Arab News

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 36 of The Wicket, host Brian Murgatroyd welcomes Arab News column its Jon Pike and reporter Subas Humagain to discuss the latest from the world of cricket, including the batting form of India’s Shiva Dube ahead of the T20 World Cup and the risk of scheduling the Pakistan Super League at the same time as the Indian Premier League in 2025.

On this episode of Frankly Speaking we hear from Dr Hala Al Tuwaijri, the first woman to lead the Human Rights Commission in Saudi Arabia. We ask about the progress she’s witnessed firsthand during her time in office and confront the critiques levelled by Western nations that scrutinise the authenticity of Saudi Arabia’s advancements in human rights. Plus, are there any lingering imperfections and mistakes within the system? And what are the proactive measures underway to address them head-on?

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 35 of The Wicket, host Brian Murgatroyd is joined by Arab News columnist Jon Pike and reporter Subas Humagain to covering cricketing issues such as the various announcements by the Board of Control for Cricket in India, James’ Anderson’s impending retirement, men’s and women’s series around the world and the news that the dates for the next season of the UAE’s own T20 league, the ILT20, have been confirmed.

Dawri is a Saudi football podcast by Arab News. It’s been on the cards for weeks, and at the weened it was confirmed that Al-Hilal are the Saudi champions for record -extending 19th time. Middle East football expert Matt Monaghan joins host Peter Redding and Arab News Sports Editor Ali Khaled to discuss the highpoint of historic season for Jorge Jesus and his team, while Khaled Alarafah gives a dispatch from the 4-1 win over Al-Hazem that clinched the championship.

On this episode of Frankly Speaking, we hear from His Excellency Ambassador Hossam Zaki, Assistant Secretary General of the Arab League, to discuss their efforts to halt Israel’s deadly assault on Gaza and the diminishing prospects for a two-state solution. Plus, should Arab nations offer to house Palestinian refugees? And will they help Gaza eventually rebuild?

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. In Episode 34 of The Wicket, Arab News columnist Jon Pike and reporter Subas Humagain join host Brian Murgatroyd to discuss the success of West Indies A tour of Nepal, Scotland women’s qualification to the T20 World Cup, and much more.

On this episode of Frankly Speaking, we hear from Malaysia’s Prime Minister, Anwar Ibrahim, after he addressed fellow leaders at the World Economic Forum’s Special Meeting in Riyadh.    We ask him why he’s advocating for Saudi Arabia to assume a larger role in world affairs and the current state of Malaysian-Saudi relations, drawing from his personal relationship with Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince.   We also explore his critique of Western hypocrisy in the ongoing crisis in Gaza and address ongoing reports concerning high level Malaysian government corruption.

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. In Episode 33 of The Wicket, our team of host Brian Murgatroyd, Arab News columnist Jon Pike and reporter Subas Humagain discuss the Women’s T20 World Cup Qualifier in Abu Dhabi and  Pakistan’s appointment of Jason Gillespie and Gary Kirsten as men’s team coaches, among other news.

Dawri is a Saudi football podcast by Arab News. On Episode 36 of Dawri, host Peter Redding and Arab News Sports Editor Ali Khaled discuss a disappointing few days for Saudi football as the Green Falcons exit at the quarterfinal stages of the 2024 AFC U-23 Asian Cup means Saad Al-Shehri’s team will not be going to this summer’s Olympic Games in Paris, while Khaled Alarafah looks back on Al-Hilal’s defeat in the semifinals of the AFC Champions League by Al-Ain of the UAE.

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 32 of The Wicket, Arab News columnist Jon Pike and reporter Subas Humagain join host Brian Murgatroyd to discuss the aggressive and successful approach employed by Sunrisers Hyderabad in the Indian Premier League and the next steps for Saudi Arabian cricket.

