The Latest Breaking News from PIF

Amnesty International criticise ‘glaring omission’ of human rights issues in football’s White Paper

The White Paper published on Thursday has promised checks on owners and directors will be more robust under the new regulator.

The Independent UK · Feb 24, 2023

Pacific Islands Fourm 'one big family' as leaders meet and select new leader amid intense US-China competition

Former Nauru president Baron Waqa is set to take the reins of the Pacific's peak regional body, after a special leaders meeting in Fiji.

ABC News · Feb 24, 2023

Queensland to trial GPS tracker for child offenders – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU · Feb 23, 2023

LIV Golf handed major blow in lawsuit against PGA Tour ahead of start of second season

The two golf organisations continue to be at loggerheads and Greg Norman's controversial Saudi-backed circuit may now be at a disadvantage

Daily Mirror · Feb 18, 2023

Judge rules PGA Tour can depose Saudi backers of LIV Golf

A federal judge has ruled the PGA Tour can require documents and depositions from the Saudi Arabia wealth fund and its leader

The Independent UK · Feb 17, 2023

LIV Golf’s anti-trust lawsuit against PGA Tour handed severe blow in federal court

The ruling could radically change the fledgling circuit's anti-trust lawsuit against the PGA Tour.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Feb 17, 2023

Pacific Island leaders announce US President Joe Biden will visit the region

Five Micronesian countries declare that President Joe Biden will visit the Pacific for a leaders' meeting later this year, in another sign the US remains intent on ramping up high level diplomatic engagement with the region.

ABC News · Feb 14, 2023

Saudi Arabia's PIF Invests $1.3 Billion in 4 Local Construction Firms

Saudi Arabia's sovereign wealth fund has invested a total of $1.3 billion in four local construction firms to support the sector tasked with spearheading projects across the Kingdom, it said on Tuesday. The Public Investment Fund said it acquired new shares as part of capital increases representing significant minority stakes…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 14, 2023

Newcastle's lucky takeover escape as truth emerges over Henry Mauriss and BellaGraph Nova Group

Before PIF took charge at Newcastle United there were dealings with Henry Mauriss and the Bellagraph Nova Group

Chronicle Live · Feb 10, 2023

LIV Golf lawyers argue PGA Tour is ‘exploiting litigation’ after request to delay antitrust trial, discovery schedule

LIV Golf lawyers said “the Tour is exploiting litigation delay to choke off air to LIV and players” in a joint motion.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Feb 7, 2023