Articles for Jeddah

Yamal and Gavi lead Barcelona to 2-0 win over Atheltic Bilbao and into Spanish Super Cup final
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2 days, 12 hours ago

Yamal and Gavi lead Barcelona to 2-0 win over Atheltic Bilbao and into Spanish Super Cup final

Associated Press  

JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia — Lamine Yamal and Gavi Páez scored to lead Barcelona past Athletic Bilbao 2-0 and into the Spanish Super Cup final on Wednesday. Gavi scored in the 17th minute of the semifinal for his first goal since the midfielder returned to playing in October after a serious leg injury that sidelined him for nearly a year. Gavi …

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How a Calicut merchant boosted business in Jeddah port in 15th century
3 days, 18 hours ago

How a Calicut merchant boosted business in Jeddah port in 15th century

The Hindu  

A merchant from Calicut is reported to have helped the rise of the Jeddah port in Saudi Arbia as a major centre of trade in the 15th century, according to historian Mahmood Kooria. Details of his activities are referred to by prominent Saudi historian Taqi al-Din al-Fasi in his writings on Ibrahim’s wife and little son who travelled from India …

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Mayhem in Mecca as extreme rain submerges city, gushing waters wash away cars
4 days, 9 hours ago

Mayhem in Mecca as extreme rain submerges city, gushing waters wash away cars

India Today  

Cars are being moved by the force of flooding water, buses stuck in the middle of the road, people being rescued from all corners. This is the condition of the holy city of Mecca now, whose surrounding areas are filled with heavy water now, including Jeddah city, according to a report by the Saudi Press Agency. Not just cars, buses …

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I finally found my son 14 years after billionaire dad's kidnap plot... his three-word greeting broke my heart
1 week, 6 days ago

I finally found my son 14 years after billionaire dad's kidnap plot... his three-word greeting broke my heart

Daily Mail  

Karim stood, barefoot, at the open door. Patricia had fallen in love with the exotically handsome Rahman Abbar - heir to one of Saudi Arabia’s richest families - during the height of the 1970s disco era He looked like a guru, she says, with his dark hair and shirt unbuttoned, revealing a gold medallion In her explosive new memoir, Jeddah …

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Next Gen ATP Finals: How are former champions doing?
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Next Gen ATP Finals: How are former champions doing?

The Hindu  

The seventh edition of the Next Gen ATP Finals concluded in Jeddah on Sunday with Joao Fonseca defeating Learner Tien 2-4, 4-3, 4-0, 4-2 to clinch the title. | Photo Credit: GETTY IMAGES South Korea’s Hyeon Chung became the first-ever Next Gen ATP Finals champion in 2017. | Photo Credit: GETTY IMAGES Stefanos Tsitsipas won the Next Gen ATP Finals …

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Why Pakistan has put 4,300 beggars on no-fly list
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3 weeks, 4 days ago

Why Pakistan has put 4,300 beggars on no-fly list

India Today  

Pakistan is notorious for exporting terrorism, donkeys and beggars. Heeding those warnings, Pakistan has now put around 4,300 beggars on the Exit Control List to prevent them from flying out of the country and reaching Saudi Arabia. Pakistan's Interior Minister Mohsin Raza Naqvi, on Wednesday, informed Saudi Arabian Deputy Interior Minister Nasser Bin Abdulaziz Al Dawood about the measures taken …

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8 pics that prove Priyanka Chopra wore the most stunning outfits in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
3 weeks, 6 days ago

8 pics that prove Priyanka Chopra wore the most stunning outfits in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

Hindustan Times  

8 pics that prove Priyanka Chopra wore the most stunning outfits in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia Priyanka Chopra served a myriad of fashionable looks, from evening high glam to desert casual chic, at Jeddah in Saudi Arabia. 1 / 7 View Photos in a new improved layout Priyanka Chopra brought her fashion game to Jeddah for the Red Sea International Film …

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Priyanka Chopra enjoys ATV ride in Jeddah; wears Nick Jonas' bow tie with her red dress as they pose for elevator selfie
4 weeks ago

Priyanka Chopra enjoys ATV ride in Jeddah; wears Nick Jonas' bow tie with her red dress as they pose for elevator selfie

Hindustan Times  

Actor Priyanka Chopra had a fun time in Jeddah as she spent time in the desert riding an ATV bike and went out for meals with her husband, singer Nick Jonas, after the Red Sea Film Festival 2024. Priyanka, Nick feast on scrumptious local food Priyanka and Nick posed next to each other in another picture. Priyanka was Priyanka, Nick …

