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Saudi Arabia Trains in Jeddah Ahead of Gulf Cup Opener Against Kuwait | 📷SPA JEDDAH, September 21, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Arabia continued preparations in Jeddah for its Arabian Gulf Cup group-stage opener against Kuwait on Wednesday, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The national team trained at King Abdullah Sports City under manager Georgios Donis. The session included ball-possession exercises and tactical drills covering defensive and attacking play. S

Tickets Go on Sale for Formula E Season Opener in Jeddah | 📷SPA JEDDAH, September 20, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Tickets have gone on sale for the Jeddah E-Prix, which will open the 2026–2027 ABB FIA Formula E World Championship season on December 18 and 19, the Saudi Press Agency reported. Jeddah will host the championship’s opening rounds for the first time, with the first two races of the season taking place at night under floodlights. The races will be held at t

Jeddah to Host Arabian Gulf Cup for First Time Across Two Major Stadiums | 📷SPA JEDDAH, September 19, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Jeddah will host the Arabian Gulf Cup for the first time when the 27th edition of the regional football tournament begins on September 23, the Saudi Press Agency reported. Eight Gulf national teams will compete through October 6, with matches staged at King Abdullah Sports City and Prince Abdullah Al-Faisal Sports City. The tournament foll

Kuwait Team Arrives in Jeddah Ahead of 27th Arabian Gulf Cup | 📷SPA JEDDAH, September 18, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Kuwait’s national football team arrived in Jeddah on Thursday evening ahead of the 27th Arabian Gulf Cup, the Saudi Press Agency reported. Representatives of the tournament’s organizing committee received the Kuwaiti delegation at King Abdulaziz International Airport. The committee coordinated the team’s arrival procedures and transport to its accommo

Jeddah to Host Arabian Gulf Cup for First Time From September 23 | 📷SPA JEDDAH, September 12 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Jeddah will host the Arabian Gulf Cup for the first time from September 23 to October 6, with eight teams competing in the tournament’s 27th edition, “Khaleeji 27”. Saudi Arabia will play in Group A alongside Iraq, Oman and Kuwait. Group B consists of Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain and Yemen. The tournament’s 15 matches will take place at the

Crown Prince Camel Festival’s First Trophy Races Set for Saturday in Taif | 📷SPA RIYADH, September 4, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — The first trophy races of the eighth Crown Prince Camel Festival will take place on Saturday at the historic Taif Camel Racing Field, with prizes for the concluding evening session exceeding SAR6 million, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The festival opened on Thursday under the patronage of Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Sal

Riyadh Hosts Arab Sports for All Festival with Seven Nations Taking Part | 📷SPA RIYADH, September 4 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Delegations from seven Arab countries are taking part in the 10th Arab Festival of Sports for All, which has opened in Riyadh with a five-day program of sports, cultural and recreational activities. Organized by the Saudi Sports for All Federation, the festival brings together participants from Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, the UAE, Egypt, Palestine, Mor

Emirati racer Alia Abdulsalam surpasses world speed record in Formula 4 powerboats | 📷wam OSLO, August 28 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Emirati racer Alia Abdulsalam Fairooz recorded a speed of 129 km/h during an official Formula 4 powerboat attempt in Norway, surpassing the previous mark while awaiting formal certification. The attempt took place over a one-kilometre distance on Lake Songe on August 27. WAM identified British racer John Brewer as the holder of the previous

Ferrari World Yas Island, Abu Dhabi to Host Third Ladies Run RIYADH, August 27 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Ferrari World Yas Island, Abu Dhabi will host the third edition of its Ladies Run on August 30 as a women-only sporting event marking Emirati Women’s Day. Participants can enter races covering 2.5 kilometers, 5 kilometers or 10 kilometers. The fully enclosed, air-conditioned route will begin inside Ferrari World Abu Dhabi, continue through the park and Yas Mall, and r

Saudi Crown Prince Attends Esports World Cup 2026 Closing Ceremony in Paris PARIS, August 23 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — AG.AL won the Esports World Cup 2026 Club Championship after finishing first in the overall standings with 5,300 points, securing the $7 million grand prize. French President Emmanuel Macron presented the official trophy to AG.AL during the closing ceremony in Paris, attended by Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al S

Saudi Ministry of Sport Begins Transfer of 25% Stakes in Al-Ittihad, Al-Ahli, Al-Hilal and Al-Nassr to PIF RIYADH, August 19 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — The Saudi Ministry of Sport has begun transferring to the Public Investment Fund the 25% stakes in Al-Ittihad, Al-Ahli, Al-Hilal and Al-Nassr held by the clubs’ nonprofit foundations. The ministry has also started dissolving the boards of directors governing those foundations after completing the regulatory procedures requ

Abu Dhabi Marine Sports Club Announces 37-Event Calendar Through December ABU DHABI, August 18 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Abu Dhabi Marine Sports Club will stage 37 races, championships and community activities across the Emirate of Abu Dhabi between September 5 and December 27, the club announced. The four-month calendar comprises 14 traditional races, 13 modern marine sports championships and events, and 10 community activities. Competitions and other activities will be

Saudi Arabia Wins Formula E Best Host Country Award | 📷SPA RIYADH, August 17 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Arabia has become the first recipient of Formula E’s Best Host Country award, introduced to recognize the championship destination setting the leading standard for event delivery. The award was presented at the Formula E End of Season Awards 2025/26 ceremony in London on Sunday evening. Its criteria cover event organization, infrastructure development, and the cr

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