Karim Benzema Reveals His Future with Al-Ittihad Saudi Club

Riyadh – Saudi King Salman bin Abdulaziz issued a royal order appointing Thiaban bin Muhammad bin Salim bin Hamad Al Salem as Minister of Foreign Affairs with the rank of minister.

Thiaban Salim has extensive experience in diplomatic work, having served as the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Ambassador to the Arab Republic of Egypt since 2019. He previously worked at the Kingdom’s embassies in the United States of America and Japan.

Salim holds a Master’s degree in International Relations from Georgetown University in the United States and a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science from King Saud University.

Salim’s appointment to this high position is a recognition of his expertise and competence in diplomatic and political work, and stems from the Saudi leadership’s keenness to entrust national competencies with leadership positions in the state.

This step comes within the framework of the series of royal appointments and dismissals that the Kingdom has witnessed recently, with the aim of enhancing the course of government work and developing institutional performance.

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia witnessed widespread national celebrations on the occasion of Founding Day, which falls on February 22nd each year. The streets and squares were filled with parades and aerial displays, while buildings and facilities were adorned with flags and decorations.

The importance of this day stems from its commemoration of the founding of the first Saudi state by Imam Muhammad bin Saud in 1727 AD, which formed the nucleus of a unified political entity in the Arabian Peninsula and lasted for over a century before falling to Ottoman forces in 1818 AD.

The celebrations included military air and ground displays in several cities, involving various security and military sectors, in addition to fireworks displays in the skies of Riyadh, Jeddah, Dammam, Taif, and other cities.

The Ministry of Culture also organized diverse cultural and heritage events in all regions of the Kingdom, including art and handicraft exhibitions, folk performances, theatrical plays, as well as sports and entertainment competitions.

In a televised speech on this occasion, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman affirmed that Founding Day represents “a source of pride and honor for every Saudi,” noting that it is “a day when we remember the sacrifices of our fathers and forefathers and draw inspiration from them to continue the path of construction and development.”

He added: “We are celebrating today the anniversary of the founding of our first state, which was based on the principles of monotheism, justice, and consultation, and which formed a unique model of governance in the region.”

Professor of History at King Saud University, Dr. Abdullah Al-Maqbel, stated that “Founding Day represents an opportunity to highlight the deep historical roots of the Saudi state and emphasize its pivotal role in spreading the reformist call, unifying ranks, and establishing the foundations of security and stability.”

Al-Maqbel added in a statement to the Saudi Press Agency: “Celebrating this occasion reflects pride in national identity and a glorious history, and enhances the sense of belonging and loyalty to the homeland and its wise leadership.”

On this occasion, King Salman bin Abdulaziz issued a royal order to consider February 22nd of each year as an official holiday called “Founding Day,” to be added to the list of national occasions that receive special attention and care from the leadership.

In an exciting development in local sports, Al-Hilal club secured a resounding victory over Al-Ittihad with a score of 3-1 in the match between the two teams in the 15th round of the Prince Mohammed bin Salman Professional Cup League.

Al-Hilal’s coach commented on the win, saying: “We played a strong match and deservedly earned the victory.” Meanwhile, Al-Ittihad’s coach expressed regret over the loss and promised to correct mistakes in upcoming matches.

With this win, Al-Hilal continues to lead the league table with 38 points, while Al-Ittihad’s tally remains at 25 points in fourth place. It’s worth noting that this is the second consecutive match in which Al-Hilal has scored three or more goals, confirming the strength of the team’s attacking line.

It’s worth mentioning that the last encounter between the two teams ended in a positive draw with one goal each, making this victory a form of revenge for Al-Hilal and a confirmation of its superiority over its traditional rival. Everyone is looking forward to Al-Hilal’s next match against Al-Nassr in the highly anticipated capital derby.

Al-Hilal team achieved a thrilling victory over Al-Ittihad with two goals to one, in the match that brought them together this evening at the King Abdullah Sports City Stadium in Jeddah, within the 23rd round of the Roshn Saudi League for Professionals.

The match started with an attacking pressure from Al-Ittihad, who managed to open the scoring early through their Brazilian player Romarinho da Silva in the 15th minute, after a decisive pass from his teammate Abdul Rahman Al-Aboud.

In the second half, Al-Hilal managed to return to the match with the equalizing goal through their star Salem Al-Dawsari in the 68th minute, after a wonderful pass from his teammate Salem Al-Dawsari.

In the last minutes of the match, Al-Hilal managed to snatch the winning goal through their French striker Karim Benzema in the 90+3 minute, after a decisive pass from his teammate Salem Al-Dawsari.

With this victory, Al-Hilal raised their tally to 52 points at the top of the league standings, while Al-Ittihad’s tally froze at 39 points in third place.

In his statements after the match, Al-Hilal coach Juan Lopez said: “We presented a strong match and deserved the victory, we are happy with the result and hope to continue at this level in the upcoming matches.”

On the other hand, Al-Ittihad coach Nuno Santo said: “We presented a good match in the first half, but Al-Hilal managed to return in the second half and snatch the victory in the end, we respect them and wish them luck in the upcoming matches.”

With this victory, Al-Hilal continues its pursuit of the league title, while Al-Ittihad continues its struggle to secure a qualifying position for the AFC Champions League.

Malcolm de Oliveira, the young Brazilian star, has become the talk of the global football scene after his surprising move to Al-Hilal Saudi Club, a deal that revealed the strength of the Saudi Professional League and its ability to attract global talents.

The transfer was not just ink on paper; it came with a hefty contract spanning four years and an annual salary estimated at $20 million, making him one of the highest-paid players in Asia.

Malcolm, aged 26, arrived at Al-Hilal after a successful European journey that began at Bordeaux in France, then moved to Barcelona in Spain in the summer of 2018 for €41 million. In 2019, he transferred to Zenit Saint Petersburg in Russia, where he excelled and won several local titles.

In a statement after signing, Malcolm said: “I am very happy to join Al-Hilal, a prestigious club with passionate fans. I look forward to giving my best and helping the team achieve championships.”

The Saudi League continues to attract attention after successfully signing heavyweights like Karim Benzema and Neymar da Silva, strengthening its position as one of the strongest leagues in the Asian continent.

With Malcolm’s arrival, Al-Hilal is expected to see a significant improvement in its attacking line, especially since the player possesses exceptional speed and high skill in dribbling, in addition to his ability to create goals.

In conclusion, Malcolm’s transfer to Al-Hilal is not just a deal but a strong message to the world that the Saudi League has become an attractive destination for global talents, and that Saudi clubs are capable of competing at the highest levels.

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