Tag: Saudi Arabia

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

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

Italy top-flights maiden joust in Riyadh venue

Article posted by Coliseum, January 4^th, 2024

The 36th edition of the ‘Supercoppa Italiana’ will be held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, featuring four top-notch teams of Italy – the Serie A clubs SSC Napoli, SS Lazio, Inter Milan, and ACF Fiorentina – for the first time in its history. ‘nogomania.com’ stated that the Italian... » Read more

Gaming fun galore in Qiddiya esports zone

Article posted by Coliseum, December 16^th, 2023

Qiddiya (Saudi Arabia) has announced the launch of Qiddiya’s first multiuse gaming and esports zone featuring four mega arenas, one of which has a 5,300-seat arena. Qiddiya City is a massive entertainment project under construction on the outskirts of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Qiddiya City’s Gaming... » Read more

Saudi Arabia transfer ownership of 14 clubs

Article posted by Coliseum, December 16^th, 2023

The Ministry of Finance (Saudi Arabia) has officially announced the transfer of ownership of 14 clubs to the private sector as part of its privatization program. A ‘LinkedIn Post’ stated that the above decision has been reached with the aim of developing sports clubs to operate as independent... » Read more

Messi-Ronaldo Riyadh rendezvous dates

Article posted by Coliseum, December 15^th, 2023

The Major League Soccer (MLS) team Inter Miami CF (US) announced recently that it will travel to Saudi Arabia during the 2024 preseason to participate in the Riyadh Season Cup as part of the club’s first-ever international tour. The team will play two matches in the country in a round-robin... » Read more

Quintessential Qiddiya City global branding

Article posted by Coliseum, December 11^th, 2023

Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman revealed on December 7th the urban plan and global branding for Qiddiya City, a massive entertainment project under construction on the outskirts of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. ‘ARAB NEWS’ stated that the Crown Prince, who chairs the Board of... » Read more