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
Dubai, Riyadh, 3 July 2023: Nick Cassidy says he is confident of registering strong results in the remaining four races and keeping his title bid alive as the Formula E season reaches the business end of the season in Rome and London. The Envision Racing driver secured his third victory of this season's ABB FIA Formula E World Championship after winning an enthralling Southwire ......read more
In Partnership with the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology, “InnoXera” Global Summit Explores Innovations in the Education and Training Technologies Industry Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, June 2023: In partnership with the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology, the fifth edition of the InnoXera Global EdTech Summit, focusing on the ......read more
• Nick Cassidy triumphs for Envision Racing in Formula E’s debut in Portland, Oregon • Jake Dennis finishes second but takes a one-point lead in the world championship standings ahead of Cassidy • António Félix da Costa finishes third while ninth place for team-mate Pascal Wehrlein pushes him back from top of the title race to third • More than 20,000 ......read more
Multi-billion-dollar aircraft deals and showcase of strategy for civil aviation and investment opportunities in the sector, among many other significant developments (Riyadh, KSA, 25 June 2023): The 54th Paris Air Show started on a high note for Saudi Arabia with comprehensive participation from the General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) along with the Kingdom’s aviation sector ......read more
The Social Media Superstar will take on six opponents for the opportunity of a championship contest Women’s Money in the Bank Ladder Match features a rematch between Trish Stratus and Becky Lynch following Night of Champions in Saudi Arabia JEDDAH, SAUDI ARABIA, 23 June 2023 – The WWE Universe is gearing up for this summer’s Money in the Bank, set ......read more
• American rapper, singer and fashion designer, Jaden Smith, creates unique Formula E race car design celebrating the all-electric motorsport’s debut in Portland, Oregon, this Saturday. • Custom livery on the GEN3 – the world’s fastest, lightest, most powerful and efficient electric race car – inspired by Jaden’s passion for the world’s most ......read more
Show opened by patron H.E. Bandar Ibrahim Alkhorayef, Saudi Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources, who also gave a keynote address RIYADH – June 21, 2023: His Excellency Bandar Ibrahim Alkhorayef, Saudi Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources, has opened the busy inaugural Saudi Food Show, which runs from June 20-22 at the Riyadh International Convention and Exhibition ......read more
• Season 10 provisional calendar announced by Formula E and the FIA features 17 races in 13 locations, following FIA World Motor Sport Council approval • Tokyo confirmed to host a Formula E race next March, the first-ever FIA world championship race to be held in the city • More world cities targeted for debut Formula E races as the series continues to focus on global scale ......read more
• Youth from eight Saudi universities offered career advice, mentorship and development during Saudi Arabia Innovation Summit • Engagement builds on the success of Schneider’s Early Career Program, which provided employment opportunities to Saudi talent • Spotlight placed on women’s empowerment in the Kingdom in terms of leadership roles and fast-track ......read more
Dubai and Riyadh, 13 June 2023: Maximilian Günther described his Jakarta E-Prix victory as one of the proudest moments of his career after steering Maserati to the top step of the podium in the single-seater motorsport for the first time since 1957. The Maserati MSG Racing driver sealed his first win of this season’s ABB FIA Formula E World Championship in the second race of the ......read more
Date: Dubai, UAE - June 10, 2023: A group of eight UAE students, mentored, trained and led by Unique World Robotics, a Dubai-based robotics training institute, has won a major international award in an international robotics competition. They created some amazing robots that offer innovative and sustainable energy solutions – that helped the win the coveted awards at an international ......read more
Project will benefit more than one and a half million patients across seven hospitals Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, June 8, 2023— The Ministry of Health in Saudi Arabia has awarded one of the Kingdom’s first public-private partnerships (PPP) in the healthcare sector to Altakassusi Alliance Medical following an open tender. The IFC supported project will help deliver better ......read more
