Travel News A brand new airline is set to launch this July Riyadh Air is set to launch flights to Manchester and Madrid too, with more than 100 destinations set to join the network before 2030. 21/05/2026
Residences Four Seasons opens a stunning new resort on the Red Sea Found on Shura Island in Saudi Arabia, the luxury property has a spa, three swimming pools and a 1.3km-long beach. 19/05/2026
Business Iran war sparks push to transform Syria into global energy corridor Washington is reportedly exploring a plan to turn Syria into a key energy corridor, linking their pipelines to Turkey and Europe. 24/04/2026
Travel News Saudi Arabia gears up for new motorsport hotel and horse racing venue Saudi Arabia’s gigacity project has plans to shift to high-gear, creating a hub for international motorsports, equestrian racing and positioning itself as a year-round destination for residences, leisure and tourism. 16/04/2026
World News Meloni talks energy and opening of Hormuz on Gulf tour The focus of the talks of Italian prime minister with Qatar, the Emirates and Saudi Arabia was the restoration of energy supplies and security in Hormuz. Italy offered technical support for affected infrastructure and defence against Iranian raids. 04/04/2026
Travel News Pilgrims may soon fly directly to Mecca as airport plans take off Plans for a new airport and metro system aim to improve access for the many pilgrims that visit Mecca annually, and ease travel within the holy city. 02/04/2026
Saudi Arabia Ukraine and Saudi Arabia seal first Gulf defence deal amid Iran war Ukraine and Saudi Arabia signed a defence cooperation document as Kyiv seeks new partnerships and Middle Eastern countries need Ukraine’s drone-countering expertise. 27/03/2026
Sport Regional tensions disrupt motorsport events and Finalissima cancelled Formula 1 has cancelled the Bahrain and Saudi Arabian Grands Prix, Qatar’s MotoGP race has been postponed to November and the Spain-Argentina Finalissima in Qatar has also been canned. 15/03/2026
United Arab Emirates Inside the UAE's response to Iranian attacks: A senior official speaks In a briefing to Euronews and select media, a senior UAE official outlined the country’s defensive strategy, international support and the warning that trust with Iran may take decades to rebuild. 08/03/2026
Portugal Ronaldo's jet leaves Riyadh for Spain after Iran war sparks AFC pause Cristiano Ronaldo's private jet left Riyadh for Madrid as the AFC suspended West Region matches amid the Iran war, following drone and missile attacks in the Gulf. 03/03/2026
Iran Drones hit Saudi oil refinery as Iran strikes targets across region Iranian drones hit Saudi Arabia’s Ras Tanura refinery on Monday morning, while Kuwait reported intercepted attacks on day three of Iran's retaliatory strikes on countries in the region. 02/03/2026
No Comment Prince William joins e-sports tournament during visit to Riyadh Prince William took part in an e-sports event in Riyadh as part of his official visit to Saudi Arabia. 11/02/2026
Travel News All the major new airports opening around the globe From Poland to Ethiopia, these are all the upcoming transport hubs opening over the next decade. 24/01/2026
Travel News Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Tourism on the power of the travel industry Speaking on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum in Davos, His Excellency Ahmed Al Khateeb spoke exclusively with Euronews about the industry’s role in connecting countries. 22/01/2026
Partner content Elevating Innovation: Alat & TKE’s Smart Cities Partnership Partner content presented by ALAT Throughout history, our cities’ skylines have told the story of human ambition. From ancient pyramids to modern skyscrapers, these landmarks reflect one journey: humanity’s climb upwards. 02/01/2026
USA 'Two GOATS': Trump and Ronaldo share images together on social media After making a name for himself in the two decades he spent at top-tier European clubs, Ronaldo signed up for the Riyadh-based Al Nassr after the FIFA World Cup 2022 in Qatar. 19/11/2025