Saudi Arabia is a controversial choice to host the World Cup, but the spotlight and scrutiny might spark change
The official announcement that Saudi Arabia would host the 2024 Fifa men’s World Cup came as a surprise to nobody. Hosting ...
Saudi Arabia to play in 2025 and 2027 CONCACAF Gold Cups
Saudi Arabia has been announced as an invited guest for the CONCACAF Gold Cup in 2025 and 2027, eight days after it was selected to host the 2034 World Cup.
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Activist warns Saudi-hosted UN forum about 'silencing' of dissent
A Saudi human rights activist appeared via a video link on Dec. 18 at a UN forum in the kingdom to denounce the "silencing" ...
Why has Saudi Arabia been awarded the 2034 FIFA World Cup?
FIFA have revealed the hosts for the 2034 World Cup and it's Saudi Arabia that have been chosen to stage the tournament. The choice and decision-making process have been controversial, with FIFA ...
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Thailand's King Maha Vajiralongkorn: The World's Richest Monarch
Thailand's King Maha Vajiralongkorn is currently the world's richest monarch. Find out his net worth and the sources of his ...
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The UK’s Major Deal With Saudi Arabia Is Another Sign of the Kingdom’s Growing Cultural Cachet
AlUla—an oasis city in northwest Saudi Arabia that’s home to the Hegra archaeological site, its first UNESCO World Heritage ...
How Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea International Film Festival shows industry’s changing tides
For 35 years, film was banned in Saudi Arabia. Now it is investing in the industry, building cinemas and hosting global stars ...
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Women’s Right to Vote by Country
In this edition of our blog we look at the voting rights of women by country, picking out a selection where things have ...