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 of the $20,000 prize pool. The journey to the finals was just as thrilling, with Dragons defeating Vision Esports in a tough semifinal match.  This groundbreaking tournament provided a platform for local talent to shine and qualify for international competitions, marking an important step in Saudi Arabia’s journey to becoming a key player in the global esports scene. The ESL Saudi Challenge marked a milestone for esports as the tournament was a resounding success, with a full ......read more

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 Saudi on exemplary organisation of the tournament and the excellent standard of the recently improved course December 6, 2024 - Riyadh: Chile’s Joaquin Niemann will take a narrow one-shot lead into Saturday’s final round of the PIF Saudi International Powered by SoftBank Investment Advisers after firing a six-under 65 on Friday to move to 17 below par. He leads American duo, Peter Uihlein (66), who is heading The International Series rankings list and has proven his winning ......read more

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 its participation at the World Football Summit Asia 2024 (WFS Asia 24), held at the King Abdullah Financial District (KAFD) in Riyadh. Thanks to its institutional partnership with the SPL, the event gathered thousands of industry leaders, and reinforcing Saudi Arabia's rising influence in global football. WFS represents a crucial step toward Vision 2030's ambitious goal of increasing the sports sector's contribution to 2.5-3% of Saudi Arabia's national Gross Domestic ......read more

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 season reached a thrilling conclusion at King Saud University on Friday as the Professional Fighters League crowned six global champions on a historic night in Riyadh. In the main event, Russia's Timur Khizriev delivered a masterclass against 2022 PFL champion Brendan Loughnane to become the Featherweight World Champion following a comfortable unanimous decision. The unbeaten 29-year-old controlled the fight from start to finish against his British opponent, dominating the striking ......read more

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, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - For the first time in its history, the PIF Saudi International powered by SoftBank Investment Advisers will feature an unprecedented line-up of Saudi Arabian players with five representatives from the Kingdom set to compete in the event, which takes place from December 4-7 at Riyadh Golf Club.  Othman Almulla, Faisal Salhab, Saud Al Sharif, Khalid Walid Attieh and Shergo Al Kurdi will take part in the competition, marking a groundbreaking moment for Saudi golf on a ......read more

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 multiple esports titles, establishing itself as the ultimate stage for both the FIFAe World Cup™ featuring Rocket League and the FIFAe World Cup featuring eFootball™ on console and mobile respectively. Hosted at the SEF Arena at BLVD Riyadh City, the event will unfold in two stages. It begins with the FIFAe World Cup featuring Rocket League from 5 to 8 December, followed by two FIFAe World Cup featuring eFootball™ (on console and mobile) that will run from 9 to 12 ......read more

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 (23 November 2024) – With less than a week until the Professional Fighters League (PFL) World Championships, Abdullah Al-Qahtani is confident that the Saudi Arabian fans' support will spur him to success in Riyadh. Al-Qahtani (9-2) competes in the PFL MENA Featherweight Championship on Friday, November 29 against the man who defeated him in the semi-final in September, Abdelrahman Alhyasat (5-0), following the withdrawal of Islam Reda through injury. The big fight at King Saud ......read more

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 world Ahead of the WTA Finals Riyadh Presented by PIF championship match, WTA Legends, Marion Bartoli, Martina Hingis, and Daniela Hantuchová called for greater resources, visibility, and funding so every woman and girl have the right to good healthcare and nutrition From Left to Right: WTA CEO Portia Archer recognizes Her Royal Highness Princess Reema bint Bandar bin Sultan bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Ambassador of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques to the United States of America at the WTA ......read more

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 performance by Bollywood’s Pop Queen, Neha Kakkar. Taking place at Etisalat Academy on December 28th, 2024, this premier event will bring Neha Kakkar back to Dubai, three years since her last live show in the city, for a show-stopping experience filled with energy, music, and the true spirit of Bollywood. Known for her iconic voice, magnetic stage presence, and hits that have dominated the charts, Neha’s performance at IMF Dubai is anticipated to be the must-attend musical celebration of ......read more

