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Lilium strikes sales deal with Saudi Arabia for up to 100 eVTOL aircraft

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Lilium strikes sales deal with Saudi Arabia for up to 100 eVTOL aircraft Image: LiliumLilium, an electric aviation company based in Germany, says it has secured a binding sales agreement for up to 100 electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft with Saudia Group, which operates the largest airline carrier in Saudi Arabia and is wholly owned by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The agreement is a “firm order” f…

The Verge 1.3k 2024-07-18

Whittaker knocks out Aliskerov in Saudi Arabia

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Whittaker knocks out Aliskerov in Saudi Arabia Robert Whittaker improved to 26-7 on Saturday, knocking out Ikram Aliskerov (15-2) just 1:49 into their middleweight main event at UFC Fight Night in Saudi Arabia, a region vying to challenge Las Vegas as the perceived “Fight Capital of the World.”

ESPN 874 2024-06-23

Hundreds died during this year’s Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia amid intense heat, officials say

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Hundreds died during this year’s Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia amid intense heat, officials say MECCA, Saudi Arabia (AP) — Saudi Arabia has not commented on the death toll amid the heat during the pilgrimage, required of every able Muslim once in their life, nor offered any causes for those who died. However, hundreds of people had lined up at the Emergency Complex in Al-Muaisem neighborhood in Mecca, trying to get information about their …

Religion News Service 916 2024-06-20

Chimaev off UFC’s Saudi Arabia card with illness

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Chimaev off UFC’s Saudi Arabia card with illness Khamzat Chimaev has been pulled from the main event against Robert Whittaker because he has been “violently ill.” He will be replaced by Ikram Aliskerov.

ESPN 859 2024-06-14

Iran and Saudi Arabia Demand Gaza Cease-Fire

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Iran and Saudi Arabia Demand Gaza Cease-Fire The leaders of both Islamic countries appeared to put aside their historical animosities at a summit to present a united stand against Israel’s bombardment of the strip after Hamas’s attack.

New York Times 951 2024-03-03

Mourinho: Will coach in Saudi Arabia someday

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Mourinho: Will coach in Saudi Arabia someday Roma manager Jose Mourinho said he expects to work in Saudi Arabia one day and follow a stream of players and coaches who have signed for Saudi teams.

ESPN 990 2023-12-01