Saudi Investment Forum

At a Glitzy Saudi Investment Forum, Almost No Mention of War

Saudi Arabia and its Gulf neighbors are seeking to reassure foreign investors that it’s still safe to do business amid the turmoil around the Mideast.

Business - The New York Times - 4 hours ago

Accel-backed Jetapult invests $4.5M in Saudi Arabian game studio UMX

UMX, a game studio based in Saudi Arabia, has raised $4.5 million from Jetapult, an investment company backed by Accel Partners.

Tech - VentureBeat - October 14

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 - 23 hours ago

The Saudi factories powered by women

A surge in female labour force participation has emerged as a bright spot for the kingdom

World - Financial Times - 2 days ago

Investing in Argentina

The election of Javier Milei has excited investors and raised spirits in the business community. But can Milei deliver on his promises and overcome congressional resistance to deliver the big ...

World - Financial Times - October 23

Saudi Arabia tightens its belt

After eight years of whirlwind construction activity and unprecedented spending, the kingdom’s new watchword is prudence

Business - Financial Times - October 16

Saudi Arabia’s Push Into Tennis Stalls

Months of discussions between Saudi sports leaders and tennis executives have led to almost no progress on a potential tournament in the country.

Sports - The New York Times - October 16

Private forums show Canadian doctors struggle with euthanizing vulnerable patients

A homeless man refusing long-term care, a woman with severe obesity, grieving widows

Health - ABC News - October 16

Inside the five-hour all-star Robbie Robertson tribute at Kia Forum

Eric Clapton, Van Morrison, Mavis Staples and many more paid tribute to the late singer and Band co-founder Thursday night in Inglewood.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - October 18

At First NYC Mayoral Forum, 5 Democratic Candidates Attack Eric Adams

The event, hosted at a church in the Bronx, served as the unofficial start of the city’s 2025 mayoral race.

Top stories - The New York Times - 3 days ago

Jeff Lynne brings ELO to the Forum one last time

The unassuming classic-rock veteran stops in Inglewood on what's billed as a farewell tour by the band once known as the Electric Light Orchestra.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - 2 days ago

Trump: Saudi crown prince 'a great guy'

Former President Trump says the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia, Mohammed bin Salman, who faces unrelenting criticism over his government's human rights record, is a “great guy.” “I think it’s fine ...

Politics - The Hill - October 21

How would a President Harris deal with Saudi Arabia?

As president, Harris would need to engage with Saudi Arabia or take a conscious — and momentous — decision not to do so.

Politics - The Hill - 19 hours ago

Investment apps: are they up to scratch?

Beware the time-consuming lure of gut-reaction trading from your handset

World - Financial Times - 5 days ago

Review: Charli XCX broke through with 'Brat' memes. At the Forum, she proved her staying power

After Charli XCX helped to define a "Brat" summer (and a presidential campaign) with her lime-green ode to hard partying and messy relationships, she arrives in L.A. for two nights at the Kia Forum.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - October 16

Saudi Arabian officials meet with Vinicius Junior camp in London to continue contacts

World - Yahoo News - October 14

A Saudi cartoonist has been sentenced to 23 years in prison, activists say

A Saudi cartoonist who once drew for a Qatari newspaper as a yearslong diplomatic crisis engulfed Doha has been sentenced to 23 years in prison

World - ABC News - October 15

Human rights groups condemn EU summit with Saudi crown prince

Mohammed bin Salman attends Brussels meeting six years after the murder of Jamal Khashoggi. Human rights activists have condemned the EU’s decision to host the Saudi crown prince, Mohammed bin ...

World - The Guardian - October 16

Saudi cartoonist jailed for 23 years for insulting leaders, group says

A Saudi court has sentenced a cartoonist to more than two decades in prison for insulting the kingdom's rulers, his family and a rights group say.

Iraq Suspends the Saudi-Owned MBC Channel After Protesters Storm Office

The action came after the channel aired a report describing a number of leaders of Iranian backed armed groups as terrorists.

World - The New York Times - October 20

How Newcastle’s Saudi takeover ripped the £8bn-a-year Premier League in two

Three years after Saudi Arabia bought Newcastle United FC, only now are the full seismic consequences hitting home for English football.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 20

Women footballers urge Fifa to end Saudi oil deal

More than 100 professional women's footballers sign an open letter urging Fifa to end a sponsorship deal with Saudi oil giant Aramco.

Women's stars urge FIFA end Saudi Aramco deal

A group of over 100 professional women's footballers on Monday sent an open letter to FIFA urging the world governing body to end its partnership with oil and gas conglomerate Saudi Aramco.

Sports - ESPN - October 22

Top female footballers urge Fifa to end deal with Saudi ‘nightmare sponsor’

Letter to governing body accuses Saudis of using sports to ‘distract from the regime’s brutal human rights reputation’. More than 100 professional female footballers have signed a letter calling on ...

World - The Guardian - October 21

Premier League will not review Saudi Newcastle deal after Bin Salman claims

State’s de facto leader allegedly approved 2021 takeover Premier League believes its rules have not been broken The Premier League sees no reason to review the legality of Newcastle United’s ...

World - The Guardian - October 21

Blinken Pursues Regional Tour as Mideast Conflict Deepens

Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken sought to ease tensions on a visit to Israel, followed by a meeting with the Saudi crown prince in Riyadh. Israel is pressing on with its military campaigns in ...

World - The New York Times - 6 days ago

Democrats call for special counsel probe into Kushner over Saudi ties

Correction: This article has been corrected to reflect that lawmakers assess Saudi Arabia has paid Jared Kushner $87 million, and not as previously written. Senior Democrats in the House and Senate ...

Politics - The Hill - 5 days ago

Transfer Talk: Rüdiger wants new deal as Saudi clubs circle

Antonio Rüdiger's future at Madrid remains clouded, despite the defender distancing himself from Saudi Pro League links. Transfer Talk has the latest.

Sports - ESPN - 3 days ago

Can Labour Climb The Investment Summit?

And, the inquiry into the Salisbury poisonings begins.

Iberdrola Profit Lifted by Record Investments

Spain’s energy giant Iberdrola posted a 50% rise in net profit for the first nine months of the year helped by record-high investments in its U.S. and U.K. networks.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 23

Should beginners invest in gold this November?

There are lots of good reasons for new investors to consider buying gold this November. Here's what to know.

Public Investment Fund’s desert mirage

Plus, why Topgolf is parting with its owner and HSBC‘s boss says it isn’t splitting up

World - Financial Times - 8 hours ago

US election live: Trump holds rally in Atlanta after Georgia sees record first day of early voting

More than 250,000 voters cast ballots on day one of in-person early voting. Don’t miss important election coverage. Get our free app and sign up for election alerts Joe Biden is in his home ...