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Europe’s largest Middle Eastern bookseller to close

Al Saqi Books in London, which was established in 1978, blames closure on rise in prices of Arabic-language books and ‘detrimental’ effect of Brexit

The Guardian - UK

Middle East nations capable of hosting more Formula E races, says Saudi chief

Middle Eastern nations have the capacity to host more Formula E races in addition to the Diriyah E-Prix, according to the Saudi Arabian race's promoter Carlo Boutagy.

Autosport

Newcastle United to promote global brand in Middle East as ambassador and co-owners travel with squad

Newcastle United have some familiar faces on board for their journey to Riyadh

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Saudi-Qatari consortium 'readying £3.2bn bid' to buy Liverpool amid interest from German investors

Liverpool is attracting interest from the Middle East

Liverpool Echo

Saudi prince seeks Mideast leadership, independence with Xi's visit

Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman hosts China's leader this week at a delicate moment in U.S.-Saudi ties, signalling Riyadh's resolve to navigate a polarised global order regardless of the wishes of its Western allies, analysts said.

Reuters

F1 can’t "hide away" from social issues in Middle East countries, says Wolff

Toto Wolff says Formula 1 cannot “hide away” from tackling social issues in some of the Middle Eastern countries where it races, believing sport can help bring positive change.

Motorsport

Alexander Isak, fringe players and transfers: key Newcastle talking points ahead of warm-weather trip

There is a lot for Eddie Howe to consider as the Magpies jet off to the Middle East

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Full Arsenal squad revealed for Dubai training camp as Smith Rowe returns, 13 youngsters named

The Arsenal squad are on their way to the Middle East on Sunday to take part in the Dubai Super Cup as part of their preparations for the return of the Premier League

Football London

Wolff: F1 can’t "hide away" from social issues in Middle East countries

Toto Wolff says Formula 1 cannot “hide away” from tackling social issues in some of the Middle Eastern countries where it races, believing sport can help bring positive change.

Autosport

AP PHOTOS: Camels a common sight for World Cup visitors

Two weeks into the first World Cup in the Middle East, fewer teams are at the tournament and some fans are starting to make long journeys home.

The Independent UK

Emile Smith Rowe set to travel to Dubai as Mikel Arteta prepares young Arsenal squad for restart

The Gunners are going to be heading out to the Middle East on Sunday to take part in the Dubai Super Cup as part of their preparations for the return of the Premier League

Football London

World Cup knockout fixtures confirmed after dramatic final group games

The World Cup group stages are over at Qatar 2022 with England safely into the last-16 and the first set of knockout stage fixtures now confirmed after plenty of drama

Daily Mirror

'We're at the start of a new industrial revolution': Ireland's environment minister

Talking Europe speaks to Eamon Ryan, the leader of the Irish Green Party and minister for the Environment, Climate, Communications and Transport in the current coalition government in Dublin. We caught up with him after he attended a signing ceremony for the Celtic Interconnector, a project that will link the…

France 24

US forces monitor Mideast skies at Qatar base amid World Cup

About 8,000 American troops watch over the airspace of the Middle East from a major air base run by Qatar as World Cup fans throng stadiums in the energy-rich nation

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The Times of India

Taj signs its 250th property; to open in Saudi’s Diriyah near Riyadh

NEW DELHI: Taj Hotels has signed its 250th property with that landmark unit going to open in Saudi Arabia’s Diriyah, near Riyadh. Taj parent Indian Hotels Company Ltd (IHCL) has the highest number of hotels in India. It now has five hotels in the Middle East, including two under development.

The Independent UK

Arabs unite in celebration as Morocco advances in World Cup

Morocco is the Arab world’s last hope at the first World Cup ever to be held in the Middle East

Football London

Mikel Arteta in conversation with Arsenal academy staff as Dubai mid-season trip approaches

The Gunners head out to the Middle East on Sunday and will be expecting to take several of their academy youngsters along with them for friendlies against Lyon and AC Milan

Asharq Al-Awsat

PIF Secures Record-Breaking $17bn Senior Unsecured Term Loan

Badeel has announced a partnership to establish the largest solar photovoltaic plant in the region, while Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) announced that it has secured a $17 billion seven-year senior unsecured term loan (63.7 billion Saudi riyals). The loan is the largest-of-its-kind general corporate-purpose loan worldwide. While the…

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Football London

5 Arsenal youngsters who could be part of Mikel Arteta's Dubai preseason squad

The Gunners head out to the Middle East on Sunday to compete in the Dubai Super Cup as they prepare for the resumption of the Premier League season and several academy players are expected to travel

Zenger

UN Middle East Envoy Says The Region Reaching A ‘boiling Point’

The Israeli-Palestinian conflict is “reaching a boiling point,” given a surge in violence in Jerusalem, Judea and Samaria.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Saudi's ACWA Power, Badeel to Develop Largest Solar Plant in Middle East

Saudi Arabia's private utility ACWA Power and a unit of the Public Investment Fund (PIF) on Wednesday signed agreements to develop the largest solar power plant in the Middle East, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The 2,060 megawatt project will be located in Al Shuaibah in Makkah province and is…

Asharq Al-Awsat

US-Iran Match Reflects a Regional Rivalry for Many Arab Fans

The US team’s must-win World Cup match against Iran will be closely watched across the Middle East, where the two nations have been engaged in a cold war for over four decades and where many blame one or both for the region’s woes. Critics of Iran say it has fomented…

The Independent UK

US-Iran match reflects a regional rivalry for many Arab fans

The U.S. team’s must-win World Cup match against Iran will be closely watched across the Middle East

Chicago Sun-Times

Qatar says ‘between 400 and 500’ worker deaths are related to World Cup

The comment by Hassan al-Thawadi, the secretary-general of Qatar’s Supreme Committee for Delivery and Legacy, threatened to reinvigorate criticism by human rights groups over the toll of hosting the Middle East’s first World Cup.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Qatar-based Japanese wants world to learn of nation's charms

DOHA -- Soccer teams are battling it out at the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, the first Middle Eastern country to host the competition.

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