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Saudi Gazette
11-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Saudi Gazette
Esports World Cup 2025 offers record $70 million prize pool
The ES TIMES — The Esports World Cup returns to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, from July 7 to August 24, 2025, with the largest prize pool in esports history — over $70 million (SR262,785,040.00). Ticket sales for this highly anticipated event are now open. The event is organized by the Esports World Cup Foundation (EWCF). Following the success of the first 2024 edition, the second edition reinforces EWCF's position as the world's premier platform for the growth and development of the esports industry. This prize money represents an increase of $10 million / (SR37,540,720.00) compared to last year and underscores the foundation's long-standing commitment to creating sustainable career paths for gamers and supporting the development of multidisciplinary esports clubs. Ralf Reichert, CEO of the EWCF, said: "This record-breaking prize and our continued investments through our club partnership program and collaborations with publishers underscore our mission to provide long-term stability and opportunities within the ecosystem. While the $70+ million figure is impressive, our goal goes beyond numbers – we are building a strong and solid foundation for the future for everyone." 25 Tournaments, 24 Games, and Over 2,000 Players EWC 2025 will feature a total of 25 tournaments across 24 different games, with over 2,000 elite players and 200 leading clubs participating, in the largest multi-sport competition in esports history. Four new games have been added to the roster: Chess, Crossfire, FATAL FURY: City of the Wolves, and VALORANT. The New Global Sport Conference Returns The unique EWC Club Championship will allocate $27 million / ( SR101,359,944.00) of the total prize pool to the top 16 clubs based on their overall performance. The top club will win $7 million / (SR26,278,504.00).The remaining prize pool will be distributed among the gaming tournaments, with a total prize pool of over $38 million / (SR142,654,736.00), the MVP prize pool worth $450,000 / (SR1,689,332.40), and the Road to EWC qualifiers worth over $5 million (SR18,770,360.00), giving players and teams multiple opportunities to win and 2024 edition saw over 500 million online viewers and 2.6 million physical visitors to Boulevard City. Team Falcons excelled, winning the Club Championship with 5,665 points, ahead of Team Liquid and Team BDS. Mosaad Al-Dossary, CEO of Team Falcons, said: 'Winning our first title in front of our fans was unforgettable. The energy inside the arenas was unparalleled. That victory gave us momentum, and we are ready to build on it in 2025.' Steve Arhancet, Co-CEO of Team Liquid, added: 'EWC 2024 was one of the most successful years in our competitive history. The wins helped us expand into new games like Chess, strengthen our presence in Southeast Asia, and support charitable initiatives. EWC 2025 could be our golden moment.'The current lineup of EWC 2025 games includes: Apex Legends, Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, Call of Duty: Warzone, Chess, Counter-Strike 2, Crossfire, Dota 2, EA Sports FC 25, FATAL FURY: City of the Wolves, Free Fire, Honor of Kings, League of Legends, Mobile Legends Bang Bang, Overwatch 2, PUBG BATTLEGROUNDS, PUBG Mobile, Rainbow Six Siege X, Rennsport, Rocket League, Starcraft II, Rennsport, Tekken 8, Street Fighter 6, Teamfight Tactics, and EWCF has also announced expanded partnerships with major publishers such as Riot Games, Activision, and Capcom to support external tournaments and strengthen the global esports ecosystem. These partnerships will provide new ways for players to access the World Cup through official, sanctioned tournaments. The EWCF Club Partner Program has expanded to 40 EWCF Club Partner Program, designed to support clubs with the resources needed to enhance their global presence, now includes 40 leading organizations, including: 100 Thieves, All Gamers, Bilibili Gaming, Cloud9, Edward Gaming, EVOS, FaZe Clan, Fnatic, FURIA, G2 Esports, Gaimin Gladiators, Gen.G, Gentle Mates, HEROIC, JD Gaming, Karmine Corp., Movistar KOI, LEVIATAN, LOUD, MOUZ, NAVI, ONIC, POWR, REJECT, S8UL, Sentinels, T1, Team BDS, Team Falcons, Team Liquid, Team RRQ, Team Secret, Team Spirit, Team Vitality, Twisted Minds, Weibo Gaming, Wolves Esports, and ZETA DIVISION. In parallel with the competitions, The New Global Sport Conference will return to Riyadh on August 23 and 24, 2025, during the closing weekend of the EWC. The event will bring together 1,500 global leaders in esports, gaming, traditional sports, entertainment, and technology to discuss the future of sports and innovation internationally. This East-West event aims to accelerate global collaboration within the sector. For more details:
Gulf Today
18-04-2025
- Business
- Gulf Today
Realty firm ordered to refund Dhs1.9m to a woman in Dubai
