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Sport-Kazakhstan replaces Saudi Arabia as host of 2029 Asian Winter Games

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Gloves come off in Gulf as Trump’s closest Arab allies clash

This photograph taken on January 20, 2026 during a tour for the foreign media organised by the Saudi-backed Yemeni government shows Saudi-backed Yemeni forces in the city of Mukalla in Yemen's coastal southern Hadramawt province. Saudi-backed Yemeni officials on January 19 said the United Arab Emirates has been running secret prisons in the country's south, the latest episode in a growing rift between the two regional allies turned rivals. The UAE and Saudi Arabia entered the Yemen war in 2015 as a united front backing the government against Iran-backed rebels. But they later supported rival factions within Yemen's internationally recognised government. A brief land grab by UAE-backed separatists infuriated Riyadh, which rolled them back. (Photo by Fadel SENNA / AFP)

Germany’s Merz heads to Saudi, Gulf in quest for new partners

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz speaks during a cabinet meeting at the Chancellery in Berlin, Germany February 4, 2026. REUTERS/Liesa Johannssen

Fenerbahce sign Kante from Al‑Ittihad after transfer dispute

Soccer Football - Saudi Pro League - Al Ittihad v Al Nassr - King Abdullah Sport City, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia - December 6, 2024 Al Nassr's Marcelo Brozovic in action with Al Ittihad's N'Golo Kante REUTERS/Stringer

Saudi Arabia to provide passports for kingdom’s beloved camels

Camels have long been a vital mode of transportation in Arabia, with research suggesting life-sized carvings of camels and horses in Saudi Arabia date back to 7,000 years ago.

Japan eyes English Premier League parity by aligning calendar with Europe

Brighton & Hove Albion’s Kaoru Mitoma, who was signed from Kawasaki Frontale in 2021, is one of the many Japanese stars who have made moves to European clubs in recent years.

Jon Rahm wishes Patrick Reed ‘nothing but the best’ after LIV departure

Patrick Reed has announced that he will return to the PGA Tour.

Cristiano Ronaldo missed match due to frustration with Saudi's PIF: Reports

Al Nassr's Cristiano Ronaldo applauds fans after the match agianst Al Kholood on Jan 30. R

SIA to launch direct flights from Singapore to Riyadh from June 2

Riyadh, the Saudi Arabian capital, will be Singapore Airlines' second destination in the country.

Saudi Cup takes shape

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