JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia - (Saturday, April 19th) - The FORMULA 1 STC SAUDI ARABIAN GRAND PRIX burst into action on Friday, with the McLaren duo of Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri lighting up the Jeddah Corniche Circuit during an eventful first day of track running. Throughout the afternoon and under the floodlights, fans packed into the grandstands were treated to an exciting day of practice at the fifth edition of what is regarded as the "World's Fastest Street Race." It was Norris who topped the timesheets in the evening session, setting the benchmark with a 1m28.340s lap on the soft compound tyre. The McLarens were the quickest runners in the cooler conditions, with team-mate Piastri just 0.163s behind. But not everyone had a smooth ride. Lance Stroll locked up into Turn 1 at the start of FP2 and spun his Aston Martin ......read more
Round Four delivered positive progress with double semi-finals duels appearances and a strong points haul. NUMBERS Jake Hughes Free Practice Three // P22 Qualifying // P3 [P4, 1:15.460, Duels Semi Finals] Race // P3 Positions Gained // 0 Fastest Lap // 1:18.110 Championship Position // P5 [27 points] Stoffel Vandoorne Free Practice Three // P13 Qualifying // DSQ [P3, 1:15.247, Duels Semi Finals] Race // P6 Positions Gained // 16 Fastest Lap // 1:18.372 Championship Position // P13 [16 points] Maserati MSG Racing Championship Position // P5 [43 points] After a challenging morning for Jake Hughes, the day belonged to him with a second Qualifying duels appearance and the first podium of the season for Maserati MSG Racing. Albeit a good day for team mate Stoffel Vandoorne, it remains one ......read more
Oliver Rowland (Nissan Formula E Team) secured a dominant win at the inaugural Jeddah E-Prix, capitalising on smart energy management and ATTACK MODE strategy to extend his lead in the Drivers' World Championship to 68 points. Taylor Barnard of NEOM McLaren Formula E Team, the youngest-ever Formula E polesitter, led early but had to defend aggressively against Jake Hughes in the final laps, ultimately finishing second while Hughes secured his first podium for Maserati MSG Racing. Andretti Formula E’s Jake Dennis charged from 19th to fourth, marking the first time British drivers occupied the top four positions in Formula E history. Nissan leads the Teams' World Championship by just five points over NEOM McLaren, Porsche, and DS PENSKE, while also topping the Manufacturers' World Championship standings over ......read more
Maximilian Guenther claimed his first win for DS PENSKE in the inaugural Jeddah E-Prix, overtaking Oliver Rowland at the final chicane in a thrilling finish. · Nissan Formula E Team’s Oliver Rowland now leads the Drivers' Championship with 43 points, while TAG HEUER Porsche tops the Teams' standings and Nissan leads the Manufacturers' table. · The race saw the debut of PIT BOOST mandatory pit stops, allowing the drivers an energy boost for strategic advantage. · Celebrities including Georgina Rodríguez, Akon and Abbi Pulling attended, with Rodríguez waving the checkered flag and Akon headlining the event on the main ......read more
Riyadh Active Industry, Riyadh Muscle Show, and Riyadh Active Exhibition Successfully Debut as Saudi Arabia's Premier Health, Fitness, and Wellness Event Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – The highly anticipated launch edition of Riyadh Active Industry, Riyadh Muscle Show, and Riyadh Active Exhibition, organized by IEG Arabia, concluded this weekend as Saudi Arabia's leading health, fitness, and wellness event. The event officially kicked off with an exclusive pre-opening on Thursday, February 6, the night before the exhibition opened, bringing together over 120 key industry leaders to celebrate the introduction of IEG Arabia's fitness portfolio in the Kingdom. The evening was graced by Guest of Honour Naif Aldossary, advisor in the Ministry of Sport, and Basim K. Ibrahim, Sports Director for the Ministry ......read more
The UIM E1 World Championship presented by PIF, the world's only all-electric boatrace, has begun its second season with the E1 Jeddah GP Team Brady, the 2024 Champions of the Water, came first in Friday's qualifier, with Team AlUla, on their debut, second and Racing Team Aoki placing third Tickets for Saturday's final remain available via E1 Jeddah GP | webook.com | webook.com. 'The thing with electric mobility is that more and more people are going to be interested in the racing and hopefully this is going to be the starting point for making it accessible for everyone' – HRH Prince Sultan bin Fahd bin Salman, Chairman, SWSDF JEDDAH, SAUDI ARABIA (24 January 2025) – His Royal Highness Prince Sultan bin Fahd bin Salman, Chairman of the Saudi Water Sports and Diving Federation ......read more
Goals from Gavi and Yamal secure a 2-0 victory for Barcelona against Athletic Club The Catalan club will face either Real Madrid or Mallorca in Sunday's final The 2025 tournament is being held at King Abdullah Sports City Yamal is determined to win his first Barcelona trophy in Jeddah Jeddah, Saudi Arabia (January 8, 2025) – Barcelona made a triumphant return to Jeddah on Wednesday evening, defeating Athletic Club 2-0 in the Supercopa de Espana semi-finals in front of an electric atmosphere at King Abdullah Sports City. A goal in the 17th minute from midfielder Gavi sent Barcelona on their way before winger Lamine Yamal doubled their advantage early in the second half. Athletic twice had the ball in the back of the net in the final eight minutes, but efforts from Oscar de Marcos and Inaki Williams ......read more
AC Milan came back from 2-0 down to beat rivals Inter Milan 3-2 at Al Awwal Park on Monday night, with Tammy Abraham netting an injury-time winner to spark joyous Rossoneri scenes 'I must thank the Saudi fans; they have been incredible. They created a beautiful vibe' – Rafael Leao, AC Milan Riyadh – January 7, 2025: AC Milan praised the support they have received in Saudi Arabia for helping to inspire an incredible 3-2 comeback victory in the EA Sports FC Supercup final over holders and rivals Inter Milan in Riyadh on Monday. Tammy Abraham's injury-time winner sparked joyous scenes from the AC Milan players, bench and fans packed into Al Awwal Park, united in celebration of sporting drama at its most thrilling. Having fallen behind to goals from Inter strikers Lautaro Martinez and Mehdi Taremi in ......read more
