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Google to invest $6.4bn

The investment is its biggest-ever in Germany.

Pfizer poised to buy Metsera

The pharma giant improved its offer to $10bn.

Ozempic maker lowers outlook

The company posted tepid Q3 results.

Kimberly-Clark to buy Kenvue

The deal is valued at $48.7 billion.

BYD Q3 profit down 33%

This was a 33% year-on-year decrease.

Palestine, Syria celebrate reaching Arab Cup quarter-finals

Celebrations erupted on the pitch and in the stands in Doha on Sunday when both Palestine and Syria made it...

Economy

UAE edge closer to World Cup after beating Oman

Doha, Qatar -- The United Arab Emirates moved to within a match of their second World Cup appearance with a...

Arts & Culture
Geostrategy

Former France manager Blanc sacked by Saudi side Al Ittihad

Paris, France -- Saudi side Al Ittihad sacked manager Laurent Blanc on Sunday in the wake of a 2-0 defeat...
  • Blanc's assistant Hassan Khalifa will take over as caretaker coach until further notice, Al Ittihad announced on social media.
  • Blanc, 59, joined Al Ittihad in 2024 after a low key spell coaching Ligue 1 Lyon.
Geostrategy

First India-Pakistan match since conflict fires up Asia Cup

New Delhi, India -- A blockbuster between India and Pakistan headlines the Asia Cup starting on Tuesday as they face...
  • Arch-rivals India and Pakistan clash in Dubai on September 14, with Pakistan bowling great Wasim Akram saying players and fans should "remain disciplined and not cross the line".
  • The neighbors have not met on either side's soil in a bilateral series since 2012 and only play each other in international tournaments on neutral ground.
Geostrategy

ATP and Saudi Arabia’s PIF launch new tennis tech platform

NEW YORK and RIYADH — The ATP Tour, in a landmark partnership with the Public Investment Fund (PIF), has unveiled...
  • Next-generation analytics platform set to revolutionize player performance and level the playing field across all levels of the sport.
  • Groundbreaking partnership with PIF accelerates the development and scale of ATP Tennis IQ, ushering in a new era of data-driven excellence.
Economy

World Cup host Morocco under pressure to save stray dogs

Tangiers, Morocco - Animal welfare groups have accused Morocco of culling stray dogs as it prepares to host football's 2030...
  • Advocates have charged that Morocco was indiscriminately ridding its streets of strays ahead of the global sporting event it will jointly host with Portugal and Spain
  • Authorities in the North African country, however, insist they had endorsed a non-lethal method known as TNVR -- to trap, neuter, vaccinate, and then release the dogs
Arts & Culture

Tunisia’s Jaouadi pushes through pain for second world gold

Singapore, Singapore -- Tunisia's Ahmed Jaouadi added the 1,500m freestyle world title to his 800m crown on Sunday for a...
  • Jaouadi won a thriller to grab gold in 14min 34.41sec, ahead of Germany's Sven Schwarz (14:35.69) and the American world record holder Finke (14:36.60).
  • With three laps to go in the gruelling long-distance race, it was a three-way tussle between Jaouadi, Schwarz and Finke.
Arts & Culture

Portugal’s Felix joins Ronaldo at Al Nassr in Saudi

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia -- Portuguese forward Joao Felix has signed a two-year deal with Saudi Arabia's Al Nassr, where he...
  • Felix, now 25, made a blockbuster move from Benfica to Atletico Madrid in 2019, but has since seen his fortunes decline.
  • "I'm here to spread joy. Let's win together," said Felix in a video posted on the club's X account. A separate post said he had signed until 2027.
Arts & Culture

Iraqi women table tennis players chase Paralympic dreams

Diwaniyah, Iraq -- Iraqi table tennis player Nur al-Huda Sarmad adjusts her wheelchair before striking the ball into play, braving...
  • With no dedicated training facility, the team often has to share the three second-hand tables at the public community center with visitors.
  • In the scorching Iraqi summer they cannot turn on the fans, which would disrupt the movement of the balls.
Business

First foreign firm takes ownership of Saudi football club

The Harburg Group -- led by American Ben Harburg -- said it had "officially completed the 100 percent acquisition of...
  • Last season, Al Kholood finished ninth out of the 18 teams in the Saudi Pro League.
  • The Harburg Group currently owns a 6.5 percent stake in Cadiz, a club in Spain's second division.
Economy

Esports World Cup returns with record-breaking participation, global reach

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - Saudi Arabia continues to cement its position as a global hub for gaming, esports, and entertainment...
  • Speakers confirmed that this year’s edition will be the biggest and most remarkable to date, featuring over 2,000 players representing 200 teams
  • Competitors will vie for a prize pool totaling USD 70 million across 25 tournaments, covering 24 games, including chess, Valorant, and Fatal Fury
Arts & Culture

Saudi Arabia to host Italian Super Cup in December

Rome, Italy -- Next season's Italian Super Cup will be played for the fourth time in Saudi Arabia but in...
  • "The dates for the Super Cup are December 18 and 19 for the semi-finals, and the 22 for the final," said Lega Serie A boss Ezio Simonelli.
  • "We don't yet know where these matches will be played, either in Riyadh or Jeddah. The choice will be made by the Saudis. I would be more in favor of Jeddah," he added.

Palestine, Syria celebrate reaching Arab Cup quarter-finals

Celebrations erupted on the pitch and in the stands in Doha on Sunday when both Palestine and Syria made it...
Economy

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ATP and Saudi Arabia’s PIF launch new tennis tech platform

NEW YORK and RIYADH — The ATP Tour, in a landmark partnership with the Public Investment Fund (PIF), has unveiled...
Geostrategy

World Cup host Morocco under pressure to save stray dogs

Tangiers, Morocco - Animal welfare groups have accused Morocco of culling stray dogs as it prepares to host football's 2030...
Economy

Tunisia’s Jaouadi pushes through pain for second world gold

Singapore, Singapore -- Tunisia's Ahmed Jaouadi added the 1,500m freestyle world title to his 800m crown on Sunday for a...
Arts & Culture
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Iraqi women table tennis players chase Paralympic dreams

Diwaniyah, Iraq -- Iraqi table tennis player Nur al-Huda Sarmad adjusts her wheelchair before striking the ball into play, braving...
  • With no dedicated training facility, the team often has to share the three second-hand tables at the public community center with visitors.
  • In the scorching Iraqi summer they cannot turn on the fans, which would disrupt the movement of the balls.
Business

First foreign firm takes ownership of Saudi football club

The Harburg Group -- led by American Ben Harburg -- said it had "officially completed the 100 percent acquisition of...
  • Last season, Al Kholood finished ninth out of the 18 teams in the Saudi Pro League.
  • The Harburg Group currently owns a 6.5 percent stake in Cadiz, a club in Spain's second division.
Economy

Esports World Cup returns with record-breaking participation, global reach

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - Saudi Arabia continues to cement its position as a global hub for gaming, esports, and entertainment...
  • Speakers confirmed that this year’s edition will be the biggest and most remarkable to date, featuring over 2,000 players representing 200 teams
  • Competitors will vie for a prize pool totaling USD 70 million across 25 tournaments, covering 24 games, including chess, Valorant, and Fatal Fury