Category: News

Coliseum MENA meet focus Kingdom sport strides

Article posted by Coliseum, January 8^th, 2024

Coliseum, the only global sports venues’ business summit, is back with the 12th edition of the Coliseum Summit MENA to be held for the first time in Saudi Arabia at the 25,000-capacity Al-Awwal Park in Riyadh on February 5th, 2024. ‘Coliseum’ is teaming up with the prominent industry leader... » Read more

Saudi mega projects under the spotlight

Article posted by Coliseum, January 8^th, 2024

Saudi Arabia is pumping billions into a series of mega architectural projects as the Gulf State looks to move away from its reliance on oil money and become a global magnet for tourism. Among the mind-boggling mega projects on the boards are a 100-mile long shimmering city and a ski resort in the... » Read more

The O2 and Wembley enjoy bumper 2023

Article posted by Coliseum, January 8^th, 2024

Two of London’s leading sports and entertainment venues – The O2 and Wembley Stadium – both had years to remember in 2023. Wembley Stadium connected by EE continued to deliver more unforgettable moments throughout 2023 – the year of its 100th anniversary. Over the past 12 months,... » Read more

LA28 head honcho Katy Carter steps down

Article posted by Coliseum, January 8^th, 2024

The Chief Executive of the Los Angeles 2028 (LA28) Summer Olympic Games Katy Carter has stepped down from her position as preparations enter the new phase for the event. ‘REUTERS’ stated that Katy Carter first joined LA28 in 2018 and was named the Chief Executive in 2021 focusing on negotiating... » Read more

China, Saudi Arabia ‘stadium diplomacy’

Article posted by Coliseum, January 8^th, 2024

When the Africa Cup of Nations begins on January 13th, the opening match between Guinea Bissau (country in West Africa) and the hosts, Ivory Coast (country in West Africa), will be played at the Alassane Ouattara Stadium in Abidjan (City in Ivory Coast). The state-of-the-art venue is one of six... » Read more

London Stadium poised for major capacity rise

Article posted by Coliseum, January 5^th, 2024

The Premier League club West Ham United F.C. are gearing up for an impressive leap in their matchday experience. The club, in collaboration with the London Legacy Development Corporation (LLDC), is set to elevate their residence – the London Stadium in London, England (UK) – capacity to... » Read more

Riyadh stately Kingdom Arena grass work

Article posted by Coliseum, January 5^th, 2024

Work is progressing to accelerate the growth of grass in an open space in the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. A ‘New Saudi Projects Post on WhatsApp’ stated, “The stadium is unique in the sense that it is a closed venue with a retractable roof and can open and close based on the... » Read more