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Samsung biggest chip investor

The tech giant invested nearly $59.2bn in 2025.

flynas to set up new hub

Five destinations in first phase of operations.

AD Ports Group acquires CLI

CLI is Brazilian agri-bulk terminal operator.

$1.59bn Makkah project awarded

A consortium will develop two districts in the Holy City.

2PointZero posts profit surge

Growth driven by merger consolidation.

81 percent of Saudi population attends cultural events, activities in 2024: GASTAT

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia -- Nearly 81.6 percent of Saudi individuals visited at least one cultural event or activity in 2024, according...

Arts & Culture

FIFA defers decision on Palestinian request to suspend Israel

FIFA president Gianni Infantino said in a statement: "The FIFA Council has implemented due diligence on this very sensitive matter...

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Qatar World Cup ‘unfairly treated’ on rights

There had been 'extraordinary' progress, including the introduction of a minimum wage and improvements to working conditions and accommodation, says...
  • There has been 'extraordinary' progress, including the introduction of a minimum wage and improvements to working conditions and accommodation, says Khater
  • Qatar will hold the first World Cup in the Middle East a year from now, in eight stadiums in and around the capital Doha
Arts & Culture

Qatar academy fuels World Cup dream

Qatar are the first hosts never to have qualified for a World Cup by right.
  • The Qatar team is coached by Felix Sanchez, who was lured from Barcelona's famed La Masia academy, alma mater of Lionel Messi
  • Under him, the team has notched several wins, including the 2019 AFC Asian Cup
Arts & Culture

Saudi Arabia launches its first women’s football league

The league is a part of the federation’s 2017 program to support women's football.
  • The Saudi football federation has launched the first edition of a women's football league
  • This tournament will be held on November 22 this year, in two phases
Arts & Culture

Newcastle appoint Eddie Howe as new manager

Howe was confirmed as Newcastle's new manager on Monday, a month after a Saudi-led takeover at St James's Park.
  • The former Bournemouth boss succeeds Steve Bruce, who left the Premier League club by "mutual consent" on October 20.
  • Newcastle are second from the bottom of the Premier League without a single win this season.
Business

Al Sadd releases Xavi

The Spanish legend may now return to Barcelona.
  • Xavi has so far led Al Sadd to the 20-2021 QNB Starts League title, and the 2020 and 2021 HH the Amir Cup titles
  • He has also coached the team to win the 2020-2021 Qatar Cup title, and the 2019 Qatar Super Cup
Arts & Culture

UAE’s top golfer stays in contention for tourney

Ahmad Skaik, who is the sole representative of the host UAE and the Gulf region, said he was happy to...
  • UAE captain Khalid Yousuf and fellow players Khalifa Al Masaood and Rashed Al Emadi missed the cut.
  • Clubhouse leader Bo Jin of China carded a bogey-free seven-under par round of 64 to go eight under par for the tournament, six strokes ahead of Skaik.
Business

VPS behind T20 bio-bubble

There will be over 2,200 people in the bio-bubble this time.
  • The ICC World Cup T20 bio-bubble will consist of players, supporting staff and their families, and broadcast crew
  • There will also be BCCI and International Cricket Council officials, staff at the hotel and stadium, and selected medical personnel
Business

Bahrain Grand Prix to open 2022 F1 season

The 2022 FIA Formula 1 World Championship will kick off at the Bahrain International Circuit.
  • This will be the fourth time that the Formula 1 season will start in Bahrain
  • The championship-opener was previously held at BIC in 2006, 2010 and in 2021
Arts & Culture

For one week, Oman center-stage at T20 World Cup

The grass pitches of the 3,000-seat Al Amerat site are a long way from the days when cricket was first...
  • Oman are playing in the T20 World Cup for the second time after a 2016 debut saw them stun Ireland at spectacular Dharamsala.
  • Ranked 18 in the world, they have to negotiate a qualifying round which includes Bangladesh, Papua New Guinea and Scotland.
Arts & Culture

Iran to let women fans into football stadium after gap

Women spectators will be allowed to see a football match in Iran for the first time in two years.
  • Women will be allowed into the Azadi stadium in Tehran on October 12 to support the team in a World Cup qualifier match against South Korea
  • The last time they were allowed in the stadium was in October 2019, when Iran thrashed Cambodia 14-0

81 percent of Saudi population attends cultural events, activities in 2024: GASTAT

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia -- Nearly 81.6 percent of Saudi individuals visited at least one cultural event or activity in 2024, according...
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ESports debuts as Asian Games medal event but women left behind

Excited video-game fans thronged a shiny new arena in the Chinese city on Sunday as eSports made its debut at the...
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Chinese President Xi Jinping declares biggest-ever Asian Games open

Chinese President Xi Jinping opened the 19th Asian Games in a colourful ceremony in Hangzhou, launching a two-week sporting extravaganza...
Arts & Culture

Afghan wushu fighters defy money woes to pursue Asian Games glory

Afghanistan will compete in 15 sports in Hangzhou, the country's first Asian Games since the Taliban seized power in 2021....
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Ronaldo helps Al Nassr to historic Asia Cup win in Iran

Ronaldo played a key role in Nassr's opener just after the hour, the Portuguese instigating the move that led to Abdulrahman...
  • The five-time Ballon d’Or winner, who has five UEFA Champions League titles to his name, captained the Saudi Arabian side to an opening three points in Group E
  • The match at the Azadi Stadium in Tehran was played without fans after the Asian Football Confederation upheld a one-game ban for Persepolis supporters dating back to 2021

New UAE sports law aims for unified governance

Abu Dhabi, UAE - The new UAE sports aims to establish a unified governance framework for all sports organizations and...
  • The law allows sports federations to enter into partnerships with institutions, both national and foreign
  • It also focuses on identifying and nurturing sporting talents in schools and clubs through national plans in collaboration with relevant authorities
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Neymar and Al Hilal suffer scare in Asian Champions League

Runners-up in last year’s Champions League, Hilal were fortunate not to lose their Group B opener having gone behind on...
  • Neymar was making his first start for the record Asian champions having debuted on Friday as a substitute in the Saudi Pro League victory at home to Al Riyadh
  • The forward was subjected to some particularly robust treatment from Navbahor, and was incensed just before the hour when he was trod on after being dragged to the ground