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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