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The Saudi Arabian Football Federation bids farewell to Monika Staab, inspirational leader of Saudi A ...

Federation acknowledges historic impact of Staab's leadership across women and girls' football in the country The Saudi Arabian Football Federation this week bids farewell to the colleague it believes has helped transform women and girls' football in the country, Monika. Click here to view media assets. Riyadh, Saudi Arabia ......Read More

Saturday, December 21, 2024

ESL Saudi Challenge Finals: Twisted Minds Takes the Crown

As they win the grand prize from a total of $20,000 prize pool and earn the ESL Saudi Champion title in the region’s first-ever ESL tournament Riyadh, December 9 2024 – The first-ever ESL Saudi Challenge came to an exciting end, with Twisted Minds claiming victory in the Grand Final against Dragons and earning the lion’s share ......Read More

Monday, December 9, 2024

Enthralling climax in store as joaquin niemann takes one-shot lead into final round of the pif saudi ...

American 20-year-old Caleb Surratt rolls in eight birdies and an eagle in a course record 10-under-par 61 to move one shot behind leader Niemann of Chile The International Series rankings leader Peter Uihlein is also strongly in contention again along with other big names including Britain’s Tyrrell Hatton All players compliment Golf ......Read More

Saturday, December 7, 2024

Saudi Pro League showcases global ambitions in landmark World Football participation

Saudi Pro League (SPL) joined the event as institutional partners Panels discussed SPL transformation, latest content trends and the opportunities ahead for Asian football December 5th – Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - The Saudi Pro League (SPL) showcased its vision for the transformation of club football landscape in Saudi Arabia through ......Read More

Thursday, December 5, 2024
Pfl 2024 season crowns six world champions as history is made in riyadh

Dakota Ditcheva becomes first British woman to win an MMA world title Timur Khizriev dominates Brendan Loughnane in Main Event Denis Golstov snaps Oleg Popov's world-leading heavyweight win streak PFL Global Championship takes place after historic PFL MENA Championship RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA (30 November 2024) – The 2024 PFL ......Read More

Saturday, November 30, 2024

History to be made with record number of saudi players competing at pif saudi international powered ...

Five Saudis, including Othman Almulla and Faisal Salhab, to take part in next week's tournament They join a stellar line up featuring the likes of Sergio Garcia, Dustin Johnson, Tyrrell Hatton and Bubba Watson Golf Saudi's 'Go Golf' initiative offering three months of free lessons for new players in KSA November 27, ......Read More

Wednesday, November 27, 2024

FIFAe Finals 2024 featuring Rocket League and eFootball™ to take place in Riyadh from 5-12 December

FIFAe Finals return to Riyadh with partnership between FIFAe and Saudi Esports Federation FIFAe World Cup 2024™ featuring Rocket League to take place from 5 to 8 December Two FIFAe World Cups featuring eFootball™ to take place from 9 to 12 December The FIFAe Finals 2024 will mark the first time that the event includes ......Read More

Monday, November 25, 2024

Abdullah Al-Qahtani hopes to get Saudi Arabian fans support in his journey back to PFL glory in Riya ...

Inaugural PFL MENA Championships on Friday, November 29 at King Saud University includes the grand return of Saudi Arabia's Hattan Alsaif on the illustrious card PFL World Championships night will also crown six Champions, across men's and women's championship fights Tickets are available via webook.com RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA ......Read More

Monday, November 25, 2024
Wta foundation's 'championing women's health together' event gathers visionaries in support of women ...

HRH Princess Reema Bandar Al-Saud joined the transformative event stating: "We have laid the foundations for cooperation with WTA towards a healthier, more active future both on and off the court" The event concluded a week of WTA Foundation efforts driving greater high-impact solutions for women's health around the ......Read More

Tuesday, November 12, 2024

Neha Kakkar set to headline inaugural Indian Musical Festival in Dubai

The Indian Musical Festival marks Neha Kakkar’s return to Dubai after three years and is set to be one of the biggest music carnivals in the country with over 10,000 tickets on sale Dubai, UAE – November 07, 2024 – The Indian Musical Festival (IMF), Dubai's biggest music festival, is set to debut with an unforgettable ......Read More

Thursday, November 7, 2024

The final-eight singles lineup announced for wta finals riyadh

Olympic gold medallist Zheng Qinwen and Wimbledon champion Barbora Krejcikova secure the last two singles spots for season-ending finals The WTA Finals will take place at King Saud University from November 2-9, featuring the world's top eight singles players and doubles team pairings The event supports the Saudi Tennis Federation's ......Read More

Thursday, October 24, 2024

'I used to think I was tough and then I found out that I wasn't that tough' – Francis Ngannou dedica ...