To mark the two-year anniversary of joining Al Nassr, the Portuguese legend reflects on life and football in Saudi Arabia Ronaldo reveals Saudi Pro League dreams for next decade Al Nassr captain chooses favourite moment in Al Nassr colours Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – 3 January 2025: Never, in more a century and a half in modern football history, has a single player transfer had such a profound impact on the beautiful game on a global scale as the December 2022 announcement of Portuguese icon Cristiano Ronaldo joining Roshn Saudi League (RSL) side Al Nassr on a free transfer. The influx of star players to Saudi Arabia that followed in the next three transfer windows, coupled with the launch of the SPL Transformation Strategy in early 2023, propelled the league to the forefront of the global football conversation. As a ......read more
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, January 3, 2025: HE Turki Alalshikh, Chairman of the General Entertainment Authority (GEA), announced the lineup of fights for the global event organized as part of Riyadh Season in collaboration with UFC the world’s premier mixed martial arts organization. The event, with tickets now available on the webook platform, will be held at the anb Arena in Riyadh on February 1, 2025, and is expected to feature exciting matchups between some of the world’s top fighters. In the bouts, Dagestani Said Nurmagomedov (18-3-0) will face Brazilian Vinicius “Lok Dog” Oliveira (21-3-0), while Tajikistani Muhammad Naimov (11-3-0) will take on Australian Kain Ofli (12-3-1). In another bout, American Terrance McKinney (15-7-0) will meet Danish Damir Hadzovic (14-7-0), and Austrian Bogdan Grad (14-2-0) ......read more
Inter face Atalanta in the EA Sports FC Italian Super Cup semi-final on Thursday at Al Awwal Park seeking to earn treble in the Saudi Arabian capital 'We are spreading the name of Atalanta and will try to do it also here in Saudi' – Marten de Roon, Atalanta Juventus play AC Milan at Al Awwal Park on Friday, with the EA Sports FC Italian Super Cup final on Monday Riyadh – 1 January 2025: Henrikh Mkhitaryan says "Riyadh feels like home" for Inter Milan, as the club target an EA Sports FC Italian Super Cup treble in the Saudi Arabian capital city. Having beaten city rivals AC Milan 3-0 in 2022 and Napoli 1-0 last year in the Italian Super Cup final in Riyadh, Inter face Atalanta at Al Awwal Park on Thursday night in the 2024 semi-final. The winners play either Juventus or AC Milan, who play the ......read more
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – 30 December 2024: The Saudi Pro League (SPL) has announced its preparations for the upcoming 2024/25 winter transfer window, which will run from January 1 to January 30, 2025. These preparations highlight the league's commitment to supporting clubs by facilitating player transfers, improving governance and planning, ensuring player welfare, and enhancing financial sustainability. The SPL held a series of intensive workshops with its member clubs to assess their specific needs and objectives for the winter transfer window. These workshops aim to provide tailored support to clubs, enabling them to continue achieving success on and off the pitch. This includes facilitating transfers between clubs within the league. During the 2024 summer transfer window, clubs utilised 16 of the 36 ......read more
Snapchat’s recent brand partner campaign merged Saudi heritage and innovation to celebrate the auspicious occasion, creating huge impact for partners 23 December 2024 - Riyadh, KSA: ‘Kingdom Lenscape’, Snapchat’s augmented reality (AR) campaign in celebration of Saudi National Day 2024, proved to be a huge hit in the Kingdom, achieving a total reach of more than 10 million, over 64 million impressions and 12.8 seconds’ average camera playtime. The ‘Kingdom Lenscape’ campaign featured two pillars; FAKHAR, focused on celebrating national pride, and KARAM, highlighting the culture of gifting and shopping. A number of prominent brands got involved, including Ounass, Huda Beauty, NiceOne, Shahid, Spotify, Alwazn Almithaly, Zyros, Saudi Investment Bank, Laverne and Alwaleed ......read more
Federation acknowledges historic impact of Staab's leadership across women and girls' football in the country The Saudi Arabian Football Federation this week bids farewell to the colleague it believes has helped transform women and girls' football in the country, Monika. Click here to view media assets. Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – 20th December 2024: The Saudi Arabian Football Federation (SAFF) today announces the departure of The Saudi Women's Football Department Technical Director, Monika Staab after more than 3 years of service and inspiring a new era for women's football in the Kingdom. Staab joined SAFF in August 2021 and has been responsible for helping lead the Federation's women's strategy to inspire growth both on pitch and off, including acting as Head Coach of the country's first ......read more
As they win the grand prize from a total of $20,000 prize pool and earn the ESL Saudi Champion title in the region’s first-ever ESL tournament Riyadh, December 9 2024 – The first-ever ESL Saudi Challenge came to an exciting end, with Twisted Minds claiming victory in the Grand Final against Dragons and earning the lion’s share of the $20,000 prize pool. The journey to the finals was just as thrilling, with Dragons defeating Vision Esports in a tough semifinal match. This groundbreaking tournament provided a platform for local talent to shine and qualify for international competitions, marking an important step in Saudi Arabia’s journey to becoming a key player in the global esports scene. The ESL Saudi Challenge marked a milestone for esports as the tournament was a resounding success, with a full ......read more
American 20-year-old Caleb Surratt rolls in eight birdies and an eagle in a course record 10-under-par 61 to move one shot behind leader Niemann of Chile The International Series rankings leader Peter Uihlein is also strongly in contention again along with other big names including Britain’s Tyrrell Hatton All players compliment Golf Saudi on exemplary organisation of the tournament and the excellent standard of the recently improved course December 6, 2024 - Riyadh: Chile’s Joaquin Niemann will take a narrow one-shot lead into Saturday’s final round of the PIF Saudi International Powered by SoftBank Investment Advisers after firing a six-under 65 on Friday to move to 17 below par. He leads American duo, Peter Uihlein (66), who is heading The International Series rankings list and has proven his winning ......read more
