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In S2 E17 of Black and White, host Peter Redding and Arab News Sports Editor Ali Khaled look black on a remarkable 12 months for Newcastle United, highlighting the standout players, signings, goals and performances. Also discussed are the impressive 3-0 win against Leicester City, the looming clash with Arsenal and the upcoming FA and Carabao Cup fixtures.

On this episode of the Mayman Show get to know Saudi fashion designer Mohammed Khoja, how he founded his brand Hindamme, how Saudi sub cultures inspire his creations, and how his apparel has been selected to be on display at the Victoria & Albert Museum in London.

The World Cup is over and the Premier league is back. Which means the return of Black & White with host Geordie Pete Redding and Arab News Sports Editor Ali Khaled, who are joined by former Newcastle United defender Robbie Elliott from S2 E16.

On the agenda is Newcastle’s Carabao Cup win over Bournemouth, potential signing in the January transfer window and the Boxing Day clash with Leicester City.

In this episode of the Mayman Show get to know the first female aerospace engineer in the GCC, Mishaal Ashemimry, and what it’s like working in an exciting new sector in the region, how her time studying in the US has helped her, and how her childhood in Enaiza region in Saudi Arabia helped shape who she is today.

So it’s Argentina against reigning champions ion the World Cup final. In episode 8 of the Arab News World Cup Podcast, Peter Redding and Ali Khaled look back on Morocco’s remarkable journey to the semi-finals where, after another heroic performance, they lost 2-0 to France, and Argentina’s ultimately comfortable 3-0 win over Croatia.

Will France become the first tea since Brazil in 1962 to retain the title or will Argentina claim a third tile? Will Lionel Messi fulfil his destiny or will the torch be passed on to Kylian Mbappe on the biggest stage of all?

In this episode of the Mayman Show get to know former WWE Champion Drew McIntyre and his thoughts about touring Saudi and Wales in one calendar year as well as his personal journey from his beginnings to becoming one of the biggest names in Sports Entertainment

Qatar 2022 just keeps on delivering the goods. In Episode 7 of the Arab News World Cup Podcast, Peter Redding and Ali Khaled discuss Morocco’s sensational 1-0 win over Portugal and the rest of the quarterfinal results as well as look forward to the last-four clashes this week.

Also making an appearance is former Manchester United and England star Rio Ferdinand to give his views on the World Cup.

In this episode of Frankly Speaking we speak to Dr. Joseph Cohen, Professor of Philosophy, University College Dublin, about why the conversations that have taken place at the second Riyadh Philosophy Conference could have a major impact in helping global leaders find solutions to the planet’s most pressing issues today.

We’ve reached at quarter-final stage of the 2022 World Cup, and hasn’t it flown by? In the latest episode host Peter Redding and Arab News Sports Editor Ali Khaled look back on the highlights of the group stages and Round of 16, including Brazil’s brilliance, Saudi Arabia’s stunning win over Argentina, a host of other surprises and Morocco’s historic progress to the last eight.

Also on the agenda is the role fans have played in Qatar and the impact that has had on Arab teams.

In this episode of Frankly Speaking we speak to Simon Anholt, the Founder of the renowned Nation Brand Index and an independent policy advisor to nearly 60 countries worldwide. We ask him whether Qatar’s $220 billion investment into the FIFA World Cup is money well-spent, whether troubled nations can ever change their global reputation, and what cities such as Riyadh, Dubai, or Doha must do to become the next London or New York.