Ngannou also thanks Saudi Arabia, saying the country feels like 'family', on a night that also saw victories for Cris Cyborg, Johnny Eblen, Zafar Mohsen, and Paul Hughes Riyadh – October 20, 2024: Francis Ngannou dedicated his PFL debut victory at Battle of the Giants: Brace For Impact victory in Riyadh to late son Kobe in an ......Read More

Monday, October 21, 2024
Saudi Games celebrated as Kingdom prepares to welcome PFL's Battle of the Giants: Brace For Impact o ...

'The Saudi Games is an annual celebration of sports in the Kingdom. It is our own version of the Olympics' – Delayel AlSaud, CEO, Saudi Games Tickets for Battle of the Giants: Brace For Impact, which features Francis Ngannou v Renan Ferreira and Cris Cyborg v Larissa Pacheco, are available from this link Riyadh – ......Read More

Saturday, October 19, 2024

Team Falcons To Compete In The Inaugural 2024 Honor Of Kings Championship, Jakarta

The Top Honor of Kings Teams Will Compete for a $1M Prize Pool and the Chance to be Crowned Championship of 2024 Honor of Kings Invitational Series Honor of Kings Shares Details on In-Game Championship Event and Reveals Two All-New Skins for Heroes Zhou Yu and Yuhuan Riyadh, October 14, 2024 – The 2024 Honor of Kings Championship is ......Read More

Monday, October 14, 2024

China to Showcase Saudi Films for the First Time During Saudi Film Nights

Riyadh – The Saudi Film Commission has announced the launch of "Saudi Film Nights", which will take place in China, following the success of two previous tours in Morocco and Australia. The event will occur from October 21 to 26, 2024 in the largest film market in the world in the cities of Beijing, Shanghai, and Suzhou, respectively, where a selection of feature and short Saudi films will be screened, in the presence of Saudi talents. The screenings will be followed by panel discussions with the filmmakers. The event in China will highlight a variety of Saudi feature films, including VALLEY ROAD by Khalid Fahad, STAR CHASER by Ayman Jamal, IL SIGNORE by ......Read More

Wednesday, October 9, 2024

Three doubles teams qualify for wta finals riyadh

Sara Errani secures her first WTA Finals qualification since 2014 with Jasmine Paolini Gabriela Dabrowski and Erin Routliffe will be making their second consecutive appearance as a team at the prestigious season-ending event Katerina Siniakova won the WTA Finals doubles title in 2021, while Taylor Townsend will be making her tournament ......Read More

Wednesday, October 9, 2024
TikTok's Summit in Riyadh: Empowering Regional Creators To Succeed

The TikTok Creator Summit in Riyadh provided creators with practical insights on content strategy, community building, and navigating emerging trends The event marks a new chapter in nurturing creator education and community-building in Saudi Arabia Riyadh, 3 October 2024 – For the first time, creators from all over the region came ......Read More

Thursday, October 3, 2024

The largest-ever edition of Intersec Saudi Arabia opens tomorrow

The largest-ever edition of Intersec Saudi Arabia opens tomorrow The sixth edition of Intersec Saudi Arabia will feature 310 exhibitors and is expected to welcome 17,000 visitors Taking place at the Riyadh International Convention and Exhibition Center (RICEC) from 1-3 October, the exhibition is held in ......Read More

Monday, September 30, 2024

Wta finals brings tennis fever to riyadh as countdown continues to inaugural women's tennis event in ...

