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FIFA World Cup
Five Saudi cities to host FIFA World Cup 2034 matches across 48 teams
The tournament plan promises exceptional experiences for participants and audiences, providing them with the opportunity to explore a rich collection of cultural sites
FIFA
Saudi Arabia to host FIFA World Cup 2034
FIFA confirms Saudi Arabia as host of the 2034 World Cup
FIFA World Cup
FIFA to confirm Saudi Arabia as 2034 World Cup host
Saudi Arabia plans to stage the first 48-team World Cup to be held in a single country and has proposed matches across 15 stadiums in 5 host cities: Riyadh, Jeddah, Khobar, Abha, and NEOM
FIFA
Saudi Arabia’s bid to host FIFA World Cup 2034 gets record-backing
FIFA World Cup 2034 bid sees Saudi Arabia receive historic global support
FIFA World Cup
FIFA World Cup 2034: Inside the 15 stadiums Saudi Arabia proposed for football matches
Here is a look at all the 15 stadiums proposed for FIFA matches in Saudi Arabia
FIFA World Cup
FIFA World Cup 2034: 5 Saudi Arabia host cities revealed in new bid book
Riyadh, Jeddah, Al Khobar, Abha and NEOM have been selected to host matches during the 2034 FIFA World Cup, if Saudi Arabia wins the bid
France
Paris deserves gold – for the worst opening ceremony in Olympic history
Drag queens, a man dressed like a Smurf, and a missing hot air ballon. What went right?
AI technology
What role can AI play in transforming the entertainment industry in the GCC?
The GCC’s entertainment sector thrives on innovative strategies and collaborations, with AI poised to revolutionise guest experiences, operations, and safety
Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi to host 2024 FIM World Supercross Championship season finale at Etihad Arena
Abu Dhabi first hosted WSX last season and attracted global crowds for one of the most thrilling events of 2023
live sporting events
Formula 1 Powerboat Racing World Championship kicks off today in Sharjah
Formula 1 Powerboat Racing World Championship begins from Friday in Sharjah
Dubai
Dubai Marathon set to return home in 2024
It’s a course renowned among competitors for its fast, flat layout and conducive January temperatures
Amir Khan
EXCLUSIVE: Boxing star Amir Khan praises Saudi as sports destination ahead of Tyson Fury vs Francis Ngannou fight
British boxing champion Amir Khan teases Saudi comeback and new business ventures in an exclusive interview
Andretti Formula Racing
F1 close to 11 teams on the grid as FIA approves Andretti Formula Racing
The American team can join as early as 2025, but they will have to get the approval of Liberty Media, F1’s commercial rights holder
General Sports Authority
UAE eyes plans for winter sports tournament
The meeting also discussed ways to develop the rules and regulations for ice sports, in a way that contributes to the promotion of winter sports in the UAE
extreme sports
Jaan Roose sets new world record in sparkline walk in Qatar
The walk took place at Qatar’s crescent-shaped Iconic Katara Towers in Lusail
Algeria
UAE win first gold medals in Pan Arab Games in Algeria
Its men’s cycling team also won a bronze medal in their first tournament appearance