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PARIS, May 5 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Motorsport Company and rally organizer Amaury Sport Organisation (ASO) unveiled on Tuesday the route for the 8th edition of the Dakar Rally Saudi Arabia – the 49th edition globally – scheduled to run from January 1 to 15, 2027. The announcement was made at a press conference in Paris. The 2027 edition will feature a total of 5,320 km of timed special stages, the longest distance recorded since the kingdom began hosting the ral

Photography | Courtesy of SPA RIYADH, May 3 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Saudi Motorsport Company said it will hold a press conference in Paris on Tuesday to unveil the route of the 2027 Dakar Rally Saudi Arabia, which will mark the event’s eighth consecutive edition in the kingdom. The company, which markets the Saudi Dakar Rally under the Saudi Automobile and Motorcycle Federation and with oversight from the sports ministry, said the conference will present details of the

PARIS/GENEVA, April 30— The Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) has expanded its Safe Mobility 4 All and 4 Life programme into the Middle East and Africa, widening a road safety initiative aimed at helping local authorities and organisations develop practical safety projects. The programme provides training, mentorship and evidence-based support to help design and implement actions intended to improve road safety. Its rollout in the Middle East and Africa follows

ABU DHABI, April 28 — Ferrari World Yas Island, Abu Dhabi said its Formula Rossa rollercoaster has received a new Guinness World Records title for the highest speed achieved by a rollercoaster launch in the world. The park said the ride accelerates from a standstill to 240 kilometres per hour in 4.9 seconds through a single launch. The achievement gives Formula Rossa a fresh global distinction and reinforces Ferrari World’s position among major international theme parks. Sinc

📷 | SPA RIYADH, April 23 — The Sports Investment Forum 2026 concluded in Riyadh after three days of discussions bringing together leaders from the global sports and investment sectors to examine partnerships, financing and future growth opportunities across the industry. The forum featured strategic sessions, workshops, an investment exhibition, a dedicated platform for agreements and the Elite Business Club, designed to connect senior investors and executives. Discussions d

📷 | SPA RIYADH, April 23 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Saudi Motorsport Company and Extreme H announced a strategic commercial partnership on Wednesday aimed at supporting innovation in sustainable technologies and strengthening Saudi Arabia’s position as a global motorsport hub. Extreme H runs the FIA Extreme H World Cup, billed as the world’s first hydrogen-powered racing series, with male and female drivers competing over three-day race formats in challenging environment

📷 | SPA JEDDAH, April 21 — Jeddah has expanded fan services for the AFC Champions League Elite by opening official merchandise outlets and entertainment areas at its two host stadiums as the tournament’s knockout rounds continue through April 25. The new retail outlets are operating inside King Abdullah Sports City Stadium and Prince Abdullah Al-Faisal Stadium, giving supporters access to tournament-branded products during the Round of 16 and later-stage matches. Items avail

SPA RIYADH, April 20 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The Events Investment Fund signed a cooperation agreement with the Saudi Shooting Federation to develop shooting sports infrastructure across the Kingdom, including a flagship shooting range project in Qiddia City, the fund announced. The Riyadh Shooting Range project spans approximately 450,000 square meters with an estimated investment of SAR 491 million. It will feature advanced training facilities and professional shooti