Saudi Pro League (SPL) joined the event as institutional partners Panels discussed SPL transformation, latest content trends and the opportunities ahead for Asian football December 5th – Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - The Saudi Pro League (SPL) showcased its vision for the transformation of club football landscape in Saudi Arabia through its participation at the World Football Summit Asia 2024 (WFS Asia 24), held at the King Abdullah Financial District (KAFD) in Riyadh. Thanks to its institutional partnership with the SPL, the event gathered thousands of industry leaders, and reinforcing Saudi Arabia's rising influence in global football. WFS represents a crucial step toward Vision 2030's ambitious goal of increasing the sports sector's contribution to 2.5-3% of Saudi Arabia's national Gross Domestic ......read more
Dakota Ditcheva becomes first British woman to win an MMA world title Timur Khizriev dominates Brendan Loughnane in Main Event Denis Golstov snaps Oleg Popov's world-leading heavyweight win streak PFL Global Championship takes place after historic PFL MENA Championship RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA (30 November 2024) – The 2024 PFL season reached a thrilling conclusion at King Saud University on Friday as the Professional Fighters League crowned six global champions on a historic night in Riyadh. In the main event, Russia's Timur Khizriev delivered a masterclass against 2022 PFL champion Brendan Loughnane to become the Featherweight World Champion following a comfortable unanimous decision. The unbeaten 29-year-old controlled the fight from start to finish against his British opponent, dominating the striking ......read more
Five Saudis, including Othman Almulla and Faisal Salhab, to take part in next week's tournament They join a stellar line up featuring the likes of Sergio Garcia, Dustin Johnson, Tyrrell Hatton and Bubba Watson Golf Saudi's 'Go Golf' initiative offering three months of free lessons for new players in KSA November 27, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - For the first time in its history, the PIF Saudi International powered by SoftBank Investment Advisers will feature an unprecedented line-up of Saudi Arabian players with five representatives from the Kingdom set to compete in the event, which takes place from December 4-7 at Riyadh Golf Club. Othman Almulla, Faisal Salhab, Saud Al Sharif, Khalid Walid Attieh and Shergo Al Kurdi will take part in the competition, marking a groundbreaking moment for Saudi golf on a ......read more
FIFAe Finals return to Riyadh with partnership between FIFAe and Saudi Esports Federation FIFAe World Cup 2024™ featuring Rocket League to take place from 5 to 8 December Two FIFAe World Cups featuring eFootball™ to take place from 9 to 12 December The FIFAe Finals 2024 will mark the first time that the event includes multiple esports titles, establishing itself as the ultimate stage for both the FIFAe World Cup™ featuring Rocket League and the FIFAe World Cup featuring eFootball™ on console and mobile respectively. Hosted at the SEF Arena at BLVD Riyadh City, the event will unfold in two stages. It begins with the FIFAe World Cup featuring Rocket League from 5 to 8 December, followed by two FIFAe World Cup featuring eFootball™ (on console and mobile) that will run from 9 to 12 ......read more
Inaugural PFL MENA Championships on Friday, November 29 at King Saud University includes the grand return of Saudi Arabia's Hattan Alsaif on the illustrious card PFL World Championships night will also crown six Champions, across men's and women's championship fights Tickets are available via webook.com RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA (23 November 2024) – With less than a week until the Professional Fighters League (PFL) World Championships, Abdullah Al-Qahtani is confident that the Saudi Arabian fans' support will spur him to success in Riyadh. Al-Qahtani (9-2) competes in the PFL MENA Featherweight Championship on Friday, November 29 against the man who defeated him in the semi-final in September, Abdelrahman Alhyasat (5-0), following the withdrawal of Islam Reda through injury. The big fight at King Saud ......read more
HRH Princess Reema Bandar Al-Saud joined the transformative event stating: "We have laid the foundations for cooperation with WTA towards a healthier, more active future both on and off the court" The event concluded a week of WTA Foundation efforts driving greater high-impact solutions for women's health around the world Ahead of the WTA Finals Riyadh Presented by PIF championship match, WTA Legends, Marion Bartoli, Martina Hingis, and Daniela Hantuchová called for greater resources, visibility, and funding so every woman and girl have the right to good healthcare and nutrition From Left to Right: WTA CEO Portia Archer recognizes Her Royal Highness Princess Reema bint Bandar bin Sultan bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Ambassador of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques to the United States of America at the WTA ......read more
The Indian Musical Festival marks Neha Kakkar’s return to Dubai after three years and is set to be one of the biggest music carnivals in the country with over 10,000 tickets on sale Dubai, UAE – November 07, 2024 – The Indian Musical Festival (IMF), Dubai's biggest music festival, is set to debut with an unforgettable performance by Bollywood’s Pop Queen, Neha Kakkar. Taking place at Etisalat Academy on December 28th, 2024, this premier event will bring Neha Kakkar back to Dubai, three years since her last live show in the city, for a show-stopping experience filled with energy, music, and the true spirit of Bollywood. Known for her iconic voice, magnetic stage presence, and hits that have dominated the charts, Neha’s performance at IMF Dubai is anticipated to be the must-attend musical celebration of ......read more
Olympic gold medallist Zheng Qinwen and Wimbledon champion Barbora Krejcikova secure the last two singles spots for season-ending finals The WTA Finals will take place at King Saud University from November 2-9, featuring the world's top eight singles players and doubles team pairings The event supports the Saudi Tennis Federation's goal to inspire tennis participation across Saudi Arabia,and engage one million people in the sport by 2030. RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA, 23 OCTOBER 2024 – The Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) have announced the final singles lineup for the WTA Finals Riyadh, set to take place at King Saud University from November 2-9, 2024. Olympic gold medalist Zheng Qinwen and Wimbledon champion Barbora Krejcikova have secured the last two singles spots, joining an elite group of tennis stars ......read more
