Riyadh To Host First Olympic Esports Games In 2027 The first Olympic Esports Games in Riyadh 2027, following a 12-year deal with Saudi Arabia, will feature a mix of games aligning with Olympic values. Top News · Feb 11, 2025
Trump's Gaza Plan Derails Saudi-Israel Ties: Analysts US President Donald Trump's plan to take over Gaza will imperil attempts to forge landmark ties between Saudi Arabia and Israel and fuel anti-American sentiment in the oil-rich kingdom, analysts said. International Business Times · Feb 7, 2025
Trump’s first foreign call was with ‘fantastic guy’ Prince Mohammed bin Salman about $600 billion deal Trump hailed the crown prince American intelligence accused of ordering the assassination of a Washington Post journalist, and said he’s going to press Saudia Arabia to invest $1 trillion in the U.S. The Independent UK · Jan 25, 2025
Saudi Crown Prince Promises Trump $600bn Trade, Investment Boost Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman promised on Thursday to pile $600 billion into US trade and investments as he congratulated Donald Trump on his return to the White House. International Business Times · Jan 23, 2025
Saudi crown prince MBS tells Trump that kingdom plans to invest $600 billion in U.S. over 4 years The comments came after President Donald Trump earlier put a price tag on returning to the kingdom as his first foreign trip. Fortune · Jan 23, 2025
Succeeding In A Burgeoning Economy: Mohammed Alaqeel's Insights On Harnessing The Opportunities Of Saudi Arabia Mohammed discerns two of the most common types of businesses entering Saudi Arabia: those invited by the government and smaller investors looking to join the market. International Business Times · Jan 8, 2025
Saudi Arabia Pressures American Citizen To Renounce Citizenship Saudi Arabia pressures dual U.S.-Saudi citizens, like Saad Almadi, to renounce American citizenship, raising concerns and complicating U.S.-Saudi relations. Top News · Jan 7, 2025
Beyond 2034: can the Saudi Arabia soccer dream truly be sustainable? The Saudi Pro League could very well be too big and important to Mohammed bin Salman’s plans for his country to fail. But how long can the poorly attended party last? The Guardian - US · Dec 19, 2024
Activist Tells Saudi-hosted UN Forum Of 'Silencing' Of Dissent A Saudi human rights activist appeared via a video link Wednesday at a UN forum in the kingdom to denounce the "silencing" of dissent under Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. International Business Times · Dec 18, 2024
FIFA has a human rights policy, so how could it award Saudi Arabia the 2034 soccer World Cup? Last week, FIFA officially awarded Saudi Arabia the 2034 World Cup. The Conversation · Dec 16, 2024
2034 World Cup visitors will live in 'a bubble' and not see real life, Saudi rights activist says A Saudi human rights activist says soccer fans visiting Saudi Arabia for the 2034 World Cup will live in a “bubble” that doesn't reflect real life there The Independent UK · Dec 12, 2024
Saudi Arabia To Host 2034 FIFA World Cup FIFA announces hosts for 2030 and 2034 World Cups, raising concerns over human rights issues in Saudi Arabia's bid. Top News · Dec 12, 2024
Saudi Arabia To Host 2034 World Cup Saudi Arabia set to host 2034 World Cup, facing scrutiny over labor laws and human rights. FIFA support and investments drive bid success. Top News · Dec 11, 2024
FIFA prepares to give Saudi Arabia its biggest sports win yet as host of the 2034 World Cup Saudi Arabia will be confirmed by FIFA as host of the men’s soccer 2034 World Cup on Wednesday, giving the oil-rich kingdom its biggest prize yet for massive spending on global sports driven by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman The Independent UK · Dec 11, 2024
The Guardian - UK · Dec 10, 2024 Saudi Arabia’s journey from 90s novelty to World Cup power grab From USA 94 to Ronaldo, via Putin and Newcastle, the 2034 hosts-elect are now at the heart of football politics
The Guardian - UK · Dec 10, 2024 Crown prince lobbied Cameron over Saudi dissident, documents reveal Exclusive: Records obtained via FoI request relate to critic of Saudi royal family living in UK under asylum protection
Top News · Dec 10, 2024 Trump Organization Leases Brand For Saudi Real Estate Projects Trump Organization partners with Dar Global for real estate projects in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, amidst controversies and international ventures.
International Business Times · Dec 10, 2024 'Humanising Saudi Football': Netflix Show Paves Way For World Cup A new Netflix series on Saudi football features packed stadiums and top-flight talent, but whether it can curb criticism of Riyadh's bid to host World Cup 2034 is an open question.
The Guardian - UK · Dec 9, 2024 Human rights for Syrians but perhaps not for Saudis in Labour’s Middle East While David Lammy lauded the fall of Bashar al-Assad, Keir Starmer was having a love-in with Mohammed bin Salman
The Independent UK · Dec 9, 2024 Economic growth more important than human rights, Downing Street suggests PM’s spokesperson says economic growth is ‘number one priority’ amid questions over human rights abuses in Saudi Arabia
The Guardian - UK · Dec 9, 2024 Jamal Khashoggi’s widow urges Starmer to raise husband’s murder at Saudi meeting Starmer will meet crown prince Mohammed bin Salman in Saudi Arabia for talks about forging closer ties on Monday
The Guardian - UK · Dec 7, 2024 Starmer to meet Saudi crown prince in push for infrastructure cash Wooing of Mohammed bin Salman controversial because of human rights concerns
Evening Standard · Dec 7, 2024 Starmer to visit Gulf states as he strives to deepen trade ties The PM will meet UAE president Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed and Saudi Arabian crown prince Mohammed bin Salman on Monday.
Reason · Dec 5, 2024 Defendant "Allegedly Provided Confidential Information About Dissident Saudi Twitter Users to a Close Associate Of [Saudi] Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman" The Ninth Circuit upholds defendant’s conviction.
Radio France Internationale · Dec 3, 2024 France, Saudi Arabia sign strategic partnership, call for fresh elections in Lebanon President Emmanuel Macron and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman have signed a strategic partnership aimed at deepening bilateral ties and de-escalating conflict in the Middle East, including Lebanon, where the two leaders called for presidential elections.