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Beyond Brotherhood: Why the new Saudi-Pakistan pact matters

The Saudi-Pakistan Strategic Mutual Defence Agreement was signed in Riyadh by Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman and Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif this week. The pact pledges that an attack on either country will be treated as an act of aggression against both. This is not…

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Sports super-accountant on athlete shame, bad Rolex buys, and the future of Saudi boxing

Interview: Oriana Morrison has worked with top football clubs, UFC stars, and former boxing champion Anthony Joshua

The Independent UK

Why Saudi clubs are scaling back their spending – and what it means for the transfer window

Saudi Pro League clubs have spent $1.5bn spend on players since 2023, now they want financial stability

The Independent UK

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Magnus Carlsen shows how Saudi Arabia gobbles up global sports stars

The outstanding chess player of his generation is the latest figure to be associated with a kingdom that uses entertainment to pacify the public

The Guardian - US

GTA 5 finally launches in Saudi Arabia and the UAE 12 years after its global release — will be age-rated 21+ as part of the new regulatory framework

GTA 5 was released worldwide in 2013. Now, almost 12 years later, gamers in Saudi Arabia and the UAE can finally enjoy the game legally, as it launches in the region under a new 21+ age rating.

Tom’s Hardware

A Saudi journalist tweeted against the government – and was executed for ‘high treason’

The death of Turki al-Jasser was the first high-profile killing of a journalist since the 2018 murder of Jamal Khashoggi

The Guardian - US

How Bahrain uses its small size—and being Saudi Arabia’s neighbor—to its advantage

"Bahrain is the testing ground for countries in the region," said Noor Al Khulaif, minister of sustainable development.

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'Care Homes' of Cruelty: Saudi Women Flogged and Imprisoned for Daring to Disobey

If you're a woman in Saudi, you'll be sent to prison if you become disobedient. Here's the vile reality.

International Business Times UK

Thomas Tuchel explains decision to recall Ivan Toney to England squad to face Andorra and Senegal

The former Brentford striker has been in fine form for Saudi side Al-Ahli, with Tuchel assessing all options for the World Cup qualifier against Andorra and friendly against Senegal

The Independent UK

Female entrepreneurs are finding new ways to build a climate-resilient local food supply in Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia must import the overwhelming share of its food, and because of the withering heat, nutritious fruit and vegetables can spoil quickly.

Fortune

How Saudi Arabia is building closer investment ties with Europe and the US

Saudi Arabia has emerged as a key Middle Eastern player in the last few years and is now attracting billions worth of investments from both the US and Europe.

Euronews

REACTION: Fans Fume At Canelo vs Crawford Kick-Off Presser

Boxing fans are venting their frustrations on social media after the Canelo vs Terence Crawford kick-off press conference is set for Saudi.

Sports Lens

Amnesty report exposes abuse of Kenyan domestic workers in Saudi Arabia

More than 70 Kenyan women have documented their harrowing experiences working as domestic workers in Saudi Arabia

The Independent UK

Elon Musk and billionaire CEOs join Trump in Saudi to court oligarchs for AI investments

White House announces flood of cash into artificial intelligence as a rabid funding race kicks off in Riyadh

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The little-known Middle Eastern city break with direct flights from London

Although not an obvious choice for a city break, Saudi Arabia’s capital Riyadh is attracting visitors with new direct flights from London

Euronews

Saudi Arabia and Qatar to repay Syria’s debts to the World Bank

The payment of Syria's outstanding loans could help the country regain World Bank support and financing, which has been stalled for more than 14 years now.

The Independent UK

Max Verstappen was ‘disrespectful’ on F1 podium in Saudi Arabia, says Johnny Herbert

Verstappen was given a five-second penalty in Jeddah and was visibly annoyed after finishing second

The Independent UK

Ferrari F1 boss gives X-rated response to Lewis Hamilton’s 2025 struggles

Hamilton has not finished a grand prix higher than fifth so far this year and finished seventh in Saudi Arabia

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Motorsport

Lewis Hamilton’s 32-second interview sums up his Saudi shocker

Lewis Hamilton was in no mood for questioning after a disappointing Saudi Arabian GP where he finished seventh.

Autosport

Saudi’s first female racer welcomes a new future for Saudi motorsport at Qiddiya City

“I look at this as a blank canvas”, Reema Juffali says when she discusses not only helping to bring through the next generation of Saudi women racers but increasing motorsports participation in the region as a whole. She is clearly passionate about the subject as she talks with vigour –…

Autosport

Saudi Arabia hints at one day buying an F1 team

Saudi Arabia is open to buying a Formula 1 team as Prince Khalid bin Sultan Al-Abdullah Al-Faisal has admitted it is something he would like to see in the future.

Motorsport

Saudi Arabia on buying an F1 team: "Why not?"

Saudi Arabia would be open to buying a Formula 1 team as Prince Khalid bin Sultan Al-Abdullah Al-Faisal admitted it is something he would like to see in the future.

The Guardian - UK

‘Tainted victory’: Newcastle’s Saudi influence still divisive after success

Concerns about the club’s ownership remain strong despite the euphoria of ending a 70-year wait for a domestic trophy

The Guardian - AU

Socceroos prove hard to beat as quest to reach 2026 World Cup goes down to the wire

Australia’s fate remains in their own hands and will be decided in June’s international window against runaway leaders Japan and Saudi Arabia

The Guardian - AU

Jackson Irvine stars as Socceroos clinch key World Cup qualifying win over China

Nishan Velupillay adds to opener to secure win in Hangzhou which sets up a showdown in Saudi Arabia in June

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