Tennis champion Ons Jabeur teams up with Saudi brand Kayanee

Tunisian tennis player Ons Jabeur has signed a sponsorship deal with Saudi female fitness brand Kayanee. (Supplied)
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Updated 08 January 2024
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Tennis champion Ons Jabeur teams up with Saudi brand Kayanee

  • Kayanee champions movement and well-being for women throughout the region

RIYADH: Tunisian tennis player Ons Jabeur has signed a sponsorship deal with Saudi female fitness brand Kayanee, it was announced on Monday.

Kayanee champions movement and well-being for women throughout the region, and said in a statement that partnering with Jabeur and her “inspirational journey and steadfast belief in the power of determination” made for a perfect match.

“I am thrilled to be part of Kayanee, a brand breaking new ground for women in Saudi Arabia and the region,” Jabeur said.

“Just as I’ve strived to push boundaries in my tennis career, Kayanee is breaking barriers in the realm of female fitness. Together, we share a commitment in promoting a healthy, active lifestyle.”

Kayanee’s chairwoman, Princess Reema bint Bandar, echoed the sentiment.

“Ons is not only a phenomenal athlete but also a symbol of resilience and determination — we are honored to have her as our global athletic ambassador,” she said.

“This collaboration is not just about fitness; it’s about inspiring young women to pursue their dreams and seek their own place on an international playing field,” she added.

The Kayanee statement said the partnership symbolized a “joint commitment to fostering positive change in the region,” and would inspire women to “venture beyond their comfort zones, embrace their uniqueness, and seize control of their narratives.”


Firing of Ruben Amorim could cost Manchester United $21 million

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Firing of Ruben Amorim could cost Manchester United $21 million

  • Ruben Amorim was fired as head coach on January 5 after just 14 months in the job

MANCHESTER, England: Manchester United’s cost for firing Ruben Amorim could reach £15.9 million ($21.4 million), the Premier League club said in a New York Stock Exchange filing.
Amorim was fired as head coach on Jan. 5 after just 14 months in the job, with the announcement coming shortly after he made provocative comments about his position within United’s hierarchy.
“A charge of £6.3 million for the write off of related intangible assets and a provision of £15.9 million, representing the maximum potential amount of future settlement payments, will be recognized in the statement of profit or (loss) during the second half of the year ending 30 June 2026,” the club wrote of its Amorim-related costs.
The £6.3 million ($8.5 million) is related to the cost of hiring Amorim from Sporting Lisbon in November 2024.
The figure of £15.9 million represents United’s potential maximum owed to Amorim and his coaching staff. The filing didn’t specify but media reports indicate the final figure includes factors such as if, or when, Amorim gets a new job.
The 20-time English champion has hired Michael Carrick on a contract to the end of the season, and the former United player has overseen the team’s rise to fourth place in the Premier League ahead of Sunday’s game against Crystal Palace.