Tag: Saudi Arabia


Jeddah ‘gear’ up for Formula 1 showpiece

Saudi Arabia Jeddah F1 track corner stone laid

The foundation stone for the 6,175m long Jeddah Formula One Circuit was laid on April 11th on the Jeddah Corniche (Saudi Arabia) in the presence of Prince Khalid bin Sultan Al-Abdullah Al-Faisal, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Saudi Automobile and Motorcycle Federation, and other members of... » Read more


MolcaWorld weaves magic in MRSOOL Park

Javier Martinez on Coliseum Online Week MENA

The 25,000-capacity MRSOOL Park is a football stadium located in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Until November 2020, the name of the stadium was King Saud University Stadium. In September 2020, Saudi Media Company won the management rights for operating the stadium. On October 26th, 2020 the Saudi Media... » Read more


It’s fast and furious at Jeddah street track

Saudi Arabi F1 circuit unveiled

It will literally be life on the fast lane – race cars racing down the street track in Jeddah (Saudi Arabia) at breakneck speed. This will be the scene when the race drivers line up to compete at the inaugural Saudi Arabian Grand Prix on December 5th, 2021. The race organizers have revealed... » Read more


Saudi Arabia make a pitch for AFC Asian Cup

Saudi Arabia bid to host Asian Cup 2027 update

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman recently invited the Asian Football Cup (AFC) working team to discuss Saudi Arabia’s bid to play host to the AFC Asian Cup 2027. Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, Servant of the Two Noble Sanctuaries or Protector of the Two Holy Cities, is a royal... » Read more


Diriyah E Prix promises ‘elect’rifying action

Formula E in Saudi Arabia

Sported as friendly on the planet, fierce on the track, Formula E’s maiden all-electric night race as part of the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship 2020-21 calendars will be hosted at Diriyah, Saudi Arabia, on February 26th and 27th, 2021. A staunch advocate of innovative, sustainable... » Read more


Riyadh venue to undergo major facelift

Saudi Arabia Riyadh Mrsool Park Al Nassr FC renovation

The King Saud University Stadium (also known as Victory Arena) – built in 2011 – and which sits in Riyadh, capital of Saudi Arabia, will undergo massive rehabilitation work that will turn it into an avant-garde venue which will be in a position to stage high-level sports and... » Read more


Doha, Riyadh to stage sporting extravaganzas

Asian Games 2030 and 2034 in Doha and Riyadh

Doha (Qatar) was on Wednesday elected as host of the 2030 Asian Games while Riyadh has been awarded the 2034 sporting showpiece edition as the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) reached a compromise agreement between the fierce political rivals of Qatar and Saudi Arabia. Doha beat Riyadh in a vote of 45... » Read more


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