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International Arabian Horse Show Continues in Dirab with Four Competitive Categories
SPA Riyadh, December 12, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The eighth International Arabian Horse Show continued on Friday at the King Abdulaziz Arabian Horse Center in Dirab, Riyadh, with the third day featuring competitions across four categories. Events included classes for three-year-old fillies, as well as mares aged four to six, seven to nine, and 10 years and older. Organizers reported strong participation and close competition across all categories. The five-day sho
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Jeddah to Host Formula E "Jeddah E-Prix" on February 13–14
SPA Jeddah, December 11, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The Jeddah Corniche Circuit will host the Jeddah E-Prix on February 13 and 14 as part of Season 12 of the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship. The event is held under the supervision of the Ministry of Sport and organized by the Saudi Automobile and Motorcycle Federation. This year’s race will take place on a 3-kilometer updated track featuring 19 turns , with the Attack Zone positioned at Turn 13. A total of 2
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International Arabian Horse Show Opens in Dirab with Record Yearling Filly Participation
SPA Riyadh, December 10, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The eighth International Arabian Horse Show, organized by the King Abdulaziz Arabian Horse Center in Dirab and held from December 9 to 13, began with participation from major studs from Saudi Arabia and abroad. The opening day featured the yearling fillies category, divided into eight groups with 182 total entries, representing one of the highest participation numbers recorded for this class since the championship’s
2 days ago1 min read


Riyadh to Host 8th International Arabian Horse Beauty Show from December 9–13
SPA Riyadh, December 9, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Riyadh is preparing to host the 8th International Arabian Horse Beauty Show 2025, organized by the King Abdulaziz Center for Purebred Arabian Horses at its Dirab headquarters from December 9 to 13. The event brings together leading studs from Saudi Arabia and abroad in a competition showcasing purebred Arabian horses and their bloodlines. The show includes 37 qualifying classes, each with prizes of 300,000 Saudi riya
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Sheikh Theyab bin Zayed Crowns Lando Norris 2025 Formula 1 World Champion in Abu Dhabi
WAM Abu Dhabi, December 9, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – H.H. Sheikh Theyab bin Zayed Al Nahyan crowned McLaren driver Lando Norris as the 2025 Formula 1 World Champion following the season-ending round of the Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix at Yas Marina Circuit. Sheikh Theyab also crowned Red Bull driver Max Verstappen as the winner of the 17th edition of the Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. He congratulated the winners on their achievements and their performa
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Saudi Ambassador Attends 2026 FIFA World Cup Draw in Washington
SPA Riyadh, December 6, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Saudi Ambassador to the United States Princess Reema bint Bandar bin Sultan bin Abdulaziz attended the draw ceremony for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, held yesterday at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington. She was accompanied by a delegation from the Saudi Arabian Football Federation (SAFF), headed by Yasser Al-Misehal. The event was attended by U.S. President Donald Trump, President of Mexico
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Dakar Rally Saudi Arabia 2026 countdown begins with less than 30 days to go
📷SPA Riyadh, December 6 (SABN) – The countdown has officially begun for Dakar Rally Saudi Arabia 2026 , with less than 30 days remaining before the start of the seventh consecutive edition hosted in the Kingdom. Held from January 3 to 17 , the rally is supervised by the Ministry of Sport, organized by the Saudi Automobile and Motorcycle Federation (SAMF) , and promoted by the Saudi Motorsport Company . Officials said the 2026 edition will feature a redesigned route crossing
Dec 52 min read


Ministry of Sport Hosts Two-Day Sports Media Meeting on Shura Island
📷SPA RIYADH, November 29, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The Ministry of Sport held a two-day sports media meeting on Shura Island, the main hub of The Red Sea project, with the participation of Minister of Sport Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki bin Faisal, Minister of Media Salman Al-Dossary, and more than 85 representatives from local media organizations. The meeting focused on strengthening communication between the sports sector and the media, reviewing developments, and
Nov 291 min read


AlUla to Host Test Race for 2026 World Endurance Championship on Saturday
📷SPA RIYADH, November 29, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – AlUla will host the official test race for the 2026 World Endurance Championship on Saturday, alongside the Saudi Arabian Equestrian Federation Endurance Cup, with 270 riders from 18 countries participating. The event is organized by the Royal Commission for AlUla in partnership with the Saudi Arabian Equestrian Federation. According to organizers, the 160-kilometer, three-star test race is held under the supervis
Nov 281 min read


Saudi Arabia Hosts WRC Rally 2025 as Competition Opens in Jeddah
📷SPA JEDDAH, November 27, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The WRC Rally Saudi Arabia 2025 began yesterday in Jeddah, attended by Minister of Sport and President of the Saudi Olympic and Paralympic Committee Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki bin Faisal. The competition runs until November 29, marking the first time the Kingdom has hosted a round of the World Rally Championship. The rally opened in the morning in Dhahban with the preparatory stage, a 4.56-kilometer session dedica
Nov 271 min read


