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’s first professional golf event to feature 28 teams and 84 of the world’s top women golfers. • The tournament in the oasis, which will be hosted at Riyadh Golf Club, from October 27-29, will be the fifth and final 2023 series event. • Fans can secure their tickets on TicketMX Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - 12, October 2023: Golf Saudi, in partnership ......read more
Joins Forces with XP Music Futures to Turbocharge This Year's XPERFORM Contest Collaboration will give contestants the chance to perform live at Formula 1 in March 2024 Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – October 10, 2023: Music, talent, and speed are set to unite, as the FORMULA 1 STC SAUDI ARABIAN GRAND PRIX announces an electrifying collaboration with XP Music Futures ......read more
The WWE Icon and Hollywood superstar made his return to the WWE ring in September with new WWE stars eyeing contests with the legend Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 4 October 2023 – The recent return of WWE legend John Cena has sparked international interest with the Hollywood star making headlines in his return to the sport and enemies across the WWE roster. In his latest ......read more
Riyadh, October 04, 2023 – Tanmiah Food Company (TADAWUL: 2281, “Tanmiah”) represented Saudi Arabia at the Saudi Village event in Italy, marking the 90th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two nations. The Saudi Village immersed international visitors and residents of Rome in the rich culture, history, heritage, and cuisine of Saudi Arabia, offering a ......read more
RIYADH: Fortinet®, the global cybersecurity leader driving the convergence of networking and security, has reinforced its commitment to the Saudi market at its annual Security Day in Riyadh, KSA (Kingdom of Saudi Arabia), showcasing strong momentum across key verticals and announcing the availability of its full suite of services locally. Held at the Fairmont Hotel in ......read more
Launched late October to promote investments in healthcare Riyadh: Saudi MOH encouraged doctors, healthcare providers, and entrepreneurs to participate in the Global Health Exhibition 2023, launched under "Invest in Health" on 29-31 October. The Exhibition aspires to flourishing meetings and views exchange on Saudi Arabia’s Health Sector Transformation ......read more
International Luxury Group (ILG), one of the leading groups in the field of licensed luxury, lifestyle, and fashion brands, took part at the 42nd Hong Kong Watch & Clock Fair organized by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), from September 5th to 9th. The global summit of horological excellence presented an exceptional opportunity for ILG to showcase their prestigious luxury ......read more
Following news that the United National Environment Programme (UNEP) has announced that the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia will host the 2024 World Environment Day, Phil Malem, CEO of Serco Middle East comments: “This is a bold and welcome move from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. With so much investment and commitment to safeguard our environment, this announcement will put a spotlight on the ......read more
- AZIMUTH returned with its highly anticipated third edition and did not disappoint – providing a spectacle that left fans ecstatic - More than 30 local, regional, and international artists delivered exhilarating live performances over two days on Thursday and Friday AlUla, Saudi Arabia – 23 September 2023: The 2023/24 AlUla Moments calendar has officially commenced ......read more
Riyadh, Saudia Arabia – 21 September 2023: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia cements its position on the world stage as organiser and convenor of major international events as it successfully hosts the 45th Extended United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) World Heritage Committee. As the elected host for the UNESCO event, the Government of Saudi Arabia ......read more
Sub-Headlines: • Bupa Arabia won two distinct categories at the prestigious Digital Experience Awards 2023. • El Missaoui affirmed Bupa Arabia’s unwavering dedication to fostering innovation and delivering top-tier digital solutions. • Bupa Arabia plays a leading role in Digitizing the Saudi Insurance ......read more
Inaugural summit attracted over 300 delegates from 39 countries Royal Commission for AlUla announces new prize for young archaeologists AlUla, Saudi Arabia, 15 September 2023: Delegates at the final day of the first AlUla World Archaeology Summit participated in a series of lively discussions on the future of archaeology and its ability to enact ......read more
Innovest announces the completion of the booking process for the entire Jadan Al Fursan project in Riyadh during Cityscape Global The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, 14 September 2023: Innovest, a premier investment and development company, announced the completion of the entire booking process for its Jadan Al Fursan Communities, located in the Al Fursan neighborhood. This achievement ......read more
