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High-Speed Rail Linking Islam's Holy Cities Launched

Saudi Arabia’s inaugurated a high-speed rail link between the two holiest cities in Islam, part of efforts to boost tourism as the country seeks to shed dependence on oil exports.

Saudi Arabia Arrests Man Eating With Female Colleague

The arrest of an Egyptian man filmed eating with a female colleague has sparked an online debate in Saudi Arabia, where modest progress in women’s rights has come into conflict with traditionally conservative social values.

Riyadh Plans Death Penalty against Top Saudi Cleric, Salman Awdah

Saudi Arabia’s public prosecutor sought the death penalty against prominent cleric, Sheikh Salman al-Awda, at the start of his trial Tuesday in Riyadh, who faces 37 charges a year after his arrest.

Saudi Dissident's Brothers Arrested after Canada Tweet

A Saudi activist based in Canada says that his brothers were arrested in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on Thursday because of his online commentary about the ongoing diplomatic dispute between Canada and the Persian Gulf State.

Detained Saudi Cleric Moved to Secret Trial: Son

Leading Saudi religious scholar Salman al-Odah has been referred to a secret trial in Riyadh after nearly a year in detention, his son said in a series of tweets on Wednesday.

French MIN. of Armed Forces in Riyadh for Arms Deals

French Defense Minister, Florence Barley, held a meeting with Saudi Arabia's King Salman, in Jeddah, to discuss further arms deals with Paris.

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