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Dawri | S1 E18 | Paul Williams, football journalist

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 | S1 E11 | with Jon Pike and Subas Humagain

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.

The Mayman Show | SPECIAL | Tarak Ben Ammar, Arab Hollywood Producer

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.

 

Frankly Speaking | S8 E10 | Dr. Abdullah Al-Rabeeah, Supervisor General of KSrelief

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 | S1 E17 | John Duerden, football journalist

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 | S1 E10 | with Subas Humagain and Jon Pike

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.

Frankly Speaking | S8 E9 | Clare Dalton, UAE Head - ICRC

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 | S1 E16 | Pedro Correia, football jounalist

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 | S1 E9 | with Subas Humagain and Jon Pike

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.

Frankly Speaking | S8 E8 | Juliette Touma, Director of Communications at UNRWA

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.