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FC Barcelona

Pique under investigation in Spain corruption case

Gerard Pique under investigation for involvement in Spanish Super Cup deal to Saudi Arabia. [ more ]

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FC Barcelona

Gerard Pique to be investigated over Super Cup's Saudi Arabia switch

Spanish judge investigates Gerard Pique's alleged involvement in illegal payments for relocating Spain's Super Cup to Saudi Arabia. [ more ]

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FC Barcelona

Pique under investigation in Saudi Super cup deal

Judge investigating Gerard Piqué for alleged illegal payments in Super Cup relocation to Saudi Arabia. [ more ]

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FC Barcelona

Pique under investigation in Spain corruption case

Gerard Pique under investigation for involvement in Spanish Super Cup deal to Saudi Arabia. [ more ]

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FC Barcelona

Gerard Pique to be investigated over Super Cup's Saudi Arabia switch

Spanish judge investigates Gerard Pique's alleged involvement in illegal payments for relocating Spain's Super Cup to Saudi Arabia. [ more ]

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FC Barcelona

Pique under investigation in Saudi Super cup deal

Judge investigating Gerard Piqué for alleged illegal payments in Super Cup relocation to Saudi Arabia. [ more ]

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Chelsea

Fabrizio Romano Claims Manchester United Will Soon Set 32-Year-Old's Price Tag Amid Saudi Interest

Manchester United open to selling Casemiro in summer transfer window. [ more ]

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Business

Saudi Arabia's September 11 Connection and the Contradictions of American Foreign Policy

The Atlantic published an investigative report detailing Saudi Arabia's extensive involvement in the 9/11 attacks. [ more ]

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OMG science

Saudi Arabia Eyes a Future Beyond Oil

Saudi Arabia is embracing solar and wind power to shift towards renewable energy sources despite its rich oil reserves. [ more ]

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Real Madrid

Real Madrid Icon Kroos Declares He Cannot Picture Himself Living In Saudi Arabia

Toni Kroos adamantly rejects playing for a Saudi Arabian club, citing human rights concerns and personal disinterest. [ more ]

Hindustan Times

Artificial intelligence

IBM makes more AI models open source: 'Competition is good for buyers'

IBM releasing AI models as open-source and assisting Saudi Arabia in training Arabic language AI system. [ more ]

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US news

US national security adviser and Saudi Arabia crown prince hold security deal talks

National security adviser discusses security agreement with Saudi Crown Prince amid conflict [ more ]

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Chelsea

Fabrizio Romano Claims Manchester United Will Soon Set 32-Year-Old's Price Tag Amid Saudi Interest

Manchester United open to selling Casemiro in summer transfer window. [ more ]

The Nation

Business

Saudi Arabia's September 11 Connection and the Contradictions of American Foreign Policy

The Atlantic published an investigative report detailing Saudi Arabia's extensive involvement in the 9/11 attacks. [ more ]

www.nytimes.com

OMG science

Saudi Arabia Eyes a Future Beyond Oil

Saudi Arabia is embracing solar and wind power to shift towards renewable energy sources despite its rich oil reserves. [ more ]

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Real Madrid

Real Madrid Icon Kroos Declares He Cannot Picture Himself Living In Saudi Arabia

Toni Kroos adamantly rejects playing for a Saudi Arabian club, citing human rights concerns and personal disinterest. [ more ]

Hindustan Times

Artificial intelligence

IBM makes more AI models open source: 'Competition is good for buyers'

IBM releasing AI models as open-source and assisting Saudi Arabia in training Arabic language AI system. [ more ]

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US news

US national security adviser and Saudi Arabia crown prince hold security deal talks

National security adviser discusses security agreement with Saudi Crown Prince amid conflict [ more ]

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BikeMag

Bicycling

Saudi Freeride Releases Highlights from Fight 001 Event

Saudi Arabia hosted its first freeride event, Flight 001, aiming to grow extreme sports locally. [ more ]

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Germany politics

Germany makes U-turn on weapons deliveries to Saudi Arabia DW 01/10/2024

Germany's conservative-led government restricted weapons exports to Saudi Arabia in 2018, but the current government is reassessing its relations.

