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Saudi PIF, Formula E Announce Driving Force Global Partnership Providing STEM Education

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Saudi PIF, Formula E Announce Driving Force Global Partnership Providing STEM Education

The Public Investment Fund (PIF) logo
The Public Investment Fund (PIF) logo

The Public Investment Fund (PIF) and Formula E have announced their Driving Force partnership, “Driving Force Presented by PIF,” a groundbreaking educational program focused on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) learning and sustainability.
Driving Force Presented by PIF is a multi-dimensional learning program designed to engage and inspire students aged 8 to 18 to shape the future of mobility through interactive workshops, hands-on learning experiences, and digital resources. With in-person workshops taking place across the United States, Saudi Arabia, and the United Kingdom and a comprehensive online learning program, the program will impact more than 50,000 students worldwide, marking its largest expansion since its launch in June last year.
Debuting in south Florida ahead of the April 12th Miami E-Prix, the program demonstrates PIF’s commitment to advancing sustainable mobility, made possible through E360, its first-of-its-kind partnership uniting Formula E, Extreme H, and E1 electric powerboat racing. By inspiring the next generation of engineers, innovators and sustainability leaders, PIF is shaping the future of electric motorsport and sustainable technology.
“Since introducing the PIF E360 partnership last year, Formula E and PIF continue to look for opportunities to make a positive, real-world impact,” said Formula E, Extreme H, and E1 founder and chairman Alejandro Agag. “Driving Force Presented by PIF is an example of how PIF is not only elevating motorsports but also inspiring the next generation of talent through STEM education which plays a crucial role in inspiring future motorsport talent in sustainable mobility and green technology.”

PIF Head of Corporate Brand Mohammed AlSayyad said: "PIF is committed to supercharging the growth and transformation of electric motorsport, and through our partnership with E360, we are collaborating with our partners to accelerate progress, maximize impact, and deliver powerful unified programs. For the first time, we are bringing together Formula E, Extreme H and E1 to expand the Driving Force program and drive transformative impact by empowering youth who are the innovators of tomorrow.”

Driving Force Presented by PIF started at Keys Gate Charter School in Miami and included a hands-on workshop packed with active learning for up to 90 students. The aim of the program is to provide access and opportunity for young people to explore a STEM career in motorsport and sustainability.
Supercharging Future Mobility Driving Force Presented by PIF also marks the start of “Supercharged,” PIF’s transformative campaign focused on driving innovation and global progress through E360, which aims to redefine the future of electric racing and drive technological innovation while leading the way in green technological innovation that will be the cornerstone of future electric mobility.

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Arteta Wary of Revitalized Man United Against ‘Far from Perfect’ Arsenal

Arsenal's Spanish manager Mikel Arteta applauds at the end of the UEFA Champions League, league phase day 7, football match between Inter Milan and Arsenal at San Siro stadium in Milan, northern Italy, on January 20, 2026. (AFP)
Arsenal's Spanish manager Mikel Arteta applauds at the end of the UEFA Champions League, league phase day 7, football match between Inter Milan and Arsenal at San Siro stadium in Milan, northern Italy, on January 20, 2026. (AFP)
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Arteta Wary of Revitalized Man United Against ‘Far from Perfect’ Arsenal

Arsenal's Spanish manager Mikel Arteta applauds at the end of the UEFA Champions League, league phase day 7, football match between Inter Milan and Arsenal at San Siro stadium in Milan, northern Italy, on January 20, 2026. (AFP)
Arsenal's Spanish manager Mikel Arteta applauds at the end of the UEFA Champions League, league phase day 7, football match between Inter Milan and Arsenal at San Siro stadium in Milan, northern Italy, on January 20, 2026. (AFP)

Arsenal welcomed the return of Riccardo Calafiori and Piero Hincapie to training ahead of Sunday's match against Manchester United, but manager Mikel Arteta flagged concerns over their opponents' renewed intensity under Michael Carrick.

United beat second-placed Manchester City 2-0 last weekend under the guidance of interim manager Carrick, extending Arsenal's lead at the top of the table to seven points.

Arteta acknowledged the challenge posed by United compared to Arsenal's 1-0 victory in their August meeting.

"Yes, with Michael coming in it's going to bring new ideas, the intensity rises up, you could see in the Manchester derby with their behavior and the game that they played," Arteta told reporters on Friday.

"We expect a tough ‌match but we ‌will adapt to that for sure, we are ‌at ⁠home, and we ‌know how important that is going to be for us."

Arteta was unsure whether Calafiori, out since last month with a muscle injury, and Hincapie, who suffered a groin injury earlier this month, will be ready to join Arsenal's defense this weekend after returning to training on Friday.

"We still have another training session, so we'll see tomorrow after that," he said.

Gabriel Jesus and Viktor Gyokeres are competing for a ⁠place in the starting lineup after both forwards impressed in Tuesday's 3-1 Champions League win against ‌Inter Milan. Jesus scored twice, while substitute Gyokeres also ‍found the net.

"We were waiting for ‍that with the amount of games that are coming up, and they ‍are all going to have opportunities and minutes, so great to have them back and especially to have them in good form," he said.

The manager added that forward Kai Havertz is nearing full recovery, leaving winger Max Dowman as the sole player sidelined by injury.

Arteta also addressed Arsenal's decision to send teenage midfielder Ethan Nwaneri on loan to Olympique de Marseille.

"At the end you ⁠have to be thrown to the sharks in an incredible atmosphere and club. It's going to make so much good," Arteta said of the move.

Arteta said his side had room for improvement despite being unbeaten in their last 12 matches and winning all seven of their Champions League games this season, while Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola called Arsenal the best team in the world.