Launches Second Sales Phase for Early Bird Tickets F1 is coming back to Jeddah on March 7th – 9th, 2024 with tickets already selling fast! Jeddah, Saudi Arabia (Sep 12th, 2023) - The Saudi Motorsport Company (SMC) – Promoter of the FORMULA 1 STC SAUDI ARABIAN GRAND PRIX 2024 – today launched the second phase of its special early bird ticket sales for the world’s ......read more
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – 12 September 2023: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Chair of the 45th UNESCO World Heritage Committee, is hosting the extended 45th Session Held from 10th to 25th September in Riyadh. This will be the first in-person session of the World Heritage Committee in four years. Composed of representatives from 21 States Parties elected by the General Assembly, the UNESCO ......read more
8th September: Ahead of World EV Day this Saturday, 9 September, Formula E is highlighting five examples of technological developments introduced in the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship that have transitioned into consumer EVs and the EV infrastructure, known as ‘race to road’ transfer. Formula E is the first all-electric motorsport World Championship, and is the only sport ......read more
• Three-year agreement includes offering aspiring gamers a direct pathway into SEF's esports development programs, propelling them towards professional excellence. • Partnership is also supporting and empowering female gamers in the Kingdom by providing them with a dedicated platform called ‘First Female Saudi E-League.’ RIYADH, 5 September 2023: ......read more
21 – 23 November 2023, Hilton Riyadh Hotel & Residences, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia The 25th edition of the Arab International Aluminium Conference (ARABAL), the Middle East’s premier trade event for the aluminium industry, is coming to Riyadh this November. The event will be hosted by Ma’aden (Saudi Arabian Mining Company), the largest multi-commodity mining and metals ......read more
• AlUla Desert Blaze brought together athletes and adventurers from around the globe to compete amidst soaring summer temperatures in ancient Saudi Arabian region • Male and female runners hailed from Ethiopia, Morocco, Spain, Germany, Oman and beyond • AlUla Desert Blaze joined ranks of most intense physical challenges in the world, with 5km, 10km, 21km, and 42km races in ......read more
* Leading regional powerhouses Al Rabie and NADEC among more than 600 confirmed exhibitors, with 40,000 visitors expected at Riyadh International and Convention Centre from October 29-31 * Event set to grow Kingdom’s F&B sector, promote Saudi culture and discover ways to tackle food security challenges * Government support grows with Kingdom’s Culinary Arts Commission ......read more
Sub-headlines: • The agreement aims to provide sustainability solutions and media services • Al-Muhanna: The agreement embodies the partnership between the private and non-profit sectors • Inayat: The agreement is a culmination of our expertise in sustainability solutions Riyadh: W7Worldwide and the Social Responsibility Association has ......read more
This year’s speaker line-up for Saudi Maritime Congress is a strong endorsement of how significant this 2-day event is for the Kingdom and its global industry partners 26th of August 2023: The 4th edition of Saudi Maritime Congress takes place at Dhahran Expo, Dammam, from 20-21st September 2023 and puts the spotlight on the scope of opportunity within this burgeoning sector and the ......read more
Riyadh, KSA, 23 August 2023: The wait is finally over. The first two episodes of “Star Wars: Ahsoka” are now streaming, exclusively on Disney+. Lucasfilm’s highly anticipated Original series will have new episodes every week. Set after the fall of the Empire, “Star Wars: Ahsoka” follows the former Jedi Knight Ahsoka Tano as she investigates an emerging ......read more
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia; 15 August 2023: TikTok has showcased its impact for brands with a Marketing Mix Modeling (MMM) analysis, conducted by Analytics Edge, demonstrating its sales effectiveness for confectionery conglomerate Mondelez’s Oreo brand in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The Mondelez MMM highlights TikTok's ability to deliver a higher return on ad spend (ROAS), validates the ......read more
Jeddah: In commemoration of International Youth Day, W7Worldwide, a leading local marketing communication agency in Saudi Arabia, has released a short video that highlights the pivotal role played by Saudi youth in the nation's development, particularly in line with the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 initiatives and objectives (You can check the video here: ......read more