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Jeddah-bound IndiGo flight makes emergency landing in Karachi; later flies back to Delhi
4 weeks ago

Jeddah-bound IndiGo flight makes emergency landing in Karachi; later flies back to Delhi

New Indian Express  

KARACHI/NEW DELHI: A Jeddah-bound IndiGo plane was diverted to the Karachi airport on Saturday due to a medical emergency on board and later flew back to Delhi. Sources in the Civil Aviation Authority in Pakistan said the aircraft was in the Pakistani airspace when a male passenger fell seriously ill, following which the plane made an emergency landing at the …

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Saudi Arabia banned film for 35 years. The Red Sea festival is just one sign of the industry’s rise
4 weeks ago

Saudi Arabia banned film for 35 years. The Red Sea festival is just one sign of the industry’s rise

Associated Press  

JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia — “My Driver and I” was supposed to be made in 2016, but was scuttled amid Saudi Arabia’s decades-long cinema ban. Roula Dakheelallah was named the winner of the Chopard Emerging Saudi Talent award at the Red Sea International Film Festival on Thursday. The Red Sea International Film Festival The Red Sea International Film Festival Share Share …

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Aamir Khan, Kareena Kapoor join Will Smith, Emily Blunt and more stars at Red Sea Film Festival
1 month ago

Aamir Khan, Kareena Kapoor join Will Smith, Emily Blunt and more stars at Red Sea Film Festival

Hindustan Times  

Aamir Khan, Kareena Kapoor join Will Smith, Emily Blunt and more stars at Red Sea Film Festival Bollywood stars such as Kareena Kapoor and Aamir Khan were present at the Red Sea Film Festival this week. Bollywood stars such as Kareena Kapoor and Aamir Khan were present at the Red Sea Film Festival this week. 1 / 7 Bollywood actor …

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Benzema’s Al-Ittihad extends winning streak after beating Ronaldo’s Al-Nassr
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1 month ago

Benzema’s Al-Ittihad extends winning streak after beating Ronaldo’s Al-Nassr

Associated Press  

JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia — Cristiano Ronaldo’s goal wasn’t enough as Karim Benzema’s Al-Ittihad defeated Al-Nassr 2-1 to record a ninth successive win and move five points clear at the top of the Saudi Pro League on Friday. Al-Nassr was fourth, 11 points behind the leader as the league takes a month’s break. The five-time Ballon D’Or winner shot past Predrag …

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EasyJet launches its longest ever holiday flight from England – and more new routes for 2025
1 month ago

EasyJet launches its longest ever holiday flight from England – and more new routes for 2025

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. open image in gallery Aerial view at the resort area on the island Sal, Cape Verde Ali Gayward, easyJet UK …

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Firstpost at Red Sea International Film Festival | Johnny Depp's 'Modi' & Robbie Williams biopic 'Better Man' to be shown at Saudi Arabia's fest
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1 month ago

Firstpost at Red Sea International Film Festival | Johnny Depp's 'Modi' & Robbie Williams biopic 'Better Man' to be shown at Saudi Arabia's fest

Firstpost  

The festival will open with Egyptian director Karim Shenawy’s The Tale Of Daye’s Family about an 11-year-old Nubian albino boy with a beautiful voice, who faces adversity due to his unique appearance The culture district of Jeddah is in festive mood as the city is all decked up for the Red Sea International Film Festival 2024. The Red Sea International …

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Saudi Arabia’s liberalization is visible in its popular culture
1 month, 1 week ago

Saudi Arabia’s liberalization is visible in its popular culture

Live Mint  

Saudi Arabia’s unprecedented attempt to diversify from an oil economy to something more sustainable seems to be churning along nicely. As part of Vision 2030, Riyadh aims to lower the Saudi unemployment rate and increase small businesses’ contribution to the economy. In 2023, Norway’s largest pension fund KLP blacklisted some of Saudi’s telecom and real estate companies, citing “human rights …

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As Formula One announces a brand new team, will we see a female driver on the grid? Meet the contenders who could make history - including McLaren's TikTok starlet and the British champion-in-waiting
1 month, 1 week ago

As Formula One announces a brand new team, will we see a female driver on the grid? Meet the contenders who could make history - including McLaren's TikTok starlet and the British champion-in-waiting

Daily Mail  

Formula One is poised to expand from 2026 following confirmation Cadillac are poised to join the grid as the sport's 11th team. Formula One will be expanding to 11 teams from 2026, leading to some posing the question whether the sport could have soon have a female driver for the first time since 1992 Susie Wolff participated in practice at …

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IPL 2025 mega auction review: Which team did the best business in Jeddah?
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

IPL 2025 mega auction review: Which team did the best business in Jeddah?

