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Gallery: Rally Asir 2019 – the inaugural Saudi Desert Rally Championship

by ITPSun 4 Aug 2019Tue 19 Oct 2021

Most of the participants taking part in historic Saudi desert rally are from Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Jordan, Portugal, Russia, Lebanon, France and the UAE.

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Video: A new era of Saudi Arabia’s family entertainment – Qiddiya master plan revealed

by ITPThu 25 Jul 2019Wed 6 Oct 2021

A new chapter begins later today in Saudi Arabia, with the unveiling of the Master Plan for Qiddiya, the largest integrated entertainment city in the world.

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Video: Abdulfatah Julaidan is changing the game for boxing in Saudi Arabia

by ITPWed 15 May 2019Wed 6 Oct 2021

Slowly but surely, boxing is making an impact in the Kingdom. But with a professional sport at risk of stalling in its infancy, what will the next round bring?

The event will feature WWE superstars Roman Reigns, Undertaker (pictured), Kofi Kingston, Braun Strowman, Seth Rollins, Goldberg, AJ Styles and Brock Lesnar.

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WWE wrestling set to return to Saudi Arabia in June

by Sam BridgeWed 1 May 2019Thu 7 Oct 2021

World Wrestling Entertainment says it will bring event to Jeddah in partnership with the Saudi General Sports Authority

Sergio Garcia of Spain in action during the third round of the Saudi International at the Royal Greens Golf Country Club. (Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images)

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Garcia disqualified in Saudi Arabia for damaging greens

by AFPSat 2 Feb 2019Wed 6 Oct 2021

Spanish golfing star is believed to have damaged a couple of greens at the Royal Greens Golf Club during third round

Thomas Pieters of Belgium, right, on the 9th green during the first round of the Saudi International at the Royal Greens Golf Country Club. (Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images)

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Thomas Pieters fires 63 to lead inaugural Saudi International

by Sam BridgeThu 31 Jan 2019Wed 6 Oct 2021

Belgian star fires bogey free first round at the Royal Greens Golf & Country Club to lead a star-studded field

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No plans to introduce Formula E in Abu Dhabi, says Yas Marina CEO

by Staff WriterSun 25 Nov 2018Wed 6 Oct 2021

Formula E is set to make its debut in the Middle East in Riyadh in December

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In pictures: First Riyadh International Half Marathon

by ITPSun 25 Feb 2018Tue 19 Oct 2021

Ethiopian runner Tamira Mola finished first, taking home the one million riyal cash prize.

Saudi and foreign runners take part in the 2018 Riyadh marathon at the King Saud university in Riyadh.

Riyadh Marathon

Riyadh hosts first international half-marathon

by Staff Writer Sun 25 Feb 2018Thu 7 Oct 2021

Ethiopian runner Tamira Mola finished first, taking home the $267,000 cash prize

Jockeys compete at the King Abdulaziz Racetrack in the capital Riyadh on November 11, 2016. The modern facility surrounded by greenery on the edge of Riyadh offers respite from the highways and urban sprawl of a city carved out of the desert.
(Photo: FAYEZ NURELDINE/AFP/Getty Images)

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New Saudi horse racing championship to rival Dubai, Kentucky

by Staff Writer Wed 7 Feb 2018Thu 7 Oct 2021

King Abdulaziz Horse Championship will have $17m in prizes

The lifting of the ban was announced on October 29, one month after the prohibition on women driving was rescinded, and the 11 weeks have been spent preparing the three stadia for the change.

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Saudi football stadia set to welcome women for the first time

by Staff Writer Sun 7 Jan 2018Thu 7 Oct 2021

The October decision to allow women to attend comes into effect this weekend