Tag: Saudi
After Karim Benzema, players from the France team targeted by Saudi Arabia
Harpooning Cristiano Ronaldo is not enough for the wealthy Saudi Arabia, in full maneuver to attract Lionel Messi, Karim Benzema and other high-sounding names into its nets, a sporting offensive…
With Ronaldo, Benzema and Co.: Newcastle owners grab the best Saudi clubs
With Ronaldo, Benzema and Co. Newcastle owner grabs top Saudi clubs 6/6/2023 2:03 p.m Saudi Arabia attack big in football. The country, which is controversial because of its handling of…
Karim Benzema commits to Saudi Arabia
Karim Benzema in his last match for Real Madrid on June 4, 2023 in Madrid. PIERRE-PHILIPPE MARCOU / AFP It was an open secret, widely exposed by the Spanish press…
Cannes Film Festival: the new wave of Saudi cinema seduces
With a new wave of young and talented directors, Saudi cinema is booming. During an evening organized at the Cannes festival on May 24, three filmmakers had the opportunity to…
Karim Benzema: a legendary departure and the promise of the Saudi jackpot
The 35-year-old striker officially leaves Real Madrid. He should join the Al-Ittihad club for a salary of around 200 million euros per year. By Adrian Mathieu Karim Benzema leaves with…
Cristiano Ronaldo announces he wants to “continue” his adventure in Saudi Arabia
Portuguese star Cristiano Ronaldo said on Thursday he wanted to “continue” playing in Saudi Arabia despite a mixed season under Al-Nassr colors which ended without any trophies. The five-time Ballon…
Saudi Arabia announces additional cut of 1 million barrels per day
Saudi Arabia, heavyweight of the Organization of Petroleum Producing Countries (OPEC), decided on Sunday June 4 to make a new production cut in the hope of raising oil prices at…
Benzema before shock transfer ?: Saudi Arabia is destroying the old football system
Benzema before shock transfer? Saudi Arabia is scrapping the old soccer system By Stephan Uersfeld 06/01/2023, 8:29 p.m It’s hard to get used to the newest big player in the…
Between Jordan and Saudi Arabia, a princely and political marriage
During a free concert ahead of the wedding of Crown Prince Hussein of Jordan and his fiancée, Rajwa Al-Saif, in Amman on May 29, 2023. KHALIL MAZRAAWI / AFP Even…
In Saudi Arabia, Volodimir Zelensky asks for the support of the Arab League
Published on 05/19/2023 at 4:07 p.m. JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia, May 19 (Reuters) – Ukrainian President Volodimir Zelensky on Friday urged Arab leaders meeting…
The Saudi sovereign wealth fund now owns 9% of the capital of Electronic Arts
This is a notable increase given that the Saudi PIF previously owned 16.01 million EA shares, or 5.8% of the capital. The fund owns a similar proportion of Nintendo, but…
Me & Aydarous, VHS Tape Replaced, Othman: 3 nuggets that highlight the rebirth of Saudi cinema
On May 15, the Arab World Institute shone the spotlight on the revival of Saudi cinema through the screening of 3 films. Beyond the clichés, these short films highlight new…