The International Federation of Association Football (FIFA)-accredited Saudi referees for 2025 are the referees that can participate in continental and international events as international referees. The FIFA-accredited list includes twenty-one men and three women referees, as follows: Head referees The number of accredited head referees include eight referees: - Mohammed al-Huwaish. - Faisal al-Balawi. - Shukri al-Hanfosh. - Mohamed al-Smaail. - Abdullah al-Shehri. - Majed al-Shamrani. - Khali...
It is a Saudi project concerned with the development of the video games and sport sector locally and internationally. It is one of the largest investments in the electronic gaming sector in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia . It is supported by the Public Investment Fund . The fund announced the launch of Savvy Games Group on January 26, 2022. The Board of Directors of the Savvy Group is chaired by the Crown Prince, Prime Minister, Chairman of the Council of Economic and Development Affairs, and Chai...
SURJ Sports Investment is a company owned by the Public Investment Fund ( PIF ). It was established to contribute to the development of the sport sector. Announced in August 2023, the company aims to support and empower the growth of the sport sector in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia , as well as in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. Objectives of SURJ Sports Investment SURJ Sports Investment contributes to the development of the sport sector and the hosting of global events. It suppo...
Al-Qadsiah Club is a sport club in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and a club in the Saudi Pro League . Its headquarters is located in Al-Khobar in the Eastern Province . It was established in 1967, and Prince Saud Bin Jalawi Sport City Stadium in Al-Rakah Neighborhood is the main stadium for the club’s matches. Stages of establishing Al-Qadsiah Club Al-Qadsiah Club is one of the first clubs that established football in the Eastern Province. Its establishment went through several stages; starting...
Saudi clubs have won the Gulf Club Champions League thirteen times over forty-one years. The Gulf Club Champions League was launched in 1982, and it is a regional tournament that brings together the champions of the leagues in the Gulf countries. A new system for the championship was introduced in the 2007 season, where the number of participating teams increased from six to twelve, following the inclusion of the winning clubs from the cup competition. 1 2 1- Al-Ettifaq Club In 1983, the tourna...
Al-Ahli Club is a sport club in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and one of the clubs of the Saudi Pro League. Based in Jeddah , it is the first Saudi club to host international legends such as Maradona and Pelé. Establishment of Al-Ahli Club Al-Ahli Club is one of Saudi Arabia's oldest sport clubs. The concept of its establishment was conceived by a group of students from Al-Falah School in Jeddah. The club was officially founded in 1937 by a dedicated group of young men: Hassan Shams, Abdulr...
Al-Hilal Club is a sport club in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and one of the clubs of the Saudi Pro League . Based in Riyadh , it is the most successful Saudi and Asian club in continental championships. Establishment of Al-Hilal Club Al-Hilal Club was originally established as “Olympic” on October 14, 1957, before being renamed “Al-Hilal” by Royal Order from King Saud Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud on December 2, 1958. The club adopted blue and white as its official colors to set itself apart fr...
Loyalty Cup, also known as the Prince Mohammed Bin Saud al-Kabeer Cup, is classified as a second-category cup in the Saudi Equestrian Field, specifically for four-year-old locally bred horses in open-grade races. Loyalty Cup Race Loyalty Cup race features some of the finest horses in this category. The race covers a distance of two thousand m, and its prize is set at SAR500,000. Recent Winners of the Loyalty Cup - In 2020, the horse 'al-Zahzah,' owned by the sons of Sharif Hazza bin S...
Al-Nassr Club is a sport club in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia . It is one of the clubs of the Saudi Pro League . It is based in Riyadh and is the first Saudi and Asian club to participate in the FIFA Club World Cup. Establishment of Al-Nassr Club Al-Nassr Club was founded on October 24, 1955, by Zaid and Hussein, the sons of Mutlaq Al-Jabaa and their peers in their neighborhood. The name Al-Nassr was chosen for the club because it reflects victory and the joy of winning. Yellow and blue were c...
The Saudi Climbing Academy is an academy specialized in teaching and training rock climbing and long-distance hiking practitioners in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. It is supervised by the Saudi Climbing and Hiking Federation (SCHF ) and is headquartered in Jeddah City . The academy organizes training programs and tournaments for various age groups, aiming to discover potential talents to represent Saudi Arabia in climbing and long-distance hiking. Work of the Saudi Climbing Academy The Saudi Cli...
The Saudi Dodgeball Federation is an official Saudi federation recognized by the International Dodgeball Federation, affiliated with the Ministry of Sport in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. It works to achieve a set of strategic objectives that help create a generation of players who foster a culture of engagement through dodgeball. Objectives of the Saudi Dodgeball Federation The Saudi Dodgeball Federation aims to involve new audiences throughout the Kingdom by encouraging participation and empow...
The Saudi Rowing Federation is an official Saudi federation dedicated to organizing the sport of rowing in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, sponsoring international and local championships, and increasing the number of rowing practitioners. It separated from the Saudi Water Sports Federation in 2017. Objectives of the Saudi Rowing Federation The Saudi Rowing Federation focuses on several objectives, including increasing awareness of rowing and introducing the federation, building communities that s...