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Middle East round-up: Iran, Saudi Arabia and a changing region?

Here’s a round-up of Al Jazeera’s Middle East coverage this week.

Al Jazeera

Fifa admits defeat over Saudi sponsorship of Women’s World Cup

Fifa has admitted defeat over plans to make Visit Saudi a sponsor of this year’s Women’s World Cup after a huge backlash from organisers and players

The Guardian - UK

Senior Iranian official visits UAE on heels of Saudi deal

A senior Iranian official has visited the United Arab Emirates just days after Tehran agreed to restore diplomatic relations with Saudi Arabia in a Chinese-brokered deal

The Independent UK

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UK Government could have saved life of Jordanian executed in Saudi Arabia – MP

Conservative former Cabinet minister David Davis accused ministers of making ‘only low-level attempts’ to talk to the Saudis about the case.

The Independent UK

Lionel Messi 'changed PSG wage demands' after World Cup amid Cristiano Ronaldo offer

Paris Saint-Germain remain hopeful of keeping Lionel Messi at the Parc des Princes, but there is continued speculation regarding a potential move to Saudi Arabia

Daily Mirror

Verstappen arriving late in Saudi Arabia after stomach bug

The Red Bull driver has been suffering from a stomach bug for the past few days, and that has meant he has been unable to travel to Jeddah up until now.

Motorsport

Max Verstappen concern as Red Bull star recovering from stomach illness ahead of Saudi GP

Formula 1 titleholders Red Bull may be missing Max Verstappen at Sunday's Saudi Arabian Grand Prix after the team reported the back-to-back world champion is suffering from illness

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Saudi GDP Exceeds $1 Tln, Shows Kingdom’s Economy Is on Right Track

The size of Saudi Arabia’s GDP, which reached $1.7 trillion in 2016, demonstrated that the Kingdom’s economy is on the right path as it advances the implementation of Vision 2030. Vision 2030 is a unique transformative blueprint that aims to diversify and double the size of the Saudi economy, so…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Tommy Fury awarded world ranking after beating Jake Paul in grudge fight

British star Tommy Fury recently defeated bitter rival Jake Paul by split decision in Saudi Arabia to continue his undefeated streak, which has seen him earn his promised place in the WBC rankings

Daily Mirror

Brother of man executed by Saudi Arabia says F1 legitimises ‘heinous crimes’

The brother of Mustafa al-Khayyat, one of 81 men executed by Saudi Arabia on one day last year, has accused F1 of complicity in sportswashing

The Guardian - UK

Saudi Official: Iran Will face Difficulties with China if it Doesn’t Honor Agreement

China has leverage on Iran and Tehran will find it difficult to explain if it does not honor the agreement signed with Saudi Arabia in Beijing, a Saudi official said on Wednesday. Iran and Saudi Arabia agreed on Friday to re-establish relations, seven years after they were severed, following talks…

Asharq Al-Awsat

With Saudi deals, US, China battle for influence in Mideast

In a matter of days, Saudi Arabia carried out blockbuster agreements with the world’s two leading powers

The Independent UK

Archaeologists Discover Ritual Sacrifices at Mysterious 7,000-Year-Old Monuments

The mustatils had evidence of animal sacrifice, but also human burial, showing that there may have been religious elements at these structures in Saudi Arabia.

Inverse

Enigmatic ruins across Arabia hosted ancient ritual sacrifices

Over the past five years, archaeologists have identified more than 1,600 monumental stone structures dotted across a swathe of Saudi Arabia larger than Italy. The purpose of these ancient stone buildings, dating back more than 7,000 years, has been a puzzle for researchers.

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Analysis: Renewed Saudi-Iranian ties, brokered by China, force new calculations in Mideast

BEIRUT — The surprise announcement of a resumption of diplomatic ties between Saudi Arabia and Iran, thanks to a deal brokered by Beijing, underscores regional governments’ interest in a de-escalation of tensions — and China’s willingness to wield its economic clout to achieve it.

Asharq Al-Awsat

UN Sees Renewed Momentum toward Yemen Peace Spurred by Saudi, Iran Deal

The United Nations Yemen mediator urged warring parties on Wednesday to "seize the opportunity" to take decisive steps toward peace and said momentum to end the conflict had been renewed by a deal between Saudi Arabia and Iran to resume ties. "Intense diplomatic efforts are ongoing at different levels to…

Daily Mirror

Lionel Messi's dad lands in Saudi Arabia as he's sent Cristiano Ronaldo transfer proposal

Lionel Messi's contract talks with Paris Saint-Germain have been paused with Saudi Arabian club Al-Hilal looking to take advantage of the Argentine's transfer situation

Daily Mirror

Cristiano Ronaldo sent message by teammate after getting in hot water with latest strop

Cristiano Ronaldo has endured a mixed start to life with his new club Al-Nassr - and one of his teammates has sent him a simple message following another angry outburst in Saudi Arabia

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Gifted jewelry from Saudi Arabia entangles Brazil's ex-President Bolsonaro

A scandal is unfolding in Brazil involving millions of dollars worth of jewels, the Saudi government and former President Jair Bolsonaro.

Daily Mirror

Mercedes plan major overhaul of Lewis Hamilton's 2023 F1 car after just ONE race

Mercedes' drivers Hamilton and George Russell finished fifth and seventh in Bahrain and changes are likely to be made - and could even be visible in Saudi Arabia this weekend

The Independent UK

Cristiano Ronaldo booked and subbed off as goalless run in Saudi Arabia continues

Ronaldo was also booked by the referee after kicking the ball away in frustration

Daily Mirror

Trans woman Eden Knight feared dead after claiming family forced her to de-transition

Transgender woman Eden Knight, from Saudi Arabia, claims she had been living in Georgia, US, before being contacted by fixers who gradually removed her from her friends

Asharq Al-Awsat

Aboul Gheit from Beirut: Arab League Summit Will Be Held in May

The next Arab League summit will be held in Saudi Arabia in May, announced Arab League Secretary-General Ahmed Aboul Gheit from Beirut on Tuesday. He said the summit is likely to focus on economic issues and how to help the neediest Arab regions. Aboul Gheit met with caretaker Prime Minister…

Asharq Al-Awsat

US Senate Confirms Ratney as New Ambassador to Saudi Arabia

The US Senate approved on Wednesday the appointment of Michael Alan Ratney to serve as the US Ambassador to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. US President Joe Biden had announced Ratney’s candidacy for the post back in April, 2022. The US embassy in Riyadh welcomed the appointment. “The US Senate…

Daily Mirror

Lionel Messi sent Cristiano Ronaldo transfer proposal after PSG contract U-turn

Lionel Messi is out of contract at Paris Saint-Germain this summer and Saudi Arabian club Al-Hilal are now putting together an offer on Cristiano Ronaldo's terms

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