Saudi Arabia has introduced a new symbol for its local currency as part of efforts to establish the kingdom as a global financial hub. The design, made up of Arabic calligraphy of the word riyal ...

On Tuesday, a US delegation meets with Russian officials in Saudi Arabia to go over terms of the possible peace deal. Here are all the key events, explained: A US delegation led by secretary of ...

Three Americans and three Russians made up the two teams at the talks in Saudi Arabia that have underscored an end to Western isolation of Moscow. The men described the meeting as preparing the ...

Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman met with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Riyadh on Monday, the first visit by the top US diplomat in his new position. Rubio had earlier met ...

Secretary of State Marco Rubio emphasized the importance of building trust and opening communication with Russia as he and other top Trump administration officials head to Saudi Arabia for talks ...

A woman found guilty of terror offences has had a second custody image released by police, showing her wearing a niqab, after her defence said she was distressed by ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

Russian, U.S. officials to meet in Saudi Arabia in coming days Zelenskiy says Ukraine not invited Europe will not have seat at talks, Trump envoy says Rubio, Lavrov speak on Ukraine, future U.S ...

Now simply appearing in a public place wearing the Niqab carries a fine of 20,000 som, about 230 dollars. The controversy over traditional Muslim women's clothing, and men's long beards ...

Saudi Arabia is the largest Arab state in Western Asia by land area (approximately 2,150,000 km2 (830,000 sq mi), constituting the bulk of the Arabian Peninsula) and the second-largest in the Arab ...