The route will be operated by a Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner as flight RX243. AFP

Riyadh Air to launch daily Dubai flights on June 18

Saudi Arabia's new national airline begins operations with five destinations, including London, Cairo and Madrid

Travel

Saudi Arabia lifts Lebanese trade ban after nearly five years

Gulf

Special Olympics athletes shine at UAE Games

UAE

Gang arrested after UAE and Saudi Arabia foil drug-smuggling attempt

UAE

One Last Thing: Mohammed Al Turki on making his acting debut opposite Henry Cavill

Culture

Musab Al Juwayr: Saudi football’s next great hope comes of age

World Cup 2026

Saudi Arabian arrested after UK university security guard shot with crossbow

UK
Mohammed Algasim, left, was murdered by Chas Corrigan. Photo: Cambridgeshire Police

Life in prison for construction worker who murdered Saudi student in street

Mohammed Algasim was murdered by Chas Corrigan after chance encounter

UK

'Promising future lost': Family of murdered Saudi student tell court of their grief

UK

IMF says prolonged Iran war could weigh on Saudi Arabia's medium-term outlook

Economy

Shock win over Messi’s Argentina a distant memory for Saudi Arabia

Football

World Cup 2026 Group H: Yamal injury worries Spain, Saudi Arabia gamble on coach

Football

Saudi Arabia arrive in Austin to begin 2026 World Cup preparations

Football

Actress Monica Bellucci on 7 Dogs: ‘I felt I was in a big movie’

Film & TV
Lamine Yamal has six goals and 12 assists from his 26 Spain caps. Getty Images

World Cup 2026 Group H: Yamal injury worries Spain, Saudi Arabia gamble on coach

Debutants Cape Verde and tournament stalwarts Uruguay make up a diverse quartet

Football

Saudi Arabia arrive in Austin to begin 2026 World Cup preparations

Football

Actress Monica Bellucci on 7 Dogs: ‘I felt I was in a big movie’

Film & TV

Pilgrims 'stone the devil' to mark end of Hajj and start of Eid

Gulf

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