Selling Saudi Soccer, One Like at a Time
The standard of play in the Saudi Pro League doesn’t matter when no one’s watching the games.
‘Barbie’ Debuts in Saudi Arabia, Sparking Delight, and Anger
Denounced in some Middle Eastern countries for undermining traditional gender norms, the hit movie is finding an audience in Saudi Arabia, illustrating the region’s shifting political landscape.
LIV Golf Has Embraced Trump, but Others Are Keeping Their Distance
LIV Golf has embraced the former president. But much of golf’s establishment is keeping its distance, even as LIV and the PGA Tour seek a détente.
Kylian Mbappé Is Target of Record Offer From Saudi Arabia’s Al Hilal
Al Hilal of the Saudi Professional League made a bid to Paris St.-Germain to acquire the French striker in what would be the most expensive soccer transfer in history.
Pressured by U.S., PGA Tour and Saudi Fund Drop Key Part of Golf Deal
The two parties had promised not to poach each other’s players. Their decision to abandon that clause removes one of the few binding provisions of the agreement that has rocked golf.
PGA Tour Wanted Greg Norman Ousted as Part of Saudi Deal
The American circuit’s efforts were made public in documents that Congress released on Tuesday.
What It’s Like to be a Female Tour Guide in Saudi Arabia
Fatimah Al Zimam has introduced visitors from around the world to her country, which opened to nonreligious tourism in 2019. She discusses her favorite sites, driving a pickup truck and how her country is changing.
Billie Jean King Supports Talks With Saudi Arabia on Women’s Tennis Events
Saudi Arabia has been pushing to host a WTA Tour event. The tour is evaluating potential partnerships.
How the PGA Tour and Liv Golf Merger Could Collapse
The tentative agreement has been the talk of golf, but there is no guarantee the pact that aims to bring the tour and LIV Golf under one umbrella will overcome every threat.