Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia eyes stake in $30 bln IPL - Bloomberg News
Saudi Arabian Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's advisers have spoken to Indian government officials about moving the IPL into a holding company valued at as much as $30 billion
Saudi Arabia condemns 'in strongest terms' Israeli strike on Gaza camp
Saudi Arabia condemned on Wednesday an Israeli bombing of Gaza's largest refugee camp
Al-Dawsari, Kerr take Asian confederation's Player of the Year awards
Saudi Arabia's Salem Al-Dawsari has been named the Asian Football Confederation's Player of the Year with Chelsea and Australia forward Sam Kerr taking the women's title at the regional body's awards ceremony in Doha on Tuesday.
Australia abandons 2034 World Cup bid in boost for Saudi
Australia decided on Tuesday against bidding for the 2034 men's football World Cup, paving the way for Saudi Arabia to host the event.
Saudi Arabia announces bid to host World Cup in 2034
The bid "intends to deliver a world-class tournament and will draw inspiration from Saudi Arabia's ongoing social and economic transformation and the country's deep-rooted passion for football", said a statement from the Saudi Arabian football federation.
Spending spree ensures Asian Champions League spotlight falls on Saudi clubs
Five times UEFA Champions League winner Cristiano Ronaldo will begin his quest to add another continental title to his resume on Tuesday when Saudi Arabia's Al-Nassr kick off their Asian Champions League campaign against 2020 runners-up Persepolis.
Saudi firm to set up $100m data centre in Kaliakoir
Data centre manufacturing and power generation firm DataVolt of Saudi Arabia has unveiled plans to invest $100 million (around Tk 1,098 crore) to establish a cutting-edge data centre in Bangladesh.
Saudi and Iran to resume home-and-away matches: AFC
Saudi Arabia and Iran have reached a "groundbreaking" deal to resume home-and-away football matches between club sides after seven years of competing in neutral venues, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) said on Monday.
Saudi Arabia and Israel put a high US price tag on diplomatic relations
Like Israel, Saudi Arabia wants a formalised security agreement, even if that accord may not target Iran as explicitly as Israel’s request does.
Saudi Arabia 'has nothing to do' with Italy exit, says Mancini
Roberto Mancini insists that a potential move to the Saudi Arabia national team is not the reason for his sudden and highly criticised decision to quit Italy.
Pegula says potential Saudi deal can help WTA ensure equal prize money
American world number four Jessica Pegula said doing business with Saudi Arabia can help the WTA in its quest to ensure equal prize money but it will carefully evaluate following other sports to the Gulf state.
Messi to join Inter Miami after PSG exit - BBC
Lionel Messi will snub a lucrative contract in Saudi Arabia and move to Major League Soccer side Inter Miami as a free agent after parting ways with French champion Paris St Germain, the BBC reported on Wednesday.
Messi to Al Hilal: Done deal?
Lionel Messi is reportedly expected to sign for Saudi Club Al Hilal in a historic deal, with the club's officials currently in Paris, Saudi Gazette reported on Sunday.
PSG to face Ronaldo on Japan summer tour
PSG will take on Saudi side Al Nassr in Osaka on July 25 and J-League club Cerezo Osaka three days later.
The global war for talent is expanding
The tech war between nations is well-established – the US and China being the least coy about this battle. There is another (more subtle) war happening: the battle for talent is quietly turning into a more global competition.
Ronaldo gifted expensive custom watch with iconic celebration
Al Nassr star Cristiano Ronaldo was gifted a custom-made watch as he attended the Jacob & Co boutique launch in Saudi Arabia.
Messi's move to Saudi a 'done deal': source
Argentine superstar Lionel Messi will play in Saudi Arabia next season under a "huge" deal, a source close to the negotiations told AFP on Tuesday.
Ronaldo ‘fooled' by Saudi contract, suspects Rivaldo
Brazilian legend Rivaldo suspects that Cristiano Ronaldo was “fooled by the big contract in Saudi Arabia” and advises the Portuguese megastar to “return to Real Madrid to finish his career”.
Messi suspension 'not my decision to take', says Galtier
Paris Saint-Germain coach Christophe Galtier sought to deflect questions about Lionel Messi's suspension by the French club as he spoke to reporters on Friday, insisting the decision was not his to take in the first place.
