Saudi Arabia

Saudi sets April 29 as last date for departure of Umrah pilgrims

Any delay in departure will be considered as a violation, may result in maximum fines of SR100,000

Saudi Arabia’s $500m takeover of cricket and its many implications

The Saudis are not just trying to enter the cricket market, they want to establish a new T20 circuit of cricket with them at the helm of it.

Saudi Arabia rejects Israel PM Netanyahu's remarks on displacing Palestinians

Egypt and Jordan also condemned the Israeli suggestions

Al-Nassr sign Colombia forward Duran from Aston Villa

Saudi Arabian side Al-Nassr have signed 21-year-old Colombian forward Jhon Duran from Aston Villa for an undisclosed fee, the Premier League club announced on Friday.

Saudi crown prince vows huge trade, investment boosts in call with Trump

Saudi Arabia's de facto ruler passed on congratulations from his father, King Salman, during the call with Trump

New health regulations for Umrah pilgrims

The vaccine has to be administered 10 days before the arrival in Saudi Arabia and the vaccination certificate must also be obtained

Saudi Arabia's human rights record under fire after World Cup bid win

"FIFA's reckless decision to award the 2034 World Cup to Saudi Arabia without ensuring adequate human rights protections are in place will put many lives at risk," Steve Cockburn, Amnesty International’s Head of Labour Rights and Sport, said in a statement issued by 21 bodies.

Saudi Arabia confirmed as 2034 World Cup host

At the same time, a virtual Congress of world football's governing body confirmed that Morocco, Spain and Portugal will be joint hosts of the 2030 World Cup, which will also see three games played in South America.

IPL teams set to splash the cash

The Indian Premier League opens its "mega-auction" later Sunday in Saudi Arabia with teams primed to splash out millions of dollars on world-class cricketers for the lucrative Twenty20 tournament.

November 1, 2023
November 1, 2023

Al-Dawsari, Kerr take Asian confederation's Player of the Year awards

Saudi Arabia's Salem Al-Dawsari has been named the Asian Football Confederation's Player of the Year with Chelsea and Australia forward Sam Kerr taking the women's title at the regional body's awards ceremony in Doha on Tuesday.

October 31, 2023
October 31, 2023

Australia abandons 2034 World Cup bid in boost for Saudi

Australia decided on Tuesday against bidding for the 2034 men's football World Cup, paving the way for Saudi Arabia to host the event.

October 5, 2023
October 5, 2023

Saudi Arabia announces bid to host World Cup in 2034

The bid "intends to deliver a world-class tournament and will draw inspiration from Saudi Arabia's ongoing social and economic transformation and the country's deep-rooted passion for football", said a statement from the Saudi Arabian football federation.

September 17, 2023
September 17, 2023

Spending spree ensures Asian Champions League spotlight falls on Saudi clubs

Five times UEFA Champions League winner Cristiano Ronaldo will begin his quest to add another continental title to his resume on Tuesday when Saudi Arabia's Al-Nassr kick off their Asian Champions League campaign against 2020 runners-up Persepolis.

September 13, 2023
September 13, 2023

Saudi firm to set up $100m data centre in Kaliakoir

Data centre manufacturing and power generation firm DataVolt of Saudi Arabia has unveiled plans to invest $100 million (around Tk 1,098 crore) to establish a cutting-edge data centre in Bangladesh. 

September 4, 2023
September 4, 2023

Saudi and Iran to resume home-and-away matches: AFC

Saudi Arabia and Iran have reached a "groundbreaking" deal to resume home-and-away football matches between club sides after seven years of competing in neutral venues, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) said on Monday.

August 21, 2023
August 21, 2023

Saudi Arabia and Israel put a high US price tag on diplomatic relations

Like Israel, Saudi Arabia wants a formalised security agreement, even if that accord may not target Iran as explicitly as Israel’s request does.

August 16, 2023
August 16, 2023

Newcastle to host Saudi Arabia international friendly games

Saudi Arabia's men's football team will play two international friendly matches at Newcastle United's stadium in September, the Premier League club said on Wednesday.

August 15, 2023
August 15, 2023

Saudi Arabia 'has nothing to do' with Italy exit, says Mancini

Roberto Mancini insists that a potential move to the Saudi Arabia national team is not the reason for his sudden and highly criticised decision to quit Italy.

July 2, 2023
July 2, 2023

Pegula says potential Saudi deal can help WTA ensure equal prize money

American world number four Jessica Pegula said doing business with Saudi Arabia can help the WTA in its quest to ensure equal prize money but it will carefully evaluate following other sports to the Gulf state.