Ngannou also thanks Saudi Arabia, saying the country feels like 'family', on a night that also saw victories for Cris Cyborg, Johnny Eblen, Zafar Mohsen, and Paul Hughes Riyadh – October 20, 2024: Francis Ngannou dedicated his PFL debut victory at Battle of the Giants: Brace For Impact victory in Riyadh to late son Kobe in an emotional and historic night on Saturday. 'The Predator' lived up to his name and reputation with a brutal first-round stoppage of 6'8 Renan 'Problema' Ferreira during the headline heavyweight world title event at The Mayadeen in Riyadh. The Cameroonian announced six months ago that his 15-month-old son Kobe had died in an emotional social media post. He recently revealed that the cause of death was a malformation on the brain. Speaking in the post-fight press conference ......read more
'The Saudi Games is an annual celebration of sports in the Kingdom. It is our own version of the Olympics' – Delayel AlSaud, CEO, Saudi Games Tickets for Battle of the Giants: Brace For Impact, which features Francis Ngannou v Renan Ferreira and Cris Cyborg v Larissa Pacheco, are available from this link Riyadh – October 18, 2024: Saudi Arabia celebrates the closing ceremony of the Saudi Games in Riyadh this week, then welcomes Professional Fighters League's (PFL): Battle of the Giants: Brace For Impact in another milestone moment for sporting accomplishment in the Kingdom. For the past two weeks, the Saudi Games has hosted thousands of athletes from more than 100 clubs across Saudi Arabia in a huge variety of sports. Saudi Games celebrates its closing ceremony in Riyadh on Friday, with the capital ......read more
The Top Honor of Kings Teams Will Compete for a $1M Prize Pool and the Chance to be Crowned Championship of 2024 Honor of Kings Invitational Series Honor of Kings Shares Details on In-Game Championship Event and Reveals Two All-New Skins for Heroes Zhou Yu and Yuhuan Riyadh, October 14, 2024 – The 2024 Honor of Kings Championship is quickly approaching with the highly-anticipated Honor of Kings event of the year set to kick off on October 12, in Jarkata, Indonesia at the MGP Space. The top 16 Honor of Kings teams from around the world will clash at the event as they compete for a piece of the $1M prize pool, including $300K USD to the winners. Saudi Arabia’s Team Falcons are in the top teams competing in the championship. Teams of the 2024 Honor of Kings Championship Teams at the 2024 Honor of Kings Championship, ......read more
Riyadh – The Saudi Film Commission has announced the launch of "Saudi Film Nights", which will take place in China, following the success of two previous tours in Morocco and Australia. The event will occur from October 21 to 26, 2024 in the largest film market in the world in the cities of Beijing, Shanghai, and Suzhou, respectively, where a selection of feature and short Saudi films will be screened, in the presence of Saudi talents. The screenings will be followed by panel discussions with the filmmakers. The event in China will highlight a variety of Saudi feature films, including VALLEY ROAD by Khalid Fahad, STAR CHASER by Ayman Jamal, IL SIGNORE by Aymen Khoja, and the short film SALEEG by Afnan Bawyan. "Saudi Film Nights" will also host notable figures that include journalists, and film ......read more
Sara Errani secures her first WTA Finals qualification since 2014 with Jasmine Paolini Gabriela Dabrowski and Erin Routliffe will be making their second consecutive appearance as a team at the prestigious season-ending event Katerina Siniakova won the WTA Finals doubles title in 2021, while Taylor Townsend will be making her tournament debut Play begins in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on November 2 with tickets on sale now RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA (MONDAY 7 OCTOBER) - The WTA announced today the doubles teams of Sara Errani (ITA) & Jasmine Paolini (ITA), Gabriela Dabrowski & Erin Routliffe (NZL) and Katerina Siniakova (CZE) & Taylor Townsend (USA) have qualified for the WTA Finals Riyadh. They are the third, fourth and fifth pairings to secure their participation after Jelena Ostapenko (LAT) & Lyudmyla Kichenok (UKR) ......read more
The TikTok Creator Summit in Riyadh provided creators with practical insights on content strategy, community building, and navigating emerging trends The event marks a new chapter in nurturing creator education and community-building in Saudi Arabia Riyadh, 3 October 2024 – For the first time, creators from all over the region came together in Riyadh in September for the TikTok Creator Summit. The event provided a platform for creators to exchange insights on content strategy, explore new formats like longer videos, discuss emerging trends, and learn from their peers. Creators also had the opportunity to debunk common myths about the platform and explore TikTok’s monetization tools, all aimed at enhancing their success. The summit featured a dynamic lineup of panels, workshops, and performances designed to both ......read more
The largest-ever edition of Intersec Saudi Arabia opens tomorrow The sixth edition of Intersec Saudi Arabia will feature 310 exhibitors and is expected to welcome 17,000 visitors Taking place at the Riyadh International Convention and Exhibition Center (RICEC) from 1-3 October, the exhibition is held in association with the High Commission for Industrial Security and the General Directorate for Saudi Civil Defense The Future Security and Safety Summit and the Fire Protection and Technology Summit will be held during the three-day exhibition, allowing attendees to learn the latest insights from regional and international experts RIYADH: Intersec Saudi Arabia, the Kingdom’s leading trade fair for safety, security and fire protection, opens tomorrow for its sixth ......read more
WTA Finals Tournament Director, Garbiñe Muguruza and WTA Community Ambassador, Judy Murray inspired young tennis fanatics across the capital as part of build-up to season finale Just weeks to go until the first ever professional women's tennis event takes place in Saudi Arabia from 2-9 November World's top 8 singles players and doubles' teams to compete in WTA Finals Riyadh, with tickets on sale now Riyadh, Saudi Aabria, Sunday 29 September - With just five weeks to go until the start of the WTA Finals, the first professional women's tennis tournament to come to Saudi Arabia, Riyadh residents got the opportunity to experience tennis for themselves via the WTA Community Clinics. Led by former World No. 1 and WTA Finals Tournament Director Garbiñe Muguruza and WTA Community Ambassador Judy Murray, ......read more
