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  "id": 2761524,
  "title": "Why Saudi Arabia is spending billions to become a global Esports power?",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/23/why-saudi-arabia-is-spending-billions-to-become-a-global-esports-power",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-08-23T09:44:11.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "France 24",
    "slug": "france-24",
    "url": "https://www.france24.com/en/why-saudi-arabia-is-spending-billions-to-become-a-global-esports-power"
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  "summary": "Saudi Arabia is investing heavily in the global gaming industry as part of its efforts to diversify its economy. According to France 24, the country has made a $55 billion deal with Electronic Arts.\n\nThe Esports World Cup, a flagship event, was held outside of Saudi Arabia for the first time in Paris.\n\nNo further details about Saudi Arabia's esports plans or the economy were reported in the provided material.",
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        "published": "2026-08-23T06:19:53.000Z"
      },
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        "outlet": "Gulf News",
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/23/saudi-arabia-sets-90-day-limit-for-gcc-registered-vehicles-from",
        "published": "2026-08-23T08:03:57.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Ajel English",
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/23/saudi-arabia-releases-fifth-sustainability-report-for-ict-and-space",
        "published": "2026-08-23T09:44:36.000Z"
      },
      {
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        "title": "Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Pakistan invited Iran to join newly-established Mecca defense pact - report",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/23/saudi-arabia-turkey-pakistan-invited-iran-to-join-newly-established",
        "published": "2026-08-23T11:00:42.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}