The German government has approved the export of guided missiles to Saudi Arabia and may no longer block the sale of European fighter jets. [ more ]

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5 months ago

Germany politics

Germany resumes weapons deliveries to Saudi Arabia DW 01/10/2024

Germany's government, led by Chancellor Olaf Scholz, is reconsidering its relations with Saudi Arabia and reassessing its export ban on weapons to the country.

Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock stated that Saudi Arabia's contribution to Israel's security is helping to contain the danger of the conflict spreading across the region. [ more ]

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World news

Israel-Hamas War Jeopardizes Prospects for Yemen Peace

Talks were heading toward success earlier this year, but Houthi attacks are threatening to upend the delicate negotiations

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Soccer (FIFA)

Manchester City to play Urawa Red Diamonds in Club World Cup Semi Final

Manchester City will play against Urawa Red Diamonds in the semi-final stage of the 2023 FIFA Club World Cup.

The match will take place at the King Abdullah Sports City Stadium in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia on Tuesday 19 December. [ more ]

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London politics

Mayor of London criticised for allowing Saudi Arabia adverts on TfL network

The Mayor of London has faced criticism for allowing adverts promoting tourism in Saudi Arabia to appear on the TfL network, despite previously listing Saudi Arabia as banned from advertising due to human rights concerns.

TfL had suspended advertising by eleven countries, including Saudi Arabia, in 2019 due to poor human rights records.

The Mayor of London had called for a review of how TfL treats advertising from countries with anti-LGBT+ laws. [ more ]

#Vladimir Putin

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Europe news

Putin makes rare trip to Middle East to meet with UAE and Saudi leaders

Russian President Vladimir Putin visits the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia to bolster partnerships in the face of growing isolation by the West.

Discussions focus on strengthening dialogue, cooperation, and bilateral cooperation in the energy industry and advanced technologies. [ more ]

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Europe news

Putin visits UAE, Saudi Arabia in rare foreign trip DW 12/06/2023

Russian President Vladimir Putin traveled to the UAE and Saudi Arabia, despite an arrest warrant against him from the International Criminal Court over the war in Ukraine.

Putin held talks with UAE President Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to discuss energy cooperation, regional issues, and the war in Ukraine. [ more ]

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Europe news

Putin to Visit Saudi Arabia, UAE for Israel-Hamas War Talks. Here's What to Know

Russian President Vladimir Putin will visit Saudi Arabia and the UAE to discuss the Israel-Hamas war and increase Russia's influence in the Middle East.

Putin's approach to the Israel-Hamas conflict differs from the US's, allowing him to express sympathy for both Israel and Palestine.

The meetings are expected to discuss oil prices as Russia, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE are all members of OPEC+. [ more ]

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Europe news

Putin makes rare trip to Middle East to meet with UAE and Saudi leaders

Russian President Vladimir Putin visits the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia to bolster partnerships in the face of growing isolation by the West.

Discussions focus on strengthening dialogue, cooperation, and bilateral cooperation in the energy industry and advanced technologies. [ more ]

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Europe news

Putin visits UAE, Saudi Arabia in rare foreign trip DW 12/06/2023

Russian President Vladimir Putin traveled to the UAE and Saudi Arabia, despite an arrest warrant against him from the International Criminal Court over the war in Ukraine.

Putin held talks with UAE President Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to discuss energy cooperation, regional issues, and the war in Ukraine. [ more ]

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Europe news

Putin to Visit Saudi Arabia, UAE for Israel-Hamas War Talks. Here's What to Know

Russian President Vladimir Putin will visit Saudi Arabia and the UAE to discuss the Israel-Hamas war and increase Russia's influence in the Middle East.

Putin's approach to the Israel-Hamas conflict differs from the US's, allowing him to express sympathy for both Israel and Palestine.

The meetings are expected to discuss oil prices as Russia, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE are all members of OPEC+. [ more ]

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Europe news

Vladimir Putin visits UAE and Saudi Arabia during COP28

Putin visits Saudi Arabia and UAE to gain support amid war on Ukraine and facing an arrest warrant from the ICC.

