Saudi Arabia

Captain Nacho to leave Real Madrid for reported Saudi move

Club captain Nacho Fernandez will leave Real Madrid for a reported move to Saudi Arabia, the 15-time Champions League winners announced on Tuesday.
25 June 2024, 14:07 PM

Saudi says 1,301 deaths during hajj, mostly unregistered pilgrims

Saudi Arabia said Sunday that more than 1,300 faithful died during the hajj pilgrimage which took place during intense heat, and that most of the deceased did not have official permits
24 June 2024, 02:59 AM

'Maldives what?': Saudi fashionistas attempt beach rebrand

A second show on Friday was billed as the first to focus on women's swimwear, an envelope-pushing development in a conservative Muslim country that less than a decade ago required women to wear body-covering abaya robes.
19 May 2024, 05:25 AM

Meet Saudi Arabia’s first-ever Miss Universe contestant

Saudi Arabia is set to debut its first participant in Miss Universe 2024, marking a significant shift away from its conservative reputation.
27 March 2024, 05:54 AM

Muslims in 40 Chandpur villages start Ramadan fasting in accord with Saudi Arabia

In a tradition supposedly upheld since 1928, Muslims across 40 villages in Chandpur district initiated their Ramadan fasting today, aligning with the commencement of the holy month in Saudi Arabia
11 March 2024, 05:16 AM

Bangladesh to play practice match against Sudan tonight

Bangladesh national football team will play two practice matches against Sudan -- one tonight and the other on March 14 -- as part of their preparation for this month's World Cup Qualifiers against Palestine.
10 March 2024, 08:31 AM

Goalkeepers feeling the heat

Goalkeeper Mahfuz Hasan Pritom said the competition among the players of the national team has significantly increased in recent times.
6 March 2024, 07:50 AM

Al Ula: A hidden gem in Saudi Arabia

When we think of Saudi Arabia, we often imagine Makkah, Medina, and the annual pilgrimage. But beyond these, there are plenty of amazing spots that have been attracting travellers since the kingdom opened up to foreign visitors in 2019.
23 February 2024, 18:00 PM

Saudi says no Israel ties without Palestinian state

Saudi Arabia has told Washington it will not establish ties with Israel until an independent Palestinian state "is recognised", the Gulf kingdom's foreign ministry said in a statement on Wednesday
7 February 2024, 05:50 AM

Mancini sorry for mid-penalty disappearing act

Roberto Mancini said he "didn't want to disrespect anyone" by disappearing down the tunnel before South Korea took the penalty that eliminated his Saudi Arabia team from the Asian Cup on Tuesday.
31 January 2024, 06:30 AM

South Korea to face Saudi in Asian Cup last 16

"Saudi Arabia is our next one and it will be a battle," Klinsmann said
25 January 2024, 18:13 PM

Benzema returns to 'furious' Saudi club 17 days late

French forward Karim Benzema has returned to Saudi Arabia 17 days after he was supposed to check back in with his club Al-Ittihad, a source close to the club told AFP on Friday.
19 January 2024, 21:51 PM

Shakib Khan arrives in Saudi Arabia for Umrah

Dhallywood superstar Shakib Khan has embarked on a journey to Saudi Arabia to perform Umrah. He departed from Dhaka to Mecca, taking a flight from Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport this afternoon.
2 January 2024, 11:14 AM

Turkish Super Cup final in Saudi postponed over Ataturk t-shirts

The Turkish Super Cup final between Galatasaray and Fenerbahce scheduled to be played in Saudi Arabia's capital Riyadh on Friday was postponed over what the clubs described as "some problems" in the event's organisation.
30 December 2023, 05:17 AM

Saudi Arabia eyes stake in $30 bln IPL - Bloomberg News

Saudi Arabian Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's advisers have spoken to Indian government officials about moving the IPL into a holding company valued at as much as $30 billion
3 November 2023, 15:05 PM

Saudi Arabia condemns 'in strongest terms' Israeli strike on Gaza camp

Saudi Arabia condemned on Wednesday an Israeli bombing of Gaza's largest refugee camp
1 November 2023, 04:59 AM

Al-Dawsari, Kerr take Asian confederation's Player of the Year awards

Saudi Arabia's Salem Al-Dawsari has been named the Asian Football Confederation's Player of the Year with Chelsea and Australia forward Sam Kerr taking the women's title at the regional body's awards ceremony in Doha on Tuesday.
1 November 2023, 04:59 AM

Australia abandons 2034 World Cup bid in boost for Saudi

Australia decided on Tuesday against bidding for the 2034 men's football World Cup, paving the way for Saudi Arabia to host the event.
31 October 2023, 11:23 AM

Saudi Arabia announces bid to host World Cup in 2034

The bid "intends to deliver a world-class tournament and will draw inspiration from Saudi Arabia's ongoing social and economic transformation and the country's deep-rooted passion for football", said a statement from the Saudi Arabian football federation.
5 October 2023, 03:23 AM

Spending spree ensures Asian Champions League spotlight falls on Saudi clubs

Five times UEFA Champions League winner Cristiano Ronaldo will begin his quest to add another continental title to his resume on Tuesday when Saudi Arabia's Al-Nassr kick off their Asian Champions League campaign against 2020 runners-up Persepolis.
17 September 2023, 07:00 AM