Dawri is a Saudi football podcast by Arab News. On Episode 35 of Dawri, host Peter Redding and Arab News Sports Editor Ali Khaled are joined by Middle East football journalist Matt Monaghan to discuss the the epic AFC Champions League semifinal between Al-Ain and Al-Hilal as well as Saudi Arabia’s progress at the 2024 AFC U-23 Asian Cup.

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 31 of The Wicket, host Brian Murgatroyd talks to Arab News columnist Jon Pike and reporter Subas Humagain about the positives in Saudi Arabia’s tough campaign in the Asian Cricket Council’s Premier Cup T20I tournament and the future of Sri Lanka women’s captain Chamari Athapaththu.

Dawri is a Saudi football podcast by Arab News. On E34 of Dawri, host Peter Redding and Arab News Sports Editor Ali Khaled are joined by Middle East football commentator Amy Gillingham to discuss the Saudi Super Cup in Abu Dhabi, Al-Hilal’s record-breaking winning streak and the return of the AFC Champions League in midweek.

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 30 of The Wicket, our panel - host Brian Murgatroyd, Arab News columnist Jon Pike and reporter Subas Humagain - discuss the ongoing Indian Premier League action and the upcoming Asian Cricket Council Premier Cup, which features Saudi Arabia, who will be hoping to use the tournament to progress to next year’s Asian Cup proper.

Dawri is a Saudi football podcast by Arab News. On E33 of Dawri, host Peter Redding and Arab News Sports Editor Ali Khaled are joined by Middle East football journalist Matt Monaghan to discuss the Saudi Super Cup taking place in Abu Dhabi, Al-Hilal’s relentless march on all fronts and Cristiano Ronaldo’s late-season frustrations.

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. Episode 29 of The Wicket sees host Brian Murgatroyd, Arab News columnist Jon Pike and reporter Subas Humagain discuss the form of Mayank Yadav in the early days of the 2024 Indian Premier League season and Saudi Arabia’s prospects at the upcoming Asian Cricket Council Premier Cup in Oman.

On this episode of Frankly Speaking, we’re joined by UNICEF Spokesperson James Elder to delve into the implications of the ceasefire for Gaza. Can it effectively halt Israel’s deadly assault and what does it signify for the ongoing war? Plus, while Israel claims that plenty of aid is reaching those who need it, humanitarian agencies say children are dying of dehydration and famine. We’ll seek clarity from Mr Elder on what he’s witnessed firsthand. And with more than 20 years working in the world’s biggest crisis zones, does he think the international community has failed Gaza’s youngest victims?

Dawri is a Saudi football podcast by Arab News. On Episode 32 of Dawri, host Peter Redding and Arab News Sports Editor Ali Khaled discuss a busy week which saw Saudi Arabia stay on course for qualification the 2026 World Cup and a historic first ever SAFF Women’s Cup final in which Al-Ahli beat Al-Shabab 3-2 at Kingdom Arena in Riyadh. Khaled Alarafah’s dispatch covers an exciting draw between Ettifaq and Al-Ahli, and Middle East football expert Matt Monaghan joins to discuss the remaining matches in Round 25 of the Saudi Pro League as and Al-Hilal’s relentless march to the title.

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 28 of The Wicket, host Brian Murgatroyd welcomes the regular panel of Arab News columnist Jon Pike and reporter Subas Humagain, to discuss Bangladesh’s policy of producing good cricket pitches rather than the traditional low, slow surfaces, the Bangladeshi women’s team’s ODI series against world champions Australia, and much more.

In this episode of Frankly Speaking we hear from His Royal Highness Prince Abdulaziz Turki Al-Faisal, former Chief of General Intelligence Directorate in Saudi Arabia and former US and UK Ambassador. We ask him whether the crisis in Gaza can be resolved, if he believes that Israel’s military actions should be considered a genocide, and if a peace deal between Saudi Arabia and Israel is forever off the table.

