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ADCB to raise $1.66bn

The rights issue aimed at boosting growth.

EGA H1 revenue $4.11bn

Net profit before GAC $445 million.

Borouge to pay $660m H1 dividend

Its net profit for H1 was $474 million.

TAQA secures $2.31bn loan

It will be utilized in a phased manner.

Aramco signs $11bn deal

The deal involves its Jafurah gas facilities.

Esports World Cup returns with record-breaking participation, global reach

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - Saudi Arabia continues to cement its position as a global hub for gaming, esports, and entertainment...
  • Speakers confirmed that this year’s edition will be the biggest and most remarkable to date, featuring over 2,000 players representing 200 teams
  • Competitors will vie for a prize pool totaling USD 70 million across 25 tournaments, covering 24 games, including chess, Valorant, and Fatal Fury

Saudi Arabia to host Italian Super Cup in December

Rome, Italy -- Next season's Italian Super Cup will be played for the fourth time in Saudi Arabia but in...
  • "The dates for the Super Cup are December 18 and 19 for the semi-finals, and the 22 for the final," said Lega Serie A boss Ezio Simonelli.
  • "We don't yet know where these matches will be played, either in Riyadh or Jeddah. The choice will be made by the Saudis. I would be more in favor of Jeddah," he added.

Star-studded Al-Hilal defense highlights Saudi club’s rise

Miami, United States -- The main appeal of the Club World Cup so far has been the chance to see...
  • Saudi club Al-Hilal, coached by Simone Inzaghi, went unbeaten in the group stage, drawing with Real Madrid impressively.
  • Al-Hilal’s defense includes former City full-back Joao Cancelo and ex-Napoli center-half Kalidou Koulibaly, both experienced internationals.

Saudi Arabia and Qatar to host Asian playoffs for World Cup: AFC

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia -- Saudi Arabia and Qatar will host the Asian qualifying playoffs for the 2026 World Cup, the...
  • Six teams, the third and fourth-placed sides from the recent Asian qualifiers, namely Indonesia, Iraq, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and UAE will be divided into two groups of 3 teams.
  • They will battle each other in a centralized format from October 8 to 14, 2025, the AFC said in a statement.

Australia reach World Cup as Palestinian dreams of a first appearance end

Australia qualified for next year's World Cup in North America while Oman ended Palestine's hopes of a first appearance at...
  • Saudi Arabia must instead make do with a place in the fourth round, alongside Indonesia
  • Iran and Uzbekistan are already through to next year's finals from Group A

How are the 2026 World Cup contenders shaping up?

Only eight countries have won the World Cup in 22 editions up to the most recent tournament in Qatar, when...
  • Of the eight previous World Cups held on the American continent, seven have been won by a South American team.
  • There was a European winner in Brazil in 2014, when Germany edged Argentina in the final.

Gamers get hold of Nintendo’s hotly awaited Switch 2

Tokyo, Japan -- Gamers finally got their hands on Nintendo's new Switch 2 on Thursday, the console that could score...
  • The device, which features a bigger screen and more processing power, is an upgrade to the Switch that became a global phenomenon with hit games such as "Animal Crossing".
  • The original Switch has sold 152 million units since its 2017 release, making it the third-best-selling console ever.

‘Italian genius’ Inzaghi to coach Saudi Arabia’s Al Hilal

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia -- Former Inter boss Simone Inzaghi was revealed as the new coach of Saudi Arabia's Al Hilal...
  • The Italian, who led Inter to a heavy defeat in Saturday's Champions League final, had earlier played down rumors of a two-year deal worth 50 million euros.
  • Inzaghi, 49, becomes just the latest high-profile footballing acquisition for oil-rich Saudi Arabia, which will host the World Cup in 2034.

Qatar table tennis says ‘prepared to escalate’ after chaotic vote

Doha, Qatar -- Qatar's table tennis association has warned of possible legal action as it disputes the result of a...
  • Tuesday's 104-102 vote to Soerling ended in such acrimony that the ITTF's annual general meeting was suspended.
  • The world body said the assembly was "disrupted by outsiders" after the election result was announced.

Mohamed Salah: Liverpool’s Egyptian King

Salah's tally of 185 goals in the English top flight is the joint fifth highest in Premier League history and...
  • The 32-year-old has scored 28 goals and provided 18 assists so far as Liverpool equalled Manchester United's record of 20 English top-flight titles on Sunday
  • His combined total of 46 goals and assists is a new Premier League record for a 38-game season and the all-time mark of 47 looks likely to fall before the season is out

First India-Pakistan match since conflict fires up Asia Cup

New Delhi, India -- A blockbuster between India and Pakistan headlines the Asia Cup starting on Tuesday as they face...

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Star-studded Al-Hilal defense highlights Saudi club’s rise

Miami, United States -- The main appeal of the Club World Cup so far has been the chance to see...

Saudi Arabia and Qatar to host Asian playoffs for World Cup: AFC

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia -- Saudi Arabia and Qatar will host the Asian qualifying playoffs for the 2026 World Cup, the...

Australia reach World Cup as Palestinian dreams of a first appearance end

Australia qualified for next year's World Cup in North America while Oman ended Palestine's hopes of a first appearance at...

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Gamers get hold of Nintendo’s hotly awaited Switch 2

Tokyo, Japan -- Gamers finally got their hands on Nintendo's new Switch 2 on Thursday, the console that could score...
  • The device, which features a bigger screen and more processing power, is an upgrade to the Switch that became a global phenomenon with hit games such as "Animal Crossing".
  • The original Switch has sold 152 million units since its 2017 release, making it the third-best-selling console ever.

‘Italian genius’ Inzaghi to coach Saudi Arabia’s Al Hilal

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia -- Former Inter boss Simone Inzaghi was revealed as the new coach of Saudi Arabia's Al Hilal...
  • The Italian, who led Inter to a heavy defeat in Saturday's Champions League final, had earlier played down rumors of a two-year deal worth 50 million euros.
  • Inzaghi, 49, becomes just the latest high-profile footballing acquisition for oil-rich Saudi Arabia, which will host the World Cup in 2034.

Qatar table tennis says ‘prepared to escalate’ after chaotic vote

Doha, Qatar -- Qatar's table tennis association has warned of possible legal action as it disputes the result of a...
  • Tuesday's 104-102 vote to Soerling ended in such acrimony that the ITTF's annual general meeting was suspended.
  • The world body said the assembly was "disrupted by outsiders" after the election result was announced.