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Mark Lomas

Mark Lomas

Mark is a journalist who has worked extensively across MENA covering sport and culture. He has interviewed some of the world’s biggest sports stars - from Ons Jabeur to Neymar - while working for the likes of ESPN, BBC Sport and Vogue Arabia but is most passionate about amplifying the voices and stories of lesser-known athletes.

Eight Arab stars set to light up the 2026 FIFA World Cup

The FIFA World Cup 2026 will be a historic tournament for Arab football. For the first time, eight Arab nations will compete at the global showpiece, with Algeria, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Morocco, Qatar,......

 Meet Saudi Arabia’s Group H rivals at the 2026 FIFA World Cup

Saudi Arabia has been drawn in one of the most intriguing groups at the FIFA World Cup 2026, with Georgios Donis’ side set to face reigning European champion Spain, two-time World Cup winner Uruguay......

 Saudi Arabia’s FIFA World Cup 2026 squad: Who’s in and who’s out?

Recently appointed Saudi Arabia head coach Georgios Donis has named his preliminary 30-man squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with the Green Falcons’ final 26-player roster due to be confirmed on June......

 Ronaldo and Al Nassr suffer continental heartbreak but Pro League still within grasp

Cristiano Ronaldo and Al Nassr were left to contemplate another painful continental near-miss on Saturday night as Japan’s Gamba Osaka produced a disciplined and resilient display to win the AFC......

 How Al Ahli built an AFC Champions League dynasty

For years, Al Ahli had to deal with the comparisons with Al Ittihad. The club’s cross-Jeddah rival had something Al Ahli didn’t – back-to-back AFC Champions League titles. The triumphs of 2004 and......

 Who is new Saudi Arabia coach Georgios Donis?

Less than two months before the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Saudi Arabia has parted ways with head coach Hervé Renard and appointed Georgios Donis as his replacement. It is a surprising, if not unprecedented......

 Why is Karim Benzema’s move to Al Hilal so significant?

Few transfers in Saudi football land with genuine shock value any more, after several years of marquee signings and grand unveilings. But Karim Benzema’s move from Al Ittihad to Al Hilal last week was......

 How AlUla is using sport to shape its global identity

This week, the world’s leading professional cyclists will descend on northwest Saudi Arabia as the AlUla Tour returns for its seventh edition. Establishing itself as a regular fixture in cycling’s......