Saudi Arabia

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Aug 9, 2:11 PM ET
Over 2 million Muslims in Mecca for start of hajj pilgrimage
The hajj is a pilgrimage that attracts millions of Muslims each year.
Aug 9, 2:11 PM ET
Aug 2, 1:10 PM ET
Saudi Arabia allows women to travel without male consent
The move ends a long-standing policy that gave men control over women.
Aug 2, 1:10 PM ET
Jul 17, 12:40 PM ET
Saudi Arabia intercepts drone launched by Yemeni rebels
The Saudi military says it has intercepted a drone launched at the kingdom's southern border by Iranian-backed rebels in Yemen
Jul 17, 12:40 PM ET
Jul 15, 3:10 PM ET
They were convicted of minor crimes as teens and now face beheading and 'crucifixion' in Saudi Arabia
Ali al-Nimr, Abdullah al-Zaher, and Dawood al-Marhoon, were sentenced to death in Saudi Arabia after the Arab Spring protests.
Jul 15, 3:10 PM ET
Jul 7, 3:35 AM ET
Saudi coalition intercepts rebel Yemeni drones
The attacks reportedly halted air traffic in both airports.
Jul 7, 3:35 AM ET
Jul 3, 12:20 PM ET
Hip-hop star Nicki Minaj to perform in Saudi Arabia
Such concerts are a stark change in conservative Saudi Arabia.
Jul 3, 12:20 PM ET
Jun 30, 10:33 AM ET
Rebuked by many, Saudi crown prince feted at G-20 summit
Rebukes are piling up elsewhere for the Saudi crown prince.
Jun 30, 10:33 AM ET
Jun 29, 7:57 AM ET
Rebuked by many, Saudi crown prince feted at G20 summit
Saudi's de facto ruler is believed by many to be linked to a journalist's death.
Jun 29, 7:57 AM ET
Jun 25, 9:04 AM ET
The journey to nowhere: Little hope for Saudi women since driving ban was lifted
A year after Saudi Arabia's women won the right to drive, life hasn't improved.
Jun 25, 9:04 AM ET
Jun 12, 10:20 PM ET
Republicans join Democrats to rebuke Trump's 'emergency' $8B arms sale to Saudis, Emiratis
Congress moves ahead with plans to block Trump's $8 billion arms deal with Saudis, Emiratis after grilling a State Department official on the decision to bypass them.
Jun 12, 10:20 PM ET
Jun 10, 4:27 PM ET
Saudi youth, arrested at 13, faces possible execution
Saudi Arabia has intensified a crackdown on critics.
Jun 10, 4:27 PM ET
Jun 9, 10:31 PM ET
Senators hope to force vote on arms sales to Saudi Arabia
Senators try to increase opposition to President Trump's Saudi Arabia policy.
Jun 9, 10:31 PM ET
May 14, 7:42 PM ET
Saudi Arabia says its oil pipeline was hit by drones
Yemen's rebels claimed a coordinated drone attack on the Sunni power.
May 14, 7:42 PM ET
May 14, 2:21 AM ET
Tankers reported damaged off UAE on major oil trade route
The U.S. has warned ships that "Iran or its proxies" could be targeting vessels.
May 14, 2:21 AM ET
May 14, 12:10 AM ET
4 Saudi oil tankers targeted in Persian Gulf amid tension with Iran
The incident came just days after the U.S. warned commercial vessels that Iran could target sea traffic; there is no evidence Iran was involved.
May 14, 12:10 AM ET
May 13, 5:09 PM ET
2 Saudi oil tankers attacked off United Arab Emirates coast
Saudi Arabia claims the two ships were targeted in "sabotage operations."
May 13, 5:09 PM ET
May 13, 2:25 PM ET
2 Saudi Arabia oil tankers 'sabotaged'
ABC News' Martha Raddatz reports on what the attack off the coast of the United Arab Emirates could mean for global oil supplies.
May 13, 2:25 PM ET
Apr 24, 10:18 PM ET
Incredible timelapse of moon setting in Saudi Arabia
Timelapse captures shadows the setting moon cast in Saudi Arabia and a view of the stars above the Sharaan mountains.
Apr 24, 10:18 PM ET
Apr 23, 6:37 PM ET
Saudi Arabia beheads 37 for terrorism crimes; most Shiites
All of those executed were Saudi nationals.
Apr 23, 6:37 PM ET
Apr 17, 6:00 PM ET
Saudi runaway sisters plead for help on social media
There has been a spate of Saudi young people fleeing the country.
Apr 17, 6:00 PM ET
Apr 4, 12:44 PM ET
Expert: Images show building of first Saudi nuclear reactor
The facility will be complete within a year, an expert says.
Apr 4, 12:44 PM ET
Mar 14, 12:23 PM ET
3 Saudi women activists receive PEN Freedom to Write Award
The women have openly opposed government policies like a ban on women driving.
Mar 14, 12:23 PM ET
Mar 7, 9:42 AM ET
Report: Saudi talk show suspended after critical views aired
The suspension comes amid a wide-ranging crackdown on government critics.
Mar 7, 9:42 AM ET
Mar 6, 5:50 PM ET
Saudi prosecutors say women's rights activists to face trial
Prosecutors in Saudi Arabia say they have referred detained women's rights activists to trial and that those charged "enjoy all rights preserved by the laws in the kingdom" after them being reportedly tortured in custody
Mar 6, 5:50 PM ET
Feb 25, 7:30 AM ET
First Saudi female ambassador replaces king's son in US
Saudi Arabia appoints first woman ambassador to represent the kingdom in U.S.
