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Ronaldo effect? Saudi spending spree fuels Asian Cup hopes

Saudi Arabia hope that the influx of foreign stars such as Cristiano Ronaldo and Neymar into their club football will help the national team win their first Asian Cup in 28 years.

Rampal to have 300 MW solar power plant

Saudi-Bangladesh joint-venture company to set up the plant

Joint efforts to set up 300MW solar power plant

Two local garment exporters, a private Saudi Arabian company and state-run Bangladesh Power Development Board (BPDB) are planning to jointly set up a solar power plant with a generation capacity of 300 megawatts (MW). 

'Immensely honoured' Mancini named new coach of Saudi Arabia

The Saudis, who beat eventual champions Argentina at last year's World Cup in Qatar, have been without a coach since Herve Renard left to take charge of France's women's team.

Gerrard says "family feeling" was a key reason for joining Al-Ettifaq

Steven Gerrard said a "family feeling" at Saudi Arabian Pro league club Al-Ettifaq was one of the things that persuaded him to accept a coaching job with the side.

Messi's #visitsaudi post sets tongues wagging

Lionel Messi is set to leave PSG in the summer and has been linked with former club Barcelona, along with MLS side Inter Miami.

Newcastle's rise fuelled by 'obsessive' Howe and Saudi cash

After decades in the doldrums, Newcastle's progress to their first League Cup final in 47 years underlined the Saudi-funded club's emergence as a serious threat to the English football establishment.

Saudi Arabia set to host 2027 Asian Cup

Saudi Arabia is the sole remaining bidder to host the 2027 Asian Cup after India's federation withdrew its bid, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) said on Monday.

Renard says 'nothing changes' for Saudis after Argentina upset

Coach Herve Renard said Saudi Arabia's shock win over Argentina at the World Cup will count for little if they fail to get out of the group stage in Qatar.

July 17, 2022
July 17, 2022

Biden fails to secure commitments to Middle East security axis, oil output rise

President Joe Biden told Arab leaders on Saturday that the United States would remain an active partner in the Middle East, but he failed to secure commitments to a regional security axis that would include Israel or an immediate oil output rise.

June 15, 2022
June 15, 2022

"Homosexuality crackdown": Saudi authorities seize rainbow toys

Saudi officials are seizing rainbow-coloured toys and articles of clothing from shops in the capital as part of a crackdown on homosexuality, state media reported.

September 21, 2019
September 21, 2019

Pentagon to send troops to bolster Saudi defenses after attack

US President Donald Trump approves sending American troops to bolster Saudi Arabia’s air and missile defenses after the largest-ever attack on the kingdom’s oil facilities, which Washington has squarely blamed on Iran.

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