World Cup, Saudi Arabia and FIFA

Saudi Arabia’s network of spending and influence detailed before getting 2034 World Cup from FIFA
Saudi Arabia’s growing influence and massive spending in global sports have been detailed in research ahead of the kingdom being confirmed by FIFA next week as the 2034 World Cup host.
Saudi Arabia World Cup in 2034 set for new date that will affect Premier League season
The 2034 World Cup, which is set to be held in Saudi Arabia, is in talks to move its traditional summer date to January as the country wishes to avoid a clash with the Ramadan period
Fifa praises ‘impressive’ Saudi World Cup 2034 bid
The vast construction projects proposed by Saudi Arabia for the 2034 Fifa World Cup are impressive, but present a medium risk of not being completed in time, football’s governing body Fifa has warned.
FIFA inspection praises Saudi Arabia bid to host 2034 World Cup ahead of Dec. 11 decision
FIFA has approved the quality of Saudi Arabia's bid to host the 2034 World Cup in a 110-page evaluation that noted higher risks related to human rights in the oil-rich kingdom.
Saudi Scores Record High for FIFA World Cup 2034 Bid
Saudi Arabia’s campaign to host the FIFA World Cup 2034 has achieved a record-breaking score of 419.8 out of 500 in FIFA’s Bid Evaluation Report. This marks the highest rating ever received by a nation vying for the tournament.
Saudi Arabia boosts crude oil share in Asia at Russia's expense
Saudi Arabia clawed back market share of Asia's crude oil imports in November, while Russia surrendered some of its barrels ...
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Saudi Arabia opens world's longest driverless transit system
Since Saudi Arabia is aiming to transform its country into a futuristic tourist paradise with projects like the Line and ...
Emily Blunt, Aamir Khan to Receive Honors at Red Sea Film Fest in Saudi Arabia
The Red Sea International Film Festival (RSIFF) will honor Emily Blunt ( Oppenheimer) and India’s Aamir Khan ( Dangal) at the ...
Saudi Arabia may slash January crude prices for Asia
Top oil exporter Saudi Arabia is expected to slash crude prices for Asian buyers in January to the lowest in years, largely ...
Saudi Arabia’s US Treasury Holdings Hit Highest Since 2020
Saudi Arabia’s holdings of US Treasuries as a portion of foreign assets held by its central bank rose in October to the most ...
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Saudi Arabia Hosts IPL Auction: What It Means for Sports Tourism
Saudi Arabia's move to host IPL auction indicates towards the possibility of the Kingdom hosting global cricket events.
Saudi Arabia Leads Pushback Against Global Plastic Treaty
A week after Saudi Arabia, the world’s top oil exporter, was accused of being a “wrecking ball” jeopardizing global climate ...
Saudi Arabia hosts Cop16 to combat desertification crisis
Saudi Arabia is hosting the United Nations Cop16 conference on desertification this week, with the world's top oil exporter ...
Saudi Arabia abandons pursuit of U.S. defense treaty over Israel stalemate
RIYADH, Nov 29 (Reuters) - Saudi Arabia has abandoned its pursuit of an ambitious defense treaty with Washington in return ...
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Macron begins state visit to Saudi Arabia as political crisis looms in France
French President Emmanuel Macron began a three-day state visit to Saudi Arabia Monday that will focus on diplomatic and ...