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 goal to inspire tennis participation across Saudi Arabia,and engage one million people in the sport by 2030. RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA, 23 OCTOBER 2024 – The Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) have announced the final singles lineup for the WTA Finals Riyadh, set to take place at King Saud University from November 2-9, 2024. Olympic gold medalist Zheng Qinwen and Wimbledon champion Barbora Krejcikova have secured the last two singles spots, joining an elite group of tennis stars ......read more

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 emotional and historic night on Saturday. 'The Predator' lived up to his name and reputation with a brutal first-round stoppage of 6'8 Renan 'Problema' Ferreira during the headline heavyweight world title event at The Mayadeen in Riyadh. The Cameroonian announced six months ago that his 15-month-old son Kobe had died in an emotional social media post. He recently revealed that the cause of death was a malformation on the brain. Speaking in the post-fight press conference ......read more

'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 – October 18, 2024: Saudi Arabia celebrates the closing ceremony of the Saudi Games in Riyadh this week, then welcomes Professional Fighters League's (PFL): Battle of the Giants: Brace For Impact in another milestone moment for sporting accomplishment in the Kingdom. For the past two weeks, the Saudi Games has hosted thousands of athletes from more than 100 clubs across Saudi Arabia in a huge variety of sports. Saudi Games celebrates its closing ceremony in Riyadh on Friday, with the capital ......read more

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 quickly approaching with the highly-anticipated Honor of Kings event of the year set to kick off on October 12, in Jarkata, Indonesia at the MGP Space. The top 16 Honor of Kings teams from around the world will clash at the event as they compete for a piece of the $1M prize pool, including $300K USD to the winners. Saudi Arabia’s Team Falcons are in the top teams competing in the championship. Teams of the 2024 Honor of Kings Championship Teams at the 2024 Honor of Kings Championship, ......read more

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 Aymen Khoja, and the short film SALEEG by Afnan Bawyan. "Saudi Film Nights" will also host notable figures that include journalists, and film ......read more

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 debut Play begins in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on November 2 with tickets on sale now RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA (MONDAY 7 OCTOBER) - The WTA announced today the doubles teams of Sara Errani (ITA) & Jasmine Paolini (ITA), Gabriela Dabrowski & Erin Routliffe (NZL) and Katerina Siniakova (CZE) & Taylor Townsend (USA) have qualified for the WTA Finals Riyadh. They are the third, fourth and fifth pairings to secure their participation after Jelena Ostapenko (LAT) & Lyudmyla Kichenok (UKR) ......read more

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 together in Riyadh in September for the TikTok Creator Summit. The event provided a platform for creators to exchange insights on content strategy, explore new formats like longer videos, discuss emerging trends, and learn from their peers. Creators also had the opportunity to debunk common myths about the platform and explore TikTok’s monetization tools, all aimed at enhancing their success. The summit featured a dynamic lineup of panels, workshops, and performances designed to both ......read more

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 association with the High Commission for Industrial Security and the General Directorate for Saudi Civil Defense    The Future Security and Safety Summit and the Fire Protection and Technology Summit will be held during the three-day exhibition, allowing attendees to learn the latest insights from regional and international experts   RIYADH: Intersec Saudi Arabia, the Kingdom’s leading trade fair for safety, security and fire protection, opens tomorrow for its sixth ......read more

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 doubles' teams to compete in WTA Finals Riyadh, with tickets on sale now Riyadh, Saudi Aabria, Sunday 29 September - With just five weeks to go until the start of the WTA Finals, the first professional women's tennis tournament to come to Saudi Arabia, Riyadh residents got the opportunity to experience tennis for themselves via the WTA Community Clinics. Led by former World No. 1 and WTA Finals Tournament Director Garbiñe Muguruza and WTA Community Ambassador Judy Murray, ......read more

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 Flames in the first round of the 2024-25 Saudi Women's Premier League season. Their presence was particularly significant given the participation of over 15 African players from 10 countries currently playing in the Saudi Women's Premier League. Two African players from Al Hilal, Mavis Owusu from Ghana and Claudia Dabda from Cameroon featured prominently in the match, with Mavis Owusu scoring a hattrick and Claudia Dabda adding another goal to secure a 4-0 victory for Al Hilal. ......read more

