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The Saudi minister of health has said in a circular that all Muslims wishing to undertake the Hajj in 2021 will need proof of vaccination.
Saudi Arabia and Dubai are competing to attract international businesses and boost national economies.
Saudi Arabia halts entertainment as virus surges
All cinemas, restaurants, and entertainment centres in Saudi Arabia have been closed, as virus cases rise.
Ronaldo rejects offer to become face of Saudi tourism
In another attempt to use elite sports to promote its image globally, Saudi Arabia offered footballing start Cristiano Ronaldo £5.3 million to ...
Qatar sports broadcaster beIN denies changes in Saudi services
Subscribers of Qatar's sports broadcaster beIN have reported an alleged resumption of services in Saudi Arabia after a three-year ban.
Amnesty urges F1 against 'sportswashing' Saudi human rights abuses
Amnesty has urged F1 drivers to speak out in solidarity with Saudi human rights defenders.
Women golfers urged to skip Saudi tour
A coalition of NGOs have called on organisers and participants to scrap this year's Ladies European Tour golf week in Saudi Arabia.
Saudi Arabia could buy stake in UAE supermarket chain
Lulu is one of the biggest supermarket chains in the Gulf region.
Amnesty urges golfers to reconsider Saudi Arabia women's tournament
Amnesty has urged golfers invited to the tournament to 'take a proper look at the human rights situation in the country.'
Premier League denies Newcastle's claim Saudi-led takeover was rejected
Newcastle United had said the English Premier League leadership had rejected a Saudi bid to take over the club, but the league ...
Saudi-backed bid for Newcastle United withdrawn: reports
The controversial £300 million buy-out bid had been the subject of intense speculation since its announcement in 2019.
Saudi Arabia permanently terminates licence for Qatar's beIN Sports
Saudi Arabia has permanently terminated the license of Qatari broadcaster beIN Sports.
Saudi Arabia selects royal court head as WTO candidate
Countries are putting forward their candidates for WTO head.
UK parliament questions Saudi Arabia's Newcastle United takeover bid
A decision on Saudi Arabia's bid to buy English football club Newcastle United could be decided soon.
WTO condemns Saudi Arabia over pirate broadcaster beoutQ
The WHO backed Qatar's complaint about Saudi Arabia's illegal broadcast of Premier League games by channel beoutQ.
Inside Saudi Arabia's controversial Newcastle takeover bid
A poor human rights record, broadcast piracy and the murder of Jamal Khashoggi are casting a shadow over the Saudi-funded takeover.
Saudi wealth fund 'shopping spree' disguises economic pain
Amid its worst economic crisis in decades, the seemingly contradictory state policy to splurge billions on overseas assets is raising eyebrows.
Mo Salah's Liverpool 'take the knee' for George Floyd
English Premier League teams are making displays of solidarity following the death of American George Floyd in US police custody.
Stalled Newcastle bid exposes limits of Saudi money
Comment: The WTO's objection to Mohammed bin Salman's Newcastle United deal won't fix Saudi Arabia's human rights record, but ...
Saudi plans Premier League broadcasting bid amid Newcastle controversy
Saudi Arabia is planning to bid for the rights to broadcast Premier League matches as its Newcastle United takeover bid ...
WTO investigation 'finds Saudi responsible' for pirate TV channel
Newcastle's £300m takeover is in serious doubt after the World Trade Organisation ruled that Saudi Arabia is behind pirate TV station beoutQ.
What will be left of Saudi Vision 2030, post-coronavirus?
Comment: As coronavirus and oil revenues force the Saudi government to make cuts that will impact its citizens, the fate of its grandiose Vision ...
Roma opens 'discreet' takeover talks with Saudi crown prince
AS Roma's owners are reportedly keen to show MbS that the club up for sale, however have insisted they are not sabotaging the ongoing ...
Saudi Vision 2030 takes $8bn cut as austerity bites
Saudi Arabia's much-hyped modernisation programme has taken a substantial funding cut as the kingdom's finances suffer from the ...
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