Saudi Arabia Hosts Final Round of 2025 World Rally Championship for the First Time
📷SPA RIYADH, November 26, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The final round of the World Rally Championship (WRC), “Saudi Rally 2025,” supported by Jameel Motorsports, is set to begin today, marking the Kingdom’s first-ever hosting of a WRC round. The event runs through November 29 under the supervision of the Ministry of Sport and is organized by the Saudi Automobile and Motorcycle Federation, with promotion by Saudi Motorsport Company. On this occasion, Minister of Sport
Nov 261 min read


Jeddah to host fourth round of UIM F1H2O World Championship as part of Jeddah Season 2025
📷SPA JEDDAH, November 23, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Jeddah is preparing to host the fourth round of the UIM F1H2O World Championship, the Grand Prix of Jeddah, from November 27 to 30 as part of Jeddah Season 2025, marking the city’s official entry onto the championship’s global circuit. The announcement followed a ceremony in Shanghai, China, during which the Saudi delegation received the championship flag, attended by F1H2O Racing Founder and President Nicolo di S
Nov 232 min read


Saudi sports sector undergoes major transformation under Vision 2030, says Minister of Sport
📷SPA RIYADH, November 21, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Minister of Sport Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki bin Faisal said that Saudi Vision 2030 has created broad opportunities across multiple fields, with the sports sector emerging as one of the most prominent beneficiaries. Speaking during a session at the ninth annual Misk Global Forum (MGF25), held on November 19–20 at the Mohammed Bin Salman Foundation (Misk Foundation) in Riyadh, the minister said the sports sector ha
Nov 211 min read


Mountain Top Wins Loyalty Cup as Prince Faisal bin Bandar Sponsors Annual Race in Riyadh
📷SPA RIYADH, November 15, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Governor of Riyadh Region Prince Faisal bin Bandar bin Abdulaziz yesterday sponsored the Prince Mohammed bin Saud Al-Kabeer Cup, known as the “Loyalty Cup,” one of the second-category races in Saudi horse racing dedicated to four-year-old horses. Upon arriving at King Abdulaziz Equestrian Field in Al-Janadriyah, Prince Faisal bin Bandar was received by several princes and senior officials. Following the reception
Nov 151 min read


Saudi Riders Qualify for Final of Individual Show Jumping at Islamic Solidarity Games
📷SPA Riyadh, November 14, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Three riders from the Saudi show jumping team — Abdullah Al Sharbatly, Khaled Al-Mobty, and Abdulrahman Al-Rajhi — have qualified for the final round of the individual jumping competition at the 6th Islamic Solidarity Games (Riyadh 2025). The final will be held tomorrow at Al-Janadriyah Arena. The qualifiers were determined following the conclusion of the second round today. Al Sharbatly completed the course in 75
Nov 141 min read


WTA Finals Riyadh: Gauff, Sabalenka Secure Wins as Tournament Enters Fifth Day
📷SPA RIYADH, November 5 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The WTA Finals Riyadh continued on Tuesday at King Saud University, marking the second consecutive year the Kingdom has hosted the elite women’s tennis event. Organized by the Saudi Tennis Federation under the supervision of the Ministry of Sport and sponsored by the Public Investment Fund (PIF), the tournament drew strong attendance and high-level competition on its fourth day. In the Stefanie Graf Group, defending cham
Nov 51 min read


Saudi Football Teams Celebrate Multiple Titles and World Cup Qualification in 55 Days
📷SPA RIYADH, November 5 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi football teams across all age categories have achieved a series of notable victories over the past 55 days, strengthening the Kingdom’s position on the regional and international football stage. On Tuesday, the U-16 national team won the 2025 West Asian Football Federation (WAFF) U-17 Championship after defeating Lebanon on penalties in the final held in Jordan. The run of success began on September 10, when the U-
Nov 51 min read


Saudi Teams Earn Three Bronze Medals at Asian Youth Games in Bahrain
📷SPA Manama, October 30 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi national teams secured three bronze medals on Tuesday at the third Asian Youth Games being held in Manama, Bahrain, bringing the Kingdom’s total to 18 medals—including three gold, four silver, and eleven bronze. The Saudi cycling team earned bronze in the individual road race (99.06 km), which featured 69 competitors from across Asia. The Saudi Jiu-Jitsu team added another bronze in the 85 kg weight category, conti
Oct 301 min read


Draw Held for WTA Finals in Riyadh
📷SPA Riyadh, October 29 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The draw for the WTA Finals was held in Riyadh under the organization of the Saudi Tennis Federation, supervised by the Ministry of Sport and sponsored by the Public Investment Fund (PIF). The tournament will take place from November 1 to 8 at King Saud University and will feature two groups for the singles category and two groups for the doubles category. This marks the second edition of the event to be held in the King
Oct 291 min read


Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Meets FIFA President Gianni Infantino in Riyadh
📷SPA Riyadh, October 28 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, met today in Riyadh with Gianni Infantino, President of the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA). During the meeting, both sides reviewed areas of cooperation between Saudi Arabia and FIFA and discussed promising opportunities for the development of the sports sector. The meeting was attended by Princ
Oct 281 min read
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