Sons of jailed Saudi scholars urge Cambridge to drop plans to train Riyadh’s defence staff

Exclusive: Families of men facing death penalty add to internal opposition to seeking deal with defence ministry The families of two scholars facing the death penalty in Saudi Arabia have appealed to the University of Cambridge to drop proposals to run staff training courses for Riyadh’s defence ministry. The Guardian revealed last week that Cambridge’s Judge business school has been authorised to offer “leadership development” and “innovation management” training for the Saudi defence minist...

By Richard Adams and Wilf Vall

Iran war live: Trump threatens Tehran; Saudi, UAE report drone attacks

Peace talks remain deadlocked as drones hit sites in Saudi Arabia and the UAE.

UAE and Saudi Arabia report drone incidents as Iran war deadlock drags on

A drone strike caused a fire at a ‌nuclear power plant in the United Arab Emirates, officials there said on Sunday, while Saudi Arabia reported intercepting three drones, as US President Donald Trump warned that Iran must act "fast" after efforts to end the US-Israeli war with Iran appeared to have stalled. Emirati officials said they were investigating the source of the strike and that the UAE had the full right ‌to respond to such "terrorist attacks." A diplomatic adviser to the UAE president

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UAE, Saudi Arabia report drone incidents as Iran war deadlock drags on 

Emirati officials say they are investigating the source of the strike and that the UAE has the full right to respond to such 'terrorist attacks'

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Drone strike causes fire at Barakah nuclear plant perimeter in Abu Dhabi - The National

Drone strike causes fire at Barakah nuclear plant perimeter in Abu Dhabi  The National

These GCC countries have announced official Eid Al Adha dates - Khaleej Times

These GCC countries have announced official Eid Al Adha dates  Khaleej Times

Saudi Arabia confirms start of Dhul-Hijjah 1447, Eid al-Adha set for May 27

The announcement ushers in one of the most significant months in Islam. The post Saudi Arabia confirms start of Dhul-Hijjah 1447, Eid al-Adha set for May 27 appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

By Mohammed Lere

Saudi Arabia to celebrate Eid-ul-Azha on May 27 - The Daily Star

Saudi Arabia to celebrate Eid-ul-Azha on May 27  The Daily Star

Bauchi mourns as permanent secretary dies during 2026 Hajj

Bauchi State mourns the death of Permanent Secretary Shehu Yahaya Jalam, who passed away in Makkah, Saudi Arabia, during the 2026 Hajj pilgrimage. Read More: https://punchng.com/bauchi-mourns-as-permanent-secretary-dies-during-2026-hajj/

By Punch Newspapers

Where light meets heritage: How Saudi regions are illuminating culture and identity - Saudi Gazette

Where light meets heritage: How Saudi regions are illuminating culture and identity  Saudi Gazette

Saudi Arabia says has intercepted three drones from Iraq

Saudi Arabia said Sunday it had intercepted and destroyed three drones that had entered from Iraqi airspace. The post Saudi Arabia says has intercepted three drones from Iraq appeared first on Vanguard News.

By efosataiwo@vanguardngr.com