Riyadh, 10th August 2023 - PRCA MENA, the leading professional association for public relations and communications in the Middle East and North Africa, is thrilled to announce their Conference and Digital Awards 2023, set to take place on Wednesday, 8th November, at the Mӧvenpick Hotel & Residences Riyadh in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The half-day conference will feature an array of ......read more
• Unique sculpture made from Formula E racing car parts will be auctioned to benefit children’s organisation’s climate programmes. • ‘Children’s Planet’ installation, created from previously used parts from Formula E race cars in Season 8, represents impact of climate change on young people. • Formula E is the first global sports ......read more
During the annual Esri conference held in California, USA, the Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU) received a SAG award for outstanding performance in using geographic information systems. RCU won the award for its excellence in mapping and analytics techniques, leadership in using and developing system inputs, and the Commission's achievement of international standards in the ......read more
Dubai and Riyadh, 8th August 2023: Newly-crowned Formula E champion, Jake Dennis, said adapting quickly to the new electric GEN3 car was one of the key factors in securing his first FIA world title. The Avalanche Andretti driver finished second in the opening race of the London E-Prix double-header to win the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship, becoming the first British driver to claim a ......read more
Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, 7 August 2023: The Saudi Film Commission is expected to debut its new industry event, the Saudi Film Confex, in Riyadh later this year. Running from 1-4 October in BLVD Expo, the four-day conference and exhibition will lay the foundations for the Kingdom’s future film industry ventures and will attract the world’s leading filmmakers, producers, ......read more
• AlUla Desert Blaze brings athletes and adventurers together to compete amidst soaring summer temperatures in ancient Saudi Arabian region • Desert Blaze joins the list of toughest physical challenges in the world, with 5km, 10km, 21km, and 42km races in extreme conditions • Registration for August 26 event is open now, with SAR110,000 in cash prizes to be ......read more
Dubai, Riyadh, 2nd August: Two-time Academy Award-winner Christoph Waltz, Hollywood heart throb, Orlando Bloom and rapper, singer and fashion designer Jaden Smith headlined a star-studded list of celebrities in attendance at the Formula E season finale in London last weekend. The ABB FIA Formula E World Championship reached its climax at the ExCeL London with the Hankook London ......read more
• Nick Cassidy secures the Teams’ title for Envision Racing in a shootout with manufacturer team Jaguar TCS Racing after starting the race level on points • Cassidy secures emphatic win in final race of Season 9 in the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship with pole position, fastest lap and lights-to-flag win • Mitch Evans finishes second, with Drivers’ World ......read more
• Formula E driver Jake Hughes set a new GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS title for the fastest speed achieved by a vehicle indoors reaching 218.71km/h (135.9 mph), smashing the old record of 165.2km/h (102.65 mph) by more than 50 km/h (33 mph) • Record-breaking GENBETA car, a new innovation and development programme created by Formula E and the FIA using the all-electric GEN3 race ......read more
• As official naming rights partner, AlUla celebrates exceptional performance of Team Jayco AlUla at prestigious Tour de France • Plans underway to establish three priority cycling disciplines - road cycling, gravel cycling, and mountain biking - in AlUla as central to its goal to develop as a global destination for cycling AlUla, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia – July 27, 2023: ......read more
• Most dramatic season in Formula E history climaxes this weekend with Rounds 15 and 16 on the unique outdoor and indoor race track constructed at ExCeL London events arena. Jake Dennis (Avalanche Andretti Formula E Team) could claim the Drivers’ World Championship title in front of home fans this Saturday in the first race of the 2023 Hankook London E-Prix double-header. • ......read more
• Stuttgart-based sports car manufacturer extends its original five-year commitment by two years to the end of Season 12 in 2026 • Porsche confirms it will continue to play active role in developing the fourth-generation Formula E race car entering the championship from Season 13 • Current Season 9 is most successful yet with four wins for TAG Heuer Porsche Formula E Team ......read more