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – 28 September 2024: This evening, Lamia Bahaian, Vice President of the Saudi Arabian Football Federation (SAFF), was pleased to welcome Knizat Ibrahim, Vice President of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), and Said Athouman, President of the Comoros Football Federation, to the match between Al Hilal and Eastern Flames in the first round of the 2024-25 Saudi Women's Premier League season. Their presence was particularly significant given the participation of over 15 African players from 10 countries currently playing in the Saudi Women's Premier League. Two African players from Al Hilal, Mavis Owusu from Ghana and Claudia Dabda from Cameroon featured prominently in the match, with Mavis Owusu scoring a hattrick and Claudia Dabda adding another goal to secure a 4-0 victory for Al Hilal. ......read more
Celebrating the spirit of Saudi Arabia, PUBG MOBILE teams up with top talent to bring creativity, courage, and tradition to the battlefield in an exclusive in-game event DUBAI – 23 September 2024: In a thrilling celebration of Saudi Arabia’s National Day, PUBG MOBILE is collaborating with acclaimed Saudi actor Yaqoub Al-Farhan and renowned musician DJ Mubarak to deliver a one-of-a-kind experience for Saudi players. Culminating with the release of a special video honoring the Kingdom’s culture, the team-up will showcase the unique talents of both stars as they bring their own flair to the battle royale arena. DJ Mubarak, known for his innovative sounds, has also created an exclusive Saudi National Day song, “?? ????? ????? ” tailored for the PUBG MOBILE universe. The song reflects the deep devotion, ......read more
Saudi Ministry of Health supports December launch event in Riyadh Event to highlight Saudi Arabia’s ambitious pharma goals, with over 400 exhibitors and more than 30,000 visitors anticipated Industry trends, challenges & opportunities to be explored across four stages Riyadh, KSA, 20 September 2024: Tahaluf, Saudi Arabia’s fastest-growing business event organiser, has launched the latest in its vertical industry shows - CPHI Middle East, the region’s premier pharmaceutical event - marking a significant milestone for the Middle East’s rapidly expanding pharma sector. Set to take place at the Riyadh Front Exhibition & Convention Center from December 10-12, 2024, this landmark event has garnered the support of the Saudi Ministry of Health and is held in partnership with the Events Investment ......read more
Third season of top division in Saudi women's football will see over 90 matches across the 18-week campaign Saudi Women's Premier League will see over 200 players playing for 10 teams, with more than 20 nationalities set to feature in the 2024-25 season New season kick off campaign - #SeeUsPlay - set to help inspire next generation of Saudi footballers Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – 16 September 2024: The Saudi Women's Premier League prepares to reach new heights as the nation's top women's division returns to action on Friday 27th September, inspiring a new generation of young football stars with various ways to #SeeUsPlay. With 90 matches set to take place across the 18-match week campaign of the Saudi Arabian Football Federation's (SAFF) Women's Premier League, the third season of top tier ......read more
The Riyadh club secured a comfortable 3-0 victory in the capital to top Group A in the preliminary stage of Asia’s premier continental women’s club competition Mubarkh Al Saiari becomes first Saudi woman to score in the AFC Women’s Champions League, with brace from Clara Luvanga sealing debut win for Al Nassr Kathellen Sousa: “Every player wants to achieve history, this is a good start” Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – 26 August 2024: Saudi Women’s Premier League champions Al Nassr earned a historic victory on their debut in the AFC Women’s Champions League on Sunday, with a dominant 3-0 victory over Myanmar’ Myawady Women FC in Riyadh. On a monumental occasion, the Riyadh club became the first Saudi side to represent the Kingdom and win in Asia’s premier continental ......read more
The awards show will take place on December 11, 2024, as part of the first Riyadh Music Week, alongside unforgettable performances from regional and global superstars The world's premier music awards show is coming to the MENA region as the first Arab edition of its iconic awards show celebrating chart-topping Arab artists and their achievements Riyadh, Saudi Arabia | September 9, 2024: Billboard Arabia is excited to announce the first edition of the Billboard Arabia Music Awards (BBAMAs). Taking place December 11, 2024, at the iconic KAFD in Riyadh, the awards show is part of the first-ever Riyadh Music Week, an initiative bringing together the global music community for a series of music festivals and events. Billboard Arabia has become the ultimate destination for discovering Arab ......read more
TikTok to launch a dedicated SPL Exclusive Hub Saudi Pro League and TikTok campaigns to feature exclusive content, creator collaborations, and enhanced fan engagement opportunities "We're creating a realm where each fan has a front-row seat to the spectacle of the Roshn Saudi League, powered by the boundless creativity that TikTok embodies." – Omar Mugharbel, CEO, Saudi Pro League Riyadh, 9 September, 2024: The Saudi Pro League (SPL) is proud to announce TikTok as its 'Digital Partner' for the 2024-25 season. TikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video and with this partnership, aims to create an unparalleled digital experience for football fans across the region and beyond. In this official partnership, TikTok will introduce a dedicated SPL Exclusive Hub, a central space ......read more
Community Outreach Initiative Amidst World Cup Preparations Riyadh A delegation of players from the Saudi national football squad visited patients at King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre KFSHRC in Jeddah on Tuesday evening. This initiative aligns with the team's ongoing community outreach programs during their current training camp in the city as they prepare for their upcoming match against Indonesia in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers on Thursday. The players presented gifts and flowers to hospitalized patients to boost their morale during their stay. With its 2,500 beds, the hospital is considered one of the top global centers performing heart, liver, and bone marrow transplants. According to Brand Finance, KFSHRC is ranked first in the Middle East and 20th on the world's best academic medical ......read more
Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, 17 April 2024 - The Cannes Film Festival announced that the Saudi film "Norah," supported by the Saudi Film Commission through its 'Daou' initiative, has been selected as part of the festival's Official Selection in the 'Un Certain Regard' section. The festival will take place in Cannes, France, from May 14 to 25. Written and ......read more