Dawri is a Saudi football podcast by Arab News. It’s international week, and while there are no Saudi Pro League matches taking place, the Roberto Mancini’s national team are in the middle of double-header of Asian Qualifiers against Tajikistan for the 2026 World Cup and 2027 AFC Asian Cup. Host Peter Redding and Arab News’ Ali Khaled and Khaled Alarafah give their views on the narrow 1-0 win in Riyadh ahead of the second encounter in Tajikistan on Tuesday, while commentator Amy Gillingham joins to discuss the recent WAFF Women’s Championship, the Saudi Women’s Premier League and the Women’s Cup final next weekend.

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 27 of The Wicket, host Brain Murgatroyd and Arab News duo of cricket columnist Jon Pike and reporter Subas Humagain discuss Sri Lanka spinner Wanindu Hasaranga’s decision to come out of Test retirement and the controversies provoked by the decisions home officials took during the Afghanistan-Ireland T20I series

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. In a Special episode of The Wicket marking the start of the Indian Premier League season, host Brian Murgatroyd, Arab News columnist Jon Pike and reporter Subas Humagain discuss the players they are looking forward to seeing, Gujarat Titans’ decision to make star young batter Shubman Gill their franchise captain, and much more.

On this episode of Frankly Speaking, we hear from Riyad Mansour, Permanent Observer of the State of Palestine to the United Nations. We ask him about the prospects of Palestine’s recognition as a state at the UN, if the organization can prevent an Israeli invasion into Rafah and mitigate further loss of life, and his assessment of the international community’s failure to safeguard the innocent lives of Palestinian children, who bear the brunt of this deadly conflict.

Dawri is a Saudi football podcast by Arab News. After a massive week of action in the region, Middle East football journalist and commentator Matt Monaghan joins Dawri host Peter Redding and Arab News Sports Editor Ali Khaled to discuss a few days to forget for Al-Nassr as they crashed out of the AFC Champions League to Al-Ain and all but dropped out of the Saudi Pro League title race as well. On the other hand, Al-Hilal remain unstoppable and now hold the world record for most consecutive wins with 29. Khaled Alarafah sends his latest dispatch from Riyadh.

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. In Episode 25 of The Wicket, host Brian Murgatroyd welcomes the regular team of Arab News cricket columnist Jon Pike and reporter Subas Humagain to discuss James Anderson’s landmark 700th Test wicket, the ICC Cricket World Cup League 2 and much more.

In this episode of Frankly Speaking we hear from Ali Assiri, former Saudi Ambassador to Pakistan and Lebanon. We ask the extent to which Israel’s actions contribute to the proliferation of regional terrorism, and the ramifications for Lebanon as the crisis extends beyond Gaza. Plus, can Pakistan’s new Prime Minister navigate the challenges to steer the country toward stability? And we uncover the valuable lessons Saudi Arabia can offer in fostering peace within the region.

Dawri is a Saudi football podcast by Arab News. On Episode 29 of Dawri, host Peter Redding and Arab News Sports Editor Ali Khaled are joined by Paul Williams of the Asian Game to discuss the AFC Champions League, a shock defeat for Al-Nassr that may just have ended this season Saudi Pro League title race, and - on the weekend of the Formula 1 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix - the parallels between Max Verstappen and Al-Hilal.

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 24 of The Wicket our panel of host Brian Murgatroyd, Arab News columnist Jon Pike and reporter Subas Humagain discuss the possibility of England’s spin heroes in India, Shoaib Bashir and Tom Hartley being left out of their county sides, as well as the hold that Australia seem to have over New Zealand after beating them in the first Test in Wellington.

On this episode of Frankly Speaking, we hear from Simon Coveney, the Irish Minister for Enterprise, Trade, and Employment on Ireland’s unwavering resolve to shield Palestinian lives from the ravages of conflict. We also ask him if bolder action is needed to stem the tide of support for Israel’s allies in Washington, and find out why Ireland’s high-stakes trade talks with Saudi Arabia could have huge implications for the two nations in the year ahead.

