Saudi Arabia is investing in green innovation to transform its deserts, but accusations of greenwashing highlight the challenge of turning ambitious projects into climate solutions. This week, Riyadh is hosting the United Nations COP16 conference on drought and desertification — topics close to home for the Gulf kingdom,

Saudi Arabia is hosting the United Nations Cop16 conference on desertification this week, with the world's top oil exporter positioning itself as an environmental defender despite criticism of its role at previous climate talks.

By bne Gulf bureau Saudi Arabia launched United Nations talks on combating desertification on December 2, pledging $150mn over the next decade to tackle land degradation that threatens billions of people globally.

President Emmanuel Macron and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman have signed a strategic partnership aimed at deepening bilateral ties and de-escalating conflict in the Middle East, including Lebanon,

President Emmanuel Macron and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman signed a strategic partnership on Monday aimed at deepening bilateral ties and de-escalating conflict in the Middle East, including Lebanon,

French President Emmanuel Macron landed in Riyadh on Monday for a three-day visit during which he will sign business deals and discuss regional crises with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. The two leaders,