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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