AlUla, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia – June 07, 2023: Professional road race cycling team Team Jayco AlUla has welcomed young Saudi Arabian talent Moroj Adil to Europe for a unique training experience, as part of the squad’s partnership with its second naming rights sponsor AlUla. Following a training camp in AlUla on February 2023, which took place few days after the UCI Saudi ......read more
• Formula E becomes first global sports organisation to align to PAS 2060 the only internationally recognised certification for contributing to carbon neutrality • World’s first net zero sport since inception builds on its global-leading commitments and progress towards a carbon neutral world • ......read more
• The Architecture and Design Commission announces the participation of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia at the London Design Biennale. • The Saudi Pavilion will exhibit an interactive installation titled “Woven”. • The installation will allow visitors to participate in the creation of the design installation with respect to their vision of the ......read more
• Wehrlein, who triumphed at both Diriyah races in January, wins in Jakarta as ABB FIA Formula E World Championship returns to Indonesia following last season’s debut • Jake Dennis finishes second but vents frustration at Wehrlein for early-race move • Maximilian Günther finishes third in searing heat of Jakarta with second race of the double-header tomorrow, ......read more
• Formula E returns to Indonesia for expanded double-header race weekend with new leaders in Drivers’ and Teams’ standings • Nick Cassidy and Envision Racing go into the 2023 GulaVit Jakarta E-Prix on top after overcoming Porsche’s early-season dominance • Huge Indonesian fanbase will see the GEN3 race car in action for the first ......read more
• New partnership offers even more opportunities to exhibitors • 5th edition of Intersec Saudi Arabia will provide a gateway to the security industry in the Kingdom RIYADH: Messe Frankfurt Middle East, has announced its partnership with 1st Arabia, a leading event organizer in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia that will begin with Intersec Saudi Arabia, the ......read more
Championships on the line as SmackDown Women’s Champion Rhea Ripley and Raw Women’s Champion Bianca Belair defend titles in Jeddah Superdome WWE Superstars arrive in Saudi Arabia for historic WWE showdown in Jeddah RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA, 26 MAY 2023 – The final countdown to this weekend’s WWE Night of Champions is underway, with the final matches announced ......read more
14 Russian companies under the national brand Made in Russia took part in the international interior design, decor, furniture, light and fit-outs exhibition INDEX 2023 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, from 23-25 May. As part of a collective stand under the auspices of the Russian Export Centre (REC), companies from Russia presented modern furniture products, accessories and materials ......read more
Director to Spearhead Filmmaker Mentoring for AlUla Creates Initiative 22 May, 2023: Film AlUla and internationally renowned director, producer and actor Katie Holmes (Rare Objects, Alone Together, Batman Begins) came together today at the 76th edition of the Cannes Film Festival to announce the second phase of ‘AlUla Creates’, a platform designed to nurture creativity ......read more
Dubai, Riyadh, - 17th May 2023: Formula E today announces that Jamie Reigle will step down as Chief Executive Officer. Over the last four years, Reigle has led Formula E in partnership with Founder and Chairman, Alejandro Agag, and will now move to an advisory role for the remainder of the season to ensure a seamless leadership transition. Appointed in 2019, Reigle navigated the ABB ......read more
• The two- week festival ran from April 26th until May 13th and brought together adventure, heritage and culture AlUla, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia – 17 May 2023: The AlUla Skies Festival, a one-of-a-kind event celebrating the wonders of the sky and the rich cultural heritage of AlUla, concluded this week after an incredible two weeks of activity. From April 26th to ......read more
Riyadh, KSA. (May 16, 2023) – The wait is almost over! After a historic theatrical run, James Cameron’s global phenomenon “Avatar: The Way of Water” will debut June 7 on Disney+ and will include bonus content featuring filmmakers, cast and crew. “Avatar: The Way of Water” debuted in theaters on December 16 and became the third ......read more