Dawri is a Saudi football podcast by Arab News. On Episode 28 of Dawri, Middle East football expert John Duerden joins host Peter Redding and Arab News Sports Editor Ali Khaled to discuss Cristiano Ronaldo’s ban and fine after a controversial match against Al-Shabab, Al-Nassr’s subsequent 4-4 draw with Al-Hazem without their Portuguese captain, and leaders Al-Hilal’s Saudi Clasico against reigning champions Al-Ittihad.

In this special episode of the Mayman Show get to know Russell Peters, an award-winning comedian, as he gives details about his current tour, how he enjoys being a DJ as a hobby, and more.

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 23 of The Wicket, host Brian Murgatroyd, Arab News cricket  columnist Jon Pike and reporter Subas Humagain discuss whether Steve Smith will make Australia’s squad for the T20 World Cup and Neil Wagner’s emotional retirement.

In this episode of ”Frankly Speaking,” we hear from Israeli Columnist Gideon Levy, who has faced criticism for his outspoken opposition against Netanyahu’s continued atrocities. We ask if peace is attainable under Israel’s current leadership, whether Netanyahu’s current stance signals a strategic failure, and question whether Palestinians can do anything to help the Israelis recognize their fragile humanity.

Dawri is a Saudi football podcast by Arab News. It’s been a momentous sporting weekend in the Kingdom with Riyadh hosting the Saudi Cup and the first ever international MMA event, the PFL Champions vs Bellator Champions. But there’s been plenty of football as well, and on Episode 27 of Dawri, host Peter Redding and Arab News Sports Editor Ali Khaled are joined by Middle East football journalist Matt Monaghan to discuss the latest from AFC Champions League, Al-Hilal and Al-Nassr’s battle at the top of the Saudi Pro League and an intriguing season developing in the UAE.

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 22 of The Wicket, host Brian Murgatroyd talks to Arab News columnist Jon Pike and reporter Subas Humagain about the recently-concluded DP World ILT20 in the UAE the tragic death of the great South Africa all-rounder Mike Procter.

On this episode of Frankly Speaking we hear from Arij Mutabagani, the President of the Saudi Tennis Federation to tackle the issue of calls to boycott Saudi tennis. She also shares insights into player feedback from past tournaments held in the Kingdom and discusses the prospects of witnessing a Saudi player rat Wimbledon.

Dawri is a Saudi football podcast by Arab News. The Asian Cup is over, and Qatar have been crowned champions of the continent for the second tournament in a row. On Episode 26 of Dawri, Middle East football journalist Matt Monaghan joins host Peter Redding and Arab News Sports Editor Ali Khaled to look back on the hosts’ 3-1 win over Jordan on the final, before turning their attention to club football and AFC Champions League and Saudi Pro League action for the rest of the season.

In this episode of the Mayman Show get to know Fatimah Baeshen, author & former press secretary for the Saudi Embassy in Washington D.C., and hear about her latest book, her thoughts on Saudi Arabia’s growth, and more.

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. In Episode 21 of The Wicket, our team of presenter Brian Murgatroyd, Arab News columnist Jon Pike and reporter Subas Humagain discuss Saudi Arabia’s success in the Asian Cricket Council Men’s Challenger Cup, the three-match T20I series between Australia and the West Indies, and  the ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup.

On this episode of Frankly Speaking, we discuss Spain’s increased €3.5 million aid for UNRWA and whether it can bridge the gap left by other EU nations. We also explore the bloc’s stance on supporting the establishment of a Palestinian state and delve into the question of whether an immediate ceasefire in Gaza could stop the ongoing violence while paving the way for broader peace in the Middle East.

Dawri is a Saudi football podcast by Arab News. The final of the AFC Asian Cup 2023 is finally here, and in Episode 25 of Dawri, Paul Williams of the Asian Game joins host Peter Redding and Arab News Sports Editor Ali Khalid to discuss the clash between Qatar and Jordan at Musial Stadium, the form of star men Akram Afif and Musa Al-Taamari, and the highlights of dramatic tournament.