The Dubai Court of First Instance ordered a real estate development company to refund Dhs1,935,000 (Dhs1.935 million) to an Arab woman after it was proved that the company failed to fulfill its obligations under an agreement following the cancellation of a real estate project, on the basis of which the woman had contracted to purchase a plot of land to build a villa on it. The court obligated the company to return Dhs1,785,000, representing the amount owed to the plaintiff under the settlement, in addition to Dhs150,000 as compensation for the damages she incurred due to the delayed payment. The case details date back to the time when an Arab woman filed a lawsuit with the Dubai Real Estate Court, demanding the refund of Dhs2.6 million she had paid to a real estate development company, along with a 12% legal interest. The case documents revealed that the plaintiff had taken a bank loan and paid its interest to purchase a plot of land and build a villa through the appellee company. It was revealed also that she paid the company Dhs2.1 million, but shortly before the delivery date, the company informed her of the project's cancellation without providing clear reasons. The company allegedly proposed an amicable settlement, which the plaintiff accepted, and an agreement was signed stating that the plaintiff was entitled to Dhs1,879,000 to be transferred to her bank account, but the company failed to comply, paying only Dhs94,000 despite receiving legal notices. The plaintiff's legal representative, Dr Alaa Nasr, stated that the court deemed the original contract canceled due to the settlement, and the plaintiff's request for a full refund of all payments was legally unacceptable in light of the settlement agreement. Dr Nasr added that the court considered the Dhs150,000 compensation to be proportionate to the actual damages the plaintiff incurred due to the company's failure to fulfill its contractual obligations.
The National
04-04-2025
- The National
Explained: Impact of Trump's tariffs on the Middle East
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Yahoo
17-03-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
The 2025 Cadillac Escalade IQ Is One Massive EV
"Massive" is a word that gets misused quite often, but it's entirely apropos in the world of the Cadillac Escalade. Step up to the electric Cadillac Escalade IQ, however, and it's more like supermassive black hole, especially if you're cloaked in the shade informally known as Town Car black. That's because the IQ steps things up with a wheelbase that's over 15 inches longer than that of a regular Escalade, plus about an extra foot of overall length. The IQ is wider, too, but it's also slightly lower than a regular Escalade, and it looks even lower than the numbers suggest because its rear end falls away in a graceful arc, not the blunt chopped-off profile of the gas version. It also weighs approximately 9000 pounds, owing to its all-electric powertrain and a massive (there's that word again) lithium-ion battery with 205.0 kWh of usable energy. That's enough juice to power the Escalade IQ for a claimed 460 miles. Note: This Cadillac is exempt from EPA testing and labeling requirements because its Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) exceeds 10,000 pounds. It has an 800-volt electrical system that can replenish the battery at up to 350 kW, which is sufficient to add 100 miles of range in 10 minutes, according to Cadillac. These figures are similar to those for the GMC Hummer EV pickup, but in our testing the Hummer took 19 minutes to add 100 miles and required a full 109 minutes to charge from a 10 to 90 percent. We will see. A pair of permanent-magnet motors teams up to produce 750 horsepower and 785 pound-feet of torque in the raciest mode, Velocity Max. That tops even the Cadillac Escalade-V's supercharged 6.2-liter V-8 and its 682 horsepower and 653 pound-feet of twist, though the IQ's normal output amounts to 680 horses and 615 pound-feet. Press the accelerator and the Escalade IQ responds with verve, if not the neck-snapping response of some EVs. Still, a claimed 4.7-second 60-mph time is nothing to sneeze at for something weighing four-plus tons, especially given that we got the merely 6290-pound Escalade-V to 60 mph in 4.3 seconds. Yes, we said "merely" in referencing the Escalade-V's 6290 pounds. That's the kind of rejiggering necessary to understand the Escalade IQ. It bends reality around itself. The brakes are strong in the IQ as well. There are three regenerative-brake settings, including off. In this mode the braking feels natural, in that the vehicle rolls with the slight drag you might get from engine braking. When you work the brake pedal to slow down further, the effort is precisely matched to the deceleration you get. There's little sensation of the colossal weight you're controlling—it's just normal. Conversely, step up the regen to the highest level, and you never have to touch the brake at all except for panic-stop situations. Just bleed off speed with the accelerator, and you can soon learn to bring the IQ smoothly to a stop. The middle