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Welcome to the ‘car-killer’ Madring: F1’s ‘craziest circuit’ debuts as drivers warn of big crashes

Hosting the Spanish Grand Prix, the 22-turn street circuit is described as a mix of Baku’s tight and Jeddah’s rapid corners and will pose a big challenge this weekend

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Formula E insists Jeddah season opener is on despite Middle East conflict

While the future of F1 and MotoGP races in the Middle East remains uncertain, Formula E says its Jeddah opener is unaffected for now

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Saudi Arabia, Türkiye and Pakistan sign new defence pact amid US-Iran tensions

Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met in Mecca Friday to formalise a joint agreement. The landmark pact aims to strengthen regional security ties following escalations from the US-Iran conflict.

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Live: Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, Turkey sign defence pact stating 'attack on one is attack on all' ⤵️

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Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif arrives in Saudi Arabia, pushes defence ties amid West Asia escalation

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif arrived in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on Thursday for a three-day official visit, accompanied by Chief of Defence Forces Field Marshal Asim Munir and a high-level delegation, as Islamabad seeks to reinforce its strategic partnership with Riyadh amid escalating tensions across West Asia and the Gulf…

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Inside Saudi Arabia's Jeddah Tower, the 1-km skyscraper set to replace Burj Khalifa as the world's tallest

Saudi Arabia's Jeddah Tower has reached a significant construction milestone. The skyscraper is now over 430 meters tall and nearing completion. It is designed to surpass the Burj Khalifa as the world's tallest building. This ambitious project is expected to be finished by 2028. The tower will feature luxury hotel…

The Economic Times

Jaissle heads for Newcastle after success in Saudi Arabia that has eluded so many

German coach was almost unknown on arrival in Saudi Pro League in 2023 but clinched major titles and won over fans

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Joshua vs Prenga LIVE: Result, updates and reaction after dramatic early knockout

Anthony Joshua sets up Tyson Fury super-fight despite being knocked down twice in first round

Evening Standard

Will Tyson Fury attend Joshua vs Prenga fight in Jeddah ? Flight details after sudden U-turn

Tyson Fury initially said he planned to catch up on some sleep after beating Mariusz Wach in Thailand

Evening Standard

How to watch Joshua vs Prenga: TV channel and live stream for fight tonight

Anthony Joshua looks to tee up Tyson Fury super-fight as he faces Kristian Prenga in Jeddah

Evening Standard

An aggressive growth strategy and multi-city expansion bid, Umm Al Qura’s SAR 50 billion portfolio

Umm Al Qura, developer of Makkah's Masar Destination, unveils a 2026–2030 strategy to expand across Makkah, Jeddah and Madinah, targeting a SAR 50 billion portfolio and launching the 1.2 million-sq-m Masar Gardens project.

The Economic Times

1 km high, 167+ storeys: All about Jeddah Tower, the Saudi mega skyscraper set to surpass Burj Khalifa

Saudi Arabia's Jeddah Tower has surpassed 100 floors, inching closer to its goal of becoming the world's tallest building at over 1,000 metres. Resuming construction after a halt, the skyscraper, designed by Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill Architecture, is slated for a 2028 completion. This ambitious project anchors Jeddah Economic…

The Economic Times

COTA to make Formula E debut in record-breaking 2026-27 calendar

The all-electric championship has announced a 21-race season for the introduction of its Gen4 car, with COTA, Zandvoort and Brands Hatch all joining

Motorsport

Anthony Joshua vows to be ‘good soldier’ for parents of friends killed in crash

Joshua takes on little-known Albanian Kristian Prenga in Jeddah on July 25.

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Anthony Joshua excited for future ahead of his return against Kristian Prenga

Joshua takes on the little-known Albanian on 25 July in Jeddah – his first appearance since surviving a car crash in Nigeria

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Gulf unity on display in Jeddah, but absences and signals reveal limits to coordination

Gulf leaders met in Saudi Arabia to address the fallout from the Iran war, projecting unity but stopping short of concrete steps as divisions and uncertainty persist.

The Guardian - UK

AFC Champions League gets finale fitting of fundamentally flawed tournament

Al-Ahli won again, but this was an edition of the AFC Champions League few outside Jeddah will remember fondly

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How the Bahrain and Saudi Arabian races might have unfolded

April should have featured two races in the Middle East

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Saudia announces resumption of flights to Dubai, Abu Dhabi from April 11

Saudi Arabian Airlines is resuming limited flights to Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Amman from Jeddah starting Saturday, April 11. This marks a cautious return to service after a six-week suspension due to regional tensions. Passengers are urged to confirm flight status as operations may change based on ground conditions.

The Times of India

Jazeera Airways resumes flights to Jeddah, launches service to Karachi and new routes via Saudi Arabia

Kuwait's major carrier Jazeera Airways, has announced numerous new plans in the past few days in an attempt to strengthen its connectivity to regional and international locations while also ensuring passenger convenience.

The Guardian - AU

Ukraine war briefing: Pentagon reportedly considering whether to divert aid from Ukraine to Middle East

US military stockpiles are under strain as a result of Iran war, Washington Post reports; Volodymyr Zelenskyy meets Saudi crown prince in Jeddah. What we know on day 1,493

The Independent UK

London-bound Air India flight diverted to Saudi Arabia over ‘technical issue’

Flight from Bengaluru was airborne for over six hours before it was diverted to Jeddah

Euronews

Why 2027’s ‘eclipse of the century’ is worth travelling for

The path of totality will pass through major cities including Málaga, Tangier, Jeddah and Luxor in August next year.

The Times of India

1,300 years of Islamic history at one site: Inside Saudi Arabia’s Othman bin Affan Mosque in Jeddah

Tucked between narrow medieval lanes in historic Jeddah, the Othman bin Affan Mosque is offering a rare, layered look into the city’s past. Fresh excavations at the site have uncovered more than 1,300 years of continuous history, linking early Islamic foundations to global trade routes and evolving architectural traditions, as…

The Independent UK

‘I’ve seen peace, I’ve seen war, I’ve seen everything’: MasterChef finalist Madeeha Qureshi on grief, family and The Red Sea Cookbook

From childhood food memories in Jeddah to the grief that shaped her debut cookbook, MasterChef finalist Madeeha Qureshi shares the stories, Saudi flavours and family recipes behind ‘The Red Sea Cookbook’

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