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On this episode we hear from Badr Jafar, the President of Crescent Petroleum, the oldest private oil and gas company in the region, and a Special Representative for COP28. We ask him whether the criticisms against the UAE hosting the summit are justified, his role in ensuring the event creates a lasting legacy, and whether the rapidly escalating fighting between Israel and Palestine could be devastating for the region’s oil markets.

Dawri is a Saudi football podcast by Arab News. Episode 11 of Dawri sees Middle East football journalist and regular guest Matt Monaghan join host Peter Redding and Arab News Sports Editor Ali Khaled to discuss the latest international break and Roberto Mancini’s ongoing challenges with the Saudi national team. Khaled Alarafah gives his Riyadh report, while the upcoming Saudi Pro League fixtures - particularly the intriguing Al-Taawoun v Al-Ittihad - are discussed.

The Wicket is a podcast by Arab News that covers the latest cricket news and results from across the Middle East, Asia and the world. On Episode 3 of The Wicket, host Brian Murgatroyd, alongside Arab News cricket columnist Jon Pike and reporter Subas Humagain discuss the latest developments from the Cricket World Cup in India, including some shock wins for the Netherlands and Afghanistan, and England’s worrying form.

In this episode of Frankly Speaking, we hear from Palestinian Ambassador to Japan Waleed Ali Siam, to ask what an all-out war between Israel and Palestine will mean for the region, and whether diplomatic powers from Saudi Arabia, Egypt or Jordan have any hope of diffusing the situation or are we at the point of no return.

Dawri is a Saudi football podcast by Arab News. In Episode 10 of Dawri, host Peter Redding and Arab News Sports Editor Ali Khaled are joined by Amy Gilligham, the Saudi Pro League’s first ever female commentator, to discuss the recent Jeddah Derby, local Saudi talent and the teams and individuals that have caught the eye this season. Arab News reporter Khaled Alarfah gives us the latest from the Saudi national team camp ahead of their friendlies against Nigeria and Mali in Portugal.

The Wicket is a podcast by Arab News that covers the latest cricket news and results from across the Middle East, Asia and the world.

We’re into the second week of the Cricket World Cup in India, and Episode 2 of The Wicket sees host Brian Murgatroyed and Arab News columnist discuss the action so far, and the home nation’s expectation to win the tournament. Arab News cricket reporter Subas Humagain also gives his views on the form of the fancied Asian teams India and Pakistan in the early days of the competition.

In this episode of Frankly Speaking, we speak with Fiona Hill, Founder, Future Resilience Forum and a former Downing Street Chief of Staff and trusted advisor to Prime Minister Theresa May. Ms Hill plans to stage the first security conference focused on promoting global resilience. We ask whether her work can compare to other events like the World Economic Forum, whether Rishi Sunak can restore the UK’s credibility after years of turmoil, and if closer ties between the UK and Saudi are being welcomed back home.

Dawri is a Saudi football podcast by Arab News.

Episode 9 of Dawri sees Al-Qadisiyah coach and Liverpool legend Robbie Fowler joint host Peter redding and Arab News Sports Editor Ali Khaled to talk about his move to Saudi, adapting to his new surrounding and his teams flying start to the season in the First Division.

Khaled Alarafah’s Riyad dispatch cover a disappointing result for champions Al-Ittihad and a post-match chat with Brazilian midfielder Fabinho.

The Wicket is a podcast by Arab News that covers the latest cricket news and results from across the Middle East, Asia and the world.

On the eve of the 2023 ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup, Episode 1 of new weekly podcast “The Wicket” sees host Brian Murgatroyd and Arab News columnist Jon Pike discuss the favorites, challengers and the rest ahead of the start of action in India.

In this episode of Frankly Speaking, we hear from renowned American Rabbi and the Founder of The Foundation for Ethnic Understanding, Marc Schneier, to find out what a peace deal between Saudi Arabia and Israel would mean for the Middle East.

We ask him if the ongoing negotiations are proving to be successful or if Benjamin Netanyahu’s most right-wing government in history is more likely to continue expanding settlements while rejecting Palestinian rights.