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Build it, and they will come: The dream of King Abdullah Economic City, Saudi Arabia. Join the journey at outofedenwalk.org.

Out of Eden Walk: Paul Salopek traverses the Arabian Peninsula via Saudi Arabia

Out of Eden Walk

The World’s host Carolyn Beeler talked with National Geographic Explorer Paul Salopek about his experiences walking through different parts of Saudi Arabia as a part of his “Out of Eden Walk” project.

Evacuees leave Saudi Amanah ship after landing at Jeddah port, Saudi Arabia, May 4, 2023. 

Negotiations continue in Saudi Arabia to end fighting in Sudan

Conflict & Justice
Hatoon Kadi

Cracking up or cracking down? For Saudi comedians, the red lines are a ‘moving target.’

A Troubled Kingdom
Doaa Naeem (right) and her sister Fatimah Naeem ride their bikes along the Corniche in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

Saudi cyclist says it takes a ‘brave heart’ to normalize the sport for women

A Troubled Kingdom
Kamal, a tour guide in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

This Saudi tour guide wants you to come to his hometown, Jeddah

A Troubled Kingdom
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Sharia Walker heads home after a long day at work in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

Saudi women can drive. But gender equality isn’t yet ‘mainstream.’

A Troubled Kingdom

Until last summer, Saudi Arabia was the only country in the world where women weren’t allowed to drive, a policy that had been in place since 1957.

U.S. Extends Closure of Some Embassies & Diplomatic Posts

Arts, Culture & Media

Over the weekend, a terrorism threat prompted the United States to close dozens of American diplomatic posts in the Middle East, North Africa and elsewhere. In addition to closing embassies, the Department of State issued a travel alert to U.S. citizens abroad, warning of potential terrorist attacks, particularly in the Middle East and North Africa. […]

Saudi Arabian women defy driving ban

Global Politics

Women aren’t allowed to drive cars in Saudi Arabia, but some, inspired by the Arab Spring, are defying the ban and driving openly.

Saudi Arabia Allows Women Athletes to Compete in London 2012 Olympics

Global Politics

Saudi Arabia is to allow its women athletes to compete in the Olympics for the first time. Saudi journalist Laura Bashraheel speaks with Marco Werman about the possibility of official sponsorship of women.

The World

The Boston-Jeddah Connection

Lifestyle & Belief

It was to be an ethereal experience. An opportunity to sit on a roof top garden and watch the sunset with one of Saudi Arabia’s leading intellectuals. It sounded so romantic.

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