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Vice blocked an article criticising Saudi Arabia. This is why we published it instead

At Index on Censorship, we don’t buy into a global charm offensive that can’t hide the fact that regime opponents are still being jailed, says Jemimah Steinfeld, editor-in-chief of Index on Censorship

The Guardian - UK

Rishi Sunak and Saudi crown prince hope to meet ‘at earliest opportunity’

Leaders discuss plans to ‘progress UK-Saudi cooperation’ amid reports that Mohammed bin Salman has been invited to UK this autumn

The Guardian - UK

UK’s Sunak, Saudi crown prince to meet ‘at the earliest opportunity’

Mohammed bin Salman has not visited Britain since March 2018 before the killing of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi.

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Sunak speaks to Saudi crown prince amid reports of autumn visit

The Prime Minister has been warned that he should not be ‘rolling out the red carpet’ to Mohammed bin Salman.

The Independent UK

Rishi Sunak warned not to 'roll out the red carpet' for Saudi crown prince

Rishi Sunak has been warned that he should not be “rolling out the red carpet” to Mohammed bin Salman, amid reports of a planned visit to the UK…

The National (Scotland)

Thursday briefing: Vice took millions from Saudi Arabia – but has its deal backfired?

In today’s newsletter: As the upstart media company faces bankruptcy, it has developed strong ties with the country, leaving some to question what compromises companies are willing to make to do business

The Guardian - UK

Arrest of Saudi scholar and influencer another sign of social media crackdown

Detention of public health expert Mohammed Alhajji surprised many observers as he was seen as apolitical

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Tony Blair's institute still advising Saudi Arabia after journalist's murder

Sir Tony Blair’s institute has continued to advise and receive money from the government of Saudi Arabia since the murder of Jamal Khashoggi, it…

The National (Scotland)

Tony Blair Institute has continued to receive Saudi Arabian money after Khashoggi murder

Former prime minister’s organisation is involved in a multimillion-pound partnership

The Independent UK

‘It’s not a fad’: the truth behind Saudi Arabia’s dizzying investment in sport

From the star-studded Pro League to golf, F1 and cricket, the kingdom’s strategy is as cynically ambitious as it is controversial

The Guardian - UK

Saudi Arabia has the most profitable company in the history of the world, and $3.2 trillion to invest by 2030. Who will say no to that tidal wave of cash?

With its vast supply of oil money, the kingdom's flashy play for golf dominance is just the tip of the iceberg.

Fortune

White House adviser Jake Sullivan meets Saudi crown prince for Jeddah talks

The White House said the talks focused on efforts for a ‘more peaceful, secure, prosperous and stable Middle East’.

Al Jazeera

Saudis don’t need the money that flows in modern sport, but they do crave the kudos

Their sportswashing seduces players and leagues – and its ultimate target: the policymakers

The Guardian - UK

The Guardian view on Saudi Arabia and the west: don’t count on Riyadh

Editorial: The UK has invited Mohammed bin Salman for an official visit. Relying on the kingdom for energy or regional stability is a grave error

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The Guardian - US

Saudis accused of using Snapchat to promote crown prince and silence critics

Critics say app – partly owned by a Saudi investor – promoting image of Mohammed bin Salman while critical voices are punished

Tribune News Service

Gene Collier: Golf's mess goes to Congress

This is not normally a space anyone should come to for a defense of professional golf as a valued American institution, or even as a sport for that matter.

Evening Standard

Rishi Sunak ‘invites Saudi crown prince Mohammed bin Salman to visit’

Mohammed bin Salman was accused of ordering the assassination of journalist Jamal Khashoggi in 2018

The Independent UK

UK invites Saudi crown prince for visit – report

Mohammed bin Salman was accused of ordering the assassination of journalist Jamal Khashoggi in 2018.

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The Guardian - UK

UK invites Saudi crown prince Mohammed bin Salman to visit

Saudi heir’s official visit would be first since he was accused of being behind killing of Jamal Khashoggi

USA Today Sports Media Group

PGA Tour executives set to be grilled by Congress about deal with PIF, LIV Golf

A pair of PGA Tour executives are set to field questions from members of a Senate subcommittee this morning.

Daily Mirror

PGA Tour chief resigns over "serious concerns" with LIV Golf merger

The PGA Tour signed a shock agreement with the Public Investment Fund of Saudi Arabia last month, and the controversy surrounding the deal has seen one board member resign

Fortune

Former AT&T CEO Randall Stephenson resigns from PGA Tour board, saying he can’t ‘in good conscience’ support Saudi deal

Stephenson’s blistering resignation letter also cited “the U.S. intelligence report concerning Jamal Khashoggi in 2018.” He said there was no board oversight.

The Independent UK

Stephenson resigns from PGA Tour board over 'serious concerns' about Saudi deal, according to report

The Washington Post is reporting former AT&T Chairman Randall Stephenson has resigned from the PGA Tour policy board

USA Today Sports Media Group

This U.S. Senator is worried about the ‘purity’ of golf ahead of next week’s PGA Tour, PIF, LIV Golf hearings

Johnson indicated he would like to see the competitive nature of the PGA Tour remain unchanged by Saudi Arabian involvement.

The Conversation

Is Saudi Arabia using 'sportswashing' to simply hide its human rights abuses – or is there a bigger strategy at play?

As Saudi Arabia continues to open up internationally, it is yet again in hot water over its human rights record. The current controversy revolves around the kingdom’s increasing presence in the sporting world and accusations of “sportswashing”.

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