The move towards more wholesome, Saudi-inspired entertainment comes after raucous scenes at past music festivals in the ...

Saudi Arabia, an absolute monarchy, has been ruled according to a strict interpretation of Islamic law since it was founded in 1932. It is home to Mecca, the spiritual heart of Islam.

Saudi Arabia, which places a premium on stability, appears to be sending mixed messages these days on what it wants from its volatile southern neighbor, Yemen. On one hand, the kingdom is ...