
Discovering Jeddah with a Pilot's Perspective
An airline pilot shares his experiences exploring Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, during a layover, highlighting the historic Al Balad neighborhood, its rich history, and the city's growing tourism scene.
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An airline pilot shares his experiences exploring Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, during a layover, highlighting the historic Al Balad neighborhood, its rich history, and the city's growing tourism scene.

The Next Gen ATP Finals in Jeddah begins with top young players including Learner Tien returning and Rafael Jodar making his debut, featuring intense matchups among the world's promising tennis stars under 20.

The top young tennis players gathered in Jeddah for the 2025 Next Gen ATP Finals, enjoying a beach retreat and media day before the tournament begins, with group matches starting midweek and culminating in semi-finals and finals over the weekend.

The draw for the 2025 Next Gen ATP Finals in Jeddah has been announced, featuring top young players like Learner Tien and Martin Landaluce, with group stage matches starting Wednesday and culminating in the final on Sunday.
Nishesh Basavareddy, an emerging tennis star from California, is participating in the Next Gen ATP Finals in Jeddah with coach Gilles Cervara, former coach of Daniil Medvedev, aiming to leverage his experience to improve his game in the tournament featuring the world's top young players.

The IPL 2025 mega auction will take place on November 24-25 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, marking the second consecutive year the event is held overseas. A total of 1574 players have registered, with 204 slots available for the ten franchises to fill. Teams have a budget of INR 120 crore, with Punjab Kings having the largest remaining purse of INR 110.5 crore. The auction allows for up to six player retentions, with Right-to-Match options available. The event coincides with the India-Australia Test match in Perth.

Nia Jax became the second-ever Queen of the Ring by defeating Lyra Valkyria in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Jax's victory in the final match of the tournament grants her a shot at the WWE Women's Championship at SummerSlam in August.

Anthony Kim struggled in the second round of the LIV Golf event in Jeddah, carding another 76 after a disastrous start, leaving him in last place by nine shots. Making his first professional start since 2012, Kim finished with 11 consecutive pars and is 12 over par through two rounds, while Joaquin Niemann leads by two shots entering the final round.

Anthony Kim made his long-awaited return to professional golf after 12 years, finishing the first round in last place at the LIV Golf debut in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. His round, marked by a shank and a 6-over finish, showcased expected rust after his prolonged absence. Kim's disappearance from the sport following an Achilles injury had been a mystery, but his return was met with anticipation and curiosity. Despite the challenging start, Kim expressed eagerness to compete again and reconnect with the competitive aspect of the game.

Former golf star Anthony Kim, who disappeared from the professional golf scene 12 years ago, has resurfaced in Jeddah ahead of his LIV Golf debut, sporting a casual look and a familiar swing. Despite speculation about his performance after such a long hiatus, Kim's return to competitive play as a wildcard in the upcoming tournament has generated significant interest and curiosity within the golfing community.

Peace talks in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, between representatives of over 40 countries on a peaceful resolution to Russia's war in Ukraine were described as "productive" by Ukrainian presidential adviser Andriy Yermak. Discussions focused on Ukraine's defense needs, economic and security support, and finding ways to continue the export of Ukrainian grain. Russia, not invited to the meeting, dismissed the talks as futile and plans to discuss the results with its economic partners. Meanwhile, the war continues with reports of a downed drone, Russian shelling, and Ukraine's missile strikes on bridges connecting to Crimea.

Representatives from around 40 countries participating in the Saudi-hosted Ukraine peace talks in Jeddah expressed their support for Ukraine's territorial integrity and the principles of the UN Charter. China, a longtime ally of Russia, attended the talks and did not object to Ukraine's territorial integrity being respected. The meeting was seen as a step towards implementing Ukraine's 10-step peace formula, and Ukraine hopes to hold a global peace summit in the fall. Russia did not participate in the talks and continues to refuse to leave the occupied territories of Ukraine.
A shootout occurred outside the US Consulate building in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, resulting in the death of an armed man and a Nepalese security guard. Investigations are ongoing, and the State Department has not yet commented on the incident. Tensions between the US and Saudi Arabia have been rising, with the Saudi government seeking closer ties with Russia and China amid disagreements with the Biden administration.
Sudan's army and paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) failed to agree on a truce, leading to air strikes and artillery in the capital. A declaration of principles was signed in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, but both sides have yet to acknowledge the deal. The ongoing battles have led to at least 528 deaths and 4,599 injuries, with 200,000 people fleeing to neighbouring countries. The deal includes commitments to allow safe passage for civilians, medics, and humanitarian relief, and to minimise harm to civilians and public facilities. The UN and other aid agencies have suspended aid to Sudan, awaiting guarantees that their stores and staff will be safe.

Sudan's rival military factions, the Sudanese army and the paramilitary group Rapid Support Forces (RSF), are meeting in person for the first time in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, for "pre-negotiation" talks organized by the U.S. and Saudi Arabia. The two countries have urged the factions to resolve the conflict and ensure that humanitarian aid can safely reach affected areas. The factions agreed to a week-long ceasefire in anticipation of the talks, which started on Thursday. The power struggle over who gets to run the resource-rich nation of Sudan has been brewing for months, and since April, over 500 people have been killed and about 4,500 others have been injured by the conflict.