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Riyadh, February 12, 2026, SPA -- The Professional Fighters League (PFL) announced Thursday that the 2026 PFL MENA (Middle East and North Africa) season will launch on May 8 at Al-Khobar’s Dhahran Expo.
The tournament’s third season aims to boost mixed martial arts (MMA) in the region by providing elite fighters with a platform to showcase their skills in fiercely competitive professional bouts.
The season will feature bouts in ......read full article
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Jeddah, February 14, 2026, SPA -- The media center at the Jeddah Corniche Circuit witnessed a strong turnout of local and international media representatives covering the fourth and fifth rounds of the 2026 ABB Formula E World Championship.
The championship brings together elite drivers and teams from around the world to compete under floodlights, with the overall standings tightly contested, underscoring the significance of these two rounds ......read full article
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Jeddah, February 13, 2026, SPA -- Twenty drivers representing 10 teams will compete in rounds four and five of the 2026 ABB FIA Formula E World Championship, marking the 12th edition of the series. The event starts today at the Jeddah Corniche Circuit and runs over two days, with one round held each day. It was organized by the Saudi Automobile and Motorcycle Federation under the Ministry of Sport's supervision.
Minister of Sport and ......read full article
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Buraidah, February 12, 2026, SPA -- The organizing committee of the 2026 Asian Road Cycling Championships in Qassim Region held the technical meeting for the para-cycling road race yesterday, with the participation of international officials and representatives of the participating teams. The meeting is part of preparations for the start of the category’s competitions at the championships, which Qassim is currently hosting.
The meeting ......read full article
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Jeddah, February 11, 2026, SPA -- Cadillac pulled the covers off its 2026 Formula 1 World Championship challenger on Monday, marking its official entry onto the championship grid as the sport’s 11th team.
The move makes Cadillac the first new team to join the Formula 1 grid in a decade, since Haas entered the sport in 2016, a clear sign of the championship’s continued expansion and surging global appeal among motorsport fans, ......read full article
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Riyadh, February 09, 2026, SPA -- The National Company for Agriculture Services is receiving international horses competing in the Saudi Cup 2026, scheduled at King Abdulaziz Equestrian Field in Riyadh from February 13 to 14. The horses are arriving by land and air to complete clearance procedures, in accordance with veterinary quarantine protocols that comply with international standards.
Throughout the racing period, the company will ......read full article
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Riyadh, February 10, 2026, SPA -- The Riyadh Season Premier Padel P1 Tournament kicked off on Monday in Riyadh’s Boulevard City as part of the Riyadh Season events.
The competition is being held at the Padel Rush courts and will continue until Saturday, February 14, with the participation of male and female players from various nationalities.
The first day featured the opening rounds of the main draw, with 15 men’s matches held ......read full article
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Riyadh, February 09, 2026, SPA -- The General Directorate of Civil Defense is unveiling its smart helmet at the Ministry of Interior’s pavilion during the World Defense Show 2026. Designed to revolutionize public safety and emergency response, the helmet features day-and-night cameras and specialized sensors to detect hazardous materials in hard-to-reach locations.
The device serves as a mobile command node, delivering live video feeds ......read full article
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Buraidah, February 06, 2026, SPA -- The Asian Road and Para Road Championships 2026 officially kicked off on Thursday in Qassim Region, marking the first time the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has hosted the event. The championships are organized by the Saudi Cycling Federation under the supervision of the Asian Cycling Confederation and will run from February 5 to 13.
The continental event features wide participation from more than 30 Asian ......read full article
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Riyadh, February 06, 2026, SPA -- Preparations are in full swing for the PIF Saudi Ladies International, scheduled to take place at the Riyadh Golf Club from February 11 to 14. The event is part of the Public Investment Fund (PIF) Global Series and coincides with the opening of the Ladies European Tour (LET) season.
The championship will feature a stellar lineup of the world’s top female golfers, led by world No. 5 Charley Hull, ......read full article
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Riyadh, February 05, 2026, SPA -- The Esports World Cup Foundation announced the launch of the international qualification program for the championship, titled “Road to the Esports World Cup 2026.” The program includes more than 230 tournaments held across various regions and levels of competition worldwide, forming a unified pathway that runs throughout the season and culminates in the highly anticipated global event in Riyadh, ......read full article
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Riyadh, February 5, 2026, SPA -- Minister of Sport and Saudi Olympic and Paralympic Committee President Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki bin Faisal is heading the Kingdom’s delegation for the Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026. The opening ceremony is scheduled to begin at 8 p.m. Friday at San Siro Stadium in Milan, Italy.
Prince Abdulaziz emphasized that the Kingdom’s participation reflects the generous support the sports sector ......read full article
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Riyadh, February 01, 2026, SPA -- Under the patronage of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Governor of Riyadh Region Prince Faisal bin Bandar bin Abdulaziz attended on Sunday evening the closing ceremony of the 3rd edition of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Camel Festival, held with the participation of 11 countries.
