Tag: Saudi Arabia


Saudi Arabia make-a-splash soccer stadia move

Procurement process started for King Abdullah Sports City Stadium in Jeddah

Saudi Arabia has started the procurement process for football stadiums. ‘MEED’ stated that the Public Investment Fund (PIF) has invited consultants to bid for a contract to manage the King Abdullah Sports City Stadium in Jeddah (Saudi Arabia). The contract will involve the operation and upgrade... » Read more


Saudi Arabia set to take tennis world by storm

Maybe new masters tennis tournament in Saudi Arabia

High-level discussions between ATP Tour officials and Saudi Arabia are hinting at a potential addition to the tennis calendar. ‘Ministry of Sport Australia’ stated that these discussions involve the creation of a new Masters 1000 event in Saudi Arabia. London (UK)-based the ATP Tour is a... » Read more


Saudi Arabia lands AFC Elite showpiece

Saudi Arabia to host AFC Champions League

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) confirmed on December 1st the Saudi Arabian Football Federation (SAFF) as the Host Association for the AFC Champions League Elite – Final Stage for the 2024-2025 and 2025-2026 seasons. ‘AFC’ stated that the continent’s top 24 clubs will be divided... » Read more


King Fahd Stadium grandiose renovation

King Fahd Intl Sports City design revealed

The King Fahd International Stadium in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) closed on December 1st for renovation work to begin. The stadium will undergo an extensive renovation in preparation for the 2027 Asian Cup. ‘Saudi Projects’ stated that it will be a comprehensive development project with capacity... » Read more


Riyadh to regale with World Expo razzmatazz

Riyadh will host Expo 2030

Saudi Arabia’s capital Riyadh was chosen on November 28th to host the 2030 World Expo following its bid that focused on shaping a prosperous and sustainable future, beating out Rome (Italy) and the South Korean port City of Busan for an event expected to draw millions of visitors. ‘AP’ stated... » Read more


Saudi Arabia top-flight club home expansion

Al-Ittifaq Club Stadium renovation completed

As part of Saudi Arabia’s Sports Ministry ambitious plans to develop and expand the facilities of the sports clubs, the home ground of the Saudi Pro League club Al-Ettifaq FC – the Prince Mohammed Bin Fahd Stadium in Dammam – will also be upgraded. ‘MEED’ stated that as part of... » Read more


Saudi Arabia ‘majestic’ sport stadia plan

Winning tenders to be announced shortly in KSA

Saudi Arabia’s Sport Ministry is preparing to issue tenders in December for contracts to build sports stadiums as part of its SR10.1bn ($2.7bn) capital projects program. ‘MEED’ stated that in July, the Ministry invited construction companies to submit prequalification documents for the main... » Read more


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