setting is still good for one pedal operation, too, but if your driving is the least bit aggressive you'll find yourself dabbing the brakes now and again. The steering is where things get interesting. At first, it feels noncommittal, neither too communicative nor too numb. Twirl the wheel in parking lots and around tight corners, however, and rear-wheel steering of up to 10 degrees comes to the fore, trimming the turning circle to just less than 40 feet, which is seriously impressive for a vehicle with a grand 136.2-inch wheelbase. There's also Arrival mode, which turns the rear wheels in line with the fronts to allow the vehicle to crab sideways. It's fun, but this a mere parlor trick that has few uses in the real world. Upper and lower control arms with air springs at all four corners support the Escalade IQ, with the air springs able to be lowered up to two inches or raised as much as an inch. Fourth-generation MagneRide magnetorheological dampers do their best to smother impacts, and they carry out this task with supreme efficiency in Tour mode. The IQ's ride felt considerably stiffer in Sport mode on the tight, technical (and lumpy) roads of Northern California, which we somewhat expected given the massive (there's that word again) 24-inch wheels wrapped with 35-inch tires. Still, the big rollers do a credible job of taking it in stride over all but the most punishing pavement. Inside, the handsome seats are spacious and well trimmed, but we did struggle to get in because of tight toe space on the sidestep, which made us stand a bit tall to duck in. We also would have liked it if the steering wheel telescoped out a bit more, but in the end, we were able to settle in well enough. Setting the outside mirrors was a bit of a trick, because the mirror on the passenger side loses is convex shape, which is required by law for vehicles this heavy. Cadillac's solution: camera mirrors that pop up when you signal a turn. Not bad, but that doesn't help much if you're just taking a peek at traffic. And you'll want to use the rear camera mirror because the sloping roofline impedes rear visibility. Once inside and settled, the first thing you notice is the colossal 55.0-inch pillar-to-pillar expanse of screen before you. Thankfully, it's a bit predictive, placing things you're bound to need on a smaller central cockpit screen. Normally the home of HVAC controls, this screen switches to power door controls when you have selected Park, and it also can display the regenerative braking controls. It brings up the Arrival mode display when you select that feature too. Further back, the second row is likewise roomy and comfortable. The third row is more of a kids-only affair, which is why some might wait for the 2026 Escalade IQL and its 4.2 inches of additional length, plus a slightly less aerodynamic roofline that adds an inch of third-row headroom. The 2025 Cadillac Escalade IQ is on sale now. It comes in two trims, Sport and Luxury, with Super Cruise, a head-up display, and a 12-cubic-foot front trunk all included. Basically, you get a splash of chrome trim and model-specific wheels with the Luxury for $129,990 or body-color trim and different wheels with the Sport for $130,490. The main upgrade bundle costs $20K for each, resulting in a Luxury 2 model for $149,990 or a Sport 2 for $150,490. This enhancement consists of an upgrade from 11.5 to 19.2 kW for the onboard charger, an integrated trailer brake controller and other towing features, an AKG premium audio system, night vision, 126-color ambient lighting, power seats with massage, power open/close doors, and more. The 2025 Escalade-V, on the other hand, starts at $164,495. Sure, it's quick and sounds mean, but yikes. Viewed in that light, the 2025 Cadillac Escalade IQ's price, while substantial, is one of the few things about it that isn't supermassive. You Might Also Like Car and Driver's 10 Best Cars through the Decades How to Buy or Lease a New Car Lightning Lap Legends: Chevrolet Camaro vs. Ford Mustang!
Yahoo
17-03-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
View Exterior Photos of the 2025 Cadillac Escalade IQ
Read the full review Yes, the Cadillac Escalade IQ is a bit of a porker. But its big estimated curb weight includes a rather sizable battery that gives it an impressive overall range. The transparent size of the Escalade IQ is hard to comprehend in pictures. It weighs approximately 9000 pounds, due in no small part to its 205.0-kWh battery. The IQ is about 15 inches longer than a standard Escalade, which is already pretty darn long. The battery is good for a claimed 460 miles of range. Because the IQ's Gross Vehicle Weight Rating is over 10,000 pounds, this vehicle is actually exempt from EPA testing and labeling requirements. A pair of electric motors produces up to 750 horsepower and 785 pound-feet of torque in Velocity Max mode. The Escalade IQ has massive 24-inch wheels. You Might Also Like Car and Driver's 10 Best Cars through the Decades How to Buy or Lease a New Car Lightning Lap Legends: Chevrolet Camaro vs. Ford Mustang!
