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Saudi Arabia bets on cinema: A smokescreen for human rights violations?

FRANCE 24 brings you a special full-length report on how the conservative kingdom of Saudi Arabia is investing in home-grown cinema. Making films in stunning Saudi locations is also a way of attracting foreign tourists to the country. Young people are now rushing to see films at multiplex cinemas and…

France 24

Iran proposes locations to Saudi Arabia for FM meeting

The Iranian government has proposed to Saudi Arabia three locations for a meeting at foreign minister level, Iran's foreign minister said on Sunday, citing the latest messages with Riyadh since the countries agreed to re-establish ties.

Reuters

France and Saudi Arabia sign deal to create new oasis for Arab art

The Pompidou Centre in Paris has signed a deal to help create a modern art museum – dedicated to Arab artists – in an ancient desert city in Saudi Arabia.

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Rating Agencies Raise Saudi Economy Rating with Positive Outlook

Rating agencies have upgraded the Saudi economy to a “positive” and stable outlook. They affirmed that the structural reforms have been reflected in the tangible progress in economic development and the support of diversification policies, especially in the non-oil sector. S&P Global Ratings upgraded its credit report for Saudi Arabia,…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Iranian Foreign Ministry: Riyadh-Tehran Agreement to Foster Region’s Stability

Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Nasser Kanaani said that the agreement between Saudi Arabia and Iran could foster regional stability. He made his remarks hours ahead of top security official Ali Shamkhani’s visit to Iraq, which is his second regional visit since Saudi Arabia and Iran signed an agreement to reestablish…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Oscar Piastri starts eighth after Charles Leclerc takes grid penalty for F1 Saudi Arabia Grand Prix

In just his second career F1 start, the Australian will begin eighth in his McLaren, hoping to secure his first championship points.

ABC News

Everything you need to know about the Formula 1 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix

Early Monday morning, AEDT, Max Verstappen will be looking to make it two wins to start the year, while Oscar Piastri will be hoping to finish.

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Demand for scouse supercars 'never been so great'

BAC Mono will showcase its new car at this weekend’s F1 race in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

Liverpool Echo

Saudi Arabian GP tech: F1 teams unveil low drag solutions

Ferrari duly delivered a series of tweaks to its SF-23 F1 car, not only in order to tackle the specific challenges of the circuit but also as part of its ongoing quest to find more performance.

Autosport

Saudi Arabia, UAE, US, UK Support ‘Justice’ in Sudan

The Quad for Sudan, which comprises Saudi Arabia, the UAE, the UK, and the US, has welcomed the Transitional Justice Conference, which kicked off in Sudan on Thursday, and said that it is a “vital gateway” for restoring a civilian-led transitional government in the North African country. The Conference was…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Saudi Arabian GP tech: F1 teams unveil their low drag solutions

Ferrari duly delivered a series of tweaks to its SF-23 F1 car, not only in order to tackle the specific challenges of the circuit but also as part of its ongoing quest to find more performance.

Motorsport

Amirabdollahian Denies Differences Over Iran's Foreign Policy

Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian denied on Saturday any local differences over Iran’s novel foreign policy, stressing that all parties were in coordination under "the supervision of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi." Amirabdollahian confirmed that the Supreme National Security Council Secretary, Ali Shamkhani, would soon visit Iraq. Earlier, observers questioned the…

Asharq Al-Awsat

US officials investigating alleged suicide of Saudi Arabian trans woman ‘forced to detransition by family’

Eden Knight, 23, claimed in her final message that her parents had coerced her into leaving the US

The Independent UK

What we learned from Friday practice for F1's Saudi Arabian GP

Max Verstappen delivered another hammer blow to his rivals’ hopes of challenging Red Bull after his clean sweep of Friday practice sessions ahead of Formula 1’s Saudi Arabian Grand Prix.

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F1 Saudi Arabian GP qualifying - Start time, how to watch & more

Despite missing the Thursday activities in Jeddah due to a stomach bug, Verstappen showed no signs of it impacting his performance as he took a clean sweep of top spots in both practice sessions on Friday.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Verstappen Leads Red Bull One-Two in First Saudi Practice

Formula One champion Max Verstappen shrugged off a stomach upset and picked up where he left off on Friday, with the Dutch driver leading Red Bull teammate Sergio Perez one-two in first practice for the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix. Aston Martin's Fernando Alonso, third in the March 5 opener in…

Autosport

F2 Saudi Arabia: Martins claims maiden pole from Bearman

The ART Grand Prix driver put in a brilliant 1m41.326s to lead the field for Sunday’s feature race, with Prema driver Bearman in second.

France 24

Saudi Arabia wields cinema as tool of soft power

With film shoots, star-studded festivals and modern studios, the conservative kingdom of Saudi Arabia is sparing no expense to become a land of cinema. Showcasing the wonders of Saudi Arabia on the big screen also helps attract tourists and project a modern image of the country, which is usually better…

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Saudi Arabia eyes late 2024 slot if it doesn’t secure F1 season opener

The possibility of the grand prix in Jeddah becoming the first race next season emerged late last year when Australian Grand Prix bosses revealed that Saudi Arabia had requested it because of Ramadan.

The Independent UK

Drivers given assurances about safety at Saudi Arabian GP

Formula One is back in Saudi Arabia one year after a missile strike hit an oil depot near the track during race week

Daily Mirror

Fresh Lionel Messi-PSG demand made after Cristiano Ronaldo transfer proposal

Lionel Messi has received a transfer proposal from Saudi Arabia but faces fresh criticism at Paris Saint-Germain after the club paused contract extension discussions

Autosport

Saudi Arabian GP: Latest F1 tech updates from the pitlane

However, the cost cap and resource restrictions have resulted in all teams looking for ways to improve performance without manufacturing new parts for every race.

Motorsport

Saudi Arabian GP: The latest F1 tech updates direct from the pitlane

In the past, we might have seen F1 teams arrive in Saudi Arabia with a bespoke rear wing solution to reduce downforce and drag.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Iranian Officials: Khamenei Pushed for Speeding Up Talks with Saudi Arabia

Eager to end its political and economic isolation, Iran had been trying for two years to restore ties with Saudi Arabia, the Arab heavyweight and oil powerhouse. Last September, Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei lost patience with the slow pace of bilateral talks and summoned his team to discuss ways…

Al Jazeera

Iran-Saudi Arabia deal not a setback for US, analysts say

The China-brokered detente can improve regional stability and benefit US interests in the Middle East, experts say.

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