The charity auction will take place both online and offline at the Invest World Expo Dubai gala dinner on the 23rd of April (Dubai, UAE — April 17, 2024) — Tooba, the charitable platform dedicated to facilitating global giving in a quick, simple and secure manner, will mark its inaugural presence at the Invest World Expo Dubai 2024 to channel resources towards ......read more
Latest GEN3 Evo car to be unveiled on 25th April in the build-up to Round 8 of the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship in Monaco Cutting edge performance upgrades integrated into the world’s first race car designed for street racing for faster, more dramatic, wheel to wheel action London, Dubai and Riyadh, 17th April 2024: Formula E and the FIA have today announced that they will ......read more
Pascal Wehrlein clinches victory in Round 7 of the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship at the Misano E-Prix. Wehrlein's sixth Formula E career win follows Oliver Rowland's last-lap energy management issue, securing a triumphant comeback for TAG Heuer Porsche. Reigning champion Jake Dennis claims second place for Andretti Formula E Team, while Nick Cassidy of Jaguar TCS Racing ......read more
Misano, Riyadh, Dubai, 14th April 2024: Oliver Rowland of Nissan Formula E Team clinched victory at the Misano E-Prix Round 6 on Saturday night after race winner António Félix da Costa of TAG Heuer Porsche Formula E Team, was disqualified for a technical breach following FIA investigation. An FIA technical report revealed there was a breach on da Costa's Porsche 99X Electric GEN3 ......read more
The ABB FIA Formula E World Championship Season 10 progresses with Rounds 6 & 7 at the Misano World Circuit in Italy The Misano E-Prix double-header marks the championship’s first visit to the prestigious circuit known for intense two-wheel action, and the series’ seventh meet in the country The next instalment of the Season 10 calendar promises an unpredictable and ......read more
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 9 March 2024: With Eid around the corner, the Hilton Riyadh Hotel & Residences transforms into a vibrant center of joy, culinary delights, and serene relaxation. This Eid we invite you to explore an exquisite tapestry of flavors, aromas, and experiences tailored to kindle joy and foster unforgettable memories. Savor the Rich Tapestry of Armenian Cuisine at ......read more
Renewable energy to power the series via biofuel generators, solar arrays and high efficiency batteries Improved battery efficiency charges four cars simultaneously Multi-year deal with leading global energy solutions provider Aggreko London, Dubai, Riyadh, 5th April 2024: Formula E has today announced a multi-year deal with leading global energy solutions provider Aggreko to provide ......read more
Dubai and Riyadh, 4th April 2024: Formula E driver Maximilian Gunther is determined to challenge for this season’s Formula E world championship title after emerging victorious in the inaugural Tokyo E-Prix. The Maserati MSG Racing driver crossed the chequered flag first after a strategic move to the front of the grid on Lap 24. The victory was the team’s first since the ......read more
Maximilian Guenther secures victory for Maserati MSG Racing in the first Tokyo E-Prix, overcoming Oliver Rowland's early lead with Japanese Prime Minister, Fumio Kishida and Governor of Tokyo, Yuriko Koike in attendance The event unfolded before a star-studded crowd, including Formula 1 sensation Yuki Tsunoda, Sung Kang of Fast & Furious fame, motorsport legends Emerson Fittipaldi and ......read more
The ABB FIA Formula E World Championship makes its inaugural debut in Japan with the highly anticipated Tokyo E-Prix this weekend The historic spectacle is the first-ever motorsport race on Tokyo’s streets, and the 34th venue in the Championship’s history With four winners in as many rounds, the Championship stands on a knife-edge, promising unpredictable and thrilling action ......read more
In an expansion of their partnership, Formula E is integrating into Asphalt 9: Legends, the globally renowned racing game by Gameloft. Launching with a series of time-limited events (TLEs) starting this weekend on Asphalt 9: Legends' Osaka track, to celebrate the eagerly anticipated Tokyo E-Prix, the collaboration introduces the Formula E GEN2 car with a special edition Asphalt livery ......read more
Formula E, in partnership with game publisher Ubisoft, launches Formula E universe in Trackmania, featuring Season 10 racetracks, team liveries, Game Mode and cash prizes. Formula E Season 10 circuits of Tokyo, Berlin and London launch ahead of corresponding real-world races. Each circuit features three live races, with €1,000 prize pot up for grabs in each of them, including a ......read more
Bouygues Construction commences first rock excavation at Sharaan Nature Reserve, highlighting commitment to excellence with sustainable and technologically advanced construction practices The Jean Nouvel-designed project inaugurates a new era of eco-luxury deeply intertwined with AlUla’s heritage AlUla, Saudi Arabia, 25 March 2024: The Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU) has marked a ......read more
World's most prestigious camel racing event back in AlUla from 24-27 April – organised by Royal Commission for AlUla in collaboration with Saudi Camel Racing Federation ● Second edition promises exhilarating fusion of sport, culture and entertainment alongside 'Year of the Camel' celebrations ● Region's ......read more
Multi-year expansion of world record-breaking collaboration. Partnership spearheads Formula E's push to secure a roster of specialist technology partners. Collaboration expands to enhance Formula E's sporting, marketing, and sustainability capabilities. London, Dubai and Riyadh, 18 Mach 2024: Ahead of this Saturday's race around Sao Paulo's iconic ......read more
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, March 12: TikTok announced a partnership with Telfaz 11, a creative media studio from Saudi Arabia specializing in local entertainment content, to debut the first-ever episodic branded content series produced exclusively for TikTok. This partnership ushers in a new era of native Saudi-first branded entertainment for audiences across the region, and presents advertisers with ......read more