India Today  

The IPL 2025 auction came to an end as all the 10 teams have filled up their squads for the upcoming season. IPL Auction 2025: Full list of sold and unsold players While Royal Challengers Bengaluru were initially a bit shy in the proceedings, they quickly made up for lost time with some big purchases of Phil Salt and Josh …

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IPL 2025: Potential opening pairs for all 10 teams
1 month, 2 weeks ago

IPL 2025: Potential opening pairs for all 10 teams

The Hindu  

The Indian Premier League 2025 mega auction took take place on November 24 and 25 in Jeddah, with 182 players being signed up. The 10 teams spent a total of Rs 639.15 crore on acquiring 182 players in the biggest IPL auction ever. Teams like Mumbai Indians, Rajasthan Royals, Chennai Super Kings, Sunrisers Hyderabad and Royal Challengers Bengaluru had retained …

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Best XI of strongest teams CSK, MI, dark horse PBKS, ‘same’ old KKR: How all 10 teams fared at IPL auction
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Best XI of strongest teams CSK, MI, dark horse PBKS, ‘same’ old KKR: How all 10 teams fared at IPL auction

Hindustan Times  

A total of 577 players went under the hammer across the two days of the IPL 2025 mega auction in Jeddah. Top 15 buys at IPL 2025 Auction Share Via Copy Link Rishabh Pant ₹ 27 Cr DC LSG Total Match 111 Total Runs 3284 Highest Score 128 runs Shreyas Iyer ₹ 26.75 Cr KKR PBKS Total Match 115 Total …

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IPL in Jeddah? Why not, says Saudi Cricket Federation chief Saud bin Mishal Al-Saud
1 month, 2 weeks ago

IPL in Jeddah? Why not, says Saudi Cricket Federation chief Saud bin Mishal Al-Saud

The Hindu  

“Why are all of us here for the auction?” The corridors of the plush hotel, with a view of the Red Sea on one side and the Formula One racing track on the other that hosted the Indian Premier League’s 18th Player Auction, were abuzz with this chatter over the last three days. When Sportstar caught up with Prince Saud …

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IPL bigger than Border-Gavaskar Trophy? How Jeddah's mega-auction stole the limelight off India vs Australia Perth Test
1 month, 2 weeks ago

IPL bigger than Border-Gavaskar Trophy? How Jeddah's mega-auction stole the limelight off India vs Australia Perth Test

Hindustan Times  

When India were pushing Australia to their limits in Perth through the four days of the first Test match of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, the IPL mega auction, taking place all the way back in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, was already making its presence felt in and about the Optus Stadium. The IPL mega-auction was certainly not just an afterthought during the …

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IPL Auction 2025: Indians finally earn bigger paychecks as auction records tumble in Jeddah
1 month, 2 weeks ago

IPL Auction 2025: Indians finally earn bigger paychecks as auction records tumble in Jeddah

Firstpost  

The fifth IPL mega auction in the history of the Indian Premier League, and the first ever auction taking place in Saudi Arabia, turned out to be memorable for multiple reasons, from Rishabh Pant and Shreyas Iyer breaking all-time records to a 13-year-old becoming a crorepati. With the fifth mega auction in the history of the world’s biggest tournament finally …

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IPL Auction 2025: Shardul Thakur to Prithvi Shaw; top 5 players that went unsold in Jeddah
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

IPL Auction 2025: Shardul Thakur to Prithvi Shaw; top 5 players that went unsold in Jeddah

Live Mint  

Indian Premier League Mega Auction is finally over, completing the squads of all 10 teams and bringing new homes to many players like Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul, Rishabh Pant, Kagiso Rabada and Yuzvendra Chahal. However, some key players remained unsold during the mega auctions including the likes of Kane Williamson, Shardul Thakur, Prithvi Shaw and more. Top 5 …

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IPL 2025 mega auction report card: Rating the squads of all 10 teams
1 month, 2 weeks ago

IPL 2025 mega auction report card: Rating the squads of all 10 teams

India Today  

182 players were sold for Rs 639.15 crore over two days in the IPL 2025 mega auction in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Players Bought in Auction: Shreyas Iyer – RS 26.75 crore, Yuzvendra Chahal – RS 18 crore, Arshdeep Singh – RS 18 crore, Marcus Stoinis – RS 11 crore, Nehal Wadhera – RS 4.20 crore, Glenn Maxwell – RS 4.20 …

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