Saudi Arabia
'Maldives what?': Saudi fashionistas attempt beach rebrand
A second show on Friday was billed as the first to focus on women's swimwear, an envelope-pushing development in a conservative Muslim country that less than a decade ago required women to wear body-covering abaya robes.
Meet Saudi Arabia’s first-ever Miss Universe contestant
Saudi Arabia is set to debut its first participant in Miss Universe 2024, marking a significant shift away from its conservative reputation.
Muslims in 40 Chandpur villages start Ramadan fasting in accord with Saudi Arabia
In a tradition supposedly upheld since 1928, Muslims across 40 villages in Chandpur district initiated their Ramadan fasting today, aligning with the commencement of the holy month in Saudi Arabia
Bangladesh to play practice match against Sudan tonight
Bangladesh national football team will play two practice matches against Sudan -- one tonight and the other on March 14 -- as part of their preparation for this month's World Cup Qualifiers against Palestine.
Goalkeepers feeling the heat
Goalkeeper Mahfuz Hasan Pritom said the competition among the players of the national team has significantly increased in recent times.
Al Ula: A hidden gem in Saudi Arabia
When we think of Saudi Arabia, we often imagine Makkah, Medina, and the annual pilgrimage. But beyond these, there are plenty of amazing spots that have been attracting travellers since the kingdom opened up to foreign visitors in 2019.
Saudi says no Israel ties without Palestinian state
Saudi Arabia has told Washington it will not establish ties with Israel until an independent Palestinian state "is recognised", the Gulf kingdom's foreign ministry said in a statement on Wednesday
Asian Cup / Mancini sorry for mid-penalty disappearing act
Roberto Mancini said he "didn't want to disrespect anyone" by disappearing down the tunnel before South Korea took the penalty that eliminated his Saudi Arabia team from the Asian Cup on Tuesday.
South Korea to face Saudi in Asian Cup last 16
"Saudi Arabia is our next one and it will be a battle," Klinsmann said
Saudi prince hands Al Hilal players $266,500 for reaching Club World Cup final
In addition, Saudi sports channel SSC reported that each player will get 500,000 riyals from the country's minister of sports for the Flamengo victory.
Watch: Ronaldo says 'Salam Alaikum Bangladesh'
In the video, which has been uploaded from a Facebook page titled Amitabh Debnath, Ronaldo is seeing standing alongside a man and greeting Bangladeshis. The 38-year-old footballer shakes his hand and says, “Salam Alaikum Bangladesh. Bye bye.”
Salman retains AFC presidency as Saudi confirmed to host Asian Cup
Sheikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa officially retained his role as the Asian Football Confederation's president for a final four-year term on Wednesday as Saudi Arabia was confirmed as the host of the 2027 Asian Cup.
Saudi Arabia set to profit from Ronaldo move, says football finance expert
Cristiano Ronaldo's move to Al Nassr could lead to a financial windfall for his new club and Saudi Arabia, football finance expert Neil Joyce told Reuters, as the Portugal international gears up for his first game in the country since the deal was announced.
Where did most Bangladeshi migrant workers go in 2022?
Over 11.35 lakh Bangladeshis migrated to foreign nations in 2022, the highest ever in the history of the south Asian country.
Al Nassr say Ronaldo has no clause in contract to support Saudi World Cup bid
Saudi Arabian club Al Nassr have denied reports that Cristiano Ronaldo has a clause in his contract where the Portugal forward is to serve as an ambassador for the Gulf country's 2030 World Cup bid.
Ronaldo to earn 400 million euros in Saudi
Footballer Cristiano Ronaldo will earn 200 million euros to promote Saudi Arabia's joint 2030 World Cup bid in addition to his club salary, a source close to his club told AFP Monday.
Ronaldo's Al-Nassr debut on hold
Portuguese superstar Cristiano Ronaldo faces a wait to make his Al Nassr debut because the Saudi club have exceeded their quota for foreign players, club sources told AFP on Thursday.
Ronaldo urged to highlight human rights issues in Saudi Arabia
Cristiano Ronaldo has been urged to speak out about human rights issues in Saudi Arabia after completing his big-money move to Al Nassr.
Sarfraz is not fine
Sarfraz is not happy in Doha. He's been here only five months, as an Uber driver, but the cost of essentials and the small size of the country make him want to go back to his native Pakistan, or Saudi Arabia where he drove cabs for five years.
