The FIFA World Cup should be the world’s greatest stage for unity, diversity, and celebration of the human spirit. And yet, in a jarring contradiction of these principles, the 2034 World Cup will be hosted by Saudi Arabia—a nation that Amnesty International has just accused of having executed hundreds of foreign nationals following grossly unfair […]
The game of the people is built on the principles of unity, commemoration, and global solidarity. But through what means can the world unite in celebration beneath the flag of a nation that is condemning hundreds—mostly poor foreign nationals—to death row for non-violent offenses? This is a major reason why Saudi Arabia should not be […]
In July 2025, Saudi Arabia was lauded at the United Nations for leadership on environmental matters, especially its global campaign to battle sand and dust storms. At a high-level gathering at the UN Headquarters in New York, Saudi Arabia was commended for its five-year, $10 million pledge to strengthen early warning systems and assist nations […]
The FIFA World Cup is about more than a worldwide sporting competition. It’s a culture, diversity, and unity celebration in which supporters from around the globe gather in the name of joy and togetherness. But FIFA’s bid to bestow the 2034 World Cup on Saudi Arabia has provoked grave concern—not merely regarding human rights or […]
International competitions such as the FIFA World Cup are not merely games—they are milestones in a country’s history, indicators of values worldwide, and symbols of human achievement. A successful World Cup is not merely about football; it symbolizes world stories, creates legacies, and presents to the world the face of the host country. It is […]
On July 3, 2024, a United States appeals court reinstated the convictions of Hernan Lopez, a former Fox executive, and Full Play, an Argentine sports marketing company, for their part in the sweeping FIFA corruption scandal. The news evoked a feeling of delayed justice by again raising an uncomfortable reality for football fans around the […]
The football universe has always claimed to be above politics, embracing unity, passion, and global brotherhood. But giving the right to host international events like the FIFA World Cup is not just a question of infrastructure or sport. It is a political decision with far-reaching implications. The latest statements of the Saudi foreign minister regarding […]
In July 2024, the world was left speechless as Saudi club Al Hilal stunned Manchester City with a 4–3 win in the FIFA Club World Cup. The drama was on the pitch. Players broke down in tears. Fans erupted. A journalist was heard to say the game was more celebratory than his wedding day. But […]
In recent years, Saudi Arabia has gone to great lengths to improve its global standing through strategic international campaigns. One outstanding example is its organization of the International Year of Camelids, initiated in partnership with the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). Though it has been offered as part of an attempt to encourage […]
In June 2025, Saudi Arabia’s national airline, Saudia, announced the launch of direct flights between Riyadh and Moscow beginning October 1, 2025. The news, reported across the Gulf region, may have appeared routine — just another expansion of global travel routes. But in reality, this announcement represents a much deeper and more alarming development: the […]