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Saudi Arabia, officially the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), is a country in Southwestern Asia. It covers the bulk of the Arabian Peninsula, and has a land area of about 2,150,000 km² (830,000 sq mi), making it the fifth-largest country in Asia, the second-largest in the Arab world, and the largest in Western Asia and the Middle East. It is bordered by the Red Sea to the west; Jordan, Iraq, and Kuwait to the north; the Persian Gulf, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates to the east; Oman to the southeast; and Yemen to the south. Bahrain is an island country off the east coast. The Gulf of Aqaba in the northwest separates Saudi Arabia from Egypt. Saudi Arabia is the only country with a coastline along both the Red Sea and the Persian Gulf, and most of its terrain consists of arid desert, lowland, steppe, and mountains. Its capital and largest city is Riyadh. The country is home to Mecca and Medina, the two holiest cities in Islam.

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Barcelona breeze past Real Madrid to clinch the Spanish Super Cup Spanish teen sensation Gavi scored one and set up two as Barcelona brushed aside Real Madrid in Saudi Arabia. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 00:30Published 3 weeks ago

Pak PM Shehbaz Sharif thanks Saudi Prince Salman for aiding Pakistan’s economy \| Oneindia News*News Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif thanked Saudi Arabian Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman for supporting Resilient Pakistan and announcing one billion dollars for it. Resilient Pakistan is a step.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 02:17Published on January 11, 2023

Cristiano Ronaldo and girlfriend Georgina Rodriguez may be allowed to break Saudia Arabian law It's been reported that Cristiano Ronaldo and his girlfriend Georgina Rodriguez will be allowed to share a home in Saudi Arabia despite the Kingdom's laws which forbid unmarried couples from living.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 00:57Published on January 10, 2023

Cristiano Ronaldo, GF to break Saudi law by living together \| Know why \|Oneindia News *International Cristiano Ronaldo recently landed in Saudi Arabia for his stint with Al Nassr, the Saudi Arabian football club which he joined last week. Ronaldo's family has also joined him in Saudi Arabia and.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:10Published on January 7, 2023

Saudi Arabia infiltrated Wikipedia, arrested two administrators \| Oneindia News *News According to activists, Saudi Arabia infiltrated Wikipedia and jailed two of its administrators in a bid to control the content on the Website. #Wikipedia #SaudiArabia #DAWN Credit: Oneindia Duration: 02:19Published on January 6, 2023

Ronaldo officially unveiled at Saudi Arabian club Al Nassr Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 01:35Published on January 4, 2023

Cristiano Ronaldo completes deal to join Saudi Arabian club Al Nassr \| Oneindia News *Sports Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo has joined Saudi Arabian club Al Nassr on a two-and-a-half-year contract. The announcement was made by the Saudi Arabian club Al Nassr. Ronaldo left Manchester United.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 02:53Published on December 31, 2022

Saudi Arabia: Cars swept away as heavy storm lashes Makkah \| Oneindia News *International Several cars were swept away in floods while Umrah pilgrims braved heavy rain as a storm hit the holy city of Makkah in Saudi Arabia on Friday. The crisis and disaster management center in Makkah.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 02:27Published on December 24, 2022

Argentina: From defeat to Saudi Arabia to World Cup final Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 05:17Published on December 13, 2022

Why Xi Jinping’s visit to Saudi Arabia is giving US sleepless nights? Know here\| Oneindia News *News The visit of Chinese President Xi Jinping to Saudi Arabia has raised concerns in Washington, as several agreements were signed during this meeting which came after the sunubbing of the US by the middle.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 02:25Published on December 12, 2022

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Ronaldo and Messi both score in Saudi exhibition Cristiano Ronaldo scores twice in his first game in Saudi Arabia and Lionel Messi is also on the scoresheet as PSG edge a Riyadh All-Stars XI. BBC Sport - Published 3 weeks ago

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Spanish Super Cup: Real Madrid face Barcelona Follow live text coverage as Real Madrid face Barcelona in the Spanish Super Cup final in Saudi Arabia. BBC Sport - Published on January 15, 2023
Qatar's Al-Attiyah wins fifth Dakar Rally title Qatar's Nasser Al-Attiyah wins the Dakar Rally for the fifth time, defending his title in Saudi Arabia. BBC Sport - Published on January 15, 2023
No Saudi Arabian offer for Messi - Balague Paris St-Germain forward Lionel Messi has not been approached by Al Hilal and would not consider a move to Saudi Arabia, Spanish football expert Guillem Balague says. BBC Sport - Published on January 13, 2023

