Cinema censorship committee says flick promotes 'ideas and beliefs that are alien' to society; horror movie 'Talk to Me' likewise nixed for featuring transgender actor

China-brokered deal brought about renewal of ties between Middle East powers after they were severed in 2016 over Riyadh's execution of Shiite cleric

Riyadh's official press agency says Dorra field, known to Iranians as Arash, is under joint ownership of Saudis and Kuwaitis; declaration comes after Tehran said preparing to drill

Country hadn't carried out death sentences since 2017, when it similarly carried out a mass execution of seven prisoners, including a ruling family member

Ending 6 years in the cold, the UAE will send its ambassador to Tehran with reports of progress in nuclear deal; Israel continues to rally against any agreement

Move comes following regional downgrade in ties in 2016, after Iranian protesters attacked Saudi diplomatic missions in Iran following Riyadh's execution of cleric Nimr al-Nimr

Military says female recruits need permission of a male guardian and must wear headscarves, unlike civilians; activists say policy is 'one step forward, two steps back'

Information ministry cites social media campaign in Gulf country that pointed to Wonder Woman star's support for IDF, criticism of Hamas during 2014 Gaza war

Crown prince calls for 'effective' progress; foreign minister says that as a nation facing Iranian threat, kingdom should be at talks in Vienna to save 2015 deal

As Gulf animus grows, Prince Faisal slams 'continuous dominance of Hezbollah over the political system' and Lebanese government's inability to steer country 'out of this tunnel'