Official data released by Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Finance has revealed a new record deficit of 88.5 billion riyals in the third quarter of 2025 — the largest since the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. This marks the twelfth consecutive...
In a new blow to the ambitions of Vision 2030, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) has announced the cancellation of its agreement with the Saudi government to host the Esports Olympics in Riyadh — barely a year after signing a contract that...
As Saudi Arabia faces a record budget deficit of over $65 billion in 2025, the regime continues to pour billions through the General Entertainment Authority (GEA) and the Public Investment Fund (PIF) into extravagant sports and entertainment events...
As Gaza lies in ruins and images of devastation dominate global headlines, Israel Hayom has revealed that contacts between the Saudi regime and Israel have continued uninterrupted throughout the war. According to the paper’s sources, the process is...
Saudi Arabia has once again drawn international outrage over its use of the death penalty, after executing Abdullah Mohammed Al‑Derazi in the Eastern Province — despite credible reports confirming he was a minor at the time of his arrest more than...
The Saudi Public Investment Fund (PIF) has become one of the world’s largest investors in the global video game industry — but its latest move is facing growing backlash. After reports emerged of PIF’s intention to acquire Electronic Arts (EA), the...