Saudi Arabia

Trump stole the show – but Middle East leaders will shape Gaza’s future

The US may have initiated negotiations, but Qatar, Egypt, and Turkey have been instrumental in securing the deal

Sporting land grab goes into overdrive

From football to darts, the kingdom’s ambitions are measured in billions

A record buyout of Electronic Arts deepens Saudi Arabia’s soft power push into gaming

The $55 billion deal is part of an attempt to diversify the kingdom’s economy and improve its international image

Saudi takeover of gaming industry leaves little room for dissent

Investment from the Gulf state provides a boost to the games business – and soft power for Mohammed bin Salman

Saudi Arabia launches bold AI future but past hints at problems

The country has a history of investing in futuristic projects that haven’t paid off. Will Humain be another?

Is this the beginning of the end for Saudi’s $500bn desert city?

Is an emergency review of project costs the beginning of the end for the boondoggle in the Saudi Arabian desert?