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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 - 15 hours ago -
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 - 15 hours ago -
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 - 5 days ago -
Saudi Arabia tightens its belt
After eight years of whirlwind construction activity and unprecedented spending, the kingdom’s new watchword is prudenceBusiness - Financial Times - October 16 -
Saudi Arabia’s Push Into Tennis Stalls
Months of discussions between Saudi sports leaders and tennis executives have led to almost no progress on a potential tournament in the country.Sports - The New York Times - October 16 -
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 - 6 days ago -
Blinken Pursues Regional Tour as Mideast Conflict Deepens
Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken sought to ease tensions on a visit to Israel, followed by a meeting with the Saudi crown prince in Riyadh. Israel is pressing on with its military campaigns in ...World - The New York Times - October 24 -
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 -
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 -
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 - 6 days ago -
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 - 2 days ago -
Why Saudi Arabia may ‘open the spigot’ on oil production — and crater crude prices
The possibly that Saudi Arabia will lift the “floodgates” on its oil production has climbed in recent weeks, fueled by ”deteriorating cohesion” among the group of major oil producers known as ...Business - MarketWatch - October 14 -
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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 -
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 -
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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 - 6 days ago -
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 - 5 days ago -
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 - 4 days ago -
The Saudi factories powered by women
A surge in female labour force participation has emerged as a bright spot for the kingdomWorld - Financial Times - October 28 -
Unflappable to unstoppable? Pegula ready for WTA Finals challenge
After a roller-coaster season of injuries, coaching changes and a finals appearance at the US Open, Jessica Pegula has big goals for the WTA Finals.Sports - ESPN - 6 days ago -
Sabalenka into WTA Finals last four but Rybakina out
Aryna Sabalenka is the first player to secure a semi-final spot at the WTA Finals but her victory over Jasmine Paolini spells the end of the road for Elena Rybakina.Sports - Yahoo Sports - 3 days ago -
Swiatek exits WTA Finals after Krejcikova win
Iga Swiatek is knocked out of the WTA Finals after group rival Barbora Krejcikova beat Coco Gauff to secure her place in the semi-finals.Sports - Yahoo Sports - 3 hours ago -
Swiatek exits WTA Finals after Krejcikova win
Iga Swiatek is knocked out of the WTA Finals after group rival Barbora Krejcikova beat Coco Gauff to secure her place in the semi-finals.Top stories - BBC News - 3 hours ago -
Aryna Sabalenka overtakes Iga Swiatek to reclaim WTA No. 1 ranking
U.S. Open champion Aryna Sabalenka is officially No. 1 in the WTA rankings again after ending Iga Swiatek’s 11-month reignSports - ABC News - October 21 -
Who can stop Sabalenka? WTA Finals talking points and vote
Aryna Sabalenka is looking to cap a superb year with a first WTA Finals triumph. Here's everything you need to know about the event - and cast your vote for the winner.Top stories - BBC News - 6 days ago -
Struggling Elena Rybakina out of WTA Finals contention after second defeat
Year of ill health and ailing form is ending on low note Sabalenka through to semi-finals with win over Paolini As Elena Rybakina trailed Zheng Qinwen by a set and a break in their tight ...World - The Guardian - 3 days ago -
Gauff advances at Finals with rare win over Swiatek
Coco Gauff confirms her semi-final spot at the WTA Finals with a rare win over defending champion Iga Swiatek.Top stories - BBC News - 2 days ago -
Gauff storms to second-ever win over Swiatek at WTA Finals in Riyadh
American triumphs 6-3, 6-4 despite serving struggles Gauff’s record against Polish rival now stands at 2-11 At 20, Coco Gauff has achieved a considerable amount. She has established herself as a ...World - The Guardian - 2 days ago