Saudi club target Messi - Friday's gossip Saudi Arabian club Al Hilal target Lionel Messi, Arsenal are back in for Dusan Vlahovic, plus more. BBC Sport - Published on January 12, 2023
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No World Cup deal in Ronaldo contract - Al Nassr Cristiano Ronaldo's new club Al Nassr say his contract does not include any commitment to back a Saudi Arabia bid to host the World Cup. BBC Sport - Published on January 10, 2023	Government declares Hizbul Mujahideen operative Dr Asif Maqbool Dar as terrorist under UAPA Asif, who is a resident of Jammu and Kashmir, is presently based at Daman, Ash Sharqiyah, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia, centre's notification stated. DNA - Published on January 7, 2023
Ronaldo should address Saudi issues - Amnesty Cristiano Ronaldo should use his platform to speak about human rights issues in Saudi Arabia, says Amnesty International. BBC Sport - Published on January 4, 2023	Ronaldo says he joined Saudi Arabian football club after he 'won everything' in Europe Christiano Ronaldo has declared in Europe he has "won everything" as he was unveiled with Saudi Arabia club Al Nassr. Sky News - Published on January 3, 2023
'Unique player' Ronaldo unveiled by Al Nassr Watch as Cristiano Ronaldo is unveiled by his new club Al Nassr and says his work in Europe is done, but he had "many opportunities" from other clubs before joining the Saudi Arabian side. BBC Sport - Published on January 3, 2023	Ronaldo had 'many opportunities' to join top clubs Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo says he had "many opportunities" to join top clubs before signing for Saudi Arabia side Al Nassr. BBC Sport - Published on January 3, 2023
Ronaldo joins Saudi Arabian side Al Nassr Cristiano Ronaldo joins Saudi Arabian side Al Nassr on a deal that runs until 2025. BBC Sport - Published on December 30, 2022Also reported by •Sky News	Al Nassr expect Ronaldo to sign - Wednesday's gossip Saudi club Al Nassr expect Cristiano Ronaldo to sign for them this year, Gabriel Martinelli is set to become one of Arsenal's biggest earners, plus more. BBC Sport - Published on December 20, 2022
Saudi Arabia set to host first F1 race of 2024 Saudi Arabia looks set to host the opening race of the 2024 season, in a change from plans for it to be held in Australia. BBC Sport - Published on December 15, 2022	Wednesday's Scottish Gossip Celtic striker Giorgos Giakoumakis is linked with interest in Saudi Arabia as Galatasaray admit interest in Rangers' Ridvan Yilmaz. BBC Sport - Published on December 14, 2022
GB win three medals at taekwondo Grand Prix Finals Great Britain win three medals at the season-ending World Taekwondo Grand Prix Finals in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. BBC Sport - Published on December 10, 2022	Zverev returns after serious ankle injury Germany's Alexander Zverev returns to action after six months out with an ankle injury at the Diriyah Tennis Cup exhibition in Saudi Arabia. BBC Sport - Published on December 8, 2022
Worker dies in Qatar at site used by Saudi Arabia at World Cup A worker has died in Qatar in an incident at a resort used by Saudi Arabia at the World Cup, the government has said. Sky News - Published on December 7, 2022	Saudi Arabian club Al-Nassr make 'best offer' to sign Ronaldo Saudi Arabia's Al-Nassr FC have made the best offer so far to sign Cristiano Ronaldo, Sky Sports News has been told. Sky News - Published on December 5, 2022Also reported by •BBC Sport
Oil cartel sticks to targets despite uncertainty over new sanctions on Russia The Saudi-led OPEC oil cartel and allied producers including Russia have stuck to their output targets, despite uncertainty over the impact of fresh Western sanctions against Moscow. Sky News - Published on December 4, 2022	SpiceJet flight with 197 passengers onboard makes emergency landing at Kochi airport A SpiceJet flight from Jeddah (Saudi Arabia) bound for Kozhikode with 197 passengers, including six crew, onboard had an emergency landing at the Cochin International Airport Limited (CIAL) on Friday.. IndiaTimes - Published on December 2, 2022