Feb 25, 7:30 AM ET
Feb 24, 8:40 AM ET
Saudi prince's trip to China highlighted by $10 billion petrochemical deal
China was the last stop on the Saudi Prince’s economic goodwill tour of Asia.
Feb 24, 8:40 AM ET
Feb 6, 12:45 PM ET
Amnesty calls for halt to arms sales to Saudi-led coalition
Reports suggest that western arms are ending up in the hands of extremists.
Feb 6, 12:45 PM ET
Jan 31, 12:14 PM ET
Mariah Carey shakes off boycott calls for her Saudi concert
Carey is performing in Saudi Arabia for the first time on Thursday.
Jan 31, 12:14 PM ET
Jan 17, 2:15 PM ET
Saudi women runaways rebel against system of male control
Some Saudi women are challenging a system that grants men control over women.
Jan 17, 2:15 PM ET
Jan 15, 10:17 PM ET
Saudi teen says wants to work for freedom for women
Rahaf Mohammed Alqunun fled her family who she accused of abuse.
Jan 15, 10:17 PM ET
Jan 12, 4:20 AM ET
Saudi woman fleeing alleged abuse heads for asylum in Canada
A saudi woman is seeking refugee status, fleeing abuse from her family.
Jan 12, 4:20 AM ET
Jan 8, 3:30 PM ET
Thai, Saudi officials meet over case of young Saudi woman
The Saudi woman said she her family would kill her if she returned home.
Jan 8, 3:30 PM ET
Jan 7, 8:04 PM ET
Saudi woman seeking asylum can stay temporarily in Thailand
The woman claims her family will kill her if she is returned to Saudi.
Jan 7, 8:04 PM ET
Jan 2, 11:33 PM ET
Netflix criticized for yanking comedian's episode in Saudi
Netflix is facing criticism for pulling an episode from viewing in Saudi Arabia of American comedian Hasan Minhaj's "Patriot Act" that criticized the kingdom's crown prince
Jan 2, 11:33 PM ET
Jan 2, 10:13 PM ET
Senator asks White House for answers to help bring alleged killer back to the US
The Saudi government is believed to have helped a student accused of killing a Portland teenager escape back to Saudi Arabia.
Jan 2, 10:13 PM ET
Dec 27, 7:50 PM ET
Saudi king orders Cabinet shakeup after Khashoggi's killing
Saudi Arabia's King Salman issues wide-ranging overhaul of top government posts, including naming a new foreign minister
Dec 27, 7:50 PM ET
Dec 25, 1:23 AM ET
Saudi man charged with hit-and-run flees the US
Federal officials believe the Saudi government helped him escape.
Dec 25, 1:23 AM ET
Nov 28, 6:45 PM ET
Pompeo, Mattis to brief Senate amid push to punish Saudi crown prince over Khashoggi, Yemen
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and Defense Secretary James Mattis will brief the Senate Wednesday on Saudi Arabia and Yemen, amid calls to penalize the Saudis.
Nov 28, 6:45 PM ET
Oct 31, 1:54 AM ET
Though Khashoggi never suspected he might be in mortal danger, he was apprehensive about visiting the consulate
Jamal Khashoggi's fiancee told ABC News about her last days with her fiancee.
Oct 31, 1:54 AM ET
Oct 18, 1:40 AM ET
Friend of Jamal Khashoggi: Journalist killed in 'a barbaric way'
The friend shared what Turkish security officials had told him of the journalist who disappeared after entering a Saudi consulate.
Oct 18, 1:40 AM ET
Jun 26, 1:48 PM ET
Women in Saudi Arabia now allowed to drive after longstanding ban lifted
The longstanding ban on women driving was lifted at midnight on June 24, allowing women to no longer need to rely on men to move around.
Jun 26, 1:48 PM ET
Jun 25, 11:27 PM ET
Saudi women hit the road, but look ahead to the next fight
ABC News' Molly Hunter and Rym Momtaz take a look at what's next for women in the conservative kingdom.
Jun 25, 11:27 PM ET
Jun 23, 2:16 PM ET
'It will change my life': Saudi women get ready to drive this weekend
Saudi Arabia has allowed women to drive starting June 24th.
Jun 23, 2:16 PM ET
Mar 22, 2:09 PM ET
What life is like now for women in Saudi Arabia: Reporter's Notebook
This was my second time in Riyadh in six months and I could feel it had changed even a little more than the last time.
Mar 22, 2:09 PM ET
Mar 21, 7:09 AM ET
Women in Saudi Arabia to gain new opportunities with changing social restrictions
Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman hopes to change the perception of Saudi Arabia as a country stuck in the past.
Mar 21, 7:09 AM ET
Mar 21, 6:39 AM ET
Reporter's Notebook: Saudi women take to the races
Women in Saudi Arabia will be allowed to drive for the first time in June.
Mar 21, 6:39 AM ET
Mar 21, 6:39 AM ET
Reporter's Notebook: Saudi Arabia changes its tune on music in public
Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman is unleashing sweeping changes in the country.
Mar 21, 6:39 AM ET
Mar 8, 11:33 PM ET
Saudi crown prince kicks off controversial, blockbuster global tour that includes US
Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman is in London for a blockbuster three-day state visit, his first global tour since taking office that will include the U.S.
Mar 8, 11:33 PM ET
Jan 19, 3:34 PM ET
Saudi women take to the races
Saudi women have to wait until June to drive on the streets, but they're already whizzing around a race track.
Jan 19, 3:34 PM ET
Jan 19, 3:33 PM ET
Rap concerts taking place in Saudi Arabia
Unimaginable just a year ago, concerts, with women and men attending, are now taking place in Saudi Arabia.
Jan 19, 3:33 PM ET