Upon his arrival at the historic Al-Janadriyah Camel Race Track, Prince Faisal bin ......read full article
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Riyadh, February 02, 2026, SPA -- The Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU), in its role as a strategic sponsor, is participating in the fifth edition of the Saudi Media Forum 2026, taking place in Riyadh from 2 to 4 February, under the patronage of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. This participation comes as part of the RCU's national role in highlighting AlUla as an integrated cultural, humanitarian, and ......read full article
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Season-opening race of the UIM E1 World Championship presented by PIF begins takes place in Jeddah, a cornerstone venue since its formation
Record 10-team grid lines up for the world's only all-electric raceboat series, including Saudi Arabia-backed Team AlUla championed by LeBron James
Electric racing, sustainability, and education initiatives converge in Jeddah
World-class, sustainable sport on display, with tickets available now ......read full article
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Saudi is rapidly transforming into a global powerhouse for sports. Football is seeing a renaissance in the country, but beneath the dazzling headlines lies a deep, multi-generational passion for the beautiful game. That passion is now being amplified by an unprecedented wave of focus on football locally, nationally, and internationally.
The clearest sign of this ambition is Saudi’s successful bid to host the FIFA World Cup 2034. This ......read full article
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Top seed Learner Tien drawn in Blue Group alongside Martin Landaluce, Nicolai Budkov Kjær, and Rafael Jodar
Red Group comprises Alexander Blockx, Dino Prižmić, Nishesh Basavareddy, and Justin Engel
Next Gen ATP Finals contributes to the Saudi Tennis Federation's ambitions to inspire more people into the sport
Tickets for the 2025 Next Gen ATP Finals can be purchased here
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, 14 December ......read full article
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Riyadh has become a city that never sleeps. Rising fast, fueled by innovation and transformation, global football momentum, and a magnetic cultural scene that gets better every season, Riyadh is the place to be. And with the Italian Super Cup 2026 landing here from the 18th to 22nd of December for its sixth edition, you’re stepping straight into one of the most exciting weeks of the year. The football will be epic, the city is buzzing, ......read full article
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Dubai, UAE, 24 November 2025 – Global Village is set to welcome Saudi music star Moudi Alshamrani for a spectacular night of music and celebration. The acclaimed artist will perform live on Main Stage on Sunday, 14 December at 8 PM, bringing her signature energy and chart-topping Khaleeji hits to one of the region’s most iconic destination.
With her mesmerising vocals and magnetic stage presence, Moudi Alshamrani has become a ......read full article
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Sixth seed from Kazakhstan defeats World Number 1 Aryna Sabalenka in a mesmerizing final
Veronika Kudermetova and Elise Mertens win their second WTA Finals doubles title
WTA Finals Riyadh presented by PIF is part of the Saudi Tennis Federation's strategy to inspire more people to play tennis
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 08 November 2025: A packed crowd at the King Saud University Indoor Arena were treated to a dazzling spectacle as ......read full article
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Top seed Sabalenka to face fourth seed Amanda Anisimova for a place in the final
Sixth seed Elena Rybakina and fifth seed Jessica Pegula to contest the other semi-final
WTA Finals Riyadh presented by PIF is part of the Saudi Tennis Federation's strategy to inspire more people to play tennis
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 06 November 2025: The lineup for the semi-finals at the 2025 WTA Finals Riyadh presented by PIF has been confirmed ......read full article
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The final at the FIP Gold Paredes, followed by the win at the FIP Silver Dubai in April and at the Silver Koksijde. At the FIP Silver Lisboa Racket Centre by Lusotendas – the new Portuguese stop of the CUPRA FIP Tour – brothers Miguel and Nuno Deus (world number 37) lead the men's draw of 32 pairs, at the home of legend Cristiano Ronaldo, a big padel fan and owner ......read full article
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The Portuguese star is aiming to have success alongside compatriot Cristiano Ronaldo in the capital
A debut hattrick from the 25-year-old led Al Nassr to the top of the table with a 5-0 opening weekend win in the Roshn Saudi League
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia – 2 September, 2025 – New Al Nassr star Joao Felix is off to a flying start in the Roshn Saudi League with an emphatic hattrick on his league debut. The Riyadh club emerged ......read full article
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Riyadh, August 14, 2025, SPA -- The first stage of the group matches of TEKKEN 8, part of the Esports World Cup (EWC 2025), began on Wednesday.
The matches resulted in eight players qualifying for the second stage: EDGE from the Korean team T1, ATIF from the Saudi team Falcons, eyemusician from the Korean team T1, Mangja from the Russian team Virtus.pro, JeonDDing from the French team Vitality, Arslan Ash from the Saudi team Twisted Minds, ......read full article
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Riyadh, August 8, 2025, SPA -- The quarterfinal stage of the “Rainbow Six Siege X” tournament, part of this year's Esports World Cup, concluded yesterday, featuring intense competition among elite global clubs.