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 renowned musician DJ Mubarak to deliver a one-of-a-kind experience for Saudi players. Culminating with the release of a special video honoring the Kingdom’s culture, the team-up will showcase the unique talents of both stars as they bring their own flair to the battle royale arena. DJ Mubarak, known for his innovative sounds, has also created an exclusive Saudi National Day song, “?? ????? ????? ” tailored for the PUBG MOBILE universe. The song reflects the deep devotion, ......read more

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 Arabia’s fastest-growing business event organiser, has launched the latest in its vertical industry shows - CPHI Middle East, the region’s premier pharmaceutical event - marking a significant milestone for the Middle East’s rapidly expanding pharma sector. Set to take place at the Riyadh Front Exhibition & Convention Center from December 10-12, 2024, this landmark event has garnered the support of the Saudi Ministry of Health and is held in partnership with the Events Investment ......read more

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 of Saudi footballers Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – 16 September 2024: The Saudi Women's Premier League prepares to reach new heights as the nation's top women's division returns to action on Friday 27th September, inspiring a new generation of young football stars with various ways to #SeeUsPlay. With 90 matches set to take place across the 18-match week campaign of the Saudi Arabian Football Federation's (SAFF) Women's Premier League, the third season of top tier ......read more

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 Sousa: “Every player wants to achieve history, this is a good start” Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – 26 August 2024: Saudi Women’s Premier League champions Al Nassr earned a historic victory on their debut in the AFC Women’s Champions League on Sunday, with a dominant 3-0 victory over Myanmar’ Myawady Women FC in Riyadh. On a monumental occasion, the Riyadh club became the first Saudi side to represent the Kingdom and win in Asia’s premier continental ......read more

​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 and their achievements ​ Riyadh, Saudi Arabia | September 9, 2024: Billboard Arabia is excited to announce the first edition of the Billboard Arabia Music Awards (BBAMAs). Taking place December 11, 2024, at the iconic KAFD in Riyadh, the awards show is part of the first-ever Riyadh Music Week, an initiative bringing together the global music community for a series of music festivals and events. ​ Billboard Arabia has become the ultimate destination for discovering Arab ......read more

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 TikTok embodies." – Omar Mugharbel, CEO, Saudi Pro League Riyadh, 9 September, 2024: The Saudi Pro League (SPL) is proud to announce TikTok as its 'Digital Partner' for the 2024-25 season. TikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video and with this partnership, aims to create an unparalleled digital experience for football fans across the region and beyond. In this official partnership, TikTok will introduce a dedicated SPL Exclusive Hub, a central space ......read more

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 training camp in the city as they prepare for their upcoming match against Indonesia in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers on Thursday. The players presented gifts and flowers to hospitalized patients to boost their morale during their stay. With its 2,500 beds, the hospital is considered one of the top global centers performing heart, liver, and bone marrow transplants. According to Brand Finance, KFSHRC is ranked first in the Middle East and 20th on the world's best academic medical ......read more

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 remarkably more views, 110 million so far, than any other podcast episode ever posted on YouTube, breaking the Guinness World Records title for Most viewed podcase episode on the platform.    This milestone beats out the Joe Rogan's famous interview with Elon Musk, which garnered 68 million views over five years. But a Saudi Arabian podcast episode called "Secrets to Thriving Relationships" has now claimed the top spot.   Let’s walk you through all ......read more

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 Najla Al Naimi became the first woman to officiate a professional match in the Kingdom Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – 31 August 2024:  Snooker fans and live sports enthusiasts witnessed a historic opening day of the inaugural Saudi Arabia Snooker Masters on Friday, as the World Snooker Tour's (WST) new major championship got underway in the best possible fashion at the Green Halls, Riyadh.    As the biggest international ranking event in WST history and the first ever ......read more

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 group match on Saturday in Riyadh will see Al Nassr progress to next phase of the tournament in debut appearance Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – 28 August 2024: Back-to-back Saudi Women's Premier League champions Al Nassr secured a second successive victory in the preliminary group stage in the AFC Women's Champions league to top Group A going into the final round this weekend. The Riyadh club, representing the Kingdom as the first Saudi side to compete in Asia's premier ......read more

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 Arabia Snooker Masters which starts on August 30th. Tickets are now on sale and fans must book fast to see the world's best players, with more information at webook.com. Al–Qabbani is recognised as Saudi Arabia's best young player and has the potential to, one day, join the all-time greats on the professional tour. He'll have his first experience of the big stage when he competes as a wild card at the Saudi Arabia Snooker Masters which runs from August 30th to September 7th ......read more

