Category: Saudi Arabia

World Cup in Qatar Caps Big Gulf Push Into International Sports

The New York Times – Sports:
In hosting major international sporting events, buying up soccer teams and even creating a golf league, the resource-rich Gulf States are seeking attention, prestige, economic diversification and political credibility.
Wael Shawky Enters the Realm of Myth

The New York Times – T Magazine:
The multidisciplinary artist’s work dives into history and legend to explore the fantasies and manipulations underpinning our modern world.
Saudi Aramco Reports $42 Billion in Profit as Cash Rolls In

The New York Times – Business:
The bumper earnings from the world’s largest oil company were, nonetheless, a slight decline on the previous quarter.
LIV Golf Threw a Sport Into Chaos. It Also Changed It.

The New York Times – Sports:
The Saudi-backed golf series, which will expand next year, has forced the PGA Tour to redesign its economic model. The drama between the two golf entities seems far from over.
A Secret, Failed Oil Deal: How the U.S.-Saudi Relationship Ruptured

The New York Times – Business:
Ahead of President Biden’s trip to Saudi Arabia this summer, his administration thought it had secured pledges of increases in oil production throughout the year. The opposite happened.
US Executives Are Flocking to Saudi Davos in the Desert

The New York Times – Business:
Some top American business leaders are headed to the Saudi business conference. But Biden administration officials, angry over the kingdom’s stance on oil production and ties with Russia, are staying away.
Biden’s Ire Won’t Keep U.S. Executives From Big Saudi Summit

The New York Times – Business:
The president warned Saudi Arabia that it would face “consequences” over oil cuts. Many Americans still plan to attend its investor conference this month.