The Latest Breaking News from Riyadh

Saudi Arabia announces new date for inaugural UFC event in Riyadh

The inaugural UFC Fight Night in Saudi Arabia has a new date "to ensure the best caliber of talent will be available to participate."

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jan 24, 2024

Zhilei Zhang And Joseph Parker To Clash In Riyadh Co-Feature

Parker fresh off Wilder win, Zhang seeks redemption in heavyweight showdown; Vargas-Ball title fight on undercard

Zenger · Jan 24, 2024

Inter win Supercoppa again but will the divisive Saudi trip prove costly?

Inter won expanded event in Riyadh and though it could galvanise their squad, it may have drained them at a key time

The Guardian - UK · Jan 23, 2024

Vinicius Junior hat-trick gives Real Madrid Super Cup win over Barcelona

10-man Barca were beaten in Riyadh.

The Independent UK · Jan 14, 2024

Dakar 2024, Stage 7: Loeb eats into Sainz's lead, drama for Ekstrom

Loeb made a low-key start to Sunday’s 483km test between Riyadh and Al-Duwadimi, but the nine-time World Rally champion was gradually able to make his way to the front, taking his third stage victory of the year with a margin of 7m06s over Toyota’s Lucas Moraes.

Autosport · Jan 14, 2024

How Houthi anger with Israel is reshaping the Middle East conflict

Attacks on Yemen by the UK and the US have fuelled tensions in a region riven by conflict and violence

The Guardian - UK · Jan 13, 2024

Saudi In 'Tight Spot' As US, UK Take On Huthi Rebels

Overnight strikes in Yemen have set off alarm bells in Saudi Arabia, which craves de-escalation in its war-torn neighbour so it can focus on domestic reforms, analysts said.

International Business Times · Jan 12, 2024

Barcelona warn LGBTQ+ fans about ‘severe penalties’ in Saudi Arabia

Barça face Osasuna in the Spanish Super Cup in Riyadh on Thursday, with the club advising supporters to be ‘respectful and prudent’

The Guardian - UK · Jan 10, 2024

Anthony Joshua To Face Off Against MMA Star Francis Ngannou In Lucrative Showdown In Riyadh

After narrowly losing to Tyson Fury in his first boxing bout last year, Francis Ngannou will take on heavyweight boxer Anthony Joshua next in March.

International Business Times UK · Jan 8, 2024

Turkey Super Cup final in Saudi Arabia called off amid Ataturk T-shirt row

Istanbul rival teams Galatasaray and Fenerbahce were scheduled to play in Riyadh on Friday.

Al Jazeera · Dec 30, 2023