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Saudi Arabia’s Qiddiya mega-project to include world’s first gaming and esport district

Qiddiya, the Saudi Arabian entertainment city being built near the city of Riyadh, has unveiled plans for what it claims will be the world’s first multi-use gaming and esports…

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Dec 15, 2023 Retail / Sport / Technology / Tourism / Venues /

 
 

Sportradar and TDI to use deep data for new betting and media products on ATP tour events

Sportradar and Tennis Data Innovations (TDI) - a specialist joint venture vehicle of ATP and ATP Media - have entered into an agreement to use data for betting and enhanced fan engagement…

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Dec 15, 2023 Events / Sport / Technology /

 
 

Federal Court fines Fitbit $11 million fine for misleading Australian consumers over rights

Wearable fitness technology company Fitbit LLC has been ordered by the Federal Court to pay penalties of $11 million after misleading consumers about smartwatches and fitness trackers that…

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Dec 13, 2023 Fitness / Legal / Technology / Wellness /

 
 

Semnox transforms time management at Seef’s Hawa family entertainment centre

Bahrain-based Seef Entertainment has moved to effectively address time management challenges with Semnox's revolutionary Radian Wristband at its newly launched Hawa facility.…

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Dec 12, 2023 Attractions / Entertainment / Technology /

 
 

New report from FIFA and FIFPRO shows levels of social media abuse of players at Women’s World Cup

A newly released study has revealed that one in five players at the FIFA Women’s World Cup were targeted with discriminatory, abusive or threatening messages via social media. The…

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Dec 12, 2023 Sport / Technology /

 
 

Global drowning prevention initiatives showcased at Perth Conference

More than 750 drowning experts from over 50 countries gathered in Perth over recent days for the 2023 World Conference on Drowning Prevention, jointly hosted by Surf Life Saving Australia…

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Dec 8, 2023 Aquatics / Education / Safety / Technology /

 
 

Strategic Partnership announced between Core Health and Fitness and eGym

Aimed at transforming the cardio workout experience, a strategic partnership has been announced between germany-based fitness technology leader eGym and Core Health and Fitness - home…

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Dec 6, 2023 Fitness / Technology / Wellness /

 
 

SPASA acquires Australasian Leisure Management

In a move to strengthen communication and collaboration across the aquatic and leisure industry, the Swimming Pool & Spa Association of Australia Ltd (SPASA Australia) has announced its…

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Dec 5, 2023 Events / Finance / Marketing / Technology /

 
 

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