In this episode of the Mayman Show get to know Husein Alireza, the captain of the Saudi rowing team, and listen to his effort to boost rowing in Saudi Arabia, his partnerships with Cartier and Nike, and more.

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. In Episode 20 of The Wicket, host Brian Murgatroyd, Arab News columnist Jon Pike and reporter Subas Humagain discuss the ACC men’s Challenger Cup featuring Saudi Arabia, the UAE’s ILT20, and all the latest developments from the world of cricket over the past week.

In this episode of Frankly Speaking we hear from Timothy Lenderking, the US Special Envoy for Yemen. We ask him about the military coalition the US is leading against the Houthis. We also ask about the flip flopping of the US administration with regards to the classification of the Houthis as a terrorist organisation, explore whether the recent escalation in the Red Sea and across the region can be contained and question whether President Biden’s latest stance towards the Houthis could impact the crucial flow of aid into Yemen and the ongoing peace efforts.

Dawri is a Saudi football podcast by Arab News. On Episode 24 of Dawri, printer Peter Redding and Arab News Sports Editor are joined by Middle East football journalist Matt Monaghan to discuss the disappointing results and exits by Arab teams at the AFC Asian Cup in Qatar - and Africa Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast - before looking ahead to the quarter final stages.

In this episode of the Mayman Show get to know Dr. Ahmed Al-Badr, a world leading gynecologist and entrepreneur, and listen to his experiences as a motivational speaker, founding the herbal-based brand Byslan, and more.

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. In Episode 19 of The Wicket, our team of host Brian Murgatroyd, Arab News columnist John Pike and reporter Subas Humagain discuss the outstanding bowling display by West Indies fast bowler Shamar Joseph against Australia, and the potential batting changes in the England team if they don’t recover against India in their Test series.

In this week’s episode of Frankly Speaking, we hear from Palestinian Pastor Reverend Munther Isaac, of the Christmas Evangelical Lutheran Church in Bethlehem. We ask him about the status of Palestinian Christians, the church’s position on the war, and whether the West, who he has accused of failing Palestinians, has began turning on Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu.

In this episode of the Mayman Show get to know Nigel Calland, a nutritionist and life coach from the UK, and listen to his thoughts on his first trip to Saudi, health tips, recent conversion to Islam, and more.

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 18 of The Wicket host Brian Murgatroyd, Arab News columnist Jon Pike and reporter Subas Humagain discuss New Zealand’s T20I series win over Pakistan and look forward to England’s Test series in India.

Dawri is a Saudi football podcast by Arab News. In episode 23 of Dawri, host Peter Redding and Arab News Sports Editor Ali Khaled are joined by John Duerden to discuss the first two rounds of group matches in the AFC Asian Cup taking place in Qatar, in articular Saudi’s progress to the knockout stages and Iraq’s sensational 2-1 win over tournament favorites Japan.

In this episode of the Mayman Show get to know Peter Bellew, the COO of Riyadh Air, and listen to the new PIF backed national airline’s plans, his experiences in Saudi Arabia, and more.

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 17 of The Wicket, our team of host Brian Murgatroyd, Arab News columnist Jon Pike and reporter Subas Humagain preview the UAE Twenty20 league, the ILT20, and the ICC U-19 Cricket World Cup in South Africa.

Dawri is a Saudi football podcast by Arab News. On Episode 22 of Dawri, host Peter Redding and Arab News Sports Editor Ali Khaled look back on the early days of the AFC Asian Cup in Qatar and the performances of the Arab teams, and are joined by Asian football expert Paul Williams to discuss Roberto Mancini’s explosive press conference, Saudi Arabia’s opener against Oman and the challenges of Japan, South Korea and Australia. Khaled Alarafah gives a dispatch on Saudi’s preparation going into their first match.