WTA Finals Tournament Director, Garbiñe Muguruza and WTA Community Ambassador, Judy Murray inspired young tennis fanatics across the capital as part of build-up to season finale Just weeks to go until the first ever professional women's tennis event takes place in Saudi Arabia from 2-9 November World's top 8 singles players and ......Read More

Monday, September 30, 2024

CAF VP joins SAFF for Saudi Women's Premier League fixture

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – 28 September 2024: This evening, Lamia Bahaian, Vice President of the Saudi Arabian Football Federation (SAFF), was pleased to welcome Knizat Ibrahim, Vice President of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), and Said Athouman, President of the Comoros Football Federation, to the match between Al Hilal and Eastern ......Read More

Sunday, September 29, 2024
PUBG Mobile marks Saudi National day with star-studded showdown featuring Yaqoub al-Farhan and DJ Mu ...

Celebrating the spirit of Saudi Arabia, PUBG MOBILE teams up with top talent to bring creativity, courage, and tradition to the battlefield in an exclusive in-game event DUBAI – 23 September 2024: In a thrilling celebration of Saudi Arabia’s National Day, PUBG MOBILE is collaborating with acclaimed Saudi actor Yaqoub Al-Farhan and ......Read More

Monday, September 23, 2024

Tahaluf Launches CPHI Middle East As Region's Premier Pharma Event

Saudi Ministry of Health supports December launch event in Riyadh Event to highlight Saudi Arabia’s ambitious pharma goals, with over 400 exhibitors and more than 30,000 visitors anticipated Industry trends, challenges & opportunities to be explored across four stages Riyadh, KSA, 20 September 2024: Tahaluf, Saudi ......Read More

Friday, September 20, 2024

#SeeUsPlay: New season of Saudi Women's Premier League set to kick off with over 20 nationalities an ...

Third season of top division in Saudi women's football will see over 90 matches across the 18-week campaign Saudi Women's Premier League will see over 200 players playing for 10 teams, with more than 20 nationalities set to feature in the 2024-25 season New season kick off campaign - #SeeUsPlay - set to help inspire next generation ......Read More

Tuesday, September 17, 2024

Al Nassr Earn Historic Victory In Afc Women's Champions League Debut In Riyadh

The Riyadh club secured a comfortable 3-0 victory in the capital to top Group A in the preliminary stage of Asia’s premier continental women’s club competition Mubarkh Al Saiari becomes first Saudi woman to score in the AFC Women’s Champions League, with brace from Clara Luvanga sealing debut win for Al Nassr Kathellen ......Read More

Thursday, September 12, 2024
Billboard Arabia announces first-ever Billboard Arabia Music Awards in Riyadh

The awards show will take place on December 11, 2024, as part of the first Riyadh Music Week, alongside unforgettable performances from regional and global superstars The world's premier music awards show is coming to the MENA region as the first Arab edition of its iconic awards show celebrating chart-topping Arab artists ......Read More

Tuesday, September 10, 2024

Saudi Pro League partners with TikTok to elevate the digital fan experience

TikTok to launch a dedicated SPL Exclusive Hub Saudi Pro League and TikTok campaigns to feature exclusive content, creator collaborations, and enhanced fan engagement opportunities "We're creating a realm where each fan has a front-row seat to the spectacle of the Roshn Saudi League, powered by the boundless creativity that ......Read More

Monday, September 9, 2024

Saudi Footballers Bring Joy to Patients at Top Hospital

Community Outreach Initiative Amidst World Cup Preparations Riyadh A delegation of players from the Saudi national football squad visited patients at King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre KFSHRC in Jeddah on Tuesday evening. This initiative aligns with the team's ongoing community outreach programs during their current ......Read More

Thursday, September 5, 2024

Saudi podcast episode tops global YouTube charts as most-watched

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 3rd September 2024 – While the world is still absorbing Cristiano Ronaldo’s newly launched YouTube channel reaching 50 million subscribers in less than a week, another remarkable YouTube milestone has been thriving in the background of this. A podcast episode by Thmanyah, meaning ‘eight’ in Arabic, saw ......Read More

Tuesday, September 3, 2024
Saudi Arabia Snooker Masters: Local talents break records on historic first day in Riyadh

