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Qiddiya showcases the future of motorsports at Goodwood Festival of Speed

Qiddiya City partnered with the legendary Goodwood Festival of Speed this weekend to showcase its plans to place automotive and motorsport culture at the centre of a brand new Saudi Arabian entertainment, sports and culture hub.

Autosport

Esports World Cup begins in Saudi Arabia with record-breaking £51.5 million prize pot

The tournament will take place in Boulevard City, Riyadh

The Independent UK

Iran’s FM Araghchi, Saudi Crown Prince MBS hold ‘fruitful’ talks in Jeddah

Tehran’s top diplomat Abbas Araghchi visits Saudi Arabia for the first time after Iran’s 12-day war with Israel.

Al Jazeera

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Ronaldo, Magnus Carlsen and a $70 million cash pot: Inside the Esports World Cup 2025

This year’s Esports World Cup in Saudi Arabia is pulling in global icons like Magnus Carlsen and Cristiano Ronaldo - proving its status as a booming, mainstream phenomenon.

Euronews

Saudi Arabia executing ‘horrifying’ number of foreigners for drug crimes

Hundreds put to death for non-violent drug offences over past decade, with little scrutiny of Saudis, says Amnesty

The Guardian - UK

Crude Prices Climb on Energy Demand Optimism and Middle East Tensions

August WTI crude oil (CLQ25 ) Monday closed up +0.93 (+1.39%), and August RBOB gasoline (RBQ25 ) closed up +0.0336 (+1.59%). Oil prices recovered from early losses on Monday and rallied to 2-week highs after Saudi Arabia raised prices for its main crude grade for buyers in Asia next month...

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Energy Demand Optimism and Houthi Rebel Attacks on Red Sea Shipping Boost Crude Prices

August WTI crude oil (CLQ25 ) today is up +0.59 (+0.88%), and August RBOB gasoline (RBQ25 ) is up +0.0243 (+1.15%). Oil prices today recovered from early losses and rallied to 2-week highs after Saudi Arabia raised prices for its main crude grade for buyers in Asia next month by...

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Former Aston Villa striker Jhon Duran joins new club after just six months in Saudi Arabia

The Colombia forward has joined Fenerbahce on a year-long loan deal, having left Aston Villa for Al-Nassr in January.

The Independent UK

Football transfer rumours: Dominic Calvert-Lewin to Manchester United?

Moise Kean and Christopher Nkunku also linked with United? | Rodrygo to Saudi Arabia? | Noni Madueke to Arsenal?

The Guardian - UK

F1 2025 qualifying head-to-head: British GP

After every F1 qualifying session, Motorsport.com publishes each team's qualifying record in terms of team-mate battles.

Motorsport

Eight OPEC+ Alliance Members Move Toward Output Hike At Meeting

Saudi Arabia, Russia and six other key members of the OPEC+ alliance will discuss crude production on Saturday, with analysts expecting the latest in a series of output hikes for August.

International Business Times

Out of the blue, GTA V is finally approved for release in Saudi Arabia — and it's coming soon

After a long, long time, Saudi Arabia and the UAE have finally rated and approved GTA V for sale. Which is great news ahead of GTA 6.

Windows Central

Al-Hilal’s win over Manchester City lays bare strength of Saudi Arabia

Club World Cup upset may be a turning point in how football in the region is viewed by Europe’s elite

The Guardian - UK

Manchester City looking to bring star back from Saudi Arabia in shock move: report

Manchester City might require further squad surgery and are looking towards Saudi Arabia to find the solution

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The Guardian - UK

Cristiano Ronaldo’s £492m Saudi deal: two cynical regimes form a strategic alliance

In the social media age, football is a fraction of the Portuguese Übermensch’s appeal and he is untroubled by his paymasters’ morals

Euronews

Donald Trump signs executive order lifting US sanctions on Syria

The new order does not rescind existing sanctions on ousted longtime President Bashar al-Assad, his top aides, officials and family members who are accused of having committed war crimes and human rights violations against Syrian civilians.

The Guardian - AU

Manchester City knocked out of Club World Cup as Al-Hilal strike twice in extra time

Manchester City were stunned in the last 16 as Leonardo’s second goal sealed the Saudi Arabian side’s 4-3 victory and set up a quarter-final with Fluminense

Sports Illustrated

‘I Believe 100%’—Cristiano Ronaldo Makes Wild Claim Completely Undermined by Statistics

Cristiano Ronaldo tried to justify his stay in Saudi Arabia with a claim which Opta’s statistical model categorically refutes.

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Sports Illustrated

Cristiano Ronaldo Explains Al Nassr Transfer U-Turn, Hints at New Career Plan

Cristiano Ronaldo opened up on what could lie ahead for him after he retires from playing.

Sports Illustrated

History Made for Mexico: Takeaways from El Tri's Gold Cup Quarterfinals Win

El Tri defeated Saudi Arabia and will face Honduras in the Gold Cup semifinals.

Sports Illustrated

Mexico 2-0 Saudi Arabia: Player Ratings As Holders Cruise to Gold Cup Semifinals

Mexico defeated Saudi Arabia 2–0 in the Gold Cup quarterfinals.

Sports Illustrated

Mexico vs. Saudi Arabia: Preview, Predictions and Lineups

Mexico will face Saudi Arabia in the quarterfinals of the Gold Cup.

Sports Illustrated

Mexico Predicted Lineup vs. Saudi Arabia: Will Santi Gimenez Return?

AC Milan striker Santiago Gimenez could start alongside Raúl Jiménez in the Gold Cup quarterfinals.

Sports Illustrated

Concacaf Gold Cup Quarterfinals Predictions: USMNT, Canada, Mexico

USMNT, Canada and Mexico are the perceived favorites to challenge for the Concacaf trophy this summer.

International Business Times UK

Mexico vs Saudi Arabia World Cup: The Billion-Dollar Quarter-Final Where History, Politics and Payback Collide

In a politically charged showdown, Mexico vs. Saudi Arabia at the 2025 Gold Cup quarter-finals is more than just a match. With billion-dollar Saudi investments, accusations of sportswashing, and revenge on the line, the clash symbolises a changing football world.

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