"I think we're the team that wants to be constantly better, we are doing a lot of things right, but we are far from perfect, and our only aim is to sustain the level we are doing and try to improve again," ‌Arteta said.

"You need to dominate all the phases in the game if we want to have the chance to win major trophies."

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Reed Leads in Dubai and McIlroy Needs a Big Weekend to Challenge for the Title

Jun 12, 2025; Oakmont, Pennsylvania, USA; Patrick Reed plays his shot from the first tee during the first round of the US Open golf tournament. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images
Jun 12, 2025; Oakmont, Pennsylvania, USA; Patrick Reed plays his shot from the first tee during the first round of the US Open golf tournament. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images
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Reed Leads in Dubai and McIlroy Needs a Big Weekend to Challenge for the Title

Jun 12, 2025; Oakmont, Pennsylvania, USA; Patrick Reed plays his shot from the first tee during the first round of the US Open golf tournament. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images
Jun 12, 2025; Oakmont, Pennsylvania, USA; Patrick Reed plays his shot from the first tee during the first round of the US Open golf tournament. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

Patrick Reed moved into the lead at the Dubai Desert Classic on Friday and has a familiar foe trying to chase him down over the weekend.

Rory McIlroy sounds up for the fight, too.

“I came from 10 behind a couple years ago to win,” the No. 2-ranked McIlroy said defiantly. “I think I’m seven back at the minute.”

McIlroy sure will need to improve to reel in Reed, the former Masters champion who kept his card clean and shot 6-under 66 to take a one-stroke lead after the second round at Emirates Golf Club.

Reed, a LIV Golf member who plays frequently on the European tour, made four birdies and a 40-footer for eagle at the par-5 13th. The American was on 9-under 135 for the week.

McIlroy birdied the par-5 18th to shoot 69 and repair some of the damage from a 72 in the first round.Few know the course better than McIlroy, the record four-time champion — including in 2024 when he was 11 shots back heading onto the 18th hole on the Friday yet still won, and in 2023 when he outlasted Reed in a memorable final-round duel that got personal.

Throw in their loud singles match at the Ryder Cup in 2016, won by Reed, and they certainly have some history.

“If I go out there tomorrow, maybe in slightly better conditions in the morning, and post a low one, then I’ll be right in the mix come Sunday,” said McIlroy, who was tied for 20th.

Reed, who has placed second and 10th in his two other appearances at the Dubai Desert Classic, said he was happy with his game, having started with a round of 69 in much tougher conditions.

“The good thing is today I felt like (I'm) hitting the ball exactly where I need to and I feel like I’m hitting some solid putts,” Reed said.

Andy Sullivan finished birdie-eagle to shoot 65 — the lowest round of the day — and was alone in second place, one stroke ahead of Italian pair Andrea Pavan (68) and first-round leader Francesco Molinari (72).

Johnson misses cut Dustin Johnson, the longtime former No. 1, was the biggest name to miss the cut after a second straight 74.

The American is becoming an afterthought in golf after moving to the breakaway LIV circuit in 2022, the same year as Reed, and has slid to No. 639 in the world ranking.

Fleetwood languishing No. 3-ranked Tommy Fleetwood is another headliner in Dubai, where he now lives, but only just made the cut after struggling to a 72 to be 10 shots off the lead.

Better placed was Tyrrell Hatton, the defending champion who shot 69 and was in sixth place, four strokes off the lead.

Hatton, another LIV golfer, chipped in for eagle at the short par-4 No. 17 for his highlight of the day.

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Belgium to Play Tunisia in Final World Cup Warm-up

Soccer Football - CAF Africa Cup of Nations - Morocco 2025 - Group C - Tunisia v Uganda - Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium, Rabat, Morocco - December 23, 2025 Tunisia's Mohamed Elias Achouri celebrates scoring their third goal Yan Valery REUTERS/Stringer
Soccer Football - CAF Africa Cup of Nations - Morocco 2025 - Group C - Tunisia v Uganda - Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium, Rabat, Morocco - December 23, 2025 Tunisia's Mohamed Elias Achouri celebrates scoring their third goal Yan Valery REUTERS/Stringer
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Belgium to Play Tunisia in Final World Cup Warm-up

Soccer Football - CAF Africa Cup of Nations - Morocco 2025 - Group C - Tunisia v Uganda - Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium, Rabat, Morocco - December 23, 2025 Tunisia's Mohamed Elias Achouri celebrates scoring their third goal Yan Valery REUTERS/Stringer
Soccer Football - CAF Africa Cup of Nations - Morocco 2025 - Group C - Tunisia v Uganda - Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium, Rabat, Morocco - December 23, 2025 Tunisia's Mohamed Elias Achouri celebrates scoring their third goal Yan Valery REUTERS/Stringer

Belgium will play Tunisia in Brussels as a final ​warm-up fixture ahead of the World Cup finals in North America in June, the Belgian football association said on Friday.

They will ‌host Tunisia, ‌who are ‌also ⁠World ​Cup-bound, ‌on Saturday, June 6 at the King Baudouin Stadium before heading to the World Cup, Reuters reported.

Belgium have Tunisia’s north African rivals ⁠Egypt in their World Cup ‌group, as well ‍as Iran ‍and New Zealand and ‍will play their three Group G matches in Seattle, Los Angeles and Vancouver.

Belgium ​have already arranged a friendly against Croatia on ⁠June 2 in Rijeka.

They will also play warm-up internationals against two of the World Cup's host nations, the US in Atlanta on March 28 and Mexico in Chicago on March 31.