Dubai and Riyadh, 25 July 2023: Championship leader Jake Dennis believes racing in front of his home fans will motivate him further as he bids to seal the Formula E world championship title at this weekend’s London E-Prix double-header. The Avalanche Andretti driver goes into the season-finale with a 24-point lead at the top of the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship after ......read more
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia - The Saudi Motorsport Company (SMC), Promoter of the FORMULA 1 SAUDI ARABIAN GRAND PRIX, has been recognised as the ‘Best F1 Event in the Region” at the renowned WOW Awards Asia, which took place at the Jio World Convention Centre in Mumbai, India last week. The WOW Awards Asia is the largest awards platform recognising the achievements of the ......read more
Korean tentpole title “Moving” will premiere August 9 amid a full slate of new drama series and music documentaries, plus Japanese live-action and anime Riyadh, KSA – July 24, 2023 – With over 20 unmissable titles, Disney+ is preparing to launch a thrilling new slate of content from Japan and Korea! The curated selection of originals and captivating storytelling ......read more
• Mitch Evans makes it three wins in a row in Rome after avoiding a high-impact crash involving multiple cars at the fastest part of the track in the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship race on the streets of the Eternal City • Second place for Nick Cassidy is enough to take the lead in the title standings, moving past Jake Dennis who was only able to finish in fourth • ......read more
• Jake Dennis drives a brilliant race, avoiding another spectacular crash, to deliver the first GEN3 grand slam and lead every lap to victory • Mitch Evans goes airborne to crash out of the race, seriously damaging his title ambitions while denting Nick Cassidy’s bid for title glory • Norman Nato claims impressive second place while Sam Bird returns from being at the ......read more
Riyadh, 15 July 2023: The worlds of Formula E and professional wrestling collided spectacularly in Rome today when AEW wrestler Claudio Castagnoli bodyslammed Formula E safety car driver, Bruno Correia. Popular paddock character Bruno was attacked by Claudio, who previously appeared in WWE for more than a decade as Cesaro, after taking the Swiss star on a high-speed lap of the ......read more
Dubai, Riyadh - 14 July 2023: The top four title contenders in the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship got a glimpse of what life was like for their chariot-racing predecessors today ahead of this weekend’s double-header of races on the street circuit in Rome. Jake Dennis (Avalanche Andretti Formula E Team) leads the way by a single point from Envision Racing’s Nick Cassidy. But ......read more
13, July 2023: Formula E and the FIA revealed the full line-up of eleven drivers confirmed to participate in the first rookie free practice session of the GEN3 race car era, taking place in Rome tomorrow. The rookie free practice session is designed to offer new and emerging talent the chance to showcase their skills in the GEN3 – the fastest, lightest, most powerful and ......read more
F1 set to return to Jeddah on March 7th – 9th, 2024 Jeddah, Saudi Arabia (July 12th, 2023) - The Saudi Motorsport Company (SMC) – Promoter of the FORMULA 1 SAUDI ARABIAN GRAND PRIX 2024 - is thrilled to announce that ‘SUPER EARLY BIRD’ tickets for the world’s fastest street race are on sale NOW! From today all three-day Grandstand and General Admission ......read more
• Jake Dennis (Avalanche Andretti Formula E Team) leads Nick Cassidy (Envision Racing) by one point going into 2023 Hankook Rome E-Prix double-header and the final four races of Season 9 • Four drivers lead the hunt for the title – a repeat of last season’s double race win in Rome could supercharge fourth-placed Mitch Evans (Jaguar TCS Racing) back to the top of the ......read more
All 10 episodes are premiering Wednesday, July 19th, only on Disney+ 11 July, Riyadh KSA: Hungry for more? Don’t miss the second season of FX’s critically acclaimed, award-winning hit series, “The Bear”, premiering with all ten episodes on Wednesday, July 19th, exclusively on Disney+. Season two follows Carmen “Carmy” Berzatto (Jeremy Allen ......read more
Friday Night SmackDown at The O2 Becomes Highest-Grossing SmackDown STAMFORD, Conn. and Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 6 July 2023 – WWE® (NYSE: WWE) has announced that Money In The Bank, which emanated from The O2 in London on Saturday, became the most-successful and highest-grossing Money In The Bank of all-time. Notably, Money In The ......read more
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 05 July 2023 – The Saudi Real Estate Refinance Company (SRC), which is wholly owned by the Public Investment Fund (PIF), has signed a sponsorship deal with the Saudi football club Al Ittihad for the upcoming three years. The sponsorship deal includes commercial and marketing rights, benefitting both parties. Majeed Fahad. Alabduljabbar, Deputy CEO of SRC, ......read more