Journalist, Play the Game

Karim Zidan

Publications

PtG Publication

Saudi Arabia's grip on world sport

Stanis Elsborg, Karim Zidan

Articles

From Riyadh to the world: How Turki Al-Sheikh is transforming Saudi Arabia into a global entertainment hub

The Public Investment Fund’s growing sports portfolio

Aramco: Rich on oil, rich on sport

The African dictator with a penchant for sports

How Saudi Arabia buys influence in US Sports

Rich Gulf states are taking over combat sports

From Qatar to Saudi: Soul-searching in sports reporting

Sporting bodies called out for lack of action on Palestine and Afghan women

Lessons from Qatar 2022: How activists should approach the 2034 World Cup in Saudi Arabia

Session on Qatar 2022 raised tense debate about bias and bigotry in media reporting

Pride and propaganda: Russia’s reimagined sports world

Soft power through combat sports: The Abu Dhabi blueprint