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Chinese President Arrives in Saudi Arabia on Official Visit

Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in Saudi Arabia on Wednesday on an official visit at the invitation of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz. He was welcomed at King Khalid International Airport by Prince Faisal bin Bandar bin Abdulaziz, Governor of Riyadh Region; Prince Faisal bin…

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'It's about the journey' - Inside Riyadh fan event as Newcastle United owners hold open dialogue

Newcastle United owners meet fans in Saudi Arabia as club open doors to travelling supporters

Chronicle Live

Matt Targett details Bruno Guimaraes' superstar treatment in Riyadh despite missing Saudi camp

Newcastle United are preparing for a friendly against Saudi Arabian club Al-Hilal on Thursday and have a unique way of promoting the match

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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

World Cup: The best moments so far from Lionel Messi magic and shock upsets to group stage drama

Amid controversy and continued human rights concerns surrounding Fifa and Qatar off the pitch, it’s been an exhilarating ride so far on it

The Independent UK

China's Xi on 'epoch-making' visit to Saudi as Riyadh chafes at U.S. censure

Chinese President Xi Jinping began a visit to Saudi Arabia on Wednesday that Beijing said marked its biggest diplomatic initiative in the Arab world, as Riyadh expands global alliances beyond a long-standing partnership with the West.

Reuters

Xi Jinping lands in Saudi Arabia to meet crown prince ahead of first China-Arab States Summit

Meeting to be closely watched by US, which was snubbed in favour of China

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The Next World Cup Will Jump to 48 Teams. Is Bigger Better?

The next World Cup will be the biggest ever after world football body FIFA took the leap from a 32-team field to 48 teams in 2026. It means more of football’s so-called “little teams” that didn't make it to Qatar will be given a chance of a lifetime when the…

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Riyadh Paves the Way for Expanding China’s Economic Relations with Gulf and Arab Countries

Chinese President Xi Jinping is expected to arrive in Saudi Arabia on Thursday, for a two-day official visit at the invitation of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz. The Saudi business sector in particular, and the Gulf and Arab countries in general, are looking forward…

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China Stresses Comprehensive Development Partnership with Saudi Arabia

International attention is turned to the Saudi capital, which is hosting the first qualitative summit that brings China together with Gulf and Arab states, led by Saudi Arabia, amid extremely complex geopolitical conditions. The Chinese ambassador to Saudi Arabia Chen Weiqing, stressed that Beijing was ready to deploy joint efforts…

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Crime scene: Inside the 9 December Guardian Weekly

Dangers still lurk in the Amazon. Plus: Saudi Arabia’s palace coup

The Guardian - UK

Cristiano Ronaldo breaks silence on £173m Al-Nassr transfer links

Cristiano Ronaldo has played down suggestions he is set for a move to Saudi Arabian club Al-Nassr.

Evening Standard

Cristiano Ronaldo finally responds to Saudi Arabia transfer after being benched at World Cup

Cristiano Ronaldo has finally broken his silence on transfer links to Saudi Arabian outfit Al Hassr after he was dropped for Portugal's Round of 16 win over Switzerland at the World Cup

Daily Mirror

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

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At Invitation of King Salman, Chinese President to Kick off Visit to Saudi Arabia on Thursday

Chinese President Xi Jinping will kick off an official three-day visit to Saudi Arabia on Thursday at the invitation of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz. The visit will boost the historic ties and strategic partnership between their countries. King Salman and Xi will preside over…

The Guardian - US

Saudi Arabia readies full state pageantry for Xi Jinping visit

Chinese president’s three-day trip to Riyadh will lead to a ‘strategic agreement’ between the authoritarian powers

The Independent UK

China's Xi visiting Saudi Arabia amid bid to boost economy

Chinese leader Xi Jinping is attending a pair of regional summits in Saudi Arabia amid efforts to kick-start economic growth weighed down by strict anti-COVID-19 measures

Reuters

Judge dismisses Khashoggi lawsuit against Saudi prince; Biden granted him immunity

A federal judge in Washington on Tuesday dismissed a lawsuit filed by the fiance of slain journalist Jamal Khashoggi against Saudi Arabian Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, citing President Biden's grant of immunity.

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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.

Reuters

President Xi Jinping to attend summits in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia from Dec 7-10

President Xi Jinping will attend the first China-Arab States Summit and the China-Gulf Cooperation Council Summit in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia from Dec. 7-10, said Hua Chunying, spokesperson at the foreign ministry, in a statement on Wednesday.

The Independent UK

US court dismisses suit against Saudi prince in killing

A federal judge has dismissed a U.S. lawsuit against Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in the killing of U.S.-based journalist Jamal Khashoggi

Chronicle Live

Newcastle United notes Riyadh edition: New commercial deal clinched, 100-strong staff and fan event

Newcastle United are building up their brand awareness in Riyadh

Manchester Evening News

Cristiano Ronaldo sent MLS plea amid Saudi Arabia transfer offer for ex-Man United star

Alexi Lalas has tried to explain why former Manchester United forward Cristiano Ronaldo should move to the MLS over the Saudi Professional League.

Al Jazeera

China’s Xi arrives in Saudi Arabia to ‘bolster ties’

Initial agreements worth $29bn will be signed at a Saudi Arabian-Chinese summit this week, official news agency says.

Daily Mirror

Cristiano Ronaldo's £173m wage offer and comparison to Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe deals

Cristiano Ronaldo is set to join Saudi Arabian club Al Nassr in January and in doing so would obliterate the record for the highest earning footballer in the world

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