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Saudi Arabia’s World Cup bid gathers pace – but at what cost to human life? | Nick Ames
After the horrors in Qatar we are somehow heading for an even bigger scale of tragedy for migrant workers in the run-up to Saudi Arabia 2034. On 13 December, two years will have passed since John ...World - The Guardian - October 28 -
Saudi Arabia World Cup bid report accused of ‘whitewashing’ rights abuses
Law firm AS&H Clifford Chance failed to include alleged abuse of migrant workers in assessment for Fifa 2034 bid, say rights groups. A report by the Saudi arm of a global law firm on Saudi Arabia’s ...World - The Guardian - October 31 -
FIFA must halt Saudi World Cup bid due to human rights issues, says Amnesty
FIFA must halt the process to pick Saudi Arabia as hosts of the 2034 World Cup unless major human rights reforms are announced before the vote next month.Top stories - NBC News - November 11 -
Struggling Australia and Saudi Arabia play a crucial Asian World Cup qualifier
Australia and Saudi Arabia play a crucial World Cup qualifier in Melbourne on Thursday while Japan and South Korea can take a huge step towards North America in 2026 in the third round of Asian ...Sports - ABC News - November 12 -
Australia 0-0 Saudi Arabia: World Cup 2026 qualifier – as it happened
The Socceroos survive a scare at the death after failing to take their chances in a stalemate with the Green Falcons in Melbourne. The national anthems are complete, the players are in situ and ...World - The Guardian - November 14 -
Amnesty: FIFA must halt Saudi World Cup bid
FIFA must halt the process to pick Saudi Arabia as hosts of the 2034 World Cup unless major human rights reforms are announced before the vote next month, Amnesty International and the SRA have said.Sports - ESPN - November 11 -
Will Tennis Choose to Reckon With Human Rights in Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia and tennis are becoming increasingly intertwined, but there is growing pushback from human rights experts.Sports - The New York Times - November 11 -
Saudi Arabia’s World Cup: how close could Fifa get to corporate manslaughter?
In a country where thousands of migrant workers have died since 2016 a huge building project lies ahead. December’s coronation will stand as surely the most wretched, bloody, damaging act in the ...World - The Guardian - November 15 -
Degradation of land is threat to human life, Saudi government says
Deputy environment minister calls for urgent action as Riyadh prepares for global summit on issue next month. The degradation of the world’s soils and landscapes is threatening human life, and ...World - The Guardian - November 4 -
Garcia set to rejoin World Tour to aid Ryder Cup bid
Sergio Garcia is set to rejoin the DP World Tour for the 2025 season as he seeks to play at next year's Ryder Cup.Top stories - BBC News - 5 days ago -
How would a President Harris deal with Saudi Arabia?
As president, Harris would need to engage with Saudi Arabia or take a conscious — and momentous — decision not to do so.Politics - The Hill - October 29 -
Will Women’s Tennis Find ‘Stability’ in Saudi Arabia?
The WTA Finals are taking place in a country that has been heavily criticized for its human rights record.Sports - The New York Times - October 31 -
Sportswashing or a catalyst for change - how are Saudi WTA Finals unfolding?
BBC Sport looks at how the WTA Finals, which are being held in Saudi Arabia for the first time, are unfolding - and what the reaction has been.Top stories - BBC News - November 7 -
How are Saudi Arabia's WTA Finals unfolding?
BBC Sport looks at how the WTA Finals, which are being held in Saudi Arabia for the first time, are unfolding - and what the reaction has been.Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 7 -
Middle East looks to Saudi Arabia to rein in Trump
Arab states hope close ties between Prince Mohammed and US president-elect can temper ardent support for IsraelBusiness - Financial Times - 3 days ago -
NI's 'transition' gathers pace before big 2025
Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill discusses the progress of his side in the last 12 months after their 2-0 win over Belarus in Belfast on Friday.Top stories - BBC News - November 16 -
‘It’s created an internal shitstorm’: turmoil at UK law firm accused of ‘whitewashing’ Saudi World Cup report
Sources say key people at Clifford Chance were not consulted, as it emerges another company refused job due to reputational concerns. When the Saudi crown prince locked nearly 400 of his country’s ...World - The Guardian - November 2 -
Saudi Arabia’s wealth fund pivots from international investments
Public Investment Fund will focus more of its financial firepower on domestic projectsBusiness - Financial Times - October 29 -
New Hong Kong-focused ETF gains approval in Saudi Arabia
Hang Seng Investment Management is second manager to get green light as authorities push for closer ties between both marketsWorld - Financial Times - October 31 -
Transfer Talk: Could Vinícius Júnior depart for Saudi Arabia?