Four teams advanced to the semifinals after thrilling matches, with Brazil’s FURIA defeating Russia’s Virtus.pro, Germany’s G2 Esports overcoming Sweden’s Ninjas in Pyjamas, Europe’s Team ......read full article
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Taif, August 07, 2025, SPA -- The Jockey Club of Saudi Arabia is set to host the third week of the Taif Racing Season on August 8 and 9 at the King Khalid Racecourse in Taif. The event will feature 10 rounds each day, with races for both Thoroughbred and purebred Arabian horses of various classifications and ages.
Friday's events will start with a round for novice Arabian horses over a distance of 1,600 meters. The day will conclude with ......read full article
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LIV Golf Riyadh presented by ROSHN Group to tee off under the lights from 5-7 February 2026
Three-day Grounds Passes and Club 54 Hospitality Tickets are now available at LIVGolf.com during exclusive early bird window
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (Tuesday, 5 August 2025) – LIV Golf, the global golf league energizing the sport through team competition and innovative fan experiences will return to Saudi Arabia to launch its 2026 season at ......read full article
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Putting World-Class Creatives on Speed Dial for MENA Brands
Riyadh, 30 July 2025: SPANDY, the hub for premier creative talent, is the first agency in the MENA region dedicated to representing a curated roster of world-class film directors and photographers. Headquartered in Riyadh with operations across Dubai and Riyadh SPANDY fills a critical market gap: providing the region with direct access to international creative talent while ......read full article
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Strong team performance sees the UAE squad take 2 stage wins, Tadej Pogačar sits 2nd overall
News | Team – 15th July 2025
As the peloton comes to a stop for the first rest day of the 2025 Tour de France, UAE Team Emirates-XRG can reflect with pride on a turbulent but successful start. From punchy climbs to time trials and crosswinds, the team has navigated every challenge with strength and cohesion, and with ......read full article
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The best Honor of Kings professional esports teams will go head-to-head as they compete for a share of the $3,000,000 prize pool live in Riyadh
The KWC will see the Global Ban&Pick system promising intense and exciting matches
Honor of Kings players will be able to take part in a KWC-themed honor pass, which includes rewards an exclusive Alessio KWC skin at level 80
July 14th, 2025 – Honor of Kings is excited to share the ......read full article
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Florian Vermeersch finishes third on final stage in Austria, as Del Toro wraps up the GC victory and Rafał Majka lands third step on the podiu
News | Team – 13th July 2025
Finishing safely within a reduced peloton on the fifth and final stage, Isaac del Toro sealed overall victory at the Tour of Austria. The young Mexican makes the five-day stage race the second general classification win of his fledgling career, with ......read full article
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World champion retakes the Yellow Jersey with a spectacular victory in Mûr-de-Bretagne
Isaac del Toro makes it three wins from three in Austria for UAE
With a magnificent display in Mûr-de-Bretagne, Tadej Pogačar roared to victory on stage 7 of the Tour de France, claiming his second win of the race and retaking the Yellow Jersey. With his supreme sprint proving too much for the second-placed Jonas Vingegaard (Visma-Lease a Bike), ......read full article
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Three-time champion enjoys blockbuster sprint against Mathieu van der Poel, with Pogačar moving up to second overall and into the polka dot jersey
News | Team – 6th July 2025
Tadej Pogačar made the most of an entertaining day of racing on stage 2 at the Tour de France, with the three-time champion picking up second place behind the winner, Mathieu van der Poel (Alpecin-Deceuninck). The pair enjoyed a thrilling two-up sprint ......read full article
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Pogačar set to be supported by five teammates from Critérium du Dauphiné success, with João Almeida and Adam Yates rounding out impressive squad
News | Team – 2nd July 2025
Heading to the Tour de France in search of a fourth title in six years, UAE Team Emirates-XRG can confirm the squad that will support Tadej Pogačar in July.
With a lineup that is strongly packed with both rouleurs and climbers, the eight-man ......read full article
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The past few months have been special for me, and for the whole team. From the Itzulia Basque Country to Romandie, and most recently at the Tour de Suisse, it feels like all the hard work is paying off. The Tour de Suisse was a big target, and to come away with the overall victory was an incredible moment. It wasn’t easy but that’s what makes it even more satisfying. These races demand so much from you, physically and mentally, but ......read full article
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Emirati squad takes victories across Austria, Portugal, Poland, and Belgium, making it 55 wins for the 2025 campaign to date
News | Team – 30th June 2025
Beginning the week on 50 victories for the 2025 season, UAE Team Emirates-XRG enjoyed a brilliant few days of action across the National Championships that were taking place at the back-end of June. With three road race wins and two in the individual time trial discipline, the ......read full article
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ABB FIA Formula E World Championship’s unprecedented year-on-year growth in TV viewership, social media, and global fan engagement propels the series to more fans and viewers than ever before, on track to surpass 500 million cumulative audience by the end of S11.
The Jeddah E-Prix double-header held on February 14-15 smashed records with 65 million global cumulative viewers, making it the most-watched Formula E weekend in ......read full article
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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 ......read full article
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Round Four delivered positive progress with double semi-finals duels appearances and a strong points haul.
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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]
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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 ......read full article
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