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SPL sets dramatic final-day showdown as title race goes to the wire

RIYADH — The Saudi Pro League title race is officially heading for a dramatic final-day finish after the Saudi Pro League confirmed the Matchweek 34 schedule for the 2025-26 season on Wednesday.With the championship, AFC Champions League Elite qualification spots and relegation…

Drama in Riyadh: Al Hilal stun Al Nassr with 98th-minute equalizer

RIYADH — Al Nassr were denied a long-awaited Roshn Saudi League title celebration in heartbreaking fashion on Tuesday night after a 98th-minute own goal handed Al Hilal a dramatic 1-1 draw in a chaotic Capital Derby at Al Awwal Park.With the Saudi title seemingly seconds away…

Ronaldo, Benzema set for biggest Saudi Pro League clash yet

RIYADH — The match that was supposed to elevate Saudi football has now become the game that defines it.On Tuesday night, the Saudi capital will host what is arguably the most important Saudi Pro League match of the modern era, as Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al Nassr and Karim Benzema’s…

Crown Prince crowns Al-Hilal with King’s Cup

RIYADH — On behalf of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman, Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman attended on Friday the King’s Cup final for the 2025–2026 sports season. The Crown Prince crowned Al-Hilal team with the prestigious cup after it defeated…

Saudi Arabia says Hantavirus risk remains ‘very low’ - Saudi Gazette

Saudi Gazette wins WAN-IFRA award for best website relaunch - Saudi Gazette

Toney fires Al Ahli title push and takes lead in golden boot race

JEDDAH — Ivan Toney continued his remarkable debut season with Al Ahli by scoring a hat-trick in Wednesday’s 3-1 win over Al Fateh to move top of the Roshn Saudi League scoring charts.The English striker delivered another standout performance in Jeddah, converting two penalties…

Hajj Ministry urges pilgrims to obtain permits via official channels - Saudi Gazette

10 residents arrested in Makkah for violating Hajj regulations - Saudi Gazette

Al Hilal close on Al Nassr ahead of decisive Riyadh derby

DAMMAM — Al Hilal kept the Roshn Saudi League title race alive on Tuesday after battling back to defeat Al Khaleej 2-1 and cut the gap to leaders Al Nassr to two points.Sergej Milinković-Savić equalized for Al Hilal before Sultan Mandash struck the winner 11 minutes from time…

Saudi Arabia posts SR125.7 billion Q1 deficit as oil revenues decline - Saudi Gazette

Al Qadsiah end Al Nassr streak with 3-1 upset

DAMMAM — Al Qadsiah stunned league leaders Al Nassr with a 3-1 victory on Sunday, ending their 16-match winning run in the Roshn Saudi League.Al Nassr remain top with 79 points from 31 matches, holding a five-point lead over Al Hilal, who have a game in hand.Al Qadsiah,…

Al Hilal keep title hopes alive with 3-0 win at Al Hazem

AR RASS — Al Hilal kept their Roshn Saudi League title hopes alive with a convincing 3-0 victory over Al Hazem on Saturday.Trailing leaders Al Nassr by eight points before kickoff, the reigning champions responded with a composed performance to reduce the gap and maintain…

Ronaldo fires Al Nassr closer to title with decisive win over Al Ahli

RIYADH — Cristiano Ronaldo delivered once again as Al Nassr moved within touching distance of the Roshn Saudi League title with a 2-0 victory over Al Ahli on Wednesday. With the match finely poised, Ronaldo rose highest in the 76th minute to power home a header from João…

Saudi Arabia announces $8 billion in financial support for Pakistan - Saudi Gazette

SAMA: E-payments account for 85% of total retail payments in 2025 - Saudi Gazette

Saudi Arabia marks historic first Arab entry into Artemis program with ‘Shams’ satellite - Saudi Gazette

PIF to unveil new strategy within weeks as Saudi economy remains resilient, Al-Rumayyan says - Saudi Gazette

Saudi Arabia allows holders of expired visas to extend up to April 18 or leave directly - Saudi Gazette

Trump pauses strikes on Iran’s energy infrastructure for 5 days after ‘productive’ talks - Saudi Gazette

Saudi air defenses intercept 21 drones, ballistic missile over Riyadh and Eastern regions - Saudi Gazette

Iraqi interior minister reaffirms commitment to Saudi Arabia’s security - Latest News from Saudi Arabia and the World - Saudi Gazette

Saudi air defenses destroy 37 drones over the Eastern Province - Latest News from Saudi Arabia and the World - Saudi Gazette

Iranian attacks injure 3,195 in Israel since Feb. 28 - Saudi Gazette

Hajj Ministry: Umrah visa issuance will stop on Shawwal 1 - Saudi Gazette