Real Madrid's Vinícius Júnior continues to attract interest from Saudi Arabia. Transfer Talk has the latest news, gossip and rumors.Sports - ESPN - November 1 -
Gauff: WTA Finals in Saudi Arabia can open doors
Staging the WTA Finals in Saudi Arabia can help to bring change on behalf of gender equality and LGBTQ rights in the kingdom, Coco Gauff said, although the former US Open champion added that she ...Sports - ESPN - November 2 -
China to issue first dollar bond in three years in Saudi Arabia
Choice of the kingdom highlights deepening financial ties between the two countriesWorld - Financial Times - November 5 -
Saudi Arabia Hosts a Tennis Final Won by Coco Gauff
The kingdom, which has been accused of trying to “sportswash” its human rights record, hosted the WTA Finals, part of its unstoppable advance into the world of sports.World - The New York Times - November 10 -
Iran and Trump Are Front of Mind at Muslim Summit in Saudi Arabia
Leaders from across the Arab and Muslim world were in Riyadh for a meeting officially convened to discuss the fighting in Gaza and Lebanon.World - The New York Times - November 11 -
CEO of Saudi Arabia's Futuristic City Project Leaves Abruptly
Longtime CEO Nadhmi al-Nasr left Neom, Saudi Arabia’s marquee development, which has been plagued by delays, cost overruns and staff turnover.World - The Wall Street Journal - November 12 -
Neom mega-project boss abruptly replaced in Saudi Arabia
Nadhmi al-Nasr leaves after six years in charge of $500bn desert developmentWorld - Financial Times - November 12 -
Neom CEO departs as Saudi Arabia scales back mega-projects
No reason given for departure of Nadhmi al-Nasr, longtime CEO of $500bn project launched by Mohammed bin Salman. Nadhmi al-Nasr, the longtime chief executive of the $500bn Saudi development project ...World - The Guardian - November 12 -
Saudi Arabia's Neom replaces its CEO amid reports of delays and cutbacks
Neom is set to host hyper-futuristic cityscapes and structures — but financial pressures on the kingdom are changing.Business - CNBC - November 13 -
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Saudi Arabia Is Working to Undercut a Pledge to Quit Fossil Fuels
Despite endorsing a transition away from fossil fuels last year, Saudi officials have since worked to undermine it in at least five U.N. forums, diplomats said.Top stories - The New York Times - 5 days ago -
Starmer to visit Saudi Arabia and UAE to try to secure investment
UK prime minister is seeking billions of pounds of Gulf money to boost British growthBusiness - Financial Times - 3 days ago -
Cop29 live: UN chair ‘so sick’ of Saudi Arabia’s defence of fossil fuels
Former climate minister for Canada reacts after Saudi delegation said it ‘will not accept any text that targets any specific sectors, including fossil fuels’. My colleague Patrick Greenfield is ...World - The Guardian - 2 days ago -
Revealed: Saudi Arabia accused of modifying official Cop29 negotiating text
Exclusive: News of changes to usually non-editable document ‘risks placing climate summit in jeopardy'. A Saudi Arabian delegate has been accused of directly making changes to an official Cop29 ...World - The Guardian - 12 hours ago -
What kind of host will Donald Trump be for the World Cup and Olympics?
The president-elect could spark tension between the culturally open cities staging events and a national government promoting insularity. Very soon after the outcome of the US presidential election ...World - The Guardian - November 11 -
UEFA Nations League: What's at stake, 2026 World Cup qualifying impact
The UEFA Nations League group stage is coming to a close, with much more at stake than you might think.Sports - ESPN - November 15
