Inaugural Esports Olympics delayed to 2027 in RiyadhThe International Olympic Committee announced that the Olympic Esports Games, initially planned for 2025 in Saudi Arabia, will be postponed...
11 Feb, 2025, 05.33 PM IST
PM Modi embarks on two-day visit to Kuwait, to attend opening ceremony of Arabian Gulf CupPrime Minister Narendra Modi embarked on a two-day visit to Kuwait, marking the first visit by an Indian Prime Minister in 43 years. He att...
21 Dec, 2024, 01.20 PM IST
For Saudi crown prince Mohammed Bin Salman, why sports is just more than businessSaudi Arabia has been investing heavily in sports for the past few years. Saudi will host the Fifa World Cup in 2034 –with hopes that this ...
18 Dec, 2024, 03.40 PM IST
FIFA confirms Saudi Arabia as 2034 World Cup host despite human rights concernsFIFA awarded Saudi Arabia the 2034 Men's World Cup, marking the kingdom's most significant sports achievement yet. This decision followed a...
12 Dec, 2024, 07.49 AM IST
Saudi Arabia pays for naming rights to Atletico Madrid's stadium for 9 yearsSaudi Arabia has secured naming rights to Atletico Madrid's stadium for nine years, rebranding it as Riyadh Air Metropolitano. This follows...
09 Oct, 2024, 04.46 PM IST
FIFA seals closer ties to Saudi Arabia with World Cup sponsor deal for oil firm AramcoFIFA strengthens ties with Saudi Arabia through Aramco sponsorship for upcoming World Cup events. The undisclosed deal is expected to be FI...
25 Apr, 2024, 08.25 PM IST
Modi and Saudi Crown Prince discuss Red Sea & Indian Ocean region after drone attack on ship carrying Saudi oil to IndiaPrime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to discuss the tense situation in the Red Sea region and a r...
26 Dec, 2023, 10.24 PM IST
2034 FIFA World Cup: Saudi Arabia set to host after Australia does not bidA few hours before the deadline for bidding for the FIFA World Cup ended, Australia decided against bidding. Saudi Arabia being the only co...
31 Oct, 2023, 04.03 PM IST
Arab leaders in Saudi Arabia for Chinese leader Xi's visitUnited Arab Emirates - Gulf Arab leaders and others in the Mideast met Friday in Saudi Arabia as part of a state visit by Chinese leader Xi...
09 Dec, 2022, 05.56 PM IST
FIFA World Cup 2022: Arkadiusz Milik backs up Robert Lewandowski as Poland wins 2-0 against Saudi ArabiaRobert Lewandowski and Arkadiusz Milik have been pressed into attack following immense criticism in the match against Mexico, where defensi...
26 Nov, 2022, 10.33 PM IST
Prince of Jordan shares BTS' Jungkook's "Dreamers" performance from FIFA World CupAt the FIFA World Cup in Qatar, Jungkook gave a performance of Dreamers that received appreciation from both fans and music lovers. On his ...
25 Nov, 2022, 02.11 PM IST
Saudi expecting tens of thousands of World Cup fans: MinisterWith prices high and accommodation options limited in Doha, Qatar's Gulf neighbours are expected to soak up an overflow of fans, organising...
26 Oct, 2022, 08.02 PM IST
Saudi mistaken for Jamal Khashoggi suspect says French custody like 'zoo'Khalid al-Otaibi, looking tired and pale and wearing a black sweater and black cap, was arrested at Paris's main airport on Tuesday before ...
09 Dec, 2021, 10.11 PM IST
Meghan Markle drops Prince Harry’s nickname during a phone call with TV host James CordenThe interview saw Prince Harry at his candid best.
26 Feb, 2021, 07.57 PM IST
Rugby World Cup: Surprise package Italy, Japan's Kamaishi one of the 12 hosts, and other factsThe sporting circuit is back with yet another extravaganza.
01 Oct, 2019, 12.25 PM IST
Russia's Putin to meet Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed, discuss oil deal: KremlinCrown Prince Mohammed is among leaders of many countries who will visit Russia for the World Cup opening, Peskov said.
13 Jun, 2018, 02.32 PM IST
FIFA crisis: Joseph Blatter looks set to be re-elected PresidentThe man who presides over international soccer, FIFA President Joseph “Sepp” Blatter, finds himself running an organisation buffeted by rep...
28 May, 2015, 12.20 AM IST