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Saudi Arabia’s wealth fund pivots from international investments

Public Investment Fund will focus more of its financial firepower on domestic projects

Business - Financial Times - October 29

Saudi startup Riyadh Air orders 60 Airbus A321neo planes

Saudi startup airline Riyadh Air has ordered 60 Airbus aircraft

World - ABC News - October 30

New Hong Kong-focused ETF gains approval in Saudi Arabia

Hang Seng Investment Management is second manager to get green light as authorities push for closer ties between both markets

World - Financial Times - October 31

Saudi Arabia World Cup bid report accused of ‘whitewashing’ rights abuses

Law firm AS&H Clifford Chance failed to include alleged abuse of migrant workers in assessment for Fifa 2034 bid, say rights groups. A report by the Saudi arm of a global law firm on Saudi Arabia’s ...

World - The Guardian - October 31

Gauff: WTA Finals in Saudi Arabia can open doors

Staging the WTA Finals in Saudi Arabia can help to bring change on behalf of gender equality and LGBTQ rights in the kingdom, Coco Gauff said, although the former US Open champion added that she ...

Sports - ESPN - November 2

'All eyes on Middle East at pivotal time after Hull’s Saudi win'

After Charley Hull's sensational win in Saudi Arabia last week, golf fans should maintain their attention on events both off and on the course in the Middle East, writes Iain Carter.

Degradation of land is threat to human life, Saudi government says

Deputy environment minister calls for urgent action as Riyadh prepares for global summit on issue next month. The degradation of the world’s soils and landscapes is threatening human life, and ...

World - The Guardian - November 4

Wall Street Financiers Queue Up for a Chance at Billions in Saudi Oil Cash

Are you an international business titan on the hunt for billions of dollars of Saudi oil cash? Prepare for “a mind game.”

Business - The New York Times - November 5

China to issue first dollar bond in three years in Saudi Arabia

Choice of the kingdom highlights deepening financial ties between the two countries

World - Financial Times - November 5

Saudi Arabia Hosts a Tennis Final Won by Coco Gauff

The kingdom, which has been accused of trying to “sportswash” its human rights record, hosted the WTA Finals, part of its unstoppable advance into the world of sports.

World - The New York Times - 4 days ago

Amnesty: FIFA must halt Saudi World Cup bid

FIFA must halt the process to pick Saudi Arabia as hosts of the 2034 World Cup unless major human rights reforms are announced before the vote next month, Amnesty International and the SRA have said.

Sports - ESPN - 3 days ago

Saudi crown prince says Israel committing 'genocide' in Gaza

Mohamed Bin Salman was speaking at the opening of a summit of Muslim and Arab leaders in Riyadh.

CEO of Saudi Arabia's Futuristic City Project Leaves Abruptly

Longtime CEO Nadhmi al-Nasr left Neom, Saudi Arabia’s marquee development, which has been plagued by delays, cost overruns and staff turnover.

World - The Wall Street Journal - 2 days ago

Neom mega-project boss abruptly replaced in Saudi Arabia

Nadhmi al-Nasr leaves after six years in charge of $500bn desert development

World - Financial Times - 2 days ago

Photos: Hail blankets Saudi Arabian desert creating winter-like landscape

World - Yahoo News - 2 days ago

UK construction executive sues Saudi-owned developer for $100mn

David Grover has brought a lawsuit in Riyadh against PIF-backed Roshn claiming bonuses and performance payments

World - Financial Times - Yesterday

Struggling Australia and Saudi Arabia play a crucial Asian World Cup qualifier

Australia and Saudi Arabia play a crucial World Cup qualifier in Melbourne on Thursday while Japan and South Korea can take a huge step towards North America in 2026 in the third round of Asian ...

Sports - ABC News - 2 days ago

Saudi Arabia's Neom replaces its CEO amid reports of delays and cutbacks

Neom is set to host hyper-futuristic cityscapes and structures — but financial pressures on the kingdom are changing.

Business - CNBC - Yesterday

Australia 0-0 Saudi Arabia: World Cup 2026 qualifier – as it happened

The Socceroos survive a scare at the death after failing to take their chances in a stalemate with the Green Falcons in Melbourne. The national anthems are complete, the players are in situ and ...

World - The Guardian - 16 hours ago

Treasury Department now using AI to save taxpayers billions

The latest benefit from the artificial intelligence revolution: saving American taxpayers billions of dollars.

Treasury Department uses AI to recover $1 billion in fraud

The Treasury Department is taking advantage of artificial intelligence (AI) to prevent or recover check fraud and stopped more than $1 billion in fraudulent payments over the past year, the agency ...

Politics - The Hill - October 17

Transfer Talk: Could Nkunku leave Chelsea next summer?

Christopher Nkunku is reportedly linked with an exit from Chelsea is playing time isn't guaranteed this season. Transfer Talk has the latest.

Sports - ESPN - October 17

UK innovation will be undermined by science department Budget squeeze, industry leaders warn

Tight finances made worse by bill to rejoin EU programme Horizon

World - Financial Times - October 18

A group of 2,000 migrants in southern Mexico depart for the US weeks before election

A group of about 2,000 migrants has left Mexico’s southern border hoping to reach the country’s north and ultimately the United States

World - ABC News - October 20

State Department reacts to leak of Israel's planned Iran response

Deputy State Department spokesperson Vedant Patel reacted to reports of leaked classified documents apparently detailing Israel's planned response against Iran for their Oct. 1, 2024, attack. Patel ...

State Department on classified document leak, Israel's objectives in Lebanon

Deputy State Department spokesperson Vedant Patel briefed reporters as the FBI confirmed it is investigating a classified document leak related to Israel's plans to respond to Iran's missile ...

Canadiens Defenseman Departs Game After Questionable Hit From Trouba

New York Rangers captain Jacob Trouba injured another player, Montreal Canadiens defenseman Justin Barron, with a questionable headshot.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 23

Justice Department Warns Musk That His $1 Million Giveaway Might Be Illegal

Elon Musk’s super PAC, which supports Donald Trump’s presidential bid, is giving cash prizes to registered voters who sign a petition.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 23

New Justice Department scrutiny of Musk's million dollar giveaway plan

The Justice Department has sent a letter to Elon Musk's super PAC with a warning about Musk's offer to give away a million dollars to people who pledge to support First and Second Amendment rights ...

Politics - NBC News - October 23

What the Justice Department could look like under a Kamala Harris presidency

Kamala Harris’ team is quietly considering potential nominees for attorney general to lead the Justice Department if she beats Donald Trump in the 2024 election.

Elon Musk defends $1 million giveaway after Justice Department warning

Elon Musk spoke in a virtual townhall event Friday and said that his petition giveaway wasn't meant to register voters.

House Republicans, Justice Department face off over Biden audiotapes

The House Judiciary Committee sued Attorney General Merrick Garland to try to force him to turn over recordings of the president's special counsel interview.

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