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Xi Says Saudi Arabia is a Foreign Relations Priority as Beijing and Riyadh Elevate Ties

The development of relations with Saudi Arabia is a priority in China’s overall foreign relations, in particular its diplomacy in the Middle East, Xi said during talks with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman

Caixin Global

England fan exploring Qatar stumbles across abandoned 'migrant worker camp'

An England football fan has been exploring 'hidden Qatar' while in the Middle East for the World Cup and stumbled across an abandoned site where workers who built the stadium allegedly lived

Daily Mirror

Saudi Arabia gathers China's Xi with Arab leaders in 'new era' of ties

Chinese President Xi Jinping meets with Arab leaders on Friday at "milestone" summits hosted by Saudi Arabia in a show of strength by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman as an aspiring leader of the Middle East and key partner for global powers.

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China's Xi calls for oil trade in yuan at Gulf summit in Riyadh

President Xi Jinping told Gulf Arab leaders on Friday that China would work to buy oil and gas in yuan, a move that would support Beijing's goal to establish its currency internationally and weaken the U.S. dollar's grip on world trade.

Reuters

Sisi, Xi Discuss Global Challenges

Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi held two separate meetings with his Chinese and Iraqi counterparts in Riyadh on Thursday. The meetings touched on the regional and global developments, the challenges facing the Middle East, and ways to enhance bilateral cooperation. Presidential spokesman Bassam Rady said Sisi exchanged views with China’s…

Asharq Al-Awsat

What are Iran's morality police? A scholar of the Middle East explains their history

Until recently, most people outside of Iran had never heard of the country’s morality police, let alone followed their wider role in the region. But on Sept. 16, 2022, the death of Jina Mahsa Amini sparked widespread protests in the streets of Iran and elsewhere that have shown no signs…

The Conversation

Portugal face unified Arab world as Morocco plot another World Cup giant-killing

Morocco were congratulated by north African and Middle Eastern nations after defeating Spain on penalties in what was the biggest upset of the World Cup knockout stage

Daily Mirror

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White House mindful of China's attempts for influence in Middle East

The White House said on Wednesday that Chinese President Xi Jinping's visit to Saudi Arabia is an example of Chinese attempts to exert its influence around the world and it will not change U.S. policy toward the Middle East.

Reuters

Xi to Visit Saudi Arabia to Boost Relations in the Middle East

The president will attend the first China-Arab States Summit and a meeting of the China-Gulf Cooperation Council during the four-day trip

Caixin Global

Xi is expected in Riyadh as the Middle East looks beyond America

Two months after snubbing U.S. President Joe Biden’s pleas for oil, Saudi Arabia is rolling out the red carpet for his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping.

Tribune News Service

Luis Diaz returns as double boost spotted in Liverpool training session

Liverpool have got their first training session underway in the Middle East ahead of their participation in the Dubai Super Cup

Liverpool Echo

Europe’s largest Middle Eastern bookseller to close

Al Saqi Books in London, which was established in 1978, blames closure on rise in prices of Arabic-language books and ‘detrimental’ effect of Brexit

The Guardian - UK

Middle East nations capable of hosting more Formula E races, says Saudi chief

Middle Eastern nations have the capacity to host more Formula E races in addition to the Diriyah E-Prix, according to the Saudi Arabian race's promoter Carlo Boutagy.

Autosport

Newcastle United to promote global brand in Middle East as ambassador and co-owners travel with squad

Newcastle United have some familiar faces on board for their journey to Riyadh

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Liverpool Echo

Saudi-Qatari consortium 'readying £3.2bn bid' to buy Liverpool amid interest from German investors

Liverpool is attracting interest from the Middle East

Reuters

Saudi prince seeks Mideast leadership, independence with Xi's visit

Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman hosts China's leader this week at a delicate moment in U.S.-Saudi ties, signalling Riyadh's resolve to navigate a polarised global order regardless of the wishes of its Western allies, analysts said.

Motorsport

F1 can’t "hide away" from social issues in Middle East countries, says Wolff

Toto Wolff says Formula 1 cannot “hide away” from tackling social issues in some of the Middle Eastern countries where it races, believing sport can help bring positive change.

Chronicle Live

Alexander Isak, fringe players and transfers: key Newcastle talking points ahead of warm-weather trip

There is a lot for Eddie Howe to consider as the Magpies jet off to the Middle East

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Full Arsenal squad revealed for Dubai training camp as Smith Rowe returns, 13 youngsters named

The Arsenal squad are on their way to the Middle East on Sunday to take part in the Dubai Super Cup as part of their preparations for the return of the Premier League

Autosport

Wolff: F1 can’t "hide away" from social issues in Middle East countries

Toto Wolff says Formula 1 cannot “hide away” from tackling social issues in some of the Middle Eastern countries where it races, believing sport can help bring positive change.

The Independent UK

AP PHOTOS: Camels a common sight for World Cup visitors

Two weeks into the first World Cup in the Middle East, fewer teams are at the tournament and some fans are starting to make long journeys home.

Football London

Emile Smith Rowe set to travel to Dubai as Mikel Arteta prepares young Arsenal squad for restart

The Gunners are going to be heading out to the Middle East on Sunday to take part in the Dubai Super Cup as part of their preparations for the return of the Premier League

Daily Mirror

World Cup knockout fixtures confirmed after dramatic final group games

The World Cup group stages are over at Qatar 2022 with England safely into the last-16 and the first set of knockout stage fixtures now confirmed after plenty of drama

France 24

'We're at the start of a new industrial revolution': Ireland's environment minister

Talking Europe speaks to Eamon Ryan, the leader of the Irish Green Party and minister for the Environment, Climate, Communications and Transport in the current coalition government in Dublin. We caught up with him after he attended a signing ceremony for the Celtic Interconnector, a project that will link the…

The Independent UK

US forces monitor Mideast skies at Qatar base amid World Cup

About 8,000 American troops watch over the airspace of the Middle East from a major air base run by Qatar as World Cup fans throng stadiums in the energy-rich nation

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