PIF bring multimillion pound golf tournament to the North East with free tickets for all fans A ground-breaking event backed by the Saudi Public Investment Fund is set for Slaley Hall Hotel in June Chronicle Live · May 6, 2022
Andy Cole sends Newcastle fans warning over transfer spending plans Former Newcastle United and England striker Andy Cole has been speaking about the Magpies recent rise but has called for fans to be patient over how long it will take to build sustained succes Daily Mirror · May 5, 2022
Fitch Upgrades Saudi’s PIF Outlook to ‘Positive’ Ratings agency Fitch on Friday revised the outlook on Saudi Arabia's sovereign wealth fund, the Public Investment Fund (PIF), to "positive" from "stable" following a similar action on the country. It also affirmed the PIF's rating at "A". Fitch had cited improvements in Saudi Arabia's balance sheet due to higher… Asharq Al-Awsat · May 1, 2022
Jake Humphrey makes Newcastle ownership statement after criticism for BT Sport comments BT Sport presenter Jake Humphrey recieved criticism on Saturday following comments he made about Newcastle Unite'd owners ahead of their defeat to Liverpool in the lunchtime kick-off Daily Mirror · Apr 30, 2022
Newcastle United evening headlines: Jordan Henderson makes Liverpool rotation reveal and Magpies sent transfer message A look at the latest Newcastle United headlines Chronicle Live · Apr 26, 2022
Newcastle United supporters 'more aware' of Saudi Arabia's human rights issues Saudi Arabia's investment into Newcastle United immediately put the club under a microscope Chronicle Live · Apr 26, 2022
New texts shed light on Elon Musk’s 2018 spat with Saudi fund Elon Musk’s short-lived effort to take Tesla Inc. private after his infamous “funding secured” tweet in August 2018 has loomed over the billionaire’s reputation — and his quest to buy Twitter Inc. Tribune News Service · Apr 25, 2022
Newcastle evening headlines: Howe on transfers, Saint-Maximin message and Ghodoussi celebration All of the latest Newcastle United headlines including updates on Eddie Howe, Mehrdad Ghodoussi, Allan Saint-Maximin and more Chronicle Live · Apr 21, 2022
Richest sports team owners top 10 as Arsenal's Kroenkes above Newcastle's Saudi prince Newcastle United have been tipped for European football dominance, yet many fans may be surprised to hear that Arsenal owner Stan Kroenke leads the Saudi Crown Prince in the richlist Daily Mirror · Apr 17, 2022
Saudi Stock Market Companies Touch $613 Billion in Revenues Saudi companies listed on the stock market recorded a 56.3 percent increase in their business, reaching total revenue of $613.3 billion. Al-Jazira Capital reported that the Saudi companies on the Saudi Stock Exchange (Tadawul) recorded $613.3 billion in revenues, compared to $392 billion in 2020, while the listed Saudi companies… Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 13, 2022
Electric Vehicles … A Saudi Step Towards Establishing Sustainable Transportation The announcement made by Lucid Group, an American electric vehicle manufacturer, on signing several agreements with Saudi government agencies, paving way for laying the groundwork for a full production factory in Saudi Arabia, is an important step that shows the competitiveness of the Kingdom in becoming a perfect investment destination… Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 10, 2022
Six months in, Newcastle takeover still offers little cause for celebration While Eddie Howe’s side are thriving, Saudi investment has also led to endless squabbling, moral acrobatics and whataboutery The Guardian - UK · Apr 4, 2022
Saudi Dussur Signs 4 Joint Ventures, Global Acquisition Deal The Saudi Arabian Industrial Investments (Dussur) announced the signing of five new shareholders' agreements, including four joint ventures and one global acquisition deal. Dussur, owned by PIF, Aramco, and SABIC, signed the agreement at a special event attended by Minister of Energy and Investment Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman, Minister of… Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 31, 2022
Newcastle's PIF ownerships stance on Saudi Media's Chelsea takeover revealed on deadline day Chelsea news: The Saudi-based Newcastle ownership have weighed in with their own views on Saudi Media's potential Blues takeover with bids needing to be submitted before 9pm on Friday Football London · Mar 18, 2022
Liverpool Echo · Mar 3, 2022 Amanda Staveley causes Chelsea controversy and makes new Liverpool admission Amanda Staveley gives controversial take on Roman Abramovich situation at Chelsea and makes admission over past Liverpool interest
Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 1, 2022 Saudi PIF Sets Framework for Green Financing Saudi Public Investment Fund (PIF), the Kingdom's sovereign wealth fund, laid out plans on Monday for raising green debt as the world's top oil exporter strives to reach net-zero carbon emissions by 2060. The Fund published the green finance framework that will allow it to tap world markets to issue…
Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 22, 2022 Saudi Aramco Shares Soar Over 4% Shares in Saudi Aramco soared over 4 percent to an all-time closing high in Monday’s trading session on the Saudi stock exchange. Saudi Aramco rose 4.1 percent to a record closing high of 39.25 riyals ($10.4). Its market cap exceeded 7.8 trillion riyals ($2.1 trillion). Last week, Crown Prince Mohammed…
Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 16, 2022 Saudi Arabia Approves Licensing of New Digital Bank Saudi Arabia’s central bank announced on Tuesday that the government has approved the licensing of a third digital bank, called D360 Bank, with a capital of 1.65 billion riyals ($440 million). It added that the Kingdom’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) was part of the consortium of companies and investors launching…
ABC News · Feb 14, 2022 Pacific Islands Forum's head to be replaced, FSM President David Panuelo says, after leadership dispute Recently elected secretary-general Henry Puna will step down in order to stop the key regional diplomatic body from splitting, according to a top Micronesian leader.
Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 13, 2022 Saudi Crown Prince Says 4% of Aramco Shares Moved to Sovereign Wealth Fund Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman announced the transfer of 4% of Saudi Aramco shares to the Public Investment Fund, Saudi Arabia's sovereign wealth fund, state news agency SPA reported on Sunday. The Crown Prince said the state remains the largest shareholder in Saudi Aramco after the transfer process,…
Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 12, 2022 Saudi PIF Extends Portfolio by Taking Majority Stakes in Design Company Dubai-listed Depa PLC said on Friday it has entered into an agreement with Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF), whereby the sovereign wealth fund will acquire a majority stake in the company in return of cash investment worth 150 million dirhams ($40.84 million). In a statement on Friday, Depa said…
ABC News · Feb 12, 2022 Pacific Islands Forum saved from collapse at last minute as Micronesian states 'temporarily' rescind withdrawal Right as the deadline for Micronesian nations to leave the crucial regional forum approaches, the move is paused. But it's not yet clear what stopped them from leaving.
Liverpool Echo · Feb 8, 2022 Everton issues will be on Newcastle United's mind despite £234m gap Newcastle have been willing spenders but will have to do it sustainably, as Everton found out
Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 8, 2022 Saudi Sukuk Issuance to Increase by 37 Percent Saudi sukuk issuances increased by 37 percent during the past year on an annual basis, according to S&P Global Ratings. The announcement was made as the global credit rating agency, Moody’s, assigned the Public Investment Fund (PIF) with a first-time issuer rating of A1 and a scorecard indicated rating of…
Chronicle Live · Feb 5, 2022 The 'clever' PIF and Amanda Staveley £40m theory amid Newcastle Companies House update A Companies House update has revealed Newcastle United raised £40m from the sale of a single share