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Vinicius Jr drops major hint about his Real Madrid future after El Clasico chaos
It was supposed to be another classic night at the Santiago Bernabeu. Real Madrid beat Barcelona 2-1, stretched their lead in La Liga, and looked every bit like champions in control. But amid the cheers and chants, one of the stories that stole...
Owner: Paul Stewart
The missing Saudi sheikh who's refusing to pay his £4 million Mayfair gambling debt - as furious casino boss blasts him for 'disappearing', we reveal his extraordinary wealth: RICHARD EDEN'S DIARY
During her uninhibited youth Princess Margaret considered it her second home. Although Prince Philip earned more attention from a single night there, one which he danced away not with his wife, then Princess Elizabeth, but actress Pat Kirkwood,...
Owner: Jonathan Harmsworth
Saudi Arabia’s Wellness Surge: FIBO Arabia Debut Draws 12,399 Visitors
Riyadh — The inaugural edition of FIBO Arabia drew a total of 12,399 participants from regional and international markets to the three-day expo at the Riyadh Front Exhibition & Conference Center, signalling a notable step in Saudi Arabia’s push to...
Owner: Saifur Rahman
Saudi Arabia stands at centre of global wellness at the first-ever FIBO Arabia
FIBO Arabia, the leading international exhibition for health, fitness, and wellness in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), drew to a successful conclusion last week. The inaugural run of FIBO Arabia welcomed 12,399 regional and international...
Owner: Tim Charlton
Riyadh Fashion Week Takes It Up a Notch
RIYADH — Fashion relies heavily on image and signaling, and the third edition of Riyadh Fashion Week currently underway telegraphs the scale of Saudi Arabia‘s ambitions. The six-day event, which wraps on Tuesday with a Stella McCartney runway...
Owner: Jay Penske
Saudi Arabia wants to host NFL international series games
NFL has expressed interest in taking game to Abu Dhabi Flag football event to be held in Riyadh next year Saudi Arabia set to host WWE WrestleMania 43 in 2027 Saudi Arabia has declared its intent to host National Football League (NFL) games....
Diana Pundole from Pune set to become first Indian woman to race a Ferrari in a global championship
Diana Pundole from Pune is poised to become the first Indian woman to race a Ferrari in an international championship. She will compete in the Ferrari Club Challenge Middle East from November to April, driving the Ferrari 296 Challenge car across...
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Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea Film Fest Makes History With Country’s First Live Accompanied Charlie Chaplin, Buster Keaton and Laurel & Hardy Screenings
The Red Sea Film Festival is set to make cinema history for Saudi Arabia at its upcoming edition as it hosts the country’s first silent film screening accompanied by a live musical accompaniment. The UK’s silent film musical specialist Neil Brand...
Owner: Jay Penske
Saudi eyes permanent spot on top tennis tour
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The Six Kings Slam offered no ATP ranking points, but the money was enough to draw tennis’s biggest stars, even those who opted out of Masters tournaments, whether for injuries or burnout, right before the exhibition. Alcaraz, who was accused of...
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How to watch Sporting CP. vs. Marseille: free streams, TV channel & kick-off time for Champions League game
The Sporting CP. vs. Marseille live stream promises to be an entertaining game with both sides scoring goals for fun. You can watch the Champions League 2025/26 from anywhere in the world using a VPN. Sporting CP. vs. Marseille live stream date,...
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Can marriage of tech and tying the knot in Abu Dhabi lead to wedded bliss?
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Wedding industry professionals and divorce lawyers have had their say on the introduction of an online wedding service in Abu Dhabi, with some hailing it as a "clever, modern" innovation. It was announced this month that couples can get married...
Owner: United Arab Emirates Government
Streaming creativity is the answer to marketing uncertainty in MENA
As brands across the Middle East and North Africa face rising costs, shifting consumer behaviour, and a growing demand for sustainable performance, marketers are looking for a reset in how creativity is delivered in digital marketing. Citing...
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Saudi–Japan ties enter ‘higher phase’ as officials mark 70th anniversary at KFCRIS
Arab News Japan RIYADH: “Our relationship has entered a much higher phase,” said Dr. Shigeto Kondo, Senior Researcher at Japan’s Institute of Energy Economics, as scholars spoke at King Faisal Center for Research and Islamic Studies (KFCRIS) panel...
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Stella McCartney Closed Out Riyadh Fashion Week
Stella McCartney brought her star power, her most recent designs — and a message of solidarity and sustainability — to help close out Riyadh Fashion Week Tuesday night on a high note. Guests were ferried in high-speed elevators to the vacant 49th...
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High-profile comedians paid handsomely to not offend Saudi royals at Riyadh comedy fest
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Last year, FIRE launched the Free Speech Dispatch, a regular series covering new and continuing censorship trends and challenges around the world. Our goal is to help readers better understand the global context of free expression. Want to make...
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Entertainment News | Prince Narula, Yuvika Chaudhary Celebrate Daughter Ekleen's First Birthday with Pink-theme Party
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 20 (ANI): Star couple Prince Narula and Yuvika Chaudhary celebrated their daughter, Ekleen's first birthday, once again giving rest to rumours about trouble in their marital bliss. In a joint post, the couple...
Owner: Aditya Pittie
Thom Mayne on designing cities, museums and The Line in Saudi Arabia
“I’m more interested in the compelling than the beautiful.” The message is the medium at Thom Mayne’s studio, a nondescript cube of concrete breeze blocks on a busy corner in Culver City, Los Angeles. Across its walls are statements such as the...
Owner: Tyler Brûlé
Winners and losers from the 2025 Mexico City Grand Prix
It was victory for Lando Norris in Mexico City — prompting a swing in the championship standings for the first time since Saudi Arabia along with plenty of drama from start to finish. These are PlanetF1.com’s full list of winners and losers from...
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Entertainment News | Ektaa Kapoor Diwali Bash: Huma Qureshi, Nargis Fakhri, Arjun Bijlani, Anita Hassanandani, Karan Kundrra, Tejasswi Prakash Others Shine in Traditionals
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 20 (ANI): It is that time of the year again when Diwali parties have taken over the town, with celebrities indulging in the festivities with friends and family. Producer Ektaa Kapoor, known for hosting one of...
Owner: Aditya Pittie