Kingdom eCup is a virtual Saudi football competition launched by the Saudi Esports Federation in collaboration with the Saudi Arabian Football Federation on April 12, 2021, to create a stimulating environment to develop esports athletes, enable them to compete in global tournaments, build and enhance esports communities, connect Saudi Arabia with the world by establishing an electronic system, and align with the goals of Saudi Vision 2030 in this sector. In 2021, the Saudi Esports Federation ho...
Saudi Falcons Club (SFC) is a government club in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. It is dedicated to the welfare and activities surrounding falcons, with a particular focus on the art of falconry. Falconry stands as a prominent avian hunting tradition within the Kingdom, alongside cherished Arab pastimes like horseback riding and camel breeding SFC establishment Established in 2017, SFC is the first governmental entity to accord official attention to falcons. It is keen on recognizing falconry as a...
Dakar Rally is an annual international rally race in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The Kingdom is hosting this prestigious competition for a period often years, starting in 2020. The rally is organized by the Ministry of Sport in coordination with the Saudi Automobile and Motorcycle Federation. The rally's track runs through multiple cities and provinces across the Kingdom. It traditionally commences in January and continues for two consecutive weeks. The Kingdom is the first Asian country ...
The Diriyah E-Prix in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is one of the international Formula E races, held annually in the Kingdom, specifically in the Historical City of Diriyah, affiliated with Riyadh Province. The city hosts the competition over a span of ten years, starting from 2018. The Diriyah race lasts for two consecutive days and takes place in different months each season. The beginning of Formula E racing in the Kingdom Formula E races began in the Kingdom for the first time in 2018, follo...
The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques' Cup, referred to as King Cup for short, is the oldest annual local football tournament in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Its first season was launched in 1957 during the reign of King Saud Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, under the name of His Majesty the King's Cup. Since then, it has been held under the patronage of the Saudi King. The history of The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques' Cup The tournament has been held annually since its launch in the 1...
The King Abdullah International Stadium, also nicknamed the Shining Jewel or the Jewel, is a sports stadium in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and a component of the King Abdullah Sports City in Jeddah Governorate . The stadium hosts major sports matches and events and is supervised by the Ministry of Sport . Inauguration of King Abdullah International Stadium King Abdullah Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud inaugurated the King Abdullah International Stadium in 2014, with a capacity of up to 62,345 seats and p...
Prince Mohammed Bin Fahd Stadium is a multipurpose sports facility in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, dedicated to hosting sports fixtures and events, under the supervision of the Ministry of Sport. The stadium is located on the south-eastern side entrance to the city of Dammam. Establishment of Prince Mohammed Bin Fahd Stadium Prince Mohammed Bin Fahd Stadium was established during the reign of King Faisal Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud on January 1, 1973, located in the Mohammed Bin Saud District on the ...
The Saudi Professional First Division League is the second league championship in terms of strength and importance for Saudi football after the Saudi Pro League. This tournament has been held since 1976, and two or more clubs advance from this league every year to the Saudi Pro League - according to the league system. They are the two best clubs with the most points, and two or more clubs are relegated to the second division - according to the league system, a lower division. For forty-seven ye...
The Saudi Olympic and Paralympic Committee (SOPC) is a Saudi sports authority with an independent legal personality. It represents the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in Olympic organizations at the continental and Olympic levels. It oversees ninety-seven sports federations, associations, and committees. 1 2 SOPC history The Saudi Arabian Olympic Committee was established in 1964. It became a member of the International Olympic Committee in