next five years. Movie theatres…
Saudi motorists face fines in seat belt crackdown
Motorists in Saudi Arabia will be fined but not immediately jailed as the kingdom begins electronically monitoring traffic violations in some cities, the General Directorate of Public Security. The kingdom’s traffic authorities began automatically monitoring drivers for violations including use…
Saudis attend country’s first jazz festival
Men and women swayed to music at Saudi Arabia’s first-ever jazz festival on Friday, the second of a three-day outdoor event that showcases the Kingdom’s recent efforts of shedding its conservative image. Locals and foreigners flocked to the festival to…