Jeddah: Bupa Arabia for Cooperative Insurance sponsored The Historic Jeddah Half Marathon, organized by the Saudi Sports for All Federation, which was held on Saturday, March 2, 2024, in the city's historic district. The Historic Jeddah Half Marathon was a unique event offering a remarkable opportunity to celebrate the fusion of sports, culture, and history while adhering to the ......read more
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia - (March 9th) - After a thrilling 50 laps, magnificent Max Verstappen won the FORMULA 1 STC SAUDI ARABIAN GRAND PRIX 2024 under the floodlights at the Jeddah Corniche Circuit on Saturday evening. He stood on the podium for the 100th time in his career alongside his Red Bull team-mate Sergio Pérez and third-placed Charles Leclerc. Verstappen’s winning margin was over 13 ......read more
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia - (March 9th) - Max Verstappen will start on pole position for the FORMULA 1 STC SAUDI ARABIAN GRAND PRIX after a thrilling qualifying session at the Jeddah Corniche Circuit. The Dutchman set a time 0.319s quicker than Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc. Third on the grid will be his Red Bull team-mate Sergio Pérez, one place ahead of the Aston Martin of Fernando Alonso. Just ......read more
Agreement with the Saudi Baseball and Softball Federation will enable Baseball United to host its league within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and includes rights to launch Riyadh, Jeddah, and Dammam franchises RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA (March 6, 2024) - Baseball United, the first-ever professional baseball league focused on the Middle East and Indian Subcontinent, announced today a historic ......read more
Saudi Arabia's Reem Al Aboud sets a new acceleration benchmark in Formula E's GENBETA race car, outpacing the current Formula 1 race car and achieving a 0-60mph time of 2.49 seconds. The new time cements Formula E’s position as the fastest accelerating sport on and off the track and highlights Formula E's commitment to promoting gender equality in ......read more
A trailblazing music initiative that allows MENA’s iconic natural landscapes to be heard for the first time ever Sounds of the Land uses unique sounds from diverse topographies across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) Through this innovative music initiative, Billboard Arabia aims to have the sounds of these iconic landscapes featured in future chart-topping hits Billboard ......read more
The Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU) in partnership with the Saudi Ministry of Culture has announced the full programme for Saudi Arabia's inaugural AlUla Future Culture Summit, taking place from 25-27 February. Set in Daimumah, where contemporary art, nature and heritage come together in the scenic heart of the Cultural Oasis, the summit brings together 150 global cultural leaders, ......read more
Saudi Arabia's first female racing driver, Reema Juffali, discusses her inspirations, hopes for the future and her 'wild card' entry in the first round of the 2024 F1 Academy season. Jeddah, Saudi Arabia (26th February 2024) - Saudi Arabia's first female racing driver and founder of Theeba Motorsport, Reema Juffali, has established herself as an inspiration and role ......read more
Renan Ferreira and Ryan Bader collide in Champion vs. Champion Heavyweight Main Event Impa Kasanganay and Johnny Eblen meet in the Champion vs. Champion Co-Main Event PFL vs. Bellator Champions takes place tomorrow, February 24th on ESPN+ PPV and DAZN PPV with the Early Card beginning at 12:00 PM ET RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA - The Professional Fighters League (PFL), the fastest growing and ......read more
RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA, 21st February 2024: Ahead of the biggest mixed martial arts (MMA) event of the year, multiple-time boxing world champion, two-time Olympic gold medalist, and Professional Fighters League (PFL) fighter Claressa Shields took time out of her busy schedule and met with members of the Saudi Boxing Federation to discuss her combat sports journey. The 28-year old ......read more
Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, 18 February 2024 – The Saudi Sports for All Federation (SFA) is thrilled to announce a strategic partnership with the Middle East arm of renowned Japanese sportswear brand ASICS. A signing ceremony for this exciting collaboration took place at the SFA headquarters in Riyadh, with representatives from both organizations present, including Shaima Saleh ......read more
Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, February 12, 2024 – The Saudi Film Commission (SFC) announced its Participation in the 74th Berlin International Film Festival "Berlinale," from February 15 to 25th, to showcase the Kingdom's efforts in supporting the film industry, developing cinematic production, and nurturing local talent by encouraging their Participation in international ......read more
First-ever PFL PPV Super Fight event to feature PFL Champions vs. Bellator Champions Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to host the first mega MMA event of the year Saudi Arabia’s Abdullah Al-Qahtani among those to be competing on 24th February Riyadh, 12th February 2024: The Professional Fighters League (PFL) and Riyadh Season have announced tickets for the first-ever mega MMA event ......read more
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 4 February, 2024: The Saudi Sports for All Federation (SFA) has announced that the start and finish location for the third Riyadh Marathon, taking place on February 10, supported by the Ministry of Sport, will be the newly-constructed Kingdom Arena. The Riyadh Marathon has emerged as one of the country’s most anticipated sporting events, making the Kingdom ......read more
Abu Dhabi-UAE: 4 February, 2024 – At the World Defense Show in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Milrem Robotics, Europe’s leading robotics and autonomous systems developer, showcases their most advanced autonomous Unmanned Ground Vehicles (UGV) THeMIS that considerably enhance combat operations while reducing manpower requirements. The UGVs on display are the THeMIS Combat and THeMIS Cargo, ......read more
- The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Endurance Cup returns with record-extending fifth edition on 10th February - World’s finest riders among those competing in rigorous long-distance challenges, including 5 riders from AlUla participating at the 120km CEI 2* and 1 local rider participating at the 160km CEI3* competition - 120km CEI 2* competition will decide 2024 the ......read more