The World Snooker Tour's new major championship is officially underway in Saudi Arabia Friday Round 1 action saw seven Saudi players in action alongside snooker legend Jimmy White, former world champion Ken Doherty, and women's world no.1 Mink Nutcharut 14-year-old Ziyad Al Qabbani made first WST appearance on home soil on same day ......Read More

Saturday, August 31, 2024

Al Nassr one step closer to history in afc Women's Champions League

The Riyadh club secured their second successive victory to top Group A in the Preliminary Stage of the AFC Women's Champions League First half goals from Lina Boussaha and Ruth Kipoyi set the Riyadh side on path to victory before star striker Clara Luvanga sealed 3-0 win against Laos' Young Elephants FC on Tuesday Victory in final ......Read More

Thursday, August 29, 2024

Teenage Saudi Snooker Ace Ziyad Al–Qabbani Thrilled With Chance To Take On World's Best

7 Saudi Wildcards to take part in first-ever Saudi Arabia Snooker Masters in Riyadh Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 28 August 2024: Fourteen-year-old Saudi snooker protégé Ziyad Al–Qabbani will have the opportunity to play in the same field as the sport's biggest stars, including his heroes Ronnie O'Sullivan and John Higgins, at the Saudi ......Read More

Wednesday, August 28, 2024

Over 1,200 Global Delegates Are Attending As The New Global Sport Conference 2024 Kicks Off In Riyad ...

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - August 23, 2024 – The New Global Sport Conference (NGSC) is set to make a remarkable return for its second edition this weekend, August 24-25, at the prestigious Four Seasons Hotel Riyadh at Kingdom Centre. The New Global Sport Conference promises to be a landmark gathering. It will bring together over 1,200 global ......Read More

Saturday, August 24, 2024
Saudi Arabia's hosting of Olympic Esports Games to headline discussions at the upcoming 'New Global ...

More than 1,200 global delegates, including over 200 of the world's most visionary CEOs, will attend Riyadh's 'New Global Sport Conference'. Saudi Arabia's hosting of Olympic Esports Games to headline discussions at the upcoming 'New Global Sport Conference 2024' The panel brings a distinguished lineup of ......Read More

Friday, August 23, 2024

The final countdown: Gaming fans gear up for one last week of Esports World Cup showdowns

Boulevard Riyadh City hosts the eighth and final week of the summer-long extravaganza from Wednesday to Sunday TEKKEN 8 and PUBG Battlegrounds kick off Week 8 bill before Rocket League and ESL R1 begin on Thursday Four new EWC champions will be crowned on a weekend that culminates with epic Closing Ceremony Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi ......Read More

Wednesday, August 21, 2024

New Global Sport Conference 2024: Qiddiya and HMG join distinguished partnership ecosystem

More than 1000 global delegates confirmed to attend, including 60 speakers and over 200 of the world’s most prominent CEOs NGSC24 organizers announce Qiddiya and Dr. Sulaiman Al Habib Medical Services Group (HMG) as Strategic Partners Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – 20 August 2024: With the New Global Sport Conference (NGSC) fast ......Read More

Wednesday, August 21, 2024

Revamped Roshn Saudi League ready to kick-off 2024-25 season

'Magic rounds' to introduce weekends packed with local derbies 'We're here to challenge for everything, not just make up the numbers' – Karim Benzema, Al Ittihad 'We know we can't take our foot off the gas' – Ruben Neves, Al Hilal 'We need to step up this year... myself included' – ......Read More

Tuesday, August 20, 2024
Saudi Arabia's Team Falcons crowned Esports World Cup Club Champions

The Kingdom's hometown heroes confirmed as first-ever EWC Club Championship winners in historic moment for Saudi Arabian esports Action across Week 7 tournaments saw Team Falcons take unassailable lead as closet challenges dropped out of the running on Saturday Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, 17 August 2024: Team Falcons ......Read More

Monday, August 19, 2024

'Game On, Saudi Arabia': The New Global Sport Conference to discuss 'Gaming and Sports as the Kingdo ...

