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'Uncontrollable consequence': Iran hits Saudi's Aramco and Kuwait refinery following Israel attack on South Pars

Iran escalated attacks on Gulf energy sites, hitting Saudi Arabia's SAMREF refinery and facilities in Qatar and Kuwait. These strikes, following an Israeli attack on Iran's South Pars gas field, caused global fuel prices to surge. Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the UAE condemned the actions, while the US warned of…

The Times of India

F1 makes the right call – the Middle East is no place for sport’s glitz and glamour right now

Comment: The decision to cancel races in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia next month will cost the sport around £100m – but F1’s strong financial footing means the impact will be kept to a minimum

The Independent UK

F1 set to cancel races in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia amid chaos in the Middle East

Rounds four and five of the 2026 season, in Bahrain on 12 April and Saudi Arabia on 19 April, will not take place

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F1 teams need decision on Middle Eastern rounds "this week", says Ayao Komatsu

F1 is scheduled to hold the Bahrain and Saudi Arabian grands prix next month, but they are at doubt due to the ongoing Iran war

Motorsport

The impact of F1’s huge decision to cancel Bahrain and Saudi Arabia races

The Bahrain GP was scheduled for 12 April, with the race in Saudi originally set for a week later - but they have both now been cancelled

The Independent UK

The massive hosting fees F1 will miss out on after Bahrain and Saudi Arabia races cancelled

Iranian airstrikes in the Middle East mean rounds four and five of the F1 season next month have now been cancelled

The Independent UK

Will war in the Middle East ruin Mohammed Bin Salman’s plan to make Saudi the new Dubai?

IN DEPTH: Saudi Arabia’s crown prince hoped the kingdom would soon rival the UAE as the business hub and safe haven in the region. But experts tell Tara Cobham that a protracted conflict threatens

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Persian Gulf desalination plants could become military targets in regional war

Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and neighboring countries in the Persian Gulf region use the fossil fuels under their desert lands not only to make money, but also to make drinking water. The petroleum they produce powers more than 400 desalination plants, which turn seawater into drinkable water.

The Conversation

Inside the Diriyah Biennale: Where processions, poetry and desert rhythms shape contemporary art

As Saudi Arabia's largest contemporary art platform hosts its third edition, the artistic directors of the Diriyah Biennale reveal how ancient Bedouin journeys have inspired a radical new vision.

Euronews

Saudi dissident awarded £3m damages threatens enforcement action if he is not paid

London-based satirist hails ‘amazing’ ruling that found Gulf state targeted and attacked him for his criticism

The Guardian - UK

Luke Humphries expects ‘respectful’ crowd when darts takes to Saudi Arabia stage

A sport closely linked with alcohol consumption is heading to Riyadh for the first time.

The Independent UK

'People have asked: “Why don’t you just leave? Why don’t you go to Saudi? Or back home to Brazil?” One day, I would love for everything to come full circle' - Gabriel Jesus opens up on Arsenal future after over 300 days on the sidelines

The injury-hit Arsenal forward has just returned to action after a long lay-off and now has his sight set on making history

FourFourTwo

Saudi Arabia’s 2034 World Cup stadium plans face delays and cost-cutting

Saudi Arabia’s construction of stadiums for the 2034 World Cup is facing delays owing to a desire from the PIF to scale back costs

The Guardian - UK

Anthony Kim Moves Into Contention At PIF Saudi International After Shooting Best Round Since Comeback

The former LIV player is close to the top at the halfway stage of the International Series event following a bogey-free round at Riyadh Golf Club on Thursday

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Saudi Crown Prince Signals Potential $1 Trillion Investment in the US — Key Takeaways

US President Donald Trump met with Saudi Crown Prince MBS at the White House and received a pledge of increased investment in the US, potentially up to $1 trillion.

Autosport

Why WRC Rally Japan win was so satisfying for Ogier

Ogier took his sixth win of the 2025 WRC season with victory in Japan and it has brought him within just three points of championship leader Evans ahead of the Saudi finale

Evening Standard

Explorer to begin stage two of bid to walk the length of Saudi Arabia

Alice Morrison is aiming to become the first person to walk the country north to south, covering more than 1,400 miles in the process.

The Guardian - UK

How did Qatar and Saudi Arabia get home advantage and more rest than rivals in World Cup qualifiers?

The Oman coach, Carlos Queiroz, is among those who are questioning the AFC’s decision for the upcoming games

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Opec+ Plus To Raise Oil Production By 137,000 Barrels A Day In November

Saudi Arabia, Russia and six other members of Opec+ on Sunday decided to raise their production quotas by 137,000 barrels per day in November, as they continue to push for greater market share.

Newslaundry

Beyond Brotherhood: Why the new Saudi-Pakistan pact matters

The Saudi-Pakistan Strategic Mutual Defence Agreement was signed in Riyadh by Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman and Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif this week. The pact pledges that an attack on either country will be treated as an act of aggression against both. This is not…

The Independent UK

Sports super-accountant on athlete shame, bad Rolex buys, and the future of Saudi boxing

Interview: Oriana Morrison has worked with top football clubs, UFC stars, and former boxing champion Anthony Joshua

The Independent UK

Why Saudi clubs are scaling back their spending – and what it means for the transfer window

Saudi Pro League clubs have spent $1.5bn spend on players since 2023, now they want financial stability

The Guardian - US

Magnus Carlsen shows how Saudi Arabia gobbles up global sports stars

The outstanding chess player of his generation is the latest figure to be associated with a kingdom that uses entertainment to pacify the public

Tom’s Hardware

GTA 5 finally launches in Saudi Arabia and the UAE 12 years after its global release — will be age-rated 21+ as part of the new regulatory framework

GTA 5 was released worldwide in 2013. Now, almost 12 years later, gamers in Saudi Arabia and the UAE can finally enjoy the game legally, as it launches in the region under a new 21+ age rating.

The Guardian - US

A Saudi journalist tweeted against the government – and was executed for ‘high treason’

The death of Turki al-Jasser was the first high-profile killing of a journalist since the 2018 murder of Jamal Khashoggi

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