Deontay Wilder claims Anthony Joshua is ‘afraid’ of him ahead of heavyweight fights in Saudi Arabia The American will box Joseph Parker on Saturday, on the same card as Joshua’s bout with Otto Wallin The Independent UK · Dec 19, 2023
Manchester City’s 25-year journey from York to the Club World Cup Exactly 25 years on from hitting rock bottom in the old Second Division, City make their Club World Cup debut in Saudi Arabia The Guardian - UK · Dec 19, 2023
In 2023, the Saudis dove further into sports. They are expected to keep it up in 2024 At the dawn of 2023, the specter of Saudi Arabia’s growing influence on pro golf — and sports in general — served not only as a moral conundrum for players and their fans, but also, some argued, as an existential threat to the multibillion-dollar professional-sports industry itself The Independent UK · Dec 19, 2023
Football’s shift of power tilts again to Saudi Arabia at Club World Cup Manchester City are favourites for the competition but the 2025 revamp could soon provide meaningful football for Saudi clubs against Europe’s best The Guardian - UK · Dec 18, 2023
Anne-Marie's Electrifying Performance Closes Year at Soundstorm 23 Pop sensation Anne-Marie ends the year with a captivating performance at Soundstorm 23 in Saudi Arabia, promising an eager return to the energetic city. Top News · Dec 18, 2023
Pep Guardiola: Man City aim to ‘close a little circle’ by winning Club World Cup City, who claimed a glorious treble of Champions League, Premier League and FA Cup last season, are in Saudi Arabia for the global competition. The Independent UK · Dec 18, 2023
The 10 biggest football transfers of 2023 From Ronaldo’s move to Al Nassr and Messi’s jump to MLS, Al Jazeera picks the year’s 10 biggest transfers. Al Jazeera · Dec 18, 2023
Opetaia gives up IBF belt for 'life-changing' fight Australian cruiserweight champion Jai Opetaia will relinquish his IBF world title to take his place on a "life-changing" Saudi Arabia card against Ellis Zorro. AAP · Dec 18, 2023
Pep Guardiola ‘excited’ to be taking Manchester City to Saudi Arabia The faltering Premier League champions are in Club World Cup action. The Independent UK · Dec 17, 2023
Kylian Mbappe to Saudi Arabia? What Pro League director said about signing PSG ace The France forward was the subject of a huge Saudi bid in the summer and Michael Emenalo says a transfer could still happen FourFourTwo · Dec 16, 2023
Saudi Arabia wants to host the Women’s World Cup – but should it? Going from being unable to sponsor the Women’s World Cup to hosting it in just a couple of years would be a huge boon to the kingdom’s image The Guardian - US · Dec 16, 2023
Erling Haaland and Kevin De Bruyne plan for Club World Cup revealed despite Man City injuries Pep Guardiola says both players will travel to Saudi Arabia Evening Standard · Dec 16, 2023
Religious freedom watchdog ‘implores’ Biden administration to designate India ‘country of particular concern’ As of November last year, the category has China, Russia, North Korea, Saudi Arabia, Iran, Cuba, Pakistan, Tajikistan and Turkmenistan The Independent UK · Dec 16, 2023
Watch fan-filmed footage of Metallica’s first-ever Saudi Arabia show Metallica played their debut Saudi Arabia show on December 14 – watch video footage and read the setlist here Metal Hammer · Dec 15, 2023
Caixin Global · Dec 15, 2023 First Saudi Stock Mutual Fund Submitted to Chinese Regulators for Approval Huatai-PineBridge’s product, if approved, would invest in a Hong Kong-listed ETF that tracks the FTSE Saudi Arabia Index
The Independent UK · Dec 14, 2023 Anthony Joshua and Deontay Wilder become zombies: Inside the making of boxing’s Day of Reckoning trailer The Independent spoke to the director of the surreal trailer for Day of Reckoning, boxing’s upcoming mega-card in Saudi Arabia
Top News · Dec 14, 2023 November Inflation Nudges Up to 1.7% in Saudi Economy Ta-da! Saudi's inflation rates take a minute hop, skip and jump in November, reaching 1.7%. A slight wrench in the gears, or cunning economic dance?
International Business Times · Dec 14, 2023 Man City Go For Full House Of Trophies At Club World Cup Pep Guardiola is hoping to complete his trophy haul as Manchester City manager at the Club World Cup in Saudi Arabia as the Gulf Kingdom shows off its wares in hosting a major international football tournament for the first time.
The Independent UK · Dec 13, 2023 Anthony Joshua or Deontay Wilder? AJ reacts to debate over who will headline in Saudi Arabia Joshua will box Otto Wallin on 23 December, on the same card as Wilder’s bout with Joseph Parker
The Independent UK · Dec 13, 2023 Saudi registrants for COP28 included undeclared oil company employees, nonprofit says At least 15 people who registered for Saudi Arabia’s delegation to the COP28 climate conference in Dubai appear to be undeclared employees of the Saudi state oil company, according to research by an environmental nonprofit
The Guardian - UK · Dec 13, 2023 Qatar is playing peacemaker in the Middle East – but it’s treading a dangerous line over Gaza The emirate likes to bring enemies to the negotiating table. But it may find hosting Hamas’ political leaders backfires, says Mohamad Bazzi, director of the Hagop Kevorkian Center for Near Eastern Studies
The Independent UK · Dec 13, 2023 Anthony Joshua labelled ‘mentally fragile’ and ‘in decline’ by opponent Otto Wallin ‘AJ’ is due to box the Swede in Saudi Arabia on 23 December
The Guardian - US · Dec 13, 2023 ‘North Korea can own a club’: How fans grew to defend sportswashing As nation-state ownership within football becomes normalized, growing numbers of fans are willing to make excuses for autocrats
The Hindu · Dec 13, 2023 Bihar Investor Summit | Delegates from 16 countries to attend Bihar Business Connect-2023, a global investors summit, to be held in Patna on Dec 12. 600 delegates from India & 15 other countries incl. U.S.A., Taiwan, Japan, Germany, U.A.E., Saudi Arabia, Russia, Netherlands, Hungary, Bangladesh, Vietnam & Uzbekistan.
International Business Times UK · Dec 13, 2023 Lionel Messi And Inter Miami To Face Off Against Cristiano Ronaldo As Part Of Preseason Trip in Early 2024 To prepare for Lionel Messi's first full MLS campaign, Inter Miami will travel to Saudi Arabia to compete in the Riyadh Season Cup next month.