Browsing: January

Nicosia, January 08, 2026, SPA — On behalf of His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Waleed Elkhereiji has attended in Nicosia the opening ceremony for the Republic of Cyprus as it assumes the presidency of the Council of the European Union. This presidency will last from January to June 2026.

JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia – Tuesday 6 January 2026: The Spanish Super Cup has reached a major milestone ahead of kick-off in Jeddah this week, with exceptional ticket demand underlining the Kingdom’s growing appetite for elite European football and the tournament’s expanding global profile. Four of Spain’s most iconic clubs – Barcelona, Real Madrid, Atlético Madrid and Athletic Bilbao – will contest the three-match competition at Alinma Stadium, with semi-finals taking place on 7 and 8 January and the final on Sunday 11 January 2026. Ticket sales have surged across all fixtures, with Thursday’s Atlético Madrid v Real Madrid s

Riyadh, January 7, 2026, SPA — The AlUla Tour 2026 organizing committee announced yesterday that the race has been upgraded to the UCI ProSeries second tier (2.Pro), placing it among the world’s leading professional cycling races. The event will be held in AlUla Governorate from January 27 to 31. It will be organized by the Saudi Cycling Federation in cooperation with Amaury Sport Organisation (A.S.O.) and the Royal Commission for AlUla, under the supervision of the Ministry of Sport. The announcement was made during a press conference in Riyadh attended by officials from the organizing entities. Organizers also revealed the part

Yanbu, January 1, 2026, SPA — With just three days to go until the seventh edition of Dakar Rally Saudi Arabia 2026, motorsport fans worldwide are turning their attention to Saudi Arabia as organizational and technical preparations for one of the world’s largest and most challenging sporting events have now been completed. The rally is organized by the Saudi Automobile and Motorcycle Federation (SAMF) and the Saudi Motorsport Company (SMC) under the supervision of the Ministry of Sport, and will run from Yanbu between January 3 and 17, 2026. Dakar Rally Saudi Arabia 2026 will feature 25 Saudi competitors, including 10 participant

Riyadh, December 31, 2025, SPA — The Saudi Falcons Club (SFC) opened registration for owners of classic cars, sports cars, and motorcycles to join activities at the King Abdulaziz Falconry Festival 2025. The festival is being held at the club’s headquarters in Malham, north of Riyadh, through January 10, 2026, with broad participation from local and international falconers. SFC said the participation aims to enrich the festival atmosphere and highlight shared passion among falcon owners and car and motorcycle enthusiasts. Vehicles will be displayed in a cultural setting that blends authenticity and modernity. SFC set Saturdays

Saudi Arabia’s multi-trillion-dollar construction pipeline offers opportunities for industry professionals at Big 5 Construct Saudi from 18 – 21 January Featuring over 1,100 exhibitors from more than 50 countries, the event highlights products and solutions that elevate quality, durability and design Architect Leaders Forum Saudi Arabia, a closed-door gathering of architects, designers and urban visionaries, explores design and architecture in contemporary Saudi Arabia Riyadh, Saudi Arabia | 08 December 2025: Saudi Arabia’s ambitious multi-trillion-dollar construction pipeline, driven by Vision 2030 and giga projects s

AlUla, Saudi Arabia, 1 December 2025: AlUla, the ancient crossroads of civilisations and global cultural destination, is set to welcome 2026 with a spectacular New Year’s Eve celebration, headlined by two of the Arab world’s most beloved musical icons. Assala Nasri and Adam will take the stage on 31 December 2025 for a gala concert that blends world-class entertainment with the dramatic natural beauty of AlUla. Hosted at the Thanaya AlUla outdoor venue, the evening promises an unforgettable night under the desert stars. Guests will enjoy immersive musical performances surrounded by AlUla’s striking canyons and sandston