The Latest Breaking News from Saudi Arabia

Bryson DeChambeau denies being offered $135 million to join Saudi Arabia-backed Super Golf League

The report also alleged the breakaway league is prepared to spend more than $2 billion on players.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Feb 3, 2022

‘Greedy’: Brooks Koepka takes swipe at Phil Mickelson over Saudi-backed golf league

Golf faces a huge battle for its future amid Saudi Arabia’s $300m dollar investment in the Asia Tour

The Independent UK · Feb 3, 2022

King Abdullah II: Saudi Arabia’s Security is an Integral Part of Jordan, Region's Safety

Jordan’s King Abdullah II said the security of Saudi Arabia was an integral part of that of Jordan and the region, reiterating his condemnation of the Houthi attacks on the Kingdom. He also emphasized the consolidated brotherly ties that unite his country with Saudi Arabia and his keenness to enhance…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 3, 2022

Israel participates in huge U.S. Mideast naval exercise alongside Saudi, Oman

Israel is taking part in a huge U.S.-led naval exercise in the Middle East, for the first time publicly joining Saudi Arabia and Oman, two counties it has no diplomatic relations with despite its normalisation of ties with some Gulf states.

Reuters · Feb 2, 2022

Education For Employment (EFE), Citi Foundation Link Saudi Youth to Jobs

In continued support to Saudi Vision 2030’s mission of empowering youth with opportunities, the Citi Foundation and Education For Employment (EFE) in Saudi Arabia partnered together for the third year to continue the momentum in creating economic opportunities for unemployed Saudi youth in 2021.

Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 2, 2022

‘Free Trade’ to Enhance Growth of Gulf-South Korean Transactions, Investments

Experts are forecasting that the free trade agreement recently signed between the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and South Korea will find its way into force within 6 months. The agreement is set to boost the role of Gulf chambers and federations, especially the ones in Saudi Arabia, in increasing trade…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 2, 2022

Saudi Aramco Buys 7.4% Stake in Norwegian Software Firm Cognite

Saudi Aramco has bought a 7.4% stake in Norwegian industrial software group Cognite from oil firm Aker BP, Cognite said on Wednesday. The price for the stake was "around 1 billion Norwegian crowns," or about $113 million, an Aker BP spokesperson told Reuters, valuing Cognite at just over $1.5 billion.…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 2, 2022

The Socceroos' World Cup hopes are on a knife-edge after yet another qualifier draw. So what happens next?

After their 2-2 draw with Oman overnight, the Socceroos' path to the 2022 World Cup has now become do-or-die. Here's what happens next.

ABC News · Feb 2, 2022

Ian Poulter 'offered £22m to ditch Ryder Cup' and join breakaway Saudi Arabia tour

Concerns over the Saudi-backed super league continue to grow in the world of golf, as the circuit looks to lure in some of golf’s biggest names.

Daily Mirror · Feb 1, 2022

Socceroos draw 2-2 against Oman, hurting World Cup qualification hopes

The Socceroos are unlikely to secure automatic qualification to the World Cup after Oman secures a draw with a late penalty.

ABC News · Feb 1, 2022