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From a 100-mile city to a desert ski resort: why is Saudi Arabia spending billions on architectural ‘gigaprojects’?

The Saudi crown prince is creating wildly ambitious projects masterminded by renowned architects, curators and designers. The upshot is either progressive modernisation or image-laundering, depending who you ask

The Guardian - UK

After Success Abroad, Saudi Designers Hit The Runway At Home

Couturier Adnan Akbar's past clients included Princess Diana and two French first ladies, but until recently he had never staged a major fashion show in his native Saudi Arabia.

International Business Times

Saudi Arabia’s Riyadh selected to host World Expo in 2030

Country also expected to host 2034 World Cup achieves latest in series of wins for Gulf states on international events.

Al Jazeera

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Busan, Riyadh Or Rome? 2030 World Expo Host To Be Revealed

Organisers will on Tuesday announce the host of the 2030 World Expo, with Rome in Italy, the Saudi capital Riyadh and South Korea's Busan contending to welcome the showpiece event held every five years.

International Business Times

Newcastle United WILL look to Saudi Arabia for players in January, and here’s is why

The Premier League stakeholders vote is a lifeline that could save Eddie Howe’s injury headaches and possibly Newcastle’s season

FourFourTwo

Revealed: how top PR firm uses ‘trust barometer’ to promote world’s autocrats

Edelman, world’s largest public relations company, paid millions by Saudi Arabia, UAE and other repressive regimes

The Guardian - US

Oil-rich Saudi Arabia is shelling out for the world’s top sports, but can Mohammed bin Salman buy himself an auto industry?

With Hyundai and tire maker Pirelli setting up plants, the ruler has already struck key deals, but experts doubt the investments are self-sustaining.

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Fury vs Usyk date to be confirmed as undisputed heavyweight fight finally agreed

After months of delays, frustrations and negotiations, the two heavyweight champions will finally collide in Saudi Arabia in early 2024

Evening Standard

Woman who fled Saudi Arabia with daughter wins court battle to stay in US

Bethany Alhaidari granted permission to defy Saudi custody order because of serious risk of death if she returned to kingdom

The Guardian - US

Carl Froch hits out over leaked Anthony Joshua-Deontay Wilder fight night card

Otto Wallin teed up to face AJ in Saudi Arabia next month

Evening Standard

Watch as Steven Gerrard embraces Fashion Sakala for Rangers reunion in Saudi

Watch as Steven Gerrard embraces Fashion Sakala for Rangers reunion in Saudi.

The National (Scotland)

Arab-Islamic summit rejects justifying Gaza war as Israeli self-defence

Leaders meeting in Saudi Arabia demanded aid be allowed to enter Gaza, called for cessation of arms exports to Israel.

Al Jazeera

Tyson Fury promoter Frank Warren promises ‘historical’ fight card on 23 December

Fury’s contracted bout with Oleksandr Usyk will not take place this year, but a card full of ‘surprising’ names will go ahead in Saudi Arabia, per Warren

The Independent UK

White noise of Fury’s tight win drowns out concerns over Saudi hosts

Glittering theatrics and an intriguing battle with Francis Ngannou obscured various realities behind the mask in Riyadh

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The reality behind a fight in Saudi Arabia: human rights abuses shadow Fury’s visit

It is difficult to be indignant about simple sporting greed, when activists claim police repression of women is worse than ever at the heart of Saudi society

USA Today Sports Media Group

Find out how the LPGA’s top players are split this week between Saudi Arabia and Malaysia

Six of the top-10 players in the world are in Malaysia, where Nelly Korda feels somewhat at home.

Evening Standard

Emma Hayes addresses potential Women's World Cup in Saudi Arabia

Gulf State could host the FIFA Women's World Cup in 2035 but concerns remain around LGBTQ+ rights.

The Independent UK

Sunak arrives in Saudi Arabia after Israel tells UK to brace for ‘long war’

He is set to meet with Saudi leader, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, during the second stop on his Middle East tour.

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Evening Standard

Jordan Henderson breaks silence over England fan boos and addresses Saudi Arabia criticism

Wembley faithful turned on ex-Liverpool captain, who has described his “disappointment” by the reaction which followed his lucrative transfer

The Independent UK

Jordan Henderson: ‘If people want to boo me for playing in Saudi Arabia, that’s fine’

The midfielder was booed at Wembley Stadium last week after moving to Saudi Arabian side Al Ettifaq in the summer

The Guardian - UK

‘I don’t know why I was booed but I do understand fans’ view,’ says Henderson

The Al-Ettifaq and England midfielder, who was jeered off against Australia, said: '‘Everyone is going to have an opinion over playing in Saudi’

AAP

Goodwin puts on a show in Wembley shop window

Saudi-based Craig Goodwin has again reminded the soccer world of his international quality with his excellent night's work against England at Wembley.

The Hindu

A war that ends the Saudi-Israel ‘normalisation’ process

The Gaza war has once again placed the Palestinian issue at the centre of West Asian politics

The Guardian - US

Arab ministers urge Israel to resume talks on two-state solution

Emergency meeting of Arab League calls for ‘serious negotiations between the PLO and Israel’

The Conversation

Israel-Gaza conflict: how could it change the Middle East's political landscape? Expert Q&A

The surprise attack by Hamas launched on Israel on October 7 has already led to thousands of deaths in both Israel and Gaza, and sparked concerns that the conflict could escalate across the Middle East. An expert in the politics and relations of this region, Simon Mabon, explains how all…

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