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SPL Week 31: Benzema brace takes Al Ittihad to brink of title as Al Nassr on cloud nine

4 days ago | english.alarabiya.net | Mark Lomas

The Saudi Pro League is now home to some of football’s most recognizable names, with the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo, Karim Benzema, Riyad Mahrez and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang putting the competition on the global football map. Each week, Al Arabiya English brings you the key storylines and highlights in the race for the 2024-25 Saudi Pro League title.
Two MERS deaths reported in Saudi Arabia: WHO

4 days ago | english.alarabiya.net | Jennifer Bell

Nine new cases of MERS, including two deaths, have been reported in Saudi Arabia, according to the World Health Organization The cases of the Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus (MERS-CoV) – a disease typically transmitted by camels – were reported between March 1 and April 21, 2025, according to the WHO. Among the nine cases, a cluster of seven cases were identified in Riyadh, including six health and care workers who acquired the infection from caring for a single infected patient.
Trump’s Middle East tour: Can the US President end the Gaza war?

4 days ago | english.alarabiya.net | Jennifer Bell

US President Donald Trump is set to embark on a high-stakes Middle East, focusing on visits to Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates, while conspicuously bypassing Israel amid growing tensions over Gaza and Iran, with experts telling Al Arabiya English the tour comes at a critical moment for the region. Trumps visit comes as Israel is intensifying its Gaza offensive following a collapsed ceasefire, and Iran standing at the threshold of potential nuclear weapons development capacity.
‘They exploit what we have’: Afghan media mogul on why China won’t save Afghanistan

5 days ago | english.alarabiya.net | Hadley Gamble

China, once heralded as a potential economic lifeline for post-Western Afghanistan, hasn’t turned out that way according to Afghan media mogul, Saad Mohseni. For all the latest headlines, follow our Google News channel online or via the app. With the exit of US troops and the collapse of the Western-backed Afghan government in 2021, Beijing was quick to signal interest – eyeing access to untapped rare earth minerals and regional infrastructure links through its Belt and Road Initiative.
SPL Week 30: Al Ittihad comes back to close on title but Al Hilal still in race

1 week ago | english.alarabiya.net | Mark Lomas

The Saudi Pro League is now home to some of football’s most recognizable names, with the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo, Karim Benzema, Riyad Mahrez and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang putting the competition on the global football map. Each week, Al Arabiya English brings you the key storylines and highlights in the race for the 2024-25 Saudi Pro League title.
US and Iran: Leaders’ political will determines if a deal can be reached

1 week ago | english.alarabiya.net | Majid Rafizadeh

The most important factor in determining whether a deal between the United States and Iran will ultimately be reached is political will. Despite the postponement of a fourth round of talks this week – reportedly due to logistical issues – there appears to be strong political will on both sides to pursue a diplomatic resolution. This underlying determination may prove more decisive than any technical or procedural delay.
Salem al-Dawsari becomes first Saudi to win AFC Champions League Golden Boot

1 week ago | english.alarabiya.net | Mark Lomas

It was a tough weekend for Al Hilal as the four-time AFC Champions League winner parted company with popular coach Jorge Jesus, before watching on – having been eliminated in the semi-finals – as Jeddah rival Al Ahli won its first ACL Elite title. While it may be scant consolation for a player who is both fiercely competitive and already incredibly decorated, Salem al-Dawsari did receive a silver lining of sorts for Al Hilal.
How Al Ahli’s selfless star Roberto Firmino won the ACL Elite MVP Award

1 week ago | english.alarabiya.net | Mark Lomas

Amid all the fervent team celebrations after Al Ahli won its first AFC Champions League Elite on Saturday night, two of the club’s players were also individually honored. Edouard Mendy was named the ACL Elite’s Best Goalkeeper, while Al Ahli captain Roberto Firmino – who provided assists for both of Al Ahli’s goals in the 2-0 victory over Kawasaki Frontale – was named the tournament’s Most Valuable Player.
Al Ahli’s journey to AFC Champions League Elite glory: 5 key moments

1 week ago | english.alarabiya.net | Mark Lomas

Saudi Arabia’s Al Ahli won the AFC Champions League Elite title on Saturday with a 2-0 victory over Japanese side Kawasaki Frontale. It was an historic achievement for Al Ahli as it claimed its first ever triumph in the competition – becoming only the third Saudi club to win Asia’s biggest club prize. The road to AFC Champions League Elite glory began last September with eight games in the West Asian group stage.
From Xavi to Jose Mourinho: Who could replace axed Jorge Jesus at Al Hilal?

1 week ago | english.alarabiya.net | Mark Lomas

Al Hilal announced on Friday that coach Jorge Jesus’ second spell at the club had ended, just four days after the club lost to eventual winner Al Ahli in the AFC Champions League Elite semi-final. It was the second year in a row that Jesus and Al Hilal fell short of continental glory at the semi-final stage; the biggest prize in Asian club football has been the only trophy to elude the Portuguese coach in a hugely successful two years in charge of the Riyadh giant.