The Latest Breaking News from Saudi Arabia

FIFA names first female international referee from Saudi Arabia

Anoud al-Asmari is one of eight Saudis on the international panel announced by football’s global governing body.

Al Jazeera · Jan 5, 2023

5 world stars Al-Nassr could target to team up with Cristiano Ronaldo in Saudi Arabia

Al-Nassr are set to target more high-profile names to play alongside Cristiano Ronaldo as they bid to elevate the profile of the Saudi Pro League over the coming years

Daily Mirror · Jan 5, 2023

Al-Nassr's first match since Cristiano Ronaldo transfer called OFF at last minute

Cristiano Ronaldo joined Al-Nassr this week but their first game since the huge arrival was called off at the last minute due to heavy rainfall at their stadium in Saudi Arabia

Daily Mirror · Jan 5, 2023

Cristiano Ronaldo hit with Amnesty International demand after Saudi Arabia transfer

Cristiano Ronaldo has completed a move to Saudi Arabian side Al Nassr after his much publicised Manchester United departure and subsequent struggles at the 2022 World Cup with Portugal

Daily Mirror · Jan 5, 2023

Saudi-backed LIV Golf is using PGA suit to get data on 9/11 families, court told

Saudi Arabia’s LIV Golf is allegedly using its US court fight with rival PGA Tour Inc. to “build an intelligence file” on families of 9/11 victims who have been critical of the kingdom and its new professional golfer’s circuit.

Tribune News Service · Jan 4, 2023

Amnesty urges Ronaldo to speak out over human rights in Saudi Arabia

Amnesty International has said Ronaldo’s move to Al-Nassr follows a wider pattern of sportswashing by Saudi Arabia

The Guardian - UK · Jan 4, 2023

Cristiano Ronaldo BANNED from making Al-Nassr debut in Saudi Arabia on Thursday

Cristiano Ronaldo will not feature for Al-Nassr in their Saudi Pro League clash against Al-Ta'ee on Thursday afternoon after being handed a two-game suspension

Daily Mirror · Jan 4, 2023

Loeb Wins Stage Four, Al-Attiyah Stretches Dakar Lead

Sebastien Loeb put a tough few days behind him to win the fourth stage of the Dakar Rally in Saudi Arabia on Wednesday as Toyota's reigning champion Nasser Al-Attiyah forged further ahead at the front. Nine-times world rally champion Loeb beat fellow Frenchman and 14-times Dakar winner Stephane Peterhansel over…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jan 4, 2023

More Saudi Women Assume Diplomatic Posts

The number of Saudi women assuming diplomatic positions has increased to five, with the addition of Ambassadors Nisreen Al-Shibel and Haifa Al-Jedia to the list of Saudi representatives in the Kingdom’s embassies abroad. Al-Shibel has been appointed as Saudi Arabia’s new ambassador to Finland.

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jan 4, 2023

Cristiano Ronaldo admits he’s happy to be playing in South Africa at Al Nassr unveiling in Saudi Arabia

The Portuguese’s deal at Al-Nassr is said to be worth upwards of £160m per year

The Independent UK · Jan 4, 2023