EWC Club Program Aims to Elevate Cross-Game Competition Under Esports Club Banners, Promote More Sustainable Ecosystem Structure RIYADH, Saudi Arabia — February 5, 2024 – Esports World Cup (EWC) Foundation announced today the EWC Club Program, a first-of-its-kind initiative designed to promote sustainable planning for multidisciplinary esports clubs, unite global fans of ......read more
Childhood friends Safwan Modir and Omar Almaeena combine their talents to present a lively peep into the world of camels February 5th, 2024: The MENA and Arab audiences are about to be rocked by “Camel Quest”, an unscripted, comical docu-series that intertwines the captivating world of camels with the stunning landscapes of Saudi Arabia through the eyes of childhood friends Safwan ......read more
The winners of “TRT World Citizen,” a project initiated by TRT in 2017 with the principle of “Inspiring Positive Change,” have been revealed. “TRT World Citizen Awards,” which is among TRT's most significant social responsibility initiatives and was launched in 2017 with the principle of “Inspiring Positive Change,” found its ......read more
Cartier proudly presents its exhibition dedicated to its iconic Panthère at the prestigious Via Riyadh in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Titled “Into the Wild”, the exhibition pays homage to the Maison’s legendary feline and takes visitors on an enthralling journey through the evolution of the iconic symbol throughout the past century. Featuring a mesmerizing blend of Cartier's ......read more
RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA, 31 January 2024: Following the success of two previous editions of the Saudi Capital Market Forum (SCMF), Saudi Tadawul Group has announced the upcoming third edition of the SCMF, scheduled for 19 - 20 February 2024 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Held under the patronage of His Excellency Mohammed bin Abdullah Aljadaan, Saudi Minister of Finance and Chairman of the Financial ......read more
World Defense Show showcases the future of defense and technology developments Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Jan. 29, 2024 ― Lockheed Martin [NYSE: LMT] will present its vision for 21st century security at the World Defense Show (WDS) 2024 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, highlighting integrated mission-focused defense capabilities and industrial localization efforts that will help ......read more
• Saudi Sports Company (SSC) Extend Broadcast Rights for Formula E with Enhanced Coverage on SSC Sports, Shahid platform and MBC ACTION. • Formula E is thrilled to announce this renewed partnership in Diriyah where it is launching the season's first double-header on January 26 and 27. RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, 27th January 2024: In a landmark move for motorsport ......read more
• Englishman blows competition away with 13.289 seconds win – the second-largest winning margin in Formula E history • World champion reveals helmet adorned with initials in Arabic • Stage set for more world-class motorsport on Saturday with round 3 • Tickets available from SAR 100 via Formula E World Championship | webook.com Riyadh, ......read more
The third Qemam International Festival for Mountain Performance Arts, held in Saudi Arabia's Asir region, presented a stunning array of performances from both local and international troupes. Featuring participants from 45 local and international groups and showcasing 40 distinct types of Saudis, Arab, and international mountainous performance arts, the festival's goal was to foster ......read more
• World-class motorsport is back on the streets of Diriyah this weekend with rounds 2 and 3 of the 2023/24 ABB FIA Formula E World Championship • Back-to-back night races locked in for tomorrow and Saturday • Dennis aims to kick-start title defence with strong showing for Andretti Global • Tickets still available from SAR 100 on the FIA Formula E ......read more
• NEOM McLaren driver says audiences can expect fun and excitement at this weekend’s 2024 Diriyah E-Prix • ABB FIA World Championship returns to Riyadh with rounds 2 and 3 of season 10 tomorrow and Saturday • Saudi Arabia has ‘really embraced the sport’ says Formula E veteran • Tickets still available from SAR 100 on the FIA Formula E ......read more
Indoor karting attractions deliver on SEVEN’s strategic goal to create a multiverse of offerings for its guests that build and nurture their skills and evokes growth. Riyadh, 26 January 2024 – Saudi Entertainment Ventures (SEVEN), a wholly owned subsidiary of the Public Investment Fund (PIF) today announced a new partnership with Formula E to build the world’s first ......read more
Saudi’s first female professional awarded wild card for qualifiers at tournament Philippines’ Alexandra Eala added to main draw Grand Slam-winner Naomi Osaka confirmed as wild card entrant earlier this week Tickets for the all-female competition on sale now January 24, 2024 – Abu Dhabi, UAE: The start of the Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open is just around the corner and three ......read more
• Diriyah E-Prix makes its highly anticipated return to the Kingdom on January 26/27 • TAG Heuer Porsche driver Wehrlein won the opening race of the 2024 ABB FIA World Formula E World Championship in Mexico – and twice in Riyadh last season • Riyadh tickets are available now, starting at SAR100 on the FIA Formula E website DIRIYAH, SAUDI ARABIA: 22 January ......read more
The agreement establishes Front End as the sole partner for Crane+'s products and services in Saudi Arabia, marking a new era for the energy and mining sectors in the Kingdom and wider region. Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – January 23, 2024 - Front End Limited Company, a Saudi-owned enterprise that provides advanced products and solutions to the energy, mining, industrial, maritime and ......read more
21 January 2024 - A high-level delegation from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has concluded its participation in the World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting 2024, culminating in an announcement that Riyadh will host a WEF Special Meeting on global cooperation, growth and energy, between 28-29 April 2024. From 15-19 January, the Saudi delegation, Chaired by His Highness Prince Faisal bin ......read more
• The 2023/24 ABB FIA World Formula E World Championship returns to Saudi Arabia next week • Rounds 2 and 3 of the 2023/24 season taking place at Riyadh Street Circuit with back-to-back night races on 26 & 27 January • Tickets still available starting at SAR100 the FIA Formula E website DIRIYAH, SAUDI ARABIA: 19 January 2024: Excitement among Saudi ......read more
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