Category: Saudi-Arabia

Anti-LGBTQ+ Laws Articles LGBTQ+ News Life News Saudi-Arabia

Saudi Arabia says it will “welcome” LGBTQ+ visitors – despite anti-gay laws

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Saudi Arabia is continuing its drive to attract more tourists by reassuring LGBTQ+ visitors that they are “welcome” – despite homosexuality being punishable by death in the country. The website of the Saudi Tourism Authority (STA) appears to have updated its Q&A section on whether or not LGBTQ+ tourists can visit. “Everyone is welcome to visit Saudi Arabia and visitors are not asked to disclose such personal details,” it says. Exactly when the update took place is unclear and, according to CNN, an archived version of the website from 14…

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Articles Culture Gay Rights Grammys LGBTQ Rights LGBTQ+ News Lil Nas X Music Music news News Saudi-Arabia

Lil Nas X sends powerful message to LGBTQ+ fans in Saudi Arabia

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Grammy winner Lil Nas X sent a heartfelt message to his LGBTQ+ fans in Saudi Arabia.  Over the last few years, LNX has dominated the music industry with his commercially successful singles and larger-than-life music videos. In addition to his boundless talent, the young entertainer has also made waves with LGBTQ+ music listeners due to his inspirational journey as an openly queer artist.  On 12 April, the Lil Nas X News Twitter account revealed that his hit track Sun Goes Down reached number one in Saudi Arabia.  In the powerful…

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Articles Culture Formula One Lewis Hamilton LGBTQ Rights LGBTQ+ ally News Saudi Arabia Grand Prix Saudi-Arabia

F1 champion Lewis Hamilton supports LGBTQ+ community at Saudi Arabia Grand Prix

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Formula One star Lewis Hamilton showcased his LGBTQ+ allyship ahead of the first annual Grand Prix race in Saudi Arabia. Over the weekend, the beloved seven-time F1 champion competed in Saudi Arabia’s first Grand Prix in Jeddah. Before hitting the track, the 36-year-old condemned the country’s terrifying anti-LGBTQ+ laws and said drivers don’t have a choice where Grand Prix are being held. “We don’t choose where we’re going, others have chosen for us to be here, so we have to apply the pressure on them to make sure that they…

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Articles English Premier League football LGBTQ+ football fans Life Newcastle United News Pride in Football network Saudi-Arabia

Newcastle United’s LGBTQ+ fan group leaves queer network after Saudi buyout backlash

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Newcastle United LGBTQ+ fan group has left the Pride in Football network after receiving backlash for supporting the recent Saudi buyout. Back in October, the English Premier League football club was sold to a group led by Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund. The takeover was met with mixed reactions from fans with some pointing out the country’s controversial history regarding human rights. At the time of the buyout, the United with Pride group released a statement that said the change of ownership could have a “positive influence to improving the…

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