RIYADH: Coffee is not merely a beverage but a deeply rooted part of Saudi culture, with a story that extends from the land and farms to gatherings, hospitality and national identity. As the UN marks Oct. 1, 2026 as International Coffee Day for the first time, Saudi Arabia joins in celebrating the ri...

Cartoon by Amjad Rasmi. (Courtesy of Asharq Al-Awsat)

JEDDAH: The opening round of Season 3 of the Aramco F4 Saudi Arabian Championship Certified by the FIA got underway today. The Kingdom’s first national single-seater championship will feature 15 drivers representing eight teams, with the opening round running until 3 October. The championship is org...

Saudi Arabia is investing billions in artificial intelligence through government-backed initiatives, infrastructure spending and global partnerships, reflecting its ambition to become a global leader in AI and remain at the forefront of a technology trend expected to see global AI spending reach $2....

RIYADH: As Saudi Arabia’s transformation under Vision 2030 continues to accelerate, Portugal says it is looking for ways to strengthen its engagement with the Kingdom through business partnerships, cultural exchanges, and the growing community of its citizens living and working in the country. In an...

MILWAUKEE: G20 trade ministers agree that it is “not acceptable” for countries to target food supplies in conflicts, a French official told AFP on Thursday, adding that European leaders took aim at Russia on the issue at high-level talks. Trade officials from the Group of 20 major economies are gath...

President Trump suggested a possible connection between Iran and the FlyDubai copilot involved in a recent incident to crash a plane. U.S. officials are investigating the matter.

RIYADH: The Coalition to Restore Legitimacy in Yemen said its forces intercepted and destroyed two ballistic missiles and four drones launched into southern Saudi Arabia by the Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen on Thursday. One ballistic missile and the four drones were intercepted and destroyed over Kha...

Protesters disrupted Ireland’s match against Austria, urging Ireland to boycott future games with Israel over its actions in Gaza. The Football Association of Ireland has resisted calls for a boycott due to potential UEFA sanctions.

The U.S. is deploying about 9,000 troops to the Middle East aboard ships as President Trump warns of potential strikes on Iran. Trump suggests possible Iranian links to an attempted plane crash.

Ladies, bring your family or friends and join this exceptional Arabian equestrian experience with Abdulaziz Al-Hamimi in the Al-Muzahmiyya province near Riyadh on Saturday, Oct. 3. For booking and more details, check out experience.suplift.com.

Every Monday, Level Up social hub invites people for a night full of board and card games, laughter and fun. Even if you are coming solo, you will be grouped with new people. For inquiries and other details, check riyadh.platinumlist.net.