The visit highlights the business ties between the Emirates and Russia amid Western sanctions. [ more ]

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Design

As Saudi Arabia wins bid for 2030 World Expo, a new book lifts the lid on the Kingdom's push to be a key art world player

Saudi Arabia wins bid to host Expo 2030 world fair, boosting its cultural and diplomatic credentials.

A new publication explores Saudi Arabia's art scene and its role in the Vision 2030 strategy.

Coded art has emerged in Saudi Arabia as a means of expressing hidden messages and navigating restrictions. [ more ]

Soccer News

Soccer (FIFA)

Saudi Arabia World Cup part of global power shift in football, says finance expert - Soccer News

Saudi Arabia is the sole bidder to host the 2034 FIFA World Cup, which could signal a major power shift in football.

FIFA may face political questions when Saudi oil company Aramco becomes its highest-paying sponsor.

Saudi Arabia's bid is part of their Vision 2030 project to move away from oil dependence and become a football powerhouse. [ more ]

#fossil fuels

Futurism

Environment

Saudi Arabia Apparently Scheming to Get Poor Countries Addicted to Oil

Saudi Arabia is planning to get developing countries hooked on its fossil fuel exports through an 'oil demand sustainability program'

The country aims to increase the use of fossil fuel vehicles and prop up carbon-emitting industry and infrastructure in poorer countries [ more ]

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Environment

In a Report Card on Global Warming, Nations Get a Very Poor Grade

Countries are taking only baby steps to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and are not doing enough to keep global warming within safe levels.

A new UN report card shows that governments must make bold strides forward to avert the climate crisis. [ more ]

Futurism

Environment

Saudi Arabia Apparently Scheming to Get Poor Countries Addicted to Oil

Saudi Arabia is planning to get developing countries hooked on its fossil fuel exports through an 'oil demand sustainability program'

The country aims to increase the use of fossil fuel vehicles and prop up carbon-emitting industry and infrastructure in poorer countries [ more ]

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Environment

In a Report Card on Global Warming, Nations Get a Very Poor Grade

Countries are taking only baby steps to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and are not doing enough to keep global warming within safe levels.

A new UN report card shows that governments must make bold strides forward to avert the climate crisis. [ more ]

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Liverpool FC

Liverpool eye up young La Liga talent with four goals as Mohamed Salah replacement

Mohamed Salah is a top target for Saudi Arabia for the summer of 2024.

Jurgen Klopp has identified Assane Diao of Real Betis as a potential replacement for Salah. [ more ]

Dark Reading

Education

Major Saudi University to Offer AI, Cybersecurity Studies

The University of Jeddah in Saudi Arabia has partnered with Resecurity to train students in cybersecurity.

The partnership aims to provide students with skills in AI, cyber-threat intelligence, and digital forensics and incident response.

The program aims to empower students with the knowledge and skills needed to address challenges in the cybersecurity landscape. [ more ]

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Design

NEOM coastal resort and hotel concept looks straight out of a sci-fi movie - Yanko Design

Some countries are competing to build extravagant high-rise buildings that defy logic and physics.

The Epicon hotel concept in Saudi Arabia aims to create a striking skyline with two asymmetrical towers connected by an elevated platform. [ more ]

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World news

What role does Syria play in the Hamas-Israel conflict? DW 11/15/2023

Activists are outraged at Syrian President Bashar Assad's presence at a summit in Saudi Arabia discussing the Hamas-Israel conflict.

Arab leaders criticized Israel for war crimes in Gaza and normalization agreements with other Middle Eastern countries.

The death toll in Gaza following Israeli bombings is disputed, with estimates ranging from over 11,000 to potentially much higher. [ more ]

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Soccer (FIFA)

Inside Man: How FIFA Guided the World Cup to Saudi Arabia

FIFA president Gianni Infantino secretly supported Saudi Arabia's bid to host the 2030 World Cup.

Italy initially declined to partner with Saudi Arabia due to strained relations with Egypt and European concerns about Saudi Arabia's human rights record.

Saudi Arabia was ultimately selected as the sole bidder for the 2034 World Cup, despite controversy. [ more ]

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