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Jockey Club of Saudi Arabia Announces 2026/2027 Riyadh Racing Season RIYADH, August 14 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — The Jockey Club of Saudi Arabia has announced a 69-race programme carrying SAR197.8 million in total prize money for the 2026/2027 Riyadh Racing Season. The six-month season will run from October 16, 2026, to April 17, 2027, at King Abdulaziz Racecourse, with increased purses for several established competitions, two new racing series and an upgraded classific

Dubai Fitness Challenge Returns for 10th Edition on October 31 | 📷WAM RIYADH, August 14 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Dubai Fitness Challenge will return from October 31 to November 29 for its 10th edition, maintaining its central commitment of 30 minutes of physical activity every day for 30 consecutive days. The initiative was launched in 2017 under the vision of Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of De

Jun 1, 2026; Dallas, Texas, USA; FIFA President Gianni Infantino speaks during the grand opening of the 2026 FIFA World Cup international broadcast center at Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Raymond Carlin III-Imagn ZURICH, August 13 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — The heads of six Arab national football associations declared their support for FIFA President Gianni Infantino on Thursday after three regional confederations called for his resignation ove

Al Nassr Star Cristiano Ronaldo Marries Georgina Rodríguez in Portugal JEDDAH, August 12 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Al Nassr captain Cristiano Ronaldo has married his longtime partner Georgina Rodríguez in a civil ceremony in Cascais, Portugal. The couple confirmed the marriage on Instagram, posting a photograph showing their wedding rings. Ronaldo and Rodríguez have been together since 2016 after meeting in Madrid. Their five children attended the ceremony in Cascais, a

Hail International Arabian Horse Beauty Championship Upgraded to Category B | 📷spa HAIL, August 11 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The King Abdulaziz Arabian Horse Center has approved Category B status for the 2026 Hail International Arabian Horse Beauty Championship. The classification allows the championship to qualify participants for international Arabian horse competitions. Hail Governor Prince Abdulaziz bin Saad bin Abdulaziz has supported the development of the champio

Canada’s Anna Huang Wins PIF London Golf Championship at 22 Under | 📷spa LONDON, August 10 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Canadian golfer Anna Huang won the sixth PIF London Golf Championship after finishing the tournament at 22 under par. The four-day competition was held at Centurion Club in Hertfordshire and brought together leading international women golfers. The event is part of the PIF Global Series and is sanctioned by the Ladies European Tour. Golf Saudi organized t

Inaugural Esports Nations Cup Set for Riyadh From November 2 to 29 | 📷SPA PARIS, August 9 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — The inaugural Esports Nations Cup will take place in Riyadh from November 2 to 29, 2026, featuring competitions across 16 games. The Esports World Cup Foundation has launched “Road to the Esports Nations Cup,” a global pathway establishing qualification routes for national teams. More than 100,000 players from over 150 countries and territories are expecte

PIF London Championship Opens With Leading Women Golfers at Centurion Club | 📷SPA LONDON, August 6 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — The sixth PIF London Championship began at Centurion Club on Thursday, bringing an international field of women golfers to the four-day competition. The tournament is being held from August 6 to 9 in St Albans, Hertfordshire, near London. It is sanctioned by the Ladies European Tour and awards world ranking points. English golfer Charley Hull said

Mamoun Al-Qabbani wins 2026 Saudi Toyota Hill Climb title | 📷SPA TAIF, August 2 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Mamoun Al-Qabbani won the 2026 Saudi Toyota Championship Hill Climb after recording a combined time of 3 minutes, 25.792 seconds from his two fastest runs in the final round in Taif. Faisal Sufyan Al-Qabbani finished second overall, followed by Rabee Al-Awar in third. The deciding round brought together 48 male and female drivers across 11 categories and the Women’s

Final round of Saudi Toyota Hill Climb begins in Taif | 📷SPA TAIF, August 1 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Forty-eight drivers are competing in the third and final round of the 2026 Saudi Toyota Championship Hill Climb in Taif. The season finale includes 10 competition categories and the Women’s Cup. The Saudi Automobile and Motorcycle Federation opened the event on Friday with technical inspections and official practice sessions. Competitors face a 4.2-kilometre course feat

