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Saudi Arabia wields cinema as tool of soft power

With film shoots, star-studded festivals and modern studios, the conservative kingdom of Saudi Arabia is sparing no expense to become a land of cinema. Showcasing the wonders of Saudi Arabia on the big screen also helps attract tourists and project a modern image of the country, which is usually better…

France 24

Saudi Arabia eyes late 2024 slot if it doesn’t secure F1 season opener

The possibility of the grand prix in Jeddah becoming the first race next season emerged late last year when Australian Grand Prix bosses revealed that Saudi Arabia had requested it because of Ramadan.

Motorsport

Drivers given assurances about safety at Saudi Arabian GP

Formula One is back in Saudi Arabia one year after a missile strike hit an oil depot near the track during race week

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Fresh Lionel Messi-PSG demand made after Cristiano Ronaldo transfer proposal

Lionel Messi has received a transfer proposal from Saudi Arabia but faces fresh criticism at Paris Saint-Germain after the club paused contract extension discussions

Daily Mirror

Saudi Arabian GP: Latest F1 tech updates from the pitlane

However, the cost cap and resource restrictions have resulted in all teams looking for ways to improve performance without manufacturing new parts for every race.

Autosport

Saudi Arabian GP: The latest F1 tech updates direct from the pitlane

In the past, we might have seen F1 teams arrive in Saudi Arabia with a bespoke rear wing solution to reduce downforce and drag.

Motorsport

Iranian Officials: Khamenei Pushed for Speeding Up Talks with Saudi Arabia

Eager to end its political and economic isolation, Iran had been trying for two years to restore ties with Saudi Arabia, the Arab heavyweight and oil powerhouse. Last September, Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei lost patience with the slow pace of bilateral talks and summoned his team to discuss ways…

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Iran-Saudi Arabia deal not a setback for US, analysts say

The China-brokered detente can improve regional stability and benefit US interests in the Middle East, experts say.

Al Jazeera

Jake Paul vs Tommy Fury final drug test results released after grudge fight

YouTuber-turned-boxer Paul suffered the first loss of his boxing career to Love Island star Fury in Saudi Arabia last month and the drug test results are in from their fight

Daily Mirror

FIFA scrap Visit Saudi sponsorship of the 2023 Women's World Cup after public backlash

Following a backlash from fans, high-profile players and the co-hosts themselves, FIFA president Gianni Infantino has confirmed the Visit Saudi sponsorship deal will not be going ahead.

ABC News

George Russell offers Mercedes hope for Saudi Arabian GP despite ominous Red Bull belief

George Russell and Lewis Hamilton will be up against it at the Saudi Arabia Grand Prix as Mercedes look to compete at the front of the grid with pace setters Red Bull

Daily Mirror

Oscar Piastri taking positives into Formula 1 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix

Piastri said the most important thing his team can do is maintain confidence despite the rocky start to the season.

ABC News

China’s Good Offices

With the Saudi-Iran deal, Beijing shows there’s a place for its less judgmental, see-no-evil diplomatic approach.

Foreign Policy

Détente between Iran and Saudi Arabia raises hopes for steps towards peace in Yemen

A renewal in diplomatic ties between Iran and Saudi Arabia has raised hopes of an end to fighting in Yemen, where the two regional powers have been locked in a proxy war for eight years.

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Evening Standard

Lewis Hamilton hints at disquiet over F1’s return to Saudi Arabia a year on from terrorist attack

Last year’s race eventually took place after four hours of talks following an attack on an oil depot

The Independent UK

China clearly has a plan to flex its diplomatic muscle around the world

In brokering a detente between Iran and Saudi Arabia – and offering its own peace plan for Ukraine – we have been given a glimpse of Beijing’s grander vision, writes Borzou Daragahi

Al Jazeera

Middle East round-up: Iran, Saudi Arabia and a changing region?

Here’s a round-up of Al Jazeera’s Middle East coverage this week.

The Guardian - UK

Fifa admits defeat over Saudi sponsorship of Women’s World Cup

Fifa has admitted defeat over plans to make Visit Saudi a sponsor of this year’s Women’s World Cup after a huge backlash from organisers and players

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The Independent UK

Senior Iranian official visits UAE on heels of Saudi deal

A senior Iranian official has visited the United Arab Emirates just days after Tehran agreed to restore diplomatic relations with Saudi Arabia in a Chinese-brokered deal

The Independent UK

UK Government could have saved life of Jordanian executed in Saudi Arabia – MP

Conservative former Cabinet minister David Davis accused ministers of making ‘only low-level attempts’ to talk to the Saudis about the case.

Daily Mirror

Lionel Messi 'changed PSG wage demands' after World Cup amid Cristiano Ronaldo offer

Paris Saint-Germain remain hopeful of keeping Lionel Messi at the Parc des Princes, but there is continued speculation regarding a potential move to Saudi Arabia

Motorsport

Verstappen arriving late in Saudi Arabia after stomach bug

The Red Bull driver has been suffering from a stomach bug for the past few days, and that has meant he has been unable to travel to Jeddah up until now.

Daily Mirror

Max Verstappen concern as Red Bull star recovering from stomach illness ahead of Saudi GP

Formula 1 titleholders Red Bull may be missing Max Verstappen at Sunday's Saudi Arabian Grand Prix after the team reported the back-to-back world champion is suffering from illness

Asharq Al-Awsat

Saudi GDP Exceeds $1 Tln, Shows Kingdom’s Economy Is on Right Track

The size of Saudi Arabia’s GDP, which reached $1.7 trillion in 2016, demonstrated that the Kingdom’s economy is on the right path as it advances the implementation of Vision 2030. Vision 2030 is a unique transformative blueprint that aims to diversify and double the size of the Saudi economy, so…

Daily Mirror

Tommy Fury awarded world ranking after beating Jake Paul in grudge fight

British star Tommy Fury recently defeated bitter rival Jake Paul by split decision in Saudi Arabia to continue his undefeated streak, which has seen him earn his promised place in the WBC rankings

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