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Fitness campaign promotes regular physical activity among Saudis
Aiming to help people engage in physical activities, the Saudi Sports for All Federation has launched a new public-oriented exercise campaign ‘Move Your World’. The Saudi Press…
read moreMerlin Entertainments flags its social impact in new report launch
Merlin Entertainments, a global leader in branded entertainment destinations, has this week launched a report with the Purpose Coalition setting out its social impact in the UK. The Force…
read moreWorld Health Organization Youth Council urges Parliamentary Action on Health Coverage
On 25th March 2024, the WHO Youth Council represented by Kristina Almazidou presented a letter to WHO Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, and to Martin Chungong,…
read moreOctober dates confirmed for 24th World Travel and Tourism Council Global Summit in Perth
The World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) has confirmed that its 24th Global Summit in Perth will be held from 8th to 10th October. With Perth announced last November as the first ever…
read moreAustralian Government bolsters rugby league in Papua New Guinea
The Australian Government is continuing its support for rugby league player development in Papua New Guinea with further assistance for high-performance pathways and the participation of…
read moreIranian Government eases restrictions on women entering football stadiums
Longstanding restrictions on Iranian women watching live football in the nation’s sport stadia -marked by high profile protests over the years - appear to have been eased with 3,000…
read moreMalaysia’s ALIFE calls for end to politicisation of concerts
Malaysia’s Arts, Live Festival and Events Association (ALIFE) has called on the nation’s Government to stop the politicisation of concerts. ALIFE made the plea following the…
read moreFootball Australia rules out 2034 FIFA World Cup bid in boost for Saudi Arabia hopes
Football Australia has issued a statement advising that it has decided against bidding for the hosting rights for the 2034 FIFA World Cup, opening the way for Saudi Arabia to host the…
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