Abu Dhabi to Welcome More Than 1,500 Athletes for 2026 Ju-Jitsu World Championship | 📷WAM ABU DHABI, July 31, Saudi Arabia Breaking News — Abu Dhabi will host more than 1,500 athletes from around the world when the 2026 Ju-Jitsu World Championship begins at Mubadala Arena on Saturday. The nine-day tournament, running from August 1 to 9, will feature elite competition across masters, adult and youth divisions, including the under-14, under-16, under-18 and under-21 categories

Alomairi Wins Saudi Arabia’s First World Fencing Championships Medal | 📷SPA HONG KONG, July 28, Saudi Arabia Breaking News — Saudi fencer Khalifah Alomairi won bronze in the senior men’s individual epee at the Fencing World Championships in Hong Kong, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The result marked Saudi Arabia’s first medal at the championships and made the Kingdom the second Arab country after Egypt to win a men’s world fencing medal. Alomairi defeated Luxembourg’s Flav

Anthony Joshua to Face Kristian Prenga at Jeddah’s ‘The Comeback’ Boxing Event | 📷SPA JEDDAH, July 23, Saudi Arabia Breaking News — Former world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua will return to the ring against Albania’s Kristian Prenga at “The Comeback” boxing event in Jeddah on July 25. Joshua enters the bout seeking to re-establish his position among the heavyweight division’s leading contenders and renew his pursuit of a world title. The British boxer has recorded 29 v

Aramco F4 Saudi Arabian Championship Announces Expanded Six-Round 2026 Season | 📷SPA JEDDAH, July 22, Saudi Arabia Breaking News – The Aramco F4 Saudi Arabian Championship will return for its third season from October to December 2026, with six rounds scheduled across Saudi Arabia and Qatar. Races will be held at the Jeddah Corniche Circuit and Qatar’s Lusail International Circuit, expanding the championship’s regional presence beyond the Kingdom. The 2026 season will introd

Saudi Toyota Hill Climb Championship Returns to Taif for Second Round | 📷SPA TAIF, July 15, Saudi Arabia Breaking News — The second round of the 2026 Saudi Toyota Championship Hill Climb will begin Friday at the Al-Muhammadiyah Hill track in Taif Governorate. Drivers will compete across 10 categories and a dedicated Women’s Cup on the 4.2-kilometer mountain course. The track features 30 turns and climbs from an elevation of 1,900 meters to 2,150 meters above sea level. Frida

Egypt's Mohamed Salah waves as Egypt's national team is welcomed by fans at El Alamein International Airport upon its return from the 2026 FIFA World Cup, ahead of an official reception by President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, in El Dabaa, Egypt. REUTERS/Mohamed Abdel Ghany ALAMEIN, Egypt, July 10 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Thousands of supporters welcomed Egypt’s national football team home on Friday after the Pharaohs completed the country’s strongest World Cup campaign. Crow

Esports World Cup 2026 Opens In Paris PARIS, July 10 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - The Esports World Cup 2026 began in Paris, opening seven weeks of competition at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles through August 23. The tournament brings together leading esports clubs and players from around the world. EWC 2026 features 25 tournaments across 24 of the world’s most prominent games. The event also includes fan events, entertainment and interactive experiences aimed at gaming aud

Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Round of 32 - Australia v Egypt - Dallas Stadium, Arlington, Texas, U.S. - July 3, 2026 Egypt's Mohamed Salah celebrates after the match as Egypt qualify for the Round of 16 stage of the World Cup IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters/Maria Lysaker ATLANTA, July 7 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Egypt captain Mohamed Salah will face Argentina in Tuesday’s World Cup last-16 match having already delivered a historic breakthrough for his country and res

Mamoon Al-Qabbani wins first round of Saudi Toyota Championship Hill Climb 2026 TAIF, July 5 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - The first round of the Saudi Toyota Championship Hill Climb 2026 concluded on the Al-Mohammediyah track in Taif Governorate, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The round was held under the supervision of the Saudi Automobile and Motorcycle Federation and in partnership with Jameel Motorsport. A total of 43 male and female drivers competed across 10 categor

Al-Nassr appoint Ange Postecoglou as head coach RIYADH, July 3 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Al-Nassr have appointed Ange Postecoglou as their new head coach on a two-year deal, Reuters reported. The Saudi Pro League champions announced the appointment on Friday. Postecoglou previously managed Tottenham Hotspur and Nottingham Forest in the Premier League.