PARIS: The two lifelong friends from Florida never sought the limelight, but then they built a multi-million-dollar empire selling digital art and people wanted to know who they were. Under the pseudonyms ‘Gargamel’ and “Gordon Goner”, they created the “Bored Ape Yacht Club”, a collection of 10,000 cartoons of apes with various hairstyles and outfits. … Read more
Phil Mickelson apologized Tuesday for remarks about the US PGA Tour and Saudi backers of a proposed rival tour, saying he will “desperately need some time away” from golf. The 51-year-old left-hander, winner of six major titles and the reigning PGA Championship titleholder, also lost long-time sponsor KPMG after issuing a lengthy apology on Twitter. Author … Read more
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia will host the largest technology event-ever, LEAP in February 2022, Arab News reported. Taking place on February 1 to 3 in Riyadh, it is set to become a global platform for the entire innovation ecosystem, connecting pioneers and disruptors with business and government leaders, entrepreneurs, investors and more to experience and learn about the … Read more
RIYADH: A booming mortgage market has helped fuel economic growth in Saudi Arabia this year, Arab News quoted financial analysts KPMG, as saying. The firm’s ‘Future Finance’ report claimed businesses operating in the real estate sector are key figures among the kingdom’s non-bank financial institutions (NBFIs), which are helping the economy recover after the pandemic. … Read more