In this episode of the Mayman Show get to know Vladimir Stojković, Al-Faiha FC Goalkeeper, and listen to his career, his experience in the Roshn Saudi League, and more.

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. In Episode 16 of The Wicket, the panel of host Brian Murgatroyd, Arab News columnist Jon Pike and reporter Subas Humagain discuss the monumental achievement of Australia’s Ellyse Perry who reached 300 appearances across all formats, as well as Nepal’s hopes of progressing from group stage of the ICC T20 World Cup.

Dawri is a Saudi football podcast by Arab News. The start of the AFC Asian Cup 2023 in Qatar is only days away and the latest episode of Dawri sees host Peter Redding and Arab News Sports Editor Ali Khaled joined by football writer Matt Monaghan to discuss the chances of the 10 Arab nations taking part, while Khaled Alarafah reports on the latest from the Saudi camp.

In this episode of the Mayman Show get to know Razan Al-Ajmmi, Saudi Arabia’s first female skydiver, and listen to her skydiving experiences, future plans, and more.

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. It’s the New Year, and episode 15 of the The Wicket sees host Brian Murgatroyd, Arab News columnist Jon Pike and reporter Subas Humagain discuss the uncertain future of Test cricket and the UAE’s encouraging showing against Afghanistan in a T20I series in Sharjah.

In this episode of the Mayman Show get to know Akshat Harbola, Spotify’s Managing Director of MENA and South Asia, and listen to how the platform grew in Saudi Arabia, his favorite genres, and more.

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. In Episode14 of The Wicket, host Brian Murgatroyd, Arab News columnist Jon Pike and reporter Subas Humagain look back on 2023 in cricket, and nominate their player of the year, achievement of the year and outstanding performance in the women’s game

Dawri is a Saudi football podcast by Arab News. On Episode 20 of Darwin, Arab News Sports Editor and host Peter Redding look back on an eventful week that saw Manchester City crowned FIFA Club World Cup champions after beating Fluminense of Brazil 4-0 in Jeddah, and the Saudi Pro League top three record comprehensive wins. Islam “Jimmy” Gamal, fitness coach at Egypt’s Pyramids FC, joins the team to discuss Al-Ahly’s third place finish in Saudi and a potential clash with his own club in the Egyptian Super Cup set to take place in the UAE next week.

On the first episode of season 5 of the Mayman Show get to know Reema Juffali, a Saudi race car driver, and listen to her journey into the racing world, her team Theeba Motorsports, and more.

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 13 of The Wicket, presenter Brian Murgatroyd, Arab News columnist Jon Pike and reporter Subas Humagain discuss number of topics from the world of cricket including India’s renewed interest in the women’s game, England’s resurgent form against the West Indies and Ireland’s encouraging performances against Zimbabwe.

Dawri is a Saudi football podcast by Arab News. In Episode 19 of Dawri, Arab News Sports Editor Ali Khaled talks to host Peter Redding about the World Football Summit in Jeddah, and we hear from Monika Staab, Technical Director at the Saudi Football Federation, about the rapid development of women’s football across the Kingdom in recent years. Meanwhile Khaled Alarafah covers the 2023 FIFA Club World Cup opener between Al-Ittihad and Auckland City and relays the comments of Karim Benzema after the match.

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 12 of The Wicket, our team of host Brian Murgatroyd, Arab News columnist Jon Pike and reporter Subas Humagain discuss the poor surface produced for the match between Bangladesh and New Zealand, as well as a contract situation that continues to blight cricket in the West Indies and elsewhere.

Dawri is a Saudi football podcast by Arab News. Episode 18 of Dawri sees host Peter Redding and Arab News Sports Editor Ali Khaled discuss the upcoming World Football Summit taking place in Jeddah, and are joined by Asian football expert Paul Williams to look ahead to the FIFA Club World Cup, which kicks off on Tuesday when Saudi champions Al-Ittihad take on Auckland City. Meanwhile Khaled Alrafah looks back on a momentous Riyadh Derby that saw Al-Hilal beat Al-Nassr 3-0 to go seven points clear of Cristiano Ronaldo and co at the top of the Roshn Saudi League table.