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - 16 May 2023: The third edition of the E3 Customer Experience Conference 2023, organised by Ejtemaat Saudi Arabia in partnership with the Saudi CX Association, opened today at the Crowne Plaza RDC in Riyadh. The E3 CX Conference is one of the largest platforms discussing customer experience in the region and is organised in strategic partnership with the Ministry ......read more
• Experience Analytics, the AI and Data Analytics forum taking place on May 18 will bring together 450 guests including C-suite, senior executives, leaders and experts in data, analytics & AI • World leading experts will showcase emerging technology solutions such as Generative AI and Machine Learning, tailored for region specific challenges Dubai, United Arab ......read more
Dubai, Riyadh, 15 May 2023: Formula E championship leader Nick Cassidy says there is still a ‘long way to go’ in the season before he even thinks about the possibility of setting his sights on winning the title. The Envision Racing driver strengthened his chances of being crowned champion in this season’s ABB FIA Formula E World Championship after claiming victory at ......read more
9 months international chefs’ competition closed on a high note at TUTTOFOOD Taste Arena with Chef Sanjay Thakur’s show cooking. Milano, May 10. The four finalists of The Dates Connection traveled from Ammam, Riyadh, Dubai and Bassano del Grappa to meet at the prestigious restaurant Don Lisander in the heart of Milan, to define the winner of The Dates Connection. ......read more
Seth Rollins has confirmed his place in the World Heavyweight Championship match, with his opponent to be revealed WWE fans in Saudi Arabia can also look forward to rematch of Brock Lesnar against Cody Rhodes in Jeddah Superdome on 27 May RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA, 11 MAY 2023 – As WWE Night of Champions edges closer, the first matchups to take place inside the Jeddah Superdome ......read more
• Formula E’s GEN3 race car set to compete in Monaco for the first time following record-breaking races for overtakes and lead changes last time out • Iconic motorsport names Maserati and McLaren will line up together on a Monaco grid for the first time since 1969 • Pascal Wehrlein holding on to the lead in the Drivers’ world championship as the pack closes ......read more
• ABB FIA Formula E World Championship comes to Monaco this Saturday, 6 May, following record-breaking race weekend in Berlin including most overtakes in a race (190), lead changes at the line (20), and different race leaders (eight) • Maserati MSG Racing driver, Max Günther, swapped four wheels for two ahead of Monaco race to ride the circuit with top pro sprint cyclist, Caleb ......read more
JEDDAH, SAUDI ARABIA and STAMFORD, Conn., 4 May 2023 – The General Entertainment Authority, in cooperation with WWE, has announced that tickets for WWE Night of Champions are on sale now via the following link: https://www.ticketmx.com WWE Night of Champions will be held at the Jeddah Superdome, the world’s largest pillarless Superdome, on Saturday, May 27 2023 ......read more
• SAUDIA, Nova Water, Genesis and Yelo are official sponsors of the festival • The festival is running from April 26 to May 13 with a host of activities including hot air balloon tours, helicopter tours, stargazing, live entertainment and more AlUla, Saudi Arabia – 3 May 2023: AlUla Moments revealed today the official sponsors of AlUla Skies Festival 2023, ......read more
Registration for the competition opens on April 27 and closes on June 16, 2023. Jeddah, Saudi Arabia: May 01, 2023: Community Jameel Saudi, a member of the global network of the Abdul Latif Jameel Global Education Lab of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), announced the launch of the 7th edition of the StartSmart Competition, with registration opening on April 27 and closing on ......read more
The Fan Favourite Title will return to the WWE Championship Belt Line-Up for first time since 2013 RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA, 28, APRIL 2023 – WWE® has announced the return of the beloved WWE World Heavyweight Championship title belt, with a new champion to be crowned at the upcoming live event, Night of Champions, set to take place on Saturday 27th May in ......read more
(Riyadh, KSA. – April 27, 2023) - It’s time to return to Never Land with Disney’s epic movie event, “Peter Pan & Wendy,” streaming April 28, 2023, exclusively on Disney+. The live-action Disney+ Original movie is a reimagining of the J. M. Barrie novel and the beloved 1953 animated classic. “Peter Pan & Wendy” introduces Wendy ......read more
The third E3 Customer Experience Conference hosted in strategic partnership with the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology will open on May 16 Riyadh, Saudi Arabia; 27 April 2023: Saudi Arabia will host the third edition of the E3 Customer Experience Conference 2023, the largest CX gathering in the region, on 16 and 17 May 2023. The Conference will explore ......read more
