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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
3 days ago1 min read


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
4 days ago1 min read


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
6 days ago1 min read


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


Winners Crowned at Saudi Arabian Equestrian Federation Endurance Cup in AlUla
📷SPA ALULA, November 30, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Representatives from the Saudi Arabian Equestrian Federation and the Equestrian Development team at the Royal Commission for AlUla crowned the winners of the Saudi Arabian Equestrian Federation Endurance Cup, a 120-kilometer race held on Saturday. Issa Al-Mazroui took first place, followed by Khalifa Al-Amimi in second and Tamim Al-Marri in third. The race included 270 riders from 18 countries and received commenda
Nov 301 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 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


Cristiano Ronaldo Attends White House Meeting Between Trump and Saudi Crown Prince
📷 Cristiano Ronaldo attends a dinner hosted by U.S. President Donald Trump for Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman, at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., November 18, 2025. REUTERS/Tom Brenne Washington, November 19, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Portugal’s football star Cristiano Ronaldo on Tuesday attended a White House meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Cr
Nov 191 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


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 Camels Claim Three Cups, 34 Titles in Laqaya Category at 2025 Saudi Olympic Cup
📷SPA RUMAH, November 3 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi camels secured three cups and achieved 34 titles in the Laqaya category at the 2025 Saudi Olympic Cup camel racing championship, held on Sunday at the Rumah Camel Racing Track, the Saudi Camel Sports reported. The fifth edition of the championship continues today with Jatha category competitions, featuring 24 races over a six-kilometer track. Saudi Camel Sports has allocated more than SAR 10 million in cash prizes f
Nov 31 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


Saudi Arabia’s PIF to Launch New ATP Masters 1000 Tournament in 2028
📷 Tennis - Six Kings Slam - ANB Arena, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - October 15, 2025 General view during the quarter final match between Greece's Stefanos Tsitsipas and Italy's Jannik Sinner REUTERS Riyadh, October 25, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) will launch a new ATP Masters 1000 tournament in 2028, marking the first expansion of the elite series in its 35-year history, the ATP and PIF-owned SURJ Sports Investment announced on T
Oct 252 min read


Abu Dhabi Sailing Team Shines on Opening Day of Mussanah Sailing Week in Oman
📷SPA Muscat, October 20 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The Abu Dhabi Sailing Team delivered an impressive performance on the opening day of Mussanah Sailing Week, held in the Sultanate of Oman, with the participation of elite sailors from across the region and around the world, the UAE news agencies reported. Abdullah Al Zubaidi clinched first place in the ILCA 4 class, demonstrating strong form and determination to compete for the overall title in the upcoming races. In the
Oct 201 min read


Jannik Sinner Wins Six Kings Slam 2025 Title in Riyadh
📷SPA Riyadh, October 19 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Italian tennis player Jannik Sinner (World No. 2) claimed the Six Kings Slam 2025 title in Riyadh after defeating Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz (World No. 1) in the final, part of this year’s Riyadh Season, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported. Chairman of the General Entertainment Authority Turki Alalshikh crowned Sinner following his victory, attended by Minister of Media Salman Al-Dossary, Public Investment Fund Governor Ya
Oct 191 min read


Alcaraz and Sinner to Meet in Six Kings Slam Final at Riyadh Season
📷SPA Riyadh, October 17 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Spanish tennis player Carlos Alcaraz and Italy’s Jannik Sinner advanced to the final of the 2025 Six Kings Slam tournament in Riyadh after winning their semifinal matches at the ANB Arena, part of this year’s Riyadh Season events. Alcaraz secured his place in the final after defeating American Taylor Fritz in straight sets (6-4, 6-2), displaying strong form and consistent control throughout the match. Defending champion
Oct 171 min read
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