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Transfer Talk: Rüdiger wants new deal as Saudi clubs circle
Antonio Rüdiger's future at Madrid remains clouded, despite the defender distancing himself from Saudi Pro League links. Transfer Talk has the latest.Sports - ESPN - October 26 -
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 -
Saudi startup Riyadh Air orders 60 Airbus A321neo planes
Saudi startup airline Riyadh Air has ordered 60 Airbus aircraftWorld - ABC News - October 30 -
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 - 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 -
'All eyes on Middle East at pivotal time after Hull’s Saudi win'
After Charley Hull's sensational win in Saudi Arabia last week, golf fans should maintain their attention on events both off and on the course in the Middle East, writes Iain Carter.Top stories - BBC News - November 4 -
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 -
Wall Street Financiers Queue Up for a Chance at Billions in Saudi Oil Cash
Are you an international business titan on the hunt for billions of dollars of Saudi oil cash? Prepare for “a mind game.”Business - The New York Times - November 5 -
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 - 4 days ago -
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 - Yesterday -
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 - 13 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
