LAS VEGAS (AP) — Saudi Arabia’s most recent venture into the global sports scene — purchasing a stake in the Professional Fighters League — is yet another example of the oil-rich kingdom using athletics to increase its influence.
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Two events have been planned on St. Thomas campus due to racial slur incident, President of Turkey believes Saudi suspects should face justice in Turkey, Dow Jones points severely plummeted early this morning and starting this year St. Thomas students can purchase goods for the impact project. Director Noah Brown has today’s News in :90.
Mike Pompeo travels to Istanbul to meet with Saudi Arabian officials after the disappearance of a Washington Post writer, Hurricane Michael’s death toll reaches 19, a missing Wisconsin girl may have been spotted in Florida, and two Republican Minnesota officials are attacked. Reporter Brady Halbmaier has today’s News in :90.
The Office of International Students and Scholars offers a variety of services assisting international students in their transition to life on and off campus. The office provides support and education for international students while integrating them into the university’s culture.
Recent economic pressures in Saudi Arabia are leading to potential budget cuts in the country’s government, which may negatively affect St. Thomas’ Saudi Arabian student population.
Yousif Al-Khalifa came from Saudi Arabia to Minnesota two years ago, leaving behind the people he loved most for the future of opportunity that he desired.
Lori Friedman, director of International Student Services, said many foriegn countries value collaboration, which can lead to unintentional cheating.
The Twin Cities were recently ranked among the top 20 metropolitan areas that attract international students to their colleges and universities.
