Argaam Weekend | Football’s new currency

Football’s new currency

30^thAug 2025

● Collateralizing Football Stars: A New Financial Innovative model for the Saudi Pro League
● ‘Foreign Entities of Concern’: A Guide for Saudi Decision Makers on Critical Mineral Policies
● The Road to 130 GW: Insights into Challenges in Saudi quest for Renewable Energy

Topics of the Week

Collateralizing Football Stars: A New Financial Innovative model for the Saudi Pro League

What began in late 2022 and early 2023 as a niche curiosity has transformed into 10,577% Google search increase in Mexico, France 8,508%, Brazil 6,147%, and India 5,304% compared to the previous season. It’s the new look of the Saudi Pro League (SPL).

‘Foreign Entities of Concern’: A Guide for Saudi Decision Makers on Critical Mineral Policies

As Saudi Arabia advances its ambitions in critical minerals and clean technology supply chains particularly in the mining sector, understanding the US act Foreign Entity of Concern (FOEC) and its implications after its full articles came into effect this year is essential to safeguarding national interests.

The Road to 130 GW: Insights into Challenges in Saudi quest for Renewable Energy

As of July this year, Saudi Arabia has connected approximately 10.213 GW of renewable power sources to its grid, reflecting meaningful progress toward its ambitious Vision 2030 target to diversify the economy and increase the share of renewables in its energy mix.

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