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 11 of The Wicket host Brian Murgatroyd is joined by Arab News columnist John Pike and reporter Subas Humagain to bring you the latest cricket developments from the region and round the world, with David Warner’s announcement of his impending retirement under the microscope, as is the Pakistan Cricket Board’s decision to appoint Salman Butt as a consultant.

On this special episode of the Mayman Show get to know Tarak Ben Ammar, a renowned Arab Hollywood film producer, and his recent plans for Saudi Arabia as well as his involvement in various Hollywood classics, and more.

On this episode of Frankly Speaking, we hear from Dr. Abdullah Al-Rabeeah, the Secretary General of KSrelief to ask what conditions are like in Gaza on the ground, whether the recent war impacts their resources in other conflict zones, and concerns about the safety of KSrelief staff following repeated Israeli attacks on Gazan hospitals, schools and aid agencies.

Dawri is a Saudi football podcast by Arab News. On E17 of Dawri, host Peter Redding and Arab News Sports Editor Ali Khaled look back on an action-filled week which saw three Saudi clubs progress to the round of 16 in the AFC Champions League, while Khaled Alarafah has been keeping an eye on the Al-Hilal and Al-Nassr ahead of Friday night’s massive Riyadh Derby. Middle East football expert John Duerden joins the team from Jeddah to discuss Al-Ittihad’s new era under Marcelo Gallardo before heading out to the capital for the biggest match of the season so far.

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. The World Cup is over and our panel of cricket experts are back casting their eye on developments around the world. In Episode 10 of The Wicket, host Brian Murgatroyd, columnist Jon Pike and reporter Subas Humagain discuss Indian legend MS Dhoni’s decision to play in the upcoming IPL, and the delay in granting Haris Rauf a No Objection Certificate to join Australia’s Big Bash League.

On this episode of Franky Speaking, we hear from Clare Dalton, the UAE Head of the International Committee of the Red Cross. We ask her about the alarming number of attacks on hospitals and civilian facilities, whether the group can continue working in Gaza without access to fuel, internet or anesthesia, and what went on during the Red Cross’ recent meeting with Hamas.

Dawri is a Saudi football podcast by Arab News. On Episode 16 of Dawri, host Peter Redding and Arab News Sports Editor Ali Khaled look back on the first anniversary of Saudi football’s greatest night and two wins for the Green Falcons in this week’s 2026 World Cup Asian qualifiers. Khaled Alarafah’s dispatch covers the two victories over Pakistan and Jordan, while Portuguese football journalist and commentator Pedro Correia joins the panel to discuss Cristiano Ronaldo’s continued excellence for his club and country.

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. The 2023 Cricket World Cup is over, and what a final it was. In Episode 9 of The Wicket, host Brian Murgatroyd, Arab News columnist Jon Pike and reporter Subas Humagain look back on the tournament, and Australia’s shock win over hosts India in the final.

On this episode of Frankly Speaking, we hear from Juliette Touma, the Director of Communications at UNRWA, to ask about the impact of the fuel blockade on their operations, whether Israel has any justification for targeting a civilian hospital, and how aid agencies are grappling with the staggering loss of 103 colleagues in what has become their deadliest conflict to date.

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. It’s the big one! On episode 8 of The Wicket, host Brian Murgatroyd, Arab News columnist Jon Pike and reporter Subas Humagain look back on the Cricket World Cup semi-finals and ahead to the Sunday’s final between India and Australia.

Dawri is a Saudi football podcast by Arab News. On Episode 15 of Dawri, host Peter Redding and Arab News Sports Editor Ali Khaled look back on another week in the SPL which saw wins for top two Al-Hilal and Al-Nassr, and a Karim Benzema-inspired return to form for manageress champions Al-Ittihad. Matt Monaghan joins to discuss the start of the 2026 World Cup/2027 AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers and Khaled Alarafah gives us the latest news from the Saudi national team camp in Riyadh.