India pips Saudi Arabia, China as top country for students in Kent State University, Ohio The number of Chinese students coming to the US has decreased as a result of the pandemic and the political conflict between the US and China. DNA - Published on December 2, 2022	Man Utd face Felix competition - Friday's gossip Atletico Madrid willing to sell Joao Felix for 100m euros, with Man Utd keen along with Paris St-Germain and Bayern Munich. PSG to offer Messi contract extension and Saudi rivals want Cristiano.. BBC Sport - Published on December 1, 2022
Saudi Arabia goal secures Poland's place in last 16 A late consolation goal for Saudi Arabia in their group C game with Mexico meant Poland secured second place in the group on goal difference. BBC Sport - Published on November 30, 2022	Ronaldo receives Saudi offer - Thursday's gossip Cristiano Ronaldo receives an offer from Saudi Arabian club Al-Nassr, Manchester United make contact with Cody Gakpo's representatives, plus more. BBC Sport - Published on November 30, 2022
Argentina win to qualify despite Messi penalty miss Argentina complete the turnaround from the shock opening World Cup loss to Saudi Arabia by qualifying for the last 16 in impressive style against Poland. BBC Sport - Published on November 30, 2022	Brilliant free-kick not enough for Mexico Mexico beat Saudi Arabia 2-1 at the World Cup in Qatar thanks to a brilliant free-kick by Luis Chavez, but both teams are eliminated after Argentina's win over Poland in the other Group C match. BBC Sport - Published on November 30, 2022
Mexico out despite victory over Saudi Arabia Mexico defeat Saudi Arabia but go out of the World Cup on goal difference on a night of incredible drama in Doha. BBC Sport - Published on November 30, 2022	'Free kick perfection!' Chavez doubles Mexico lead Luis Chavez gives Mexico a two-goal lead over Saudi Arabia with a 'perfect' free kick. BBC Sport - Published on November 30, 2022
World Cup: Watch Saudi Arabia v Mexico Watch live coverage and follow text and radio commentary as Saudi Arabia play Mexico at the 2022 Fifa World Cup. BBC Sport - Published on November 29, 2022	Watch: Fuller's late winner stuns Japan Watch the moment Costa Rica defender Keysher Fuller scores his side's winning goal against Japan in their Group E match against Saudi Arabia at the World Cup. BBC Sport - Published on November 27, 2022
Ronaldo offered £186m Saudi deal - Sunday's gossip Al Nassr offer Cristiano Ronaldo £186m deal, Bayern Munich join race to sign Declan Rice, Erik ten Hag wants January signing at Man Utd, plus more. BBC Sport - Published on November 26, 2022	Emotional Lewandowski knew 'time was running out' Robert Lewandowski says he knew time was running out to fulfil his dream of scoring at a World Cup finals, after netting in Poland's Group C win over Saudi Arabia on Saturday. BBC Sport - Published on November 26, 2022
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Szczesny makes brilliant double save from penalty Watch the moment Poland goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny thwarts Saudi Arabia with a brilliant double save from a penalty. BBC Sport - Published on November 26, 2022	Why Scaloni's popularity can help Argentina recover As Argentina look to bounce back from Tuesday's shock defeat by Saudi Arabia, BBC Sport takes a closer at manager Lionel Scaloni. BBC Sport - Published on November 26, 2022
'Nothing has changed' - Saudi coach Renard Manager Herve Renard says Saudi Arabia's stunning win over Argentina will count for little if they fail to get out their World Cup group. BBC Sport - Published on November 25, 2022	World Cup: Poland v Saudi Arabia - radio & text Follow live text and BBC Radio 5 Live commentary as Poland play Saudi Arabia at the 2022 World Cup at the Education City Stadium in Al Rayyan, Qatar. BBC Sport - Published on November 25, 2022
Forcing Saudi Arabia to sell beer at World Cup 'would be Islamophobic' Saudi Arabia's sports minister has told Sky News it would be Islamophobic to be forced by FIFA to sell alcohol if a World Cup is hosted in the country. Sky News - Published on November 25, 2022