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Cristiano Ronaldo takes penalty off Al-Nassr teammate after showing true colours

Al-Fateh 2-2 Al-Nassr: Cristiano Ronaldo finally ended his goal drought for the Saudi Arabian giants, scoring an injury-time penalty to earn the league leaders a draw

Daily Mirror

Saudi Arabia, Iraq to Confidently Deepen Coordination, Cooperation

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah stressed on Thursday that relations shared by the Kingdom and Iraq are recently witnessing positive momentum thanks to the directives of the leaderships of the two countries. “Saudi Arabia and Iraq are working closely to continue the momentum in bilateral relations,…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Saudi Arabia Launches First Electric Bus

Saudi Arabia has inaugurated on Thursday the first electric public transport bus in the Kingdom in the city of Jeddah. The step comes as part of its efforts to reduce carbon emissions by 25 percent by 2030. The latest models of electric passenger buses, which are being operated by SAPTCO,…

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Saudi Arabia captures cycling in sports charm offensive

Al-Ula (Saudi Arabia) (AFP) - Cycling is the newest gem in Saudi Arabia's expanding collection of sporting jewels as the conservative Gulf monarchy and its neighbours invest hugely in sport to burnish their international image and diversify their economies.

AFP

Latin American duo lead Saudi International

King Abdullah Economic City (Saudi Arabia) (AFP) - Abraham Ancer of Mexico and Colombia's Sebastian Munoz led the Saudi International to give a distinct Latin American flavour to the Asian Tour opener after Thursday's first round.

AFP

Tyson Fury appears unconcerned about prospect of Tommy being knocked out by Jake Paul

Tommy is scheduled to fight bitter rival Paul for the third time next month in Saudi Arabia and Tyson isn't seemingly bothered about the possibility of his brother being knocked out

Daily Mirror

French Foreign Minister visits Mideast in bid to reinforce regional friendships

French Foreign Minister Catherine Colonna is in Riyadh this Thursday as part of a three-day visit to Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates in a bid to strengthen partnerships in the Middle East amid regional and international instability.

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Iraq, Saudi seek to boost economic cooperation

Baghdad (AFP) - Iraq's foreign minister on Thursday called for more economic cooperation with Saudi Arabia, namely in investment and electricity, during a visit to Baghdad by his Saudi counterpart.

AFP

Tommy Fury offers rare support to Jake Paul for rival's YouTube boxing career

Fury has had a bitter long-term feud with YouTube star Paul which the pair are finally due to settle on February 26 in Saudi Arabia, but has appeared to back his foe's presence in the sport

Daily Mirror

Tommy Fury denies Jake Paul broke Molly-Mae's baby announcement

Boxers Fury and Paul will touch gloves in a highly anticipated match in Saudi Arabia on Sunday, February 26.

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French FM to Asharq Al-Awsat: We Are Working with Saudi Arabia to Support Regional Stability

French Foreign Minister Catherine Colonna said in remarks to Asharq Al-Awsat on Thursday that strengthening France’s relations with both Saudi Arabia and the UAE can be considered as a way to respond to chronic and escalating instability in the Middle East. The minister pointed to Iran adopting systemic escalation in…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Saudi-US Partnership to Build Vertical Farms in MENA Region

The Saudi Public Investment Fund (PIF) announced a joint venture agreement with AeroFarms, a US-based commercial market leader in vertical farming, to establish a company in Riyadh to build and operate indoor vertical farms in Saudi Arabia and the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. The agreement seeks to…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Australian players’ union and LGBTQ+ advocates join criticism of Saudi sponsorship of Women’s World Cup

Professional Footballers Australia says Fifa has consistently been unwilling to uphold its stated human rights commitments

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Saudi Arabia Finances $319 Million Infrastructure Project in Oman

Saudi Arabia and Oman announced on Wednesday that they signed 13 investment MoUs between the their private and public sectors with a value exceeding one billion riyals ($266.6 million). Fields covered by the agreements include oil and petrochemical storage, renewable energy and green hydrogen, mining investment, logistics and transportation, entrepreneurship,…

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Saudi Arabia, Türkiye Discuss Defense, Military Cooperation

The Chief of the Royal Saudi Staff, Lieutenant-General Fayyad al-Ruwaili, discussed with Türkiye's Deputy Minister of National Defense Mohsen Dara bilateral cooperation in defense and military fields. They showcased during their meeting in Riyadh the strategic ties between Saudi Arabia and Türkiye, specifically military and defense cooperation, in addition to…

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GCC, OIC Chiefs Congratulate Saudi Arabia on Hosting 2027 Asian Cup

Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jassem Mohamed Albudaiwi has congratulated Saudi Arabia on the Kingdom’s selection as host of the Asian Nations Cup 2027. Albudaiwi expressed pride in the Kingdom, saying that hosting the Asian tournament is proof of Saudi Arabia’s ability to organize major international events.…

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Hosts want 'urgent' answers over Saudi sponsorship of Women's World Cup

Wellington (AFP) - Co-hosts New Zealand and Australia said Thursday they "urgently" want answers from FIFA over reports Saudi Arabia's tourist board will sponsor the 2023 Women's World Cup.

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Football Australia awaiting clarity around reported 2023 Women's World Cup sponsorship agreement with Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia's reported sponsorship of the 2023 Women's World Cup soccer tournament came as a shock to Football Australia, as it is still waiting for clarity from FIFA.

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Saudi says no objection to Russia joining Asian football body

Manama (AFP) - Saudi Arabia would not object to Russia joining the Asian Football Confederation, its sports minister told AFP on Wednesday, as Russian officials search for ways to return to international competition.

The Guardian - UK

Rate of executions in Saudi Arabia almost doubles under Mohammed bin Salman

Last six years among bloodiest in kingdom’s modern history despite push to modernise

Daily Mirror

Cristiano Ronaldo given reality check with Carlo Ancelotti's verdict on Al-Nassr move

Al-Nassr showed their ambition by signing Cristiano Ronaldo, but the Saudi Arabian giants hinted his arrival would be followed by more with links to high-profile stars persisting

AFP

Golf rankings becoming 'obsolete', says LIV rebel Smith

King Abdullah Economic City (Saudi Arabia) (AFP) - British Open champion and LIV Golf rebel Cameron Smith claimed Wednesday that the world golf rankings are becoming "obsolete" as a consequence of the sport's civil war.

The Guardian - UK

New Zealand FA ‘shocked’ by reports of Women’s World Cup Saudi sponsorship

Saudi Arabia’s tourism authority will reportedly be an official sponsor at the 2023 Women’s World Cup, but the co-hosts claim they were ‘not consulted’

AFP

Saudi Arabia to host 2027 Asian Cup, World Cup next?

Manama (AFP) - Saudi Arabia was confirmed as host of football's 2027 Asian Cup on Wednesday, an expected prelude for a World Cup bid as the oil-rich kingdom spends big on sports in an attempt to improve its image.

Al Jazeera

Qatari and Saudi football chiefs win seats on FIFA Council

Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa bin Ahmed Al Thani and Yasser Almisehal among six Asian officials picked by AFC members.

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