The Latest Breaking News from Saudi Arabia

Captagon: $3 narcotic pill sold in the Gulf worries European officials

Europe is bracing for the possible influx of a drug that’s hooked the Middle East as political shifts and crackdowns in the Gulf spur producers in Syria and Lebanon to tap new markets.

The Times of India · Aug 17, 2023

Thursday briefing: Vice took millions from Saudi Arabia – but has its deal backfired?

In today’s newsletter: As the upstart media company faces bankruptcy, it has developed strong ties with the country, leaving some to question what compromises companies are willing to make to do business

The Guardian - UK · Aug 17, 2023

Saudi Arabia a tall order for Indian hoopsters in FIBA Olympic Pre-Qualifying game

World No. 68 Saudi Arabia scored baskets at will as the enthusiastic bunch of Indian hoopsters found that it was a tall order to beat the tallest team of the competition. The Indians suffered a 75-92 defeat in FIBA Olympic Pre-Qualifying Tournament Asia in Damascus, Syria, on Wednesday.

The Times of India · Aug 17, 2023

Fulham receive new Aleksandar Mitrovic bid with striker confident over Neymar link-up in Saudi Arabia

Al-Hilal have submitted a fresh offer for the Serbian frontman as they target a strike partner for their new Brazilian superstar

Evening Standard · Aug 16, 2023

How to watch the Saudi Arabia pro-league?

The Saudi Pro League has made a number of European signings in the transfer window

The Independent UK · Aug 16, 2023

Awaiting the age of moderation

OIC suspends Sweden's envoy over Islamophobia; Saudi Arabia's pact with Wahhabism has caused doctrinal uniformity in Muslim world; MBS's push for moderate interpretations of Islam is epochal; alliance of civilisations needed to counter fatalistic idea of clash of civilisations

The Hindu · Aug 15, 2023

Neymar joins Saudi club Al-Hilal from PSG

Neymar joins Al-Hilal: Brazilian forward signs for Saudi club from PSG for reported fee of $98.24M. Neymar, 31, leaves PSG after 6 years, 118 goals, and 5 Ligue 1 titles. Al-Hilal, most successful club in Saudi Arabia & Asia, had sought to sign Kylian Mbappe & Lionel Messi.

The Hindu · Aug 15, 2023

Shots fired from Australia batter David Warner – Tuesday’s sporting social

Harry Kane was enjoying his time in Munich as Neymar headed to Saudi Arabia.

The Independent UK · Aug 15, 2023

Saudi-Israel Normalization: What’s The Deal?

The continued fixation with appearances impedes regional security by deflecting attention from actual security issues.

Zenger · Aug 15, 2023

Saudi Pro League: the key factors that will decide project’s global impact

A week in Saudi Arabia has given some pointers as to the chances of the SPL reaching its goals

The Guardian - UK · Aug 15, 2023