Saudi Arabia
20 Jan
Saudi Arabia is pouring billions into sports in a bid to transform its economy. Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has made the sector a key part of his Vision 2030 plan. The Saudis have bought Newcastle United and bankrolled a breakaway golf competition since 2021.
14 Jan
The German government is making a U-turn on arms exports. It wants to allow the delivery of Iris-T missiles and Eurofighter fighter jets to Saudi Arabia.
12 Nov
Before Israel declared war on Hamas and began its strikes on Gaza, Israel and Saudi Arabia were in the process of establishing diplomatic relations for the first time — after decades as enemies. But now that process appears to have been put on ice.
6 Nov
Title fights, the world's best footballers and golfers, winter sports events and now the men's World Cup — Saudi Arabia's grip on the sporting world is tightening. But who is the rare woman in the inner circle?
25 Oct 2023
Saudi Arabia said on Monday it was launching an annual Esports World Cup, which will include the most popular games in the world and have the largest prize pool in esports history.
16 Oct 2023
Ayomide Shotubo and Olaniyi Adeoluwa review Mozambique vs Nigeria match preview on The Nutmeg.
13 Oct 2023
It might just be a friendly. But the journey to qualification for the World Cup and preparation for the African Cup of Nations in January begins for the Super Eagles with a game against the Green Falcons of Saudi Arabia. Ayomide Shotunbo and Ifeoluwa Johnson review that match on The Nutmeg.
3 Oct 2023
The Asian Champions League match between Al-Ittihad and Iran’s Sepahan was called off after the Saudi side refused to leave their dressing room. Al-Ittihad, who are managed by former Tottenham and Wolves boss Nuno Espirito Santo, were opposed to a statue being placed pitchside.
24 Sep 2023
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was optimistic about the prospect of reaching an agreement with Saudi Arabia, even as the peace pact still faces major hurdles.
24 Sep 2023
The five-day negotiations in Riyadh marked the latest hopeful sign since Yemen's devastating war began in 2014.
27 Aug 2023
Saudi Arabia is playing down the alleged killing of thousands of Ethiopians, but similar accusations have been made before.
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