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Saudi Art Biennale Seeks To Modernise Islamic Tradition

Under a vast canopy of tents in the Saudi city of Jeddah, religious artefacts are on display alongside contemporary art pieces, part of the kingdom's bid to transform its ultraconservative image.

International Business Times · Feb 13, 2025

Spanish FA apologises after Mallorca players’ families harassed in Jeddah

The RFEF president has apologised to Real Mallorca supporters six days after they were harassed at the Super Cup semi-final in Saudi Arabia

The Guardian - UK · Jan 16, 2025

Real Madrid vs Barcelona LIVE: El Clasico result as rampant Barca run riot to secure Spanish Super Cup

Real Madrid 2-5 Barcelona: Hansi Flick’s side were in a ruthless mood as they claimed victory in an entertaining affair

The Independent UK · Jan 12, 2025

Hollywood and the Middle East mix at Red Sea International Film Festival

One of the Middle East’s fastest-growing film festivals opened Thursday in Saudi Arabia, attracting filmmakers and stars from around the world to present over 120 films from 81 countries in Jeddah’s historic Al-Balad district

The Independent UK · Dec 6, 2024

Why Hamilton's Losail and Norris's Jeddah false starts were treated differently

Lewis Hamilton was penalised at the Qatar Grand Prix for a false start having moved - and then stopped - before the lights went out to begin the race.

Motorsport · Dec 4, 2024

Mumbai Indians' latest recruit Allah Ghazanfar plays 4 matches in just 3 days

NEW DELHI: Allah Ghazanfar, an 18-year-old Afghan cricketer, is quickly emerging as one of his country’s brightest prospects. The young spinner, often compared to compatriots Rashid Khan and Noor Ahmad, recently landed a lucrative IPL 2025 contract with the Mumbai Indians. The franchise acquired him for a whopping Rs 4.80…

The Times of India · Dec 2, 2024

Ex-F1 race director Wittich returns for GTWCE finale

Niels Wittich oversaw the final round of the GT World Challenge Europe Endurance Cup in Jeddah, after his surprise departure from the FIA as Formula 1's race director.

Autosport · Nov 30, 2024

'Arshdeep Singh's wicket-taking prowess even better than Jasprit Bumrah'

NEW DELHI: Arshdeep Singh was the most expensive pacer to be sold at the two-day Indian Premier League (IPL) mega auction in Jeddah last week as Punjab Kings shelled out a whopping Rs 18 crore for the left-arm quick.

The Times of India · Nov 30, 2024

IPL Auction 2025: From Ishan Kishan to Mohammed Siraj - Top players parting ways with teams after long stints

NEW DELHI: The IPL 2025 mega auction, held in Jeddah, marked a transformative phase for the league as all ten teams revamped their squads. With only six retentions allowed, franchises spent a staggering Rs 639.15 crore to acquire 182 players, including 62 overseas stars, during the two-day event.

The Times of India · Nov 29, 2024

'Once in a while, we all need a jolt': Delhi Capitals co-owner Parth Jindal on Prithvi Shaw going unsold in IPL auction

NEW DELHI: Prithvi Shaw, once regarded as one of India's brightest cricketing talents, found no takers at the IPL 2025 mega auction in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. The 25-year-old batter, who captained India to victory at the 2018 U19 World Cup, had entered the auction with a conservative base price of…

The Times of India · Nov 29, 2024