The Latest Breaking News from Saudi Arabia

Martins Sesks rejoins M-Sport for WRC Saudi Arabia finale

WRC rising star Martins Sesks will add one more round to his partial 2025 programme, joining an expanded four-car M-Sport line-up in Saudi Arabia

Motorsport · Oct 20, 2025

Six Kings Slam live: Sinner takes down Alcaraz to win $6m final after shock Djokovic retirement

Sinner produced a masterclass as he dominated his rival 6-2 6-4 to win the Six Kings Slam exhibition for a second time

The Independent UK · Oct 18, 2025

Report: Holiday Bowl Considered Playing 2025 Game in Saudi Arabia

According to a new report from On3, Holiday Bowl officials considered moving the game to the Middle East.

Sports Illustrated · Oct 18, 2025

Saudi Arabia's acquisition of Electronic Arts faces pushback from game developers, petition calls on FTC to 'scrutinize this deal closely'

The Videogame Workers United union wants approval of the deal to be contingent upon protecting jobs and game studios.

PC Gamer · Oct 16, 2025

Comedy in Riyadh is a sign of progress

Letter: Omid Djalili responds to criticism of his decision to perform at a comedy festival in Saudi Arabia

The Guardian - UK · Oct 16, 2025

Six Kings Slam live: Djokovic thrashed by ruthless Sinner as Alcaraz sets up blockbuster final

It will be Jannik Sinner v Carlos Alcaraz in the Six Kings Slam final after a ruthless 6-4 6-2 win over Novak Djokovic

The Independent UK · Oct 16, 2025

Controversial $55 billion EA buyout sparks "profound concern" from US senators "about the foreign influence and national security risks"

Such deals aren't just about "financial returns" – they're "about influence"

GamesRadar · Oct 16, 2025

Carlos Alcaraz provides worrying injury update ahead of Six Kings Slam match

Alcaraz will face Taylor Fritz at the Six Kings Slam, tennis’s biggest-money exhibition event, in Saudi Arabia today but has been battling an ankle issue

The Independent UK · Oct 16, 2025

US senators express 'profound concern' over EA buyout: 'The proposed transaction poses a number of significant foreign influence and national security risks'

Whether it adds up to anything remains to be seen, but Elizabeth Warren and Richard Blumenthal are big mad about it.

PC Gamer · Oct 15, 2025

‘Thought About Leaving’—Raphinha Reveals Barcelona Exit Talks

Raphinha had the chance to sign a lucrative contract in Saudi Arabia but decided against it.

Sports Illustrated · Oct 15, 2025