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Newcastle

Middle East nation “key partner” for Newcastle investment

Newcastle City Council has defended seeking investment from Saudi Arabia, after accusations that its reputation is being “dragged through the mud” because of connections...

Newcastle

Newcastle Council leader faces pressure over NUFC’s Saudi ties amid human rights concerns

Leading human rights activists have urged Newcastle City Council to take a firmer stance against alleged "sportswashing" by Saudi Arabia during a meeting with...

Community

Newcastle Council leader urged to meet Saudi rights activists

Newcastle’s new council leader has been urged to meet with Saudi Arabian human rights activists. Saudi human rights organisation ALQST has requested a sit-down with...

Sports

Saudi Arabia to host first blockbuster UFC card

Saudi Arabia continued its aim of becoming a global hub for sports by announcing that the Kingdom will host it's first major UFC fight...

Community

‘The fans have power’ – Saudi human rights activist issues protest plea to NUFC supporters

Newcastle fans “can bring change” by challenging Saudi Arabia’s government over alleged human rights abuses, a prominent activist has told supporters. Human rights campaigner Lina...

Bradford & Keighley

Imran Hussain MP secures reform of Hajj system following official delegation to Saudi Arabia

As Senior Vice-Chair of the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Hajj and Umrah, Mr Hussain visited Mecca, Madinah and Riyadh in February this year...

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