• Twenty-three world class drivers with no Formula E racing experience take the chance to test their capabilities in the GEN3 – the fastest, lightest, most powerful and efficient electric race car ever built • Felipe Drugovich (Maserati MSG Racing) sets the fastest overall lap of the Berlin Rookie Test at 1.05.509, only 0.208 behind the quickest time in practice at the SABIC ......read more
Held in Jeddah from 8-11 May and Riyadh from 16-19 May 2023 Largest Jewellery exhibitions in the Kingdom Debut of Jeddah edition, Riyadh edition triples in size More than 120 international fine and high jewellery brands participating 25 April 2023; Saudi International Luxury Week is taking place next month, with the Kingdom’s ......read more
• World’s leading sim racing esports competitors set to do battle as Formula E’s Accelerate Championships return for third year • Competition started at ABB FIA Formula E World Championship races in Berlin and will continue in Rome • In-person live final will be part of the 2023 Hankook London E-Prix race weekend on Saturday 29 July with a €40,000 prize ......read more
• Envision Racing’s Nick Cassidy wins second race of the 2023 SABIC Berlin E-Prix doubleheader delivering an energy management masterclass in a race with 172 overtakes • Jake Dennis takes second while Jean-Éric Verge completes the podium, moving up into third in the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship drivers’ standings 24, April 2023: Envision ......read more
• Germany leads both Drivers’ and Teams’ championships with Pascal Wehrlein and his TAG Heuer Porsche Formula E Team topping the tables • Tempelhof Airport’s notorious concrete slab track set to be a tough test for drivers as the GEN3 race car competes in Europe for the first time in the 2023 SABIC Berlin E-Prix • Fans in MENA region can watch the qualifying ......read more
The first-of-its-kind of event hosted in Jeddah will now be hosted till May 23, 2023 Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, April, 19, 2023: The Diriyah Biennale Foundation is proud to announce the extension of the inaugural edition of the Islamic Arts Biennale until May 23, 2023. Hosted at the Hajj Terminal of the King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah under the theme of ‘Awwal Bait’, ......read more
April 19, 2023. On April 18th, the 20th Shanghai International Automobile Industry Exhibition opened grandly at the Shanghai National Convention and Exhibition Center. At the world's largest and most influential international A-class auto show, Chery Motors released its third-generation PHEV technology, showcasing its latest development path in the face of opportunities in the era of ......read more
Riyadh - 19 April 2023: Formula E and the FIA today revealed the full line-up of the 23 drivers confirmed to participate in the first rookie test for the GEN3 race car next Monday (24 April) following Rounds 7 and 8 of the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship at the Tempelhof Airport circuit in Berlin. The test is exclusively for drivers with no previous experience driving a Formula E car ......read more
Riyadh, - 18th April 2023: Formula E has launched a new brand campaign film entitled ‘Progress is Unstoppable’ reflecting the momentum building for what is widely regarded as the most exciting season of electric racing yet in the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship. The dramatic new short film focuses on the GEN3 race car – the fastest, lightest, most powerful and ......read more
Google collaborates with local Saudi influencers to promote Jeddah using Google Search, Maps and Lens April 16 - Jeddah: Google is launching a short video series to promote tourism in Saudi Arabia with the help of Saudi content creators. The initiative which is called “Saraina m3 Google - Google ÓÑíäÇ ãÚ”, (means Let's go with Google) features three road trip experiences in ......read more
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia; 14 April 2023: The E3 Customer Experience Conference 2023, organised by Ejtemaat Saudi Arabia in partnership with Saudi CX Association, will return for its third edition on May 16-17, 2023, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This Conference stems from the Saudi Customer Experience Association’s vision to enhance knowledge and build capabilities, as well as bring ......read more
RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA, 5 APRIL 2023: WWE has officially announced that the upcoming Premium Live Event in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia will now be 'Night of Champions', set to take place on Saturday 27th May at the Jeddah Superdome. ...read more