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. Episode 7 of The Wicket sees our panel of host Brian Murgatrroyd, columnist Jon Pike and reporter Subas Humagain get to grips with the closing stages of the Cricket World Cup in India, with focus on the semi-finals between India and New Zealand on Wednesday, Nov. 15, and South Africa against Australian the following day.

On this episode of Frankly Speaking, we hear from Craig Mokhiber, the former Director of the New York Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, who has resigned, blaming the UN for “failing” to prevent a “genocide” against the Palestinians. We ask him whether his resignation will change anything at the agency, why he says Israeli lobbyists are putting pressure on UN leaders, and if anyone can put an end to the massacre.

Dawri is a Saudi football podcast by Arab News. In Episode 14 of Dawri, host Peter Redding and Arab News Sports Editor dissect Nuno Santo’s sacking by champions Al-Ittihad, the latest action from the SPL and the mixed results of the Saudi clubs in the AFC Champions League midweek fixtures. The panel are joined by journalist Andrew Nagy to discuss his fascinating feature about the growing trend among modern football fans to support individual players ahead of clubs. And Khaled Alarafah’s dispatch cover Al-Ittihad’s loss to Al-Ahli in the last round of SPL matches.

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. In Episode 6 of The Wicket, our regular panel of host Brian Murgatroyd, Arab News columnist Jon Pike and reporter Subas Humagain turn their focus on the closing stages of the Cricket World Cup in India, especially the Glen Maxwell’s extraordinary double century for Australia against Afghanistan and the dismissal of Sri Lanka’s Angelo Mathews against Bangladesh.

On this episode we speak with Ambassador Munir Akram, the Permanent Representative of Pakistan to the United Nations. We ask him whether he expects the UN to send peace troops to Gaza after his recent request, whether Pakistan is willing to intervene in the conflict and why the international community has failed so miserably to end this crisis.

Dawri is a Saudi football podcast by Arab News. In Episode 13 of Dawri, Asian football expert Paul Williams joins host Peter Redding and Arab News Sport Editor Ali Khaled to discuss Saudi Arabia’s imminent confirmation as hosts of 2034 World Cup, Salem Al-Dawsari’s announcement as Asia’s Player of the Year and the upcoming AFC Champions League fixtures. Khaled Alarafah’s weekly dispatch covers an exciting Riyadh v Jeddah Classico which saw Al-Hilal beat AL-Ahli 3-1.

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. In Episode 5 of The Wicket, host Brian Murgatroyd, Arab News columnist Jon Pike and reporter Subas Humagain look back on the latest Cricket World Cup action in India, discuss the pathway to the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy that the tournament’s latter stages have offered.

On this episode we speak with Francesca Albanese, the United Nations Special Rapporteur on the Occupied Palestinian Territories. We ask her about the underlying dynamics of the conflict between Israel and Palestine and whether anyone will be held accountable for the atrocious war crimes being committed against civilians. And, with a rapidly rising death toll and no ceasefire in sight, we ask if the UN has once again failed the Palestinian people.

Dawri is a Saudi football podcast by Arab News. Episode 12 of Dawri sees Middle East football expert John Duerden join host Peter Redding and Arab News Sports Editor Ali Khaled to discuss the latest action from the SPL and AFC Champions League and look forward to the highly anticipated clash between leaders Al-Hilal and Al-Ahli. Meanwhile, Khaled Al-Arafah bring us his latest report from Riyadh, which last week saw him catch a close look at Al-Hilal.

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. In Episode 4 of The Wicket, host Brian Murgatroyd talks to Arab News columnist Jon Pike and reporter Subas Humagain about the latest developments from the Cricket World Cup in India, including defending champions England’s poor form so far.

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.