Saudi Arabia's investment in EA, games, and esports explained

Electronic Arts made headlines this week when it announced a $55 billion deal to take the company private. Investors including private equity fund Silver Lake, investment firm Affinity Partners, and Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund could...

Saudi-Pakistan defense pact reshapes Gulf balance rattles India

India faces a diplomatic test after Saudi Arabia and Pakistan signed a defense pact, reshaping Gulf alliances and underscoring China’s expanding regional influence. India’s diplomatic balancing act in the Gulf faces renewed strain following the...

Saudi Pro League’s Next Big Target: Who After Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland?

Kylian Mbappe, Erling Haaland (Image Source: Getty) The Saudi Pro League remains busy in the world of football by targeting top players to make its games more thrilling for everyone. Clubs missed chances to sign Kylian Mbappe, who went to Real...

Farm bankruptcies are soaring amid low crop prices, while Trump considers bailout of up to $14 billion

The number of farm operations filing for bankruptcy remains at historically low levels but has jumped sharply this year as a crisis in the agricultural economy drags on. In the second quarter, there were 93 filings, according to the Federal...

Cristano Ronaldo Opens Insparya Hair Loss Clinic in Riyadh, Says 'Saudi Arabia is Like My Second Home'

Star Portuguese footballer Cristiano Ronaldo currently plays in Saudi Arabia for Riyadh-based club Al-Nassr. Ronaldo joined Al-Nassr in December 2022, since then, he has been in Saudi Arabia for almost three years now. He recently signed a new...

Manish Tewari | Will Saudi-Pak Pact Add Fuel To West Asia Fire?

The unveiling of a strategic mutual defence agreement between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia on September 17, 2025, sent a geopolitical tremor through world capitals, a shockwave whose aftershocks promise to redefine the contours of Middle Eastern...

Dave Chappelle Says Saudi Arabia Allows More Free Speech Than US: 'It's Easier To...'

Last Updated:October 04, 2025, 20:49 IST Dave Chappelle faces backlash after claiming free speech is easier in Saudi Arabia than the US at the Riyadh Comedy Festival, sparking criticism from Bill Maher and others online. Rapid Read Summarized by...

Turkish ambassador attends 78th Cairo Fashion & Tex with participation of 650 companies

Turkish Ambassador to Egypt Salih Mutlu Şen inaugurated the 78th edition of Cairo Fashion & Tex, which ran from 2 to 4 October, marking another milestone for Egypt’s textile and garment industry. The opening ceremony was attended by a...

Pak uses terrorists as currency, buys brownie points with it: Former Indian envoy

On this week’s Chakravyuh podcast, the focus is on Pakistan Army Chief Asim Munir's White House visit with Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif. The visit occurs as India-US relations face tensions over tariffs, H-1B visas, and pharmaceuticals. Former...

2026 Hajj: NAHCON’s Chair recounts gains of Saudi’s trip

The Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria, Prof Abdullahi Saleh Usman, has returned from an emergency trip to Saudi Arabia with what he described as “results, not promises,” outlining several key...

Faisal bin Farhan, Shaibani Discuss Efforts to Support Syria’s Security and Economy

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah met on Wednesday with his Syrian counterpart, Asaad Al-Shaibani, on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference Leaders Meeting held in AlUla. During the meeting, the two...

UAE Enhances AI in Key Economic and Service Sectors

As the UAE aggressively pursues artificial intelligence integration across its economy, the nation faces a fundamental paradox: can it maintain its commitment to citizen employment while automating away traditional career paths? The United Arab...

Comedians at controversial Riyadh festival ‘completely avoiding’ jokes about Saudi government

Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...

So far, Trump's not getting the 'drill, baby, drill' he wants. Here's why

As President Trump began his second term, he proclaimed in his inauguration speech that America would "drill, baby, drill," promising a boom in drilling and lower prices at the pump. Nine months in, Trump may only be getting the "lower prices"...

Saudi finance minister leads delegation at GCC economic meeting

Kuwait City: Saudi Finance Minister Mohammed Al-Jadaan led the Kingdom’s delegation to the 124th meeting of the GCC Financial and Economic Cooperation Committee in Kuwait. The meeting brought together finance ministers from Gulf Cooperation...

No, LeBron James Isn't Behind the $5 Billion Global League — But His Business Partner Is

A new international basketball league backed by big money is in the works, and it could reshape the global sports business. Investors are reportedly looking to raise $5 billion to launch a competition with both men's and women's teams, and...

Saudi GACA leads at 42nd ICAO General Assembly in Montreal

Saudi Arabia, represented by the General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA), has held a leading presence at the 42nd General Assembly of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), held in Montreal, Canada, from September 23 to October...

Tanmiah Food Company launches two new poultry facilities in Saudi Arabia

SAUDI ARABIA – Tanmiah Food Company has officially opened two new facilities in Saudi Arabia’s central region, including a poultry processing plant in Al Majmaa and a feed mill in Dahna, during a ceremony attended by Minister of Environment, Water...

Pete Davidson stands by Saudi Arabia gig after FDNY father's 9/11 death despite backlash

The organization PETA Kills Animals bought a billboard in New York City's Times Square backing Pete Davidson's puppy purchase. (Julia Bonavita/Fox News Digital) NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Pete Davidson is standing by his decision...

Dave Chappelle sparks outrage over free speech comparison between US, Saudi Arabia; ‘if you talk about Charlie Kirk…’

Comedian Dave Chappelle is receiving criticism on social media for slamming free speech in the US during his live performance at the Riyadh Comedy Festival in Saudi Arabia. Comedian Dave Chappelle criticized US free speech during his performance...