Tag: Saudi
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Saudi Investment Fund pays $3.5bn to capture Pokémon Go
Read Latest News Tom Gerken Technology reporter Getty Images Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) will pay $3.5bn (£2.7bn) to buy the gaming division of developer Niantic, whose titles include the hit mobile game Pokémon Go. The game involves players walking around in the real world to hunt the collectable creatures, which appear on their…
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Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrives in Saudi Arabia ahead of US-Ukraine meeting | World News
Read Latest News Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has arrived in Saudi Arabia ahead of his team having talks with America’s top diplomat. Mr Zelenskyy will not be at the meeting with US secretary of state Marco Rubio, but Mr Zelenskyy’s team will try to improve relations following his disastrous 28 February visit to Washington, which…
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Rubio says Ukraine partial ceasefire plan ‘has promise’ ahead of talks in Saudi Arabia
Read Latest News Reuters Marco Rubio said he hoped the pause in US aid to Ukraine could be “resolved” but that Tuesday’s talks “would be key to that”. America’s top diplomat has said that he sees promise in Ukraine’s proposal for a partial ceasefire to end the three-year war with Russia, ahead of talks in…
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Boxing: UFC and WWE owners finalise Saudi Arabia deal for boxing league
Read Latest News TKO Group Holdings, which owns the UFC and WWE, has launched a new boxing promotion backed by investment from Saudi Arabia. The Kingdom has invested heavily in boxing in recent years with Turki Alalshikh, chairman of Saudi Arabia’s general entertainment authority, at the fore. The UFC and WWE, who merged in a…
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Beterbiev vs Bivol: Late replacement Martin Bakole misses weigh-in as he travels to Saudi Arabia
Read Latest News Briton Hamzah Sheeraz (11st 5lb) and WBC middleweight champion Carlos Adames (11st 4lb) made weight for their world title bout. At 6ft 2in, the wiry Sheeraz, 25, towered over his 30-year-old opponent at the head-to head. Dominican Adames cut a confident figure, though, and dismissed his rival’s physical advantages. “Coconuts are high…
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Who was at the table in US-Russia talks in Saudi Arabia?
Read Latest News Paul Kirby Europe digital editor Reuters Three Americans and two Russians made up the two teams at the talks in Saudi Arabia that have underscored an end to Western isolation of Moscow. The men described the meeting as preparing the groundwork for broader “high-level” talks and agreed to reset their countries’ diplomatic…
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Annabell Fuller: England golfer’s Saudi finish fuelling new ambitions for 2025
Read Latest News “I was probably just as happy with that as I would have been if I’d won the tournament,” Fuller said. “I so badly wanted to go to Saudi because it is one of our biggest events.” The Roehampton golfer, who turned pro a year ago after attending the University of Florida, returned…
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Why Saudi Arabia is the venue of choice for Trump talks on Ukraine
Read Latest News The choice by the Trump administration of Saudi Arabia as the location for key talks on Ukraine underscores how far the Kingdom has come diplomatically from the near pariah state it became after the murder of the Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi in 2018. The shadow that cast over the country and its…
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Ukraine not invited to US-Russia peace talks in Saudi Arabia, source says
Read Latest News Kyiv has not been invited to talks between the US and Russia aimed at ending the war in Ukraine, a senior Ukrainian government source has told the BBC. The US special envoy to Ukraine Keith Kellogg had said Kyiv would be involved in Monday’s talks in Saudi Arabia, but the source said…
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US officials heading to Saudi Arabia for Russia-Ukraine peace talks | World News
Read Latest News Two senior US officials are travelling to Saudi Arabia to initiate peace negotiations between Russia and Ukraine. Two sources familiar with the matter told Sky News’ US partner network NBC News that national security adviser Mike Waltz and special envoy Steve Witkoff are on their way to Saudi. On Wednesday, President Trump…
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Lawyer in Saudi trans student’s suicide note had embassy links
