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PINOYS SUSTAIN DRIVE IN AYG
SAKHIR, Bahrain. — Leo Mhar Lobrido showed grit in the boxing ring to claim a spot in the semifinals, Princess Jay Ann Diaz and Jay-r Colonia lifted their way to bronze, and Alas Pilipinas marched on to the Final Four to cap another strong day for...
Dazn targets broadcast rights in latest football move involving Saudi Arabia
Dazn is preparing to bid for global broadcasting rights for Champions League games from 2027 in another significant move into football by Saudi Arabia. Saudi’s Surj Sports Investment bought a 10% stake in Dazn for $1bn (£746.94m) in February, two...
Events firm behind Saudi’s flagship conference to IPO next year
Richard Attias & Associates, the organizer of Saudi Arabia’s flagship investment conference, will “definitely” go public in Riyadh next year, according to the firm’s namesake founder. “We are in the IPO readiness process,” Attias told Semafor. “It...
What Was Kafala System? Everything About the Sponsorship Law and How Its Abolition Will Benefit Millions of Migrant Labourers in Saudi Arabia
Riyadh, October 22: As many as 13 million migrant workers in Saudi Arabia are set to benefit from a landmark reform as the kingdom officially abolishes its decades-old Kafala system. This controversial sponsorship framework had long dictated the...
Afghanistan unveils national futsal squad for Riyadh 2025 Islamic Solidarity Games
Afghanistan’s national futsal committee has officially unveiled its squad for the 6th Islamic Solidarity Games (ISG), to be held from November 7 to 21, 2025, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The announcement comes as anticipation builds across the...
Pakistan, Saudi Arabia unite to develop football talent
Published on: October 22, 2025 4:50 PM Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have signed an agreement to work together for football development. The Pakistan Football Federation (PFF) and the Saudi Football Federation formalized the deal through a Memorandum...
Pakistan, Saudi Arabia sign MoU to boost football development
The Pakistan Football Federation (PFF) and the Saudi Arabian Football Federation (SAFF) formally joined hands to enhance cooperation and promote football development between the two countries. According to PFF sources, a memorandum of...
From a Rookie’s P4 to the F1 Title Battle, the Mexico GP Gave Everyone a Reason to Tune In Again
The biggest car news and reviews, no BS Our free daily newsletter sends the stories that really matter directly to you, every weekday. It’s rare for a Formula 1 race in 2025 to have it all: The lead to the championship swapped between teammates, a...
Pakistan, Saudi Arabia join hands to promote football development
The Pakistan Football Federation has entered into a formal partnership with the Saudi Arabian Football Federation to increase cooperation and promote football development between the two countries. According to PFF sources, a memorandum of...
Bill Gates' cameo in Indian TV show is what we needed
When Tulsi met tech royalty Smriti Irani, who once ruled prime time with her starched saris and stern lectures on family honor, will now co-star with Bill Gates in what can only be called the most elite Zoom call in Indian soap history. We’ve gone...
Business News | Zupee Studio Becomes India's Fastest-growing Short-form Entertainment App with 10 Million Downloads
Gurugram (Haryana) [India] October 22 (ANI): Zupee Studio, India's fastest-growing short-form entertainment app from Zupee, has surpassed 10 million downloads on Google Play Store within months of launch, said a company release. This rapid...
FC Goa vs Al-Nassr, Live Streaming Online AFC Champions League Two 2025–26: Get Match Telecast Time in IST and TV Channels To Watch Football Match in India
AFC Champions League Two 2025–26 Live Streaming and TV Telecast Details: The Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium (Fatorda) in Margao, Goa, will witness many football superstars on Wednesday, October 22, when host team FC Goa lock horns with Saudi Pro...
Ryan Seacrest and the Joy Forum: Hollywood Faces Backlash Over Saudi Entertainment Ties
Ryan Seacrest, famed host of American Idol, became the focal point of a fierce online backlash after attending the high-profile Joy Forum 2025 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The two-day event, hosted by Turki Alalshikh, chairman of the Saudi General...
The Sims Backlash Explained: Why EA’s Sale News Is Sparking Criticism
If you are a fan of The Sims, the iconic simulation game franchise that began in 2000 as a spinoff of SimCity, you might have seen some eyebrow-raising news over the past few weeks — from company statements to creators leaving the community. If...
Egyptian TV Host Amr Adib Claims Netanyahu Won Gaza Conflict
A prominent Egyptian-Saudi media figure’s declaration that Israel has won in Gaza signals a seismic shift in Arab public discourse about the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Breaking the Arab Media Taboo Amr Adib’s statement on Egyptian television...
Saudi Arabia Plants Over 14,000 Trees in New Phase of Green Qassim Initiative
Nurse Rod Salaysay works with all kinds of instruments in the hospital: a thermometer, a stethoscope and sometimes his guitar and ukulele. In the recovery unit of UC San Diego Health, Salaysay helps patients manage pain after surgery. Along with...
Digital Culture’s Week in a Minute: Big week for ex-weirdos in middle school
Do you remember all that went down in the virtual realm over the last fortnight? Did you add anything to your Steam library this week? Have you gone down any rabbit holes in the last seven days? No? Would you like to? Do you have a minute? This...
Saudi Arabia offers Premium Residency at SAR 4,000: Know how to get the sponsor-free gateway to the Kingdom
Saudi's Premium Residency program includes five different routes costing SAR 4,000 offering exceptional individuals an opportunity to live and work in the Kingdom without the need for a sponsor. Image: File Saudi Arabia’s Premium Residency Permit...
Saudi Arabia Marks Intangible Cultural Heritage Day with Yanbaawi Maritime Art of the Red Sea
Saudi Arabia marked the International Day of Intangible Cultural Heritage on October 17 by celebrating Yanbaawi art, an authentic maritime tradition born from the voices of fishermen and shaped in the ports along Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea coasts. The...
Bill Belichick Receives Virginia HC’s Subtle Message After UNC’s Embarrassing ‘Win’ Attempt
The Tar Heels had one of the closest games on Saturday, facing the Cavaliers at their home. It was a defensive game, and the points were tied since the end of the first half (10-10), leading to overtime. Clinging to a narrow 17-16 lead in...