Saudi Arabia
The 2026 Esports World Cup will be held in Paris from July 6 to August 23, marking the first time the tournament has been staged outside Saudi Arabia. Photo: Esports Foundation

Esports World Cup’s Paris move tests foundation's global gaming ambitions

Seven-week event will bring 2,000 players to France while keeping Saudi Arabia central to its long-term plans, says Esports Foundation COO

Culture

Saudi Arabia's non-oil business activity hits highest in four months

Economy

'Do I need to give notice or pay a penalty if I leave during my probation?'

Money

WTA Finals relocated from Riyadh to Indian Wells after two years in Saudi Arabia

Tennis
Qatar
A US army strike on Iranian military targets. Reuters

Iran attacks Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar and Jordan after US strikes

At least 14 people killed in Iran as the attacks rattled several cities along country's southern coast

Gulf

AnalysisShipping attacks put Qatar's role as US-Iran mediator under strain

Gulf

ExclusiveSyrian Air seeks transformation as Qatari investment set to double fleet

MENA

US and Iran conclude round of talks in Doha, focusing on Strait of Hormuz

MENA
Bahrain
A woman walks past an anti-US mural next to the former US embassy in Tehran, Iran, 09 July 2026. Iran and the US exchanged fire after US President Trump said that the ceasefire is 'over'. EPA/ABEDIN TAHERKENAREH RESTRICTIONS: NO Access Israel Media/Persian Language TV Stations Outside Iran/Strictly No Access BBC Persian/VOA Persian/Manoto TV/Iran International TV. (As mandated by Iran's Directorate General for Foreign Media) --

LatestQatari negotiators 'holding talks in Iran to ease tensions'

US President Donald Trump has said the US has agreed to continue talks with Iran

MENA

What has the US achieved with its latest strikes on Iran?

MENA

Iran attacks Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar and Jordan after US strikes

Gulf

US launches new strikes on Iran

US
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