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The Latest Breaking News from Saudi Arabia

First Thing: Ocean around Florida as warm as a hot tub

‘Unprecedented’ readings above 100F add to previous warnings that water temperature is putting marine life in peril. Plus, how workers in Japan are keeping cool

The Guardian - UK

Saudi Arabia is spending billions to become a global gaming hub. Some fans don't want to play

Saudi Arabia aims to become the “ultimate global hub” of the $180 billion-a-year video game industry

The Independent UK

Revealed: Saudi Arabia’s $6bn spend on ‘sportswashing’

Exclusive: Billions deployed since early 2021 in a move critics say is an attempt to distract from human rights record

The Guardian - UK

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Women can now undertake Islamic pilgrimages without a male guardian in Saudi Arabia, but that doesn't mean they're traveling alone -- communities are an important part of the religious experience

Saudi Arabia has changed its decadeslong rule that mandated single women be accompanied by a male relative when performing an Islamic pilgrimage, facilitating the participation of thousands of single Muslim women in the Hajj in 2023.

The Conversation

Kylian Mbappe: The eye-watering money behind his proposed transfer to Saudi Arabia

Mbappe will earn €1,332 a minute in Saudi Arabia should he make the move

The Independent UK

Saudi Arabia Could Pose a Legitimate Threat to NBA

LeBron James playfully indicated Monday he’d accept paychecks from the controversial Arab regime. But that possibility is no joke to the NBA.

Sports Illustrated

Which players have signed for the Saudi Pro League?

The exodus of big-name footballers making the move from European leagues to Saudi Arabia shows no sign of abating.

Al Jazeera

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Kylian Mbappe: Why staggering Saudi Arabia offer is good news for Tottenham amid Harry Kane bids

PSG want to sell the wantaway forward this summer, and the eye-watering sums could see Daniel Levy dig in his heels

Evening Standard

Premier League chief ‘not too concerned at moment’ about Saudi Arabia rise

Al Hilal have bid a world-record £259million for Kylian Mbappe while as host of big-name players

The Independent UK

LeBron James jokes about Saudi Arabia soccer team’s huge offer

After Al Hilal offered Kylian Mbappe hundreds of millions of dollars, LeBron James joked he'd head to Saudi Arabia if given a similar deal.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Chiang Mai wants more Saudi visitors

Chiang Mai is hoping for a surge in visitors from Saudi Arabia with various agencies planning to stage a roadshow in the Middle East country later this year to draw visitors here.

Bangkok Post

Saudi Arabian football team Al-Hilal makes world record $332 million bid for France striker Kylian Mbappe

Saudi Arabian football team Al-Hilal made a record 300 million euro ($332 million) bid for Kylian Mbappe on July 24, 2023.

The Hindu

Reported $1.1 Billion Offer From Saudi Arabian Club for Mbappé Had All Sports Fans in a Frenzy

The reported offer for the transfer fee and Mbappé was north of $1.1 billion and had sports fans going wild.

Sports Illustrated

Syria's attempts to rejoin the international fold are far from convincing – here's why

In the carefully composed photograph released by their state news agencies at the beginning of May, Syria’s leader Bashar al-Assad has his arms outstretched to welcome the Iranian president, Ebrahim Raisi. The two men are beaming.

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The Guardian - UK

Football transfer rumours: Fabinho’s dogs to scupper £40m Saudi move?

Kyle Walker and Harry Kane to Bayern Munich? | Michael Olise to Chelsea or Manchester City? | Kylian Mbappé to Real Madrid via Saudi Arabia?

The Times of India

Alex Telles joins Al Nassr for a reunion with Cristiano Ronaldo

Brazilian left-back Alex Telles bid farewell to Manchester United as he embarked on a new footballing journey with Saudi Arabian side Al Nassr. The 30-year-old defender's move comes as a reunion with his former teammate and Portugal striker, Cristiano Ronaldo, who made a dramatic exit from United last year.

Evening Standard

Marco Silva set to turn down big-money Saudi Arabia offer and stay at Fulham

Fulham will continue their attempts to persaude the 46-year-old to sign a new deal at Craven Cottage

Zenger

Saudi Arabia To Allow Israeli Delegation At UNESCO Meeting

Landmark agreement signifies potential thaw in relations between Saudi Arabia and Israel

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The Guardian - UK

Saudis don’t need the money that flows in modern sport, but they do crave the kudos

Their sportswashing seduces players and leagues – and its ultimate target: the policymakers

Evening Standard

Hungarian Grand Prix: Lewis Hamilton pips Max Verstappen to secure pole for first time since 2021

The seven-time world champion last started a race on pole in Saudi Arabia towards the end of the 2021 season

Evening Standard

Crystal Palace confident over Wilfried Zaha stay amid three rival contract offers

Eagles believe they can win the battle with Lazio, Fenerbahce and Saudi Arabian side Al-Nassr to re-sign star winger

The Independent UK

Jordan Henderson risks tarnishing Liverpool legacy after career built on triumph of character

The Reds captain is poised to join Steven Gerrard at Saudi Arabia’s Al Ettifaq, despite his well-documented support for the LGBTQ+ community

The Guardian - UK

Fulham’s Marco Silva weighing up £35m two-year offer to coach Al-Ahli

Marco Silva will speak to Fulham’s owner, Shahid Khan, before deciding whether to accept an offer to coach Al-Ahli in Saudi Arabia

Evening Standard

Marco Silva considers £40m offer from Al-Ahli as Fulham face key Aleksandar Mitrovic decision

Fulham face the prospect of losing two key figures to Saudi Arabia this summer

The Guardian - UK

The Guardian view on Saudi Arabia and the west: don’t count on Riyadh

Editorial: The UK has invited Mohammed bin Salman for an official visit. Relying on the kingdom for energy or regional stability is a grave error

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