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Cristiano Ronaldo has World Cup clause in Al-Nassr contract to follow Lionel Messi

Cristiano Ronaldo has completed his mega-money move to Al-Nassr, with the deal reportedly containing a clause that will see the superstar become a Saudi Arabia ambassador

Daily Mirror

Saudi, Russian FMs Discuss Ukraine Crisis

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah received on Wednesday a telephone call from his Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov. Their talks focused on the latest developments in the Ukraine crisis. Prince Faisal underscored to Lavrov Saudi Arabia’s efforts with all involved parties, adding that the Kingdom supports international…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Cristiano Ronaldo transfer: Details on £1bn deal, three-player axe and Lionel Messi union

Cristiano Ronaldo's move to Al-Nassr seems to be edging closer with the Saudi Arabia outfit set to pay the player over a billion, which could see him team up with Lionel Messi off the pitch

Daily Mirror

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Saudi-Iran talks said to have stalled over protests in Iran

Multiple Iraqi officials have told The Associated Press that Baghdad-mediated talks between Iran and Saudi Arabia have come to a halt

The Independent UK

Messi business: how ‘sportswashing’ could land Saudi Arabia the 2030 World Cup

Qatar has written the playbook on how to further geopolitical aims by hosting a Fifa event. Riyadh is taking notes

The Guardian - UK

Netanyahu, set to return to office, eyes deal with Saudis

Israel’s designated prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, has vowed to seek full diplomatic relations with Saudi Arabia once he takes office

The Independent UK

Israel's Netanyahu urges US to reaffirm commitment to Saudi Arabia - Al Arabiya

Israeli Prime Minister-designate Benjamin Netanyahu urged key ally the United States to reaffirm its commitment to Saudi Arabia and pledged to pursue formal Israeli ties with Riyadh for a "quantum leap" in peace, Al Arabiya English said on Thursday.

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Classic contender Holloway Bay could prepare for 2,000 Guineas in Saudi Arabia

The Royal Ascot winner is to be aimed at the $1.5 million Saudi Derby next February by trainer Karl Burke, on the same card as the world's richest race, the $20m Saudi Cup

Daily Mirror

Saudi Arabia, Kuwait sign MoU to Develop Durra Gas Field

Saudi Aramco’s wholly-owned subsidiary Aramco Gulf Operations Company signed on Saturday a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with state-owned Kuwait Gulf Oil Company (KGOC) to develop the joint Durra gas field. Kuwait’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Oil Badr al-Mulla and Saudi Minister of Energy Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman attended…

Asharq Al-Awsat

'It doesn't feel real' - Meet the fan who solved Newcastle's late commentator dilemma in Saudi

Mark Allison tells Chronicle Live how he went from being an ordinary Newcastle United supporter to commentating live in front of millions of viewers

Chronicle Live

Newcastle notes: Saudi hosts' classy gesture, injury latest and a potential new deal earned

Newcastle United picked up the Diriyah Season Cup in Riyadh on a great night in the Middle East

Chronicle Live

Peak enjoyment: explore the stunning, verdant mountains of Saudi’s Asir

When we think of Saudi, it’s often of bustling cities and breathtaking deserts, but the terrain and landscape is far more diverse and surprising. Here travel writer and blogger Sabina Trojanova heads out into the lush, green mountains of Asir with Saudi national climbing champion Arwa Santli to experience incredible…

The Independent UK

Who are Al Hilal? Newcastle's opponents ready to give Howe's side a warm welcome and tough game

Newcastle United take on Saudi Arabian side Al-Hilal in Riyadh on Thursday evening

Chronicle Live

Volume of Saudi-Chinese Trade Exchange Amounts to $320Bln

The Federation of Saudi Chambers (FSC) said the volume of trade exchange between Saudi Arabia and China between 2017 and 2021 amounted to SAR1.2 trillion ($320 billion). This figure reflects the strength and durability of the strategic economic partnership and the diversity and multiplicity of trade and investment opportunities in…

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Chinese President Arrives in Saudi Arabia on Official Visit

Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in Saudi Arabia on Wednesday on an official visit at the invitation of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz. He was welcomed at King Khalid International Airport by Prince Faisal bin Bandar bin Abdulaziz, Governor of Riyadh Region; Prince Faisal bin…

Reuters

China's Xi on 'epoch-making' visit to Saudi as Riyadh chafes at U.S. censure

Chinese President Xi Jinping began a visit to Saudi Arabia on Wednesday that Beijing said marked its biggest diplomatic initiative in the Arab world, as Riyadh expands global alliances beyond a long-standing partnership with the West.

Al Jazeera

China’s Xi arrives in Saudi Arabia to ‘bolster ties’

Initial agreements worth $29bn will be signed at a Saudi Arabian-Chinese summit this week, official news agency says.

AFP

China's Xi to visit Saudi Arabia from Wednesday

Riyadh (AFP) - Chinese President Xi Jinping will make a three-day visit to Saudi Arabia this week, meeting the king and de facto ruler of the world's biggest oil exporter.

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Xi visit spotlights warming Saudi-China ties, and their 'limits'

Riyadh (AFP) - When Chinese President Xi Jinping visits Saudi Arabia from Wednesday, the oil-rich kingdom will seek mostly economic gains rather than a meaningful shift away from its longtime protector the United States, analysts say.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Regional, Int’l Powers Welcome Sudanese Political Agreement

Several regional and international powers welcomed the signing of a framework deal between Sudan’s ruling generals and the main pro-democracy group on Monday. The deal pledges to establish a new, civilian-led transitional government to guide the country to elections and offers a path forward in the wake of Sudan's stalled…

Autosport

Middle East nations capable of hosting more Formula E races, says Saudi chief

Middle Eastern nations have the capacity to host more Formula E races in addition to the Diriyah E-Prix, according to the Saudi Arabian race's promoter Carlo Boutagy.

Reuters

Timeline: U.S.-Saudi ties through good times and bad

The U.S.-Saudi alliance has weathered many storms over the decades, but the relationship remains vital to both: Saudi Arabia is the world's biggest oil exporter and the United States' largest foreign military sales customer.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Lisbon, Riyadh to Promote Integrated Tourism Sector Partnership

Rita Marques, secretary of state for Tourism of Portugal, revealed that her country is eyeing the conclusion of an agreement with Saudi Arabia in the field of international air transport soon. Marques pointed out that her participation at the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) Global Summit, which was recently…

AFP

'Be Afraid': Dakar 2023 promises more dunes in Empty Quarter

Paris (AFP) - "Be Afraid" is the cry for the 2023 Dakar Rally, the fourth to be held in Saudi Arabia, as organisers promised Thursday it would be the most challenging with a lot of sand dune racing.

The Independent UK

The family holiday edit: from toddlers to teens, find your perfect trip

Would you rather ride a camel amid desert dunes or spot clownfish on a Red Sea snorkelling adventure? Here’s our pick of the best destinations for a family holiday in Saudi

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