Saudi Arabia Halts Sports Funding, Shifts to Profitable Investments
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- May 1, 2026
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- May 1, 2026
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Saudi Arabias Public Investment Fund ends LIV Golf funding, raising questions about the kingdoms massive sports spending spree. The move reflects a shift towards sustainable investments and profit-turning projects, following a $73 billion budget deficit last year. Geopolitical tensions and human rights concerns have also played a role in reviewing all Pub…
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Saudi Arabias Public Investment Fund ends LIV Golf funding, raising questions about the kingdoms massive sports spending spree. The move reflects a shift towards sustainable investments and profit-turning projects, following a $73 billion budget deficit last year. Geopolitical tensions and human rights concerns have also played a role in reviewing all Public Investment Fund projects. While some sports events, like the mens Fifa World Cup and Newcastle Uniteds ownership, remain secure, others, su
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