Read Latest News Katy Ling BBC Eye Investigations X Eden Knight took her own life in 2023 after returning to Saudi Arabia with lawyer Bader Alomair When a prominent Saudi trans woman posted her suicide note on X, her friends and followers were devastated. The note, viewed by millions, said a lawyer in the US…
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Establishing Palestinian state in Saudi Arabia ‘irresponsible’, Egypt says | World News
Read Latest News Egypt has said it is “irresponsible” for Israeli officials to suggest establishing a Palestinian state in Saudi Arabia. The country’s foreign ministry said it considered the suggestion a “direct infringement of Saudi sovereignty”, adding the kingdom’s security was a “red line for Egypt“. The remarks appeared to be a response to Israeli…
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Steven Gerrard leaves Saudi Arabia’s Al-Ettifaq after 18 month in charge
Read Latest News Steven Gerrard has left his role as manager of Al-Ettifaq by mutual consent after 18 months in charge of the club. The former Aston Villa and Rangers boss joined the Saudi Arabian club in July 2023. Ex-England and Liverpool midfielder Gerrard signed a two-year contract extension in January 2024, which was due…
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Saudi Arabia asks legendary film score composer Hans Zimmer to create new version of national anthem | World News
Read Latest News Saudi Arabia has asked legendary Oscar-winning composer Hans Zimmer to work on a new version of its national anthem, according to a senior official in the country. The move comes as the conservative Arab kingdom is reportedly trying to improve its image on the world stage as it seeks to diversify its…
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More young footballers interested in Middle East move ahead of Saudi Arabia World Cup | UK News
Read Latest News There is growing interest among younger footballers to move to the Middle East, according to football agents who have spoken to Sky News. Countries like Saudi Arabia, which is set to host the 2034 FIFA World Cup, are investing so much money into the sport that young talent from the UK could…
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Christmas market suspect may have been ‘dissatisfied with treatment of Saudi refugees in Germany’: Here’s what we know | World News
Read Latest News The suspect in the attack on the Christmas market in Magdeburg appeared to be dissatisfied with the treatment of Saudi refugees in Germany, a prosecutor has said. On Friday evening, a car was driven at speed into visiting crowds in the central German city. Five people have died so far – including…
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Fury vs Usyk 2: Heavyweight rivalry for the ages continues in Saudi Arabia on Saturday
Read Latest News World heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk, like many mere mortals, often contemplates hammering the snooze button. “My phone alarm is like ‘Hey, Oleksandr, wake up, it’s time for training at five o’clock in the morning’.” He says this while puffing out his cheeks with an exaggerated sigh. Usyk became the first undisputed heavyweight…
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Fury vs Usyk 2: Oleksandr Usyk ready for Tyson Fury rematch in Saudi Arabia
Read Latest News Oleksandr Usyk talks to BBC Sport before his heavyweight rematch with Tyson Fury for the WBC, WBA (Super) and WBO titles in Saudi Arabia on Saturday. READ MORE: Mentality, Paris effect & Malta sun – inside Fury’s revenge bid Follow live text and radio commentary of Usyk v Fury 2 from 20:00…
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Saudi 2034 World Cup: FA chair Debbie Hewitt says it ‘wasn’t a difficult decision’ to back bid
Read Latest News The Football Association’s decision to back Saudi Arabia’s bid to host the 2034 World Cup was “not difficult” after organisers gave “a lot of commitments”, its chair Debbie Hewitt says. Saudi Arabia was confirmed as host of the men’s tournament on Wednesday by football’s world governing body Fifa. Organisers have insisted everyone…
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Ros Atkins on… Saudi Arabia hosting 2034 World Cup
Read Latest News After Fifa awards Saudi Arabia the hosting rights for the men’s 2034 World Cup, BBC analysis editor Ros Atkins looks at how we got here and the controversies surrounding the decision. Source Link ~ Read More News like this ~ Don’t Miss Amazon’s Top Treasures & Fan Favorites! Click to see the…
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World Cup 2034: What will a Saudi tournament look like?
