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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 - 3 days ago -
Saudi crown prince says Israel committing 'genocide' in Gaza
Mohamed Bin Salman was speaking at the opening of a summit of Muslim and Arab leaders in Riyadh.Top stories - BBC News - 2 days ago -
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 - 2 days ago -
Neom mega-project boss abruptly replaced in Saudi Arabia
Nadhmi al-Nasr leaves after six years in charge of $500bn desert developmentWorld - Financial Times - 2 days ago -
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 - 2 days ago -
UK construction executive sues Saudi-owned developer for $100mn
David Grover has brought a lawsuit in Riyadh against PIF-backed Roshn claiming bonuses and performance paymentsWorld - Financial Times - Yesterday -
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 - 2 days ago -
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 - Yesterday -
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 - 14 hours ago -
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Iraq moves to revoke Saudi broadcaster's license after report angered militia supporters
Iraq’s commission governing media says it will take steps to revoke the license of a Saudi television station to operate in the countryWorld - ABC News - October 19 -
Saudi broadcaster MBC under fire over ‘terrorist’ label for slain Hamas chief
Middle East’s biggest media group withdraws report on Yahya Sinwar after regional backlashBusiness - Financial Times - October 20 -
Over 100 women's soccer players protest FIFA deal with Saudi oil giant Aramco
Former U.S. national team captain Becky Sauerbrunn and Netherlands forward Vivianne Miedema are among more than 100 women’s soccer players who have signed an open letter protesting FIFA’s ...Sports - ABC News - October 21 -
Fifa accused again over human rights risks in Saudi Arabia’s World Cup bid
Gulf kingdom is sole bidder for 2034 tournament Trade union claims ‘epidemic’ of migrant worker abuse Fifa has been accused for a second time of failing to engage with concerns over human rights ...World - The Guardian - October 22 -
Blinken in Saudi Arabia to push for Middle East cease-fire, urging Israel to seek deal
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is continuing his efforts to revive cease-fire talks for the Middle East from Saudi Arabia Wednesday after telling Israel to pursue a deal that would secure ...Top stories - CBS News - October 23 -
Roberto Mancini, Saudi Arabia national team part ways after string of poor results
Mancini won Euro 2020 with Italy, but it just didn't work out with Saudi ArabiaSports - CBS Sports - October 24 -
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Roberto Mancini walks away from Saudi Arabia after 14 months as coach
Italian leaves by ‘joint agreement’ after seven wins in 18 matches Saudis sit outside automatic 2026 World Cup qualification spots Roberto Mancini has left his role as head coach of Saudi ...World - The Guardian - October 25 -
Roberto Mancini departs Saudi Arabia job richer but with team no better off | John Duerden
Former Italy coach upset players and attracted fans’ ire; he now leaves a team struggling for World Cup qualification. Just before full time in Saudi Arabia’s 0-0 draw with Bahrain in a vital 2026 ...World - The Guardian - October 26 -
Foreign investors flock to flagship Saudi economic conference — but face less free-flowing cash
Thousands of financiers, founders and investors are set to descend on the Saudi capital of Riyadh for the eighth edition of the kingdom's Future Investment Initiative.Business - CNBC - October 28 -
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 sovereign wealth fund announces $2 billion deal for new Brookfield Middle East platform
At least 50% of the capital will be allocated to investments in the kingdom and to expanding international companies' presence in the local market.Business - CNBC - October 30 -
Sovereign debt is the biggest risk to global growth in 2025, Saudi finance minister says
Global public debt hit a record $97 trillion in 2023, prompting the UN to call for urgent reforms for governments and financial systems around the world.Business - CNBC - October 31 -
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Stakes high as women’s tennis becomes huge propaganda tool for Saudi Arabia | Tumaini Carayol
Hosting the women’s tennis tour’s flagship event in Saudi Arabia shows how sport’s balance of power has shifted. Before Carlos Alcaraz dismounted from the podium after his post-match interview in ...World - The Guardian - November 1 -
‘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 -
Coco Gauff Said She ‘Probably Wouldn’t Come Back’ to Saudi Arabia Without Change
The tennis star is considering not returning to the country to compete until more progress is made.Sports - The New York Times - November 2 -
Tim Henman hits out as embarrassing crowd of 400 watch women’s finals in Saudi Arabia
Tim Henman has become the latest tennis legend to question the staging of the WTA Finals in Saudi Arabia, although his concerns focused less on sportswashing than the absence of spectators in the ...Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 3 -
Saudi oil giant Aramco posts third-quarter profits of $27.5 billion, down 15% from a year earlier
Saudi Arabian oil giant Aramco has reported third-quarter profits of $27.5 billion, down about 15% from last year as low oil prices ate into its revenuesWorld - ABC News - November 5 -
Nintendo profit plunges 69% as it cuts forecast for sales of ageing Switch console
Investors are waiting for news surrounding a successor to the Switch which they hope will re-energize Nintendo's gaming business.Business - CNBC - November 5 -
Oil giant Saudi Aramco posts 15% drop in third-quarter profit but maintains dividend
Lower global oil prices, weaker demand and prolonged OPEC+ production cuts led by Saudi Arabia continue to impact crude prices.Business - CNBC - November 5 -
Saudi oil and betting firms? Women’s football must not lose its moral compass | Suzanne Wrack
Investment is needed to maintain growth but recent deals go against the values women’s game has worked hard on. Women’s football, the business, is on the rise. There will be ups and downs, ...World - The Guardian - November 5
