Saudi Arabia

Death of migrants in KSA: HRW calls for investigation, compensation

A Human Rights Watch investigation found that migrant workers from Bangladesh, India and Nepal have died in gruesome yet avoidable workplace-related accidents in 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.

January 19, 2023
January 19, 2023

Saudi Arabia set to profit from Ronaldo move, says football finance expert

Cristiano Ronaldo's move to Al Nassr could lead to a financial windfall for his new club and Saudi Arabia, football finance expert Neil Joyce told Reuters, as the Portugal international gears up for his first game in the country since the deal was announced.

January 13, 2023
January 13, 2023

Where did most Bangladeshi migrant workers go in 2022?

Over 11.35 lakh Bangladeshis migrated to foreign nations in 2022, the highest ever in the history of the south Asian country.

January 11, 2023
January 11, 2023

Al Nassr say Ronaldo has no clause in contract to support Saudi World Cup bid

Saudi Arabian club Al Nassr have denied reports that Cristiano Ronaldo has a clause in his contract where the Portugal forward is to serve as an ambassador for the Gulf country's 2030 World Cup bid.

January 9, 2023
January 9, 2023

Ronaldo to earn 400 million euros in Saudi

Footballer Cristiano Ronaldo will earn 200 million euros to promote Saudi Arabia's joint 2030 World Cup bid in addition to his club salary, a source close to his club told AFP Monday.

January 5, 2023
January 5, 2023

Ronaldo's Al-Nassr debut on hold

Portuguese superstar Cristiano Ronaldo faces a wait to make his Al Nassr debut because the Saudi club have exceeded their quota for foreign players, club sources told AFP on Thursday.

January 5, 2023
January 5, 2023

Ronaldo urged to highlight human rights issues in Saudi Arabia

Cristiano Ronaldo has been urged to speak out about human rights issues in Saudi Arabia after completing his big-money move to Al Nassr.

December 9, 2022
December 9, 2022

Sarfraz is not fine

Sarfraz is not happy in Doha. He's been here only five months, as an Uber driver, but the cost of essentials and the small size of the country make him want to go back to his native Pakistan, or Saudi Arabia where he drove cabs for five years.

December 1, 2022
December 1, 2022

A generation that won't be forgotten by the Saudis

Saudi Arabia coach Herve Renard had said the current generation would be forgotten about if they fail to make the last 16 of the World Cup but he may be having a rethink after fans showed their appreciation for his side despite their exit on Wednesday.

November 29, 2022
November 29, 2022

Arab fans unite after surprise wins in Qatar

Victories against the odds by Arab teams competing at the Middle East's first World Cup have inspired their supporters, bringing a rare sense of optimism and unity for fans from the Gulf to the Atlantic Ocean.

November 26, 2022
November 26, 2022

Lewandowski off the mark as Poland close in on last 16

Robert Lewandowski scored his first ever World Cup goal as Poland brought Saudi Arabia back down to earth with a bump on Saturday with an 2-0 Group C victory that rejuvenated their tournament campaign.