Read Latest News Saudi Arabia has been criticised for its human rights violations, women’s rights abuses, the criminalisation of homosexuality, the restriction of free speech and the war in Yemen. Non-governmental organisations recently claimed, external the authorities executed at least 200 individuals in the first nine months of 2024, the highest for three decades. The…
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2034 Fifa World Cup: Saudi Arabia confirmed as hosts
Read Latest News The 2034 men’s football World Cup will be held in Saudi Arabia, while Spain, Portugal and Morocco will be joint hosts for the 2030 tournament, world governing body Fifa has confirmed. Three matches in the 2030 tournament will also be held in Argentina, Paraguay and Uruguay to mark 100 years of the…
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Saudi Arabia confirmed as hosts for 2034 World Cup | World News
Read Latest News Saudi Arabia has been confirmed as the host nation for the 2034 football World Cup. Also confirmed were the hosts for the 2030 World Cup, which was awarded to six countries and will take place across three continents to celebrate 100 years of the tournament. Saudi Arabia was the sole bidder for…
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2034 World Cup: FA set to back controversial Saudi Arabia bid
Read Latest News The Football Association is expected to support Saudi Arabia’s bid to host the 2034 World Cup and a multi-nation hosting of the 2030 World Cup. The FA has not officially declared its position but BBC Sport has learned the governing body for English football will back both bids at Wednesday afternoon’s online…
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Saudi Arabia to be named as 2034 World Cup hosts – but questions still hang over ‘bidding’ process | World News
Read Latest News Football has never seen a stadium as audacious and outlandish before. A futuristic cliff-top venue will be built 350m above ground when the $1.5trn NEOM megaproject springs up from the Saudi Arabian desert. There are no limits on ambition or spending to bring the World Cup to the kingdom in 2034 –…
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World Cup 2034: Why Fifa’s Saudi coronation is so controversial
Read Latest News Many believe that while Qatar delivered a secure and memorable World Cup enjoyed by many fans, the years of controversy that overshadowed the tournament over human rights, discriminatory laws, and the major disruption to the football calendar caused by a first winter World Cup could now be repeated. Back in 2010, Qatar’s…
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Sir Keir Starmer puts UK economy first as he defies critics of Saudi Arabia trip | UK News
Read Latest News Sir Keir Starmer has said UK economic growth was his “number one mission” as he defended his trip to Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. The prime minister accused predecessor Boris Johnson of “going cap in hand from dictator to dictator” when the former PM met Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed…
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North of England will benefit from closer ties to Saudi says, Starmer, as he visits Middle East | Politics News
Read Latest News The north of England will directly benefit from closer trade ties with Saudi Arabia, the prime minister has said as he visits the country. Sir Keir Starmer is to visit the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia on Monday, in a bid to build closer economic ties with the two Gulf states.…
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Sir Keir Starmer to visit Gulf as he seeks stronger economic and defence ties with UAE and Saudi Arabia | Politics News
Read Latest News Sir Keir Starmer will travel to the Persian Gulf today as he tries to build stronger trade ties with the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia. In his first visit to the region as prime minister, he will aim to boost investment in the UK and deepen defence and security partnerships, said…
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World Cup 2034: Football Association yet to decide whether it will officially endorse Saudi bid
Read Latest News The Football Association is still to decide whether it will officially endorse Saudi Arabia’s 2034 men’s World Cup bid at next week’s virtual Fifa Congress. Insiders have told the BBC that discussions involving the FA’s board remain ongoing. It has been suggested that rather than a traditional vote, ratification might instead be…
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Daniel Dubois v Joseph Parker & Artur Beterbiev v Dmitry Bivol top Saudi Februaru card
Read Latest News BBC Sport’s Kal Sajad Dubois is still riding the high of his destructive win over Joshua. He has become a confident, fearless puncher – nothing like the fighter who lost to Joe Joyce in 2020 – and will fancy his chances to finish Parker inside the distance. If he does that, he…
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2034 World Cup: Fifa evaluation report backs Saudi Arabia as host
Read Latest News Significantly, Fifa emphasises that its human rights evaluations are “not about peremptorily excluding countries based on their general human rights context” and are instead “based on evidence of how effectively bidders intend to address human rights risks connected with a tournament”. Explaining the Saudi bid’s ‘medium’ risk assessment for human rights, Fifa’s…
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Billie Jean King: Tennis great on format changes, Saudi Arabia and Emma Raducanu
Read Latest News In recent months, King has kept an open mind about whether the WTA Finals should be staged in Saudi Arabia. The decision to hold the year-end tournament in Riyadh was criticised by some because of the country’s human rights record. Homosexuality is illegal in Saudi Arabia, while Amnesty International has cited the…
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Tech Life: Olympic esports and Saudi Arabia
Read Latest News The IOC announced the inaugural games will be hosted by Saudi Arabia. Not all are happy Source Link ~ Read More News like this ~ Don’t Miss Amazon’s Top Treasures & Fan Favorites! Click to see the hottest picks everyone’s talking about! ~ AliExpress’s Most-Loved Finds Are Here! Don’t miss out on…