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 delegates, including more than 200 of the world's most visionary CEOs, and welcome more than 60 prominent speakers from the worlds of esports, gaming, mainstream sports, business, technology, and entertainment. Themed 'The Future of Fandom,' the conference will explore and shape the evolution of fandom and its profound impact on the future of sports, esports, and entertainment. It has quickly established itself as a cornerstone event in the global sports and esports calendar, ......read more

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 visionary leaders, including: Ser Miang Ng, Vice President of the International Olympic Committee David Lappartient, IOC Member & Chair of the IOC Esports Commission, President of Union Cycliste Internationale Abdulaziz Baeshen, Secretary General and CEO of the Saudi Olympic and Paralympic Committee Ralf Reichert, CEO of the Esports World Cup Foundation Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – August 22, 2024—The New Global Sport Conference (NGSC) 2024 will shine a global ......read more

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 Arabia – 21 August 2024: After seven sensational weeks of non-stop Esports World Cup action and entertainment, audiences are gearing up for the eighth and final week of this unparalleled global celebration of competitive excellence and esports fandom. Hot on the heels of an incredible 'Super Sunday' featuring the StarCraft II, EA SPORTS FC 24, and Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III Grand Finals, fans are set for one last week of blockbuster matchups across the Week 8 ......read more

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 approaching, support from the wider business community for this year’s highly anticipated second edition in Riyadh is on full display once more, following a trio of key partnership announcements. Taking place at the Four Seasons Hotel Riyadh At Kingdom Centre from August 24-25, NGSC will welcome 60 global speakers and more than 1000 visionary leaders from the esports, gaming, business, entertainment, and mainstream esports realms, including over 200 of the world’s most prominent ......read more

'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' – Sadio Mane, Al Nassr Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – 20 August 2024: The 2024-25 season ushers in a new era for the Roshn Saudi League (RSL), featuring a series of innovations aimed at enhancing the league's competitiveness, as well as a host of new international stars and homegrown heroes. Gracing the league for the first time will be names including former Real Madrid captain Nacho, Premier Leaue golden boot winner Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, as well as high-profile arrivals ......read more

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 of Saudi Arabia became the first-ever Esports World Cup Club Champions on an electrifying Saturday at Boulevard Riyadh City – winning the coveted title and $7 million first prize in one of the most significant moments in Saudi Arabian esports history. With the Kingdom's hometown heroes already boasting a commanding championship advantage (4160 points) heading into the penultimate day of the penultimate weekend in Riyadh, results across two of the Week 7 competitions saw their lead ......read more

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' – HRH Prince Faisal bin Bandar bin Sultan, Chairman, Saudi Esports Federation. 'Saudi Arabia has foreseen the potential and positioned itself as a leader that enhances its global presence and fosters a spirit of collaboration and innovation' - Brian Ward, CEO, Savvy Games Group. Saturday, August 17, 2024 – Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: The New Global Sport Conference 2024 (NGSC), themed 'The Future of Fandom', will feature a panel discussion exploring gaming and sports as ......read more

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 and esports festival worldwide. The penultimate week of action at Boulevard Riyadh City saw Korean star Maru and Chinese ace Oliveira reach the semi-finals of the Group A Upper Bracket in StarCraft II. The winner faces the victor of American player Astrea and Korean competitor Dark in the final. The Group B Upper Bracket semi-finals placed Finnish fighter Seral up against Korean player herO, while Italian national Reynor was awaiting the winner of Korean performer Classic and French competitor ......read more

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 traditional start amongst the glitz and glamour of Monte-Carlo in late January, the WRC will take in Africa, Asia, Europe, and South America before ......read more

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 on Thursday, with the hotly anticipated Fortnite, Street Fighter 6, and Teamfight Tactics tournaments entering the fray. A team prize pool total of $2.5 million is on offer across all three competitions at the SEF Arena at Boulevard Riyadh City – with $1 million each available in Fortnite and Street Fighter 6, and $500,000 in Teamfight Tactics. There is also a $50,000 award to the MVP in each tournament. The amounts all contribute to the Esports World Cup having the largest prize ......read more