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Gulf unity on display in Jeddah, but absences and signals reveal limits to coordination

Gulf leaders met in Saudi Arabia to address the fallout from the Iran war, projecting unity but stopping short of concrete steps as divisions and uncertainty persist.

Euronews

AFC Champions League gets finale fitting of fundamentally flawed tournament

Al-Ahli won again, but this was an edition of the AFC Champions League few outside Jeddah will remember fondly

The Guardian - UK

How the Bahrain and Saudi Arabian races might have unfolded

April should have featured two races in the Middle East

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Saudia announces resumption of flights to Dubai, Abu Dhabi from April 11

Saudi Arabian Airlines is resuming limited flights to Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Amman from Jeddah starting Saturday, April 11. This marks a cautious return to service after a six-week suspension due to regional tensions. Passengers are urged to confirm flight status as operations may change based on ground conditions.

The Times of India

Jazeera Airways resumes flights to Jeddah, launches service to Karachi and new routes via Saudi Arabia

Kuwait's major carrier Jazeera Airways, has announced numerous new plans in the past few days in an attempt to strengthen its connectivity to regional and international locations while also ensuring passenger convenience.

The Times of India

Ukraine war briefing: Pentagon reportedly considering whether to divert aid from Ukraine to Middle East

US military stockpiles are under strain as a result of Iran war, Washington Post reports; Volodymyr Zelenskyy meets Saudi crown prince in Jeddah. What we know on day 1,493

The Guardian - AU

London-bound Air India flight diverted to Saudi Arabia over ‘technical issue’

Flight from Bengaluru was airborne for over six hours before it was diverted to Jeddah

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Why 2027’s ‘eclipse of the century’ is worth travelling for

The path of totality will pass through major cities including Málaga, Tangier, Jeddah and Luxor in August next year.

Euronews

1,300 years of Islamic history at one site: Inside Saudi Arabia’s Othman bin Affan Mosque in Jeddah

Tucked between narrow medieval lanes in historic Jeddah, the Othman bin Affan Mosque is offering a rare, layered look into the city’s past. Fresh excavations at the site have uncovered more than 1,300 years of continuous history, linking early Islamic foundations to global trade routes and evolving architectural traditions, as…

The Times of India

‘I’ve seen peace, I’ve seen war, I’ve seen everything’: MasterChef finalist Madeeha Qureshi on grief, family and The Red Sea Cookbook

From childhood food memories in Jeddah to the grief that shaped her debut cookbook, MasterChef finalist Madeeha Qureshi shares the stories, Saudi flavours and family recipes behind ‘The Red Sea Cookbook’

The Independent UK

Which London-Dubai flights are operating and which are cancelled? Latest travel news amid Middle East conflict

Latest flight cancellations as passengers have faced over two weeks of travel disruption due to the regional conflict

Evening Standard

Iran war today: What happened in Middle East overnight as Israeli troops deployed to Lebanon

Israeli troops have been deployed to southern Lebanon to boost defences against the Iranian proxy group Hezbollah in a major escalation of the war in the Middle East. The Israeli military also says it is conducting "simultaneous targeted strikes against military targets in Tehran and Beirut"; plumes of smoke were…

The Independent UK

Carlos Sainz asks FIA and FOM to stay flexible on new F1 rules after Bahrain testing

Carlos Sainz has urged the FIA and FOM to stay flexible with F1’s new regulations, warning that energy-harvesting demands at circuits like Melbourne and Jeddah may require fine-tuning

Motorsport

How Jeddah is attracting international fans and becoming a major motorsport hub

Within the space of four weeks, Jeddah staged two high-profile international racing events on land and sea.

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InsideEVs

How Jeddah Is Attracting International Fans And Becoming A Major Motorsport Hub

From racing on water to racing on asphalt, the city is demonstrating its capacity to host multiple top-tier events in quick succession.

Motorsport

Formula E working on a longer version of Jeddah F1 track for Gen4 era

The introduction of the 800bhp Gen4 Formula E car could prompt a switch to a different Jeddah layout next year

The Independent UK

Richard Hammond’s daughter, 25, crashes Formula E car: ‘He’s going to cry’

Izzy Hammond was taking part in a special event for influencers in Formula E cars in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

Motorsport

Porsche’s Jeddah dip raises questions as Pascal Wehrlein insists ‘nothing changed’

Wehrlein insists Porsche changed “nothing” on the car even as the team’s results dropped overnight

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What happened in Formula E’s crash-heavy Evo Sessions at Jeddah

Formula E pitted 10 content creators against each other at Jeddah as part of a special promotional event on Sunday. Here’s how it unfolded

Motorsport

Formula E puts influencers on track for crash-heavy Evo Sessions at Jeddah

Formula E pitted 10 content creators against each other at Jeddah as part of a special promotional event on Sunday. Here’s how it unfolded

Autosport

DS Penske at the heart of eventful Formula E Jeddah opener

Maximilian Guenther and Taylor Barnard were among the major players on the first day of racing in Jeddah. The two DS Penske drivers started from the front of the grid and delivered a race that was poorly rewarded but rich in lessons.

Autosport

Formula E chief sends "naughty" Jeddah invite to Verstappen after F1 2026 criticism

Formula E is sympathetic to Max Verstappen’s dislike of the 2026 F1 cars and would like him to give Formula E machinery a try

Motorsport

Formula E chief sends "naughty” Jeddah invite to Max Verstappen after F1 2026 criticism

Formula E is sympathetic to Verstappen’s dislike of the 2026 F1 cars and would like him to give FE machinery a try

Motorsport

How Formula E’s Jeddah layout differs from F1’s – and what drivers think

Formula 1 and Formula E both race in Jeddah, but the configurations they use are markedly different

Motorsport

How Formula E’s Evo Sessions for influencers will work in Jeddah

Everything you need to about Formula E's dual-style race with celebs and influencers

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