H.E Eng. Abdullah Alswaha, Saudi Arabia's Minister of Communications & Information Technology, confirmed as a guest speaker at the panel discussion 'The gaming and esports industry has been at the forefront of transforming the Kingdom's economic, social and cultural landscape into a dynamic hub of creativity and engagement' ......Read More

Saturday, August 17, 2024

StarCraft II begins penultimate week of dramatic competition at the Esports World Cup

The much-anticipated Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III and EA Sports FC 24 tournaments kick off at Boulevard Riyadh City on Thursday Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, 14 August 2024: The Esports World Cup started its seventh week of elite competition on Wednesday with StarCraft II beginning the countdown to the closing of the largest gaming ......Read More

Thursday, August 15, 2024

Saudi Arabia Confirmed as Final Race of the 2025 FIA World Rally Championship Calendar

WRC releases calendar for 2025, with inaugural race in Saudi Arabia scheduled for November 27th – 30th, 2025. Jeddah, Saudi Arabia (August 1st, 2024): Saudi Arabia was today confirmed as the host of the final round of the 2025 FIA World Rally Championship (WRC) season, set to take place on November 27th – 30th, 2025. The historic dates were announced as part of the WRC’s official release of its 2025 calendar yesterday evening. The ground-breaking agreement for WRC to race in the Kingdom was signed earlier this summer and will see the world’s greatest rally series compete in Saudi Arabia for the next 10 years. After the ......Read More

Thursday, August 8, 2024
Fortnite, Street Fighter 6, and Teamfight Tactics kick off sixth week of competition at the Esports ...

Each tournament begins on Thursday and concludes with a grand final on Sunday The Esports World Cup, which began on July 3 and features a record-breaking prize pool of $60 million, runs until August 25 at Boulevard Riyadh City Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, 7 August 2024: The Esports World Cup enters its sixth week of elite competition ......Read More

Thursday, August 8, 2024

WTA world number 1 IGA Swiatek qualifies for wta finals riyadh with exclusive early bird tickets now ...

The World No. 1 will defend her title at WTA Finals Riyadh from 2 – 9 November 2024 The season-ending tournament will be the first ever professional women's tennis event to be played in the Kingdom Saudi Tennis Federation is aiming to inspire 1 million into tennis by 2030 Fans can now secure their seat with exclusive Early ......Read More

Wednesday, August 7, 2024

Four-midable: Team BDS target quadruple success in 'lucky charm' Riyadh after making history at the ...

The Rainbow Six Siege side were back-to-back Gamers8 victors in 2022 and 2023 – and followed that up on Sunday with a triple triumph at the Esports World Cup 'If we are able to keep up this level of performance, then maybe we can make it back-to-back-to-back-to-back' – Team BDS analyst eaglemees Riyadh, Kingdom ......Read More

Wednesday, August 7, 2024

The New Global Sport Conference to discuss the rise of esports athletes as modern sport heroes

Conference to host more than 60 global speakers and over 750 global delegates “Esports is not just a game; it's a movement that is reshaping the landscape of sports and entertainment” – HRH Prince Faisal bin Bandar bin Sultan, Chairman, Saudi Esports Federation. “Esports athletes are real athletes, esports fans ......Read More

Monday, August 5, 2024
Billboard Arabia launches four new dialect charts celebrating Arab musical diversity

The new charts cover Khaleeji, Egyptian, Levantine and Magharebi dialects Riyadh, Saudi Arabia | 04 August 2024: Billboard Arabia has launched four new dialect-centric charts: Khaleeji, Egyptian, Levantine and Magharebi. These charts celebrate the diversity of the Arabic language and offer artists from various Arab regions more ......Read More

Monday, August 5, 2024

Esports World Cup 'Super Sunday' sees winners crowned in Honor of Kings Invitational Series 2024 Mid ...

KPL Dream Team earn Honor of Kings gold, Alliance seize Apex Legends success, and Team BDS make Rainbow Six Siege history in Saudi Arabia The Esports World Cup, which began on July 3 and features a record-breaking prize pool of $60 million, runs until August 25 at Boulevard Riyadh City Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, 5 August ......Read More

Monday, August 5, 2024

Alliance and EXO Clan take Apex Legends by storm at the Esports World Cup on Friday

Rainbow Six Siege gets set for the semi-final stage on Saturday at Boulevard Riyadh City, while Honor of Kings features quarter-final action Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, 2 August 2024: Swedish side Alliance and UK outfit EXO Clan topped the Apex Legends Group B table at the Esports World Cup on Friday. Alliance were the only team to hit ......Read More

Saturday, August 3, 2024

Honor of Kings Invitational Midseason 2024 and Apex Legends begin their Esports World Cup journeys

Esports World Cup week five tickets available at Esports World Cup Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – 01 August 2024: The Esports World Cup on Thursday witnessed the start of group stage action in the Honor of Kings Invitational Midseason 2024 and Apex Legends tournaments. Fans at Boulevard Riyadh City enjoyed thrilling matchups between 12 ......Read More

Friday, August 2, 2024
Global leaders to address 'The Future of Fandom' and explore the evolving dynamics of fan engagement ...

The second edition of NGSC – focusing on esports, gaming, tech, sports, and entertainment – will be held at the Four Seasons Hotel Riyadh At Kingdom Centre on August 24-25 Speakers include HRH Prince Faisal bin Bandar bin Sultan, Chairman of the Saudi Esports Federation; Ralf Reichert, CEO of the Esports World Cup Foundation; ......Read More

Wednesday, July 31, 2024

Team Falcons Vega hope home fans in Riyadh can cheer side to Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Women's Invit ...

Team Falcons Vega began their quest for success by topping Group A on Wednesday thanks to wins over CFU Serendipity and Cloud9 Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Women's Invitational, which runs until Saturday at Boulevard Riyadh City, has the largest women's esports prize pool ever – $500,000 'In Riyadh, I feel everyone loves ......Read More

Thursday, July 25, 2024

Esports World Cup: Twisted Minds the best Saudi Arabian side during PUBG Mobile 'survival stage' on ...

Largest gaming festival in the world runs until August 25 at Boulevard Riyadh City July 23, 2024: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – Twisted Minds were the highest ranked Saudi Arabian club on the PUBG Mobile 'survival stage' at the Esports World Cup on Tuesday. PUBG Mobile was the only tournament taking place at Boulevard Riyadh City on ......Read More

Wednesday, July 24, 2024

Gunning for glory: Trio of new champions set to be determined in Week 4 of Esports World Cup

PUBG Mobile World Cup 2024 headlines Boulevard Riyadh City alongside two debuting competitions Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Women's Invitational 2024 starts Wednesday in historic moment for professional women's esports Overwatch 2 welcomes 16 teams including Arabia's Team Falcons and Twisted Minds Esports World Cup Week 4 tickets ......Read More

Wednesday, July 24, 2024
The biggest prize pool in women's gaming – Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Women's Invitational all set fo ...

Twelve teams will battle it out for their share of $500,000 at the Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB) Women's Invitational Winner from Team Vitality, Omega Express, Gaimin Gladiators, Tidal Legends Gaming, Falcons Vega MENA, Victory Song Gamers, CFU Serendipity, Net Angels, Zino Lilies, DreamMax Girls, Cloud9, and Falcons Vega to receive ......Read More

Wednesday, July 24, 2024

Saudi Arabian stars set for Esports World Cup

Featuring the world's best clubs and players and a record-making tournament prize pool of $60 million, the Esports World Cup is being hosted at Boulevard Riyadh City from July 3 – August 25. 'I truly feel I can achieve all my dreams as a professional esports athlete in Saudi Arabia' – Ibrahem Alali (Twis ......Read More

Monday, July 1, 2024

Big wins for Robert Whittaker, Alexander Volkov, and Shara Magomedov on historic night for UFC® in S ...

Riyadh: Thursday, June 27 2024:UFC® made history with its first event in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on an unforgettable night at the Kingdom Arena. Fight fans in the capital had been treated to a host of UFC Fight Week activities, with Saturday night's spectacle living up to all expectations with a compelling lineup of matches. UFC ......Read More

Thursday, June 27, 2024

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