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The Latest Breaking News from Saudi Arabia

How did Qatar and Saudi Arabia get home advantage and more rest than rivals in World Cup qualifiers?

The Oman coach, Carlos Queiroz, is among those who are questioning the AFC’s decision for the upcoming games

The Guardian - UK

Ubisoft reveals the surprise free Assassin's Creed Mirage DLC, which just coincidentally happens to be set in a region the Saudi government wants to turn into an 'economic powerhouse'

Now it's starting to make sense.

PC Gamer

Report: Man Utd Braced for Huge Bruno Fernandes Bid in January

Saudi Arabian clubs tried to sign the Red Devils’ captain during the summer.

Sports Illustrated

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Assassin's Creed Mirage's free Valley of Memory DLC has "more than six hours of gameplay," and Ubisoft says making it was a challenge because most of the setting's historical record has been "lost to time"

"The recreation process is unique, as it is both an artistic and a historical endeavor"

GamesRadar

Saudi Arabia and Qatar chosen to host further World Cup games - is it another controversial decision?

Saudi Arabia and Qatar are still competing for their place at the 2026 World Cup and have been handed a home advantage for the next stage

FourFourTwo

‘We want justice’: workers at Amazon warehouses in Saudi Arabia still waiting on financial redress

Asian migrant laborers who paid predatory recruiting fees say global mega-corporation has not kept its promise to pay them restitution

The Guardian - US

Louis CK defends decision to perform at Riyadh comedy festival as ‘a good opportunity’

Comedian admits to mixed feelings but says event is a ‘positive thing’ despite human rights abuses in Saudi Arabia

The Guardian - AU

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A ballet description so good you can feel it

Brief letters: ‘Rock solid but buttery soft’ | The Far Side on Jane Goodall | Baby boxes | Salford artists | Comedians in Saudi Arabia

The Guardian - UK

Opec+ Plus To Raise Oil Production By 137,000 Barrels A Day In November

Saudi Arabia, Russia and six other members of Opec+ on Sunday decided to raise their production quotas by 137,000 barrels per day in November, as they continue to push for greater market share.

International Business Times

OPEC+ Meets With Future Oil Production Hanging In The Balance

Saudi Arabia, Russia and six other key members of the OPEC+ alliance are likely to agree to raise crude output when they meet virtually on Sunday, with analysts divided over the size of the expected hike.

International Business Times

Comedians at controversial Riyadh festival ‘completely avoiding’ jokes about Saudi government

Comics were urged to use their platform to raise awareness of Saudi Arabia’s human rights issues, but reportedly signed contracts forbidding them from doing so in exchange for lucrative fees

The Independent UK

F1 2025 qualifying head-to-head: Singapore GP

Here's how things stand in 2025 team-mate duels following qualifying at Formula 1's Singapore Grand Prix.

Motorsport

The whirlwind ‘affair’ with a Saudi ambassador that upended a Bangladeshi beauty queen’s life

INTERVIEW: Meghna Alam tells Maroosha Muzaffar how her ‘brief romantic liaison’ caused a national and diplomatic scandal

The Independent UK

Dave Chappelle says free speech is under attack in America while on stage in Saudi Arabia

The stand-up comedian referenced Charlie Kirk after being criticized for agreeing to appear at the Riyadh Comedy Festival

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PC Gamer

EA's $55 billion acquisition is the biggest leveraged buyout in private equity history. Here's why it has everyone terrified

Private equity and PIF investment aren't a reassuring pair.

GamesRadar

Analysts say EA buyout "doesn't add up," expect the company to double down on live services and sports at expense of "new ideas and innovation" with layoffs looking inevitable

"Short term they may look to sell off non-crucial assets and smaller IP"

Sports Illustrated

Man Utd ’Exploring’ Potential Saudi Arabia Midseason Friendly

The club has started talks with the relevant shareholders regarding their potential involvement.

The Conversation

What Saudi Arabia’s role in the Electronic Arts buyout tells us about image, power and ‘game-washing’

Video game publisher Electronic Arts (EA), one of the biggest video game companies in the world behind games such as The Sims and Battlefield, has been sold to a consortium of buyers for US$55 billion (about A$83 billion). It is potentially the largest-ever buyout funded by private equity firms. Not…

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The Conversation

The smartphone in Saudi Arabia: between women’s empowerment and surveillance

In January 2019, the plight of Rahaf Mohammed al-Qunun captured global attention. The young Saudi woman, attempting to escape her family, found herself stranded in Thailand after her passport was confiscated. Armed with her smartphone, she used social media to alert international organisations about the fate awaiting her. Canada eventually granted…

Euronews

Global Cybersecurity Forum in Riyadh tackles how technology can shape future of cyberspace

Euronews brings the latest news from the Global Cybersecurity Forum in Saudi Arabia.

The Conversation

Where does the Arab and Muslim world stand on Trump’s Gaza peace plan? Expert Q&A

The US president, Donald Trump, unveiled a 20-point proposal to end the war in Gaza on September 29. The plan proposes an immediate end to the fighting and the release of all Israeli hostages held by Hamas in exchange for hundreds of detained Gazans. It also includes the promise of…

The Independent UK

Animal rock art discovery rewrites human history in the Middle East

Researchers have discovered life-size rock carvings of camels, gazelles and other animals

LiveScience

Life-size rock art points the way to oldest human inhabitants of Saudi Arabia — and the desert oases they used

Archaeologists in Saudi Arabia have discovered hundreds of rock art engravings that were carved by humans more than 12,000 years ago.

The Independent UK

David Cross slams comedians ‘I admire’ performing at Riyadh Comedy Festival

Dave Chappelle, Kevin Hart, Louis C.K., and Bill Burr are among the comedians performing at the Saudi Arabian festival

International Business Times UK

Inside EA Games $55B Deal: Who Bought The Gaming Giant And What It Could Mean For The Company

EA's £35.8B acquisition by PIF, Silver Lake and Affinity Partners delivers a 25% premium. CEO Wilson stays on, but debt risks loom. What's next for 'Madden' and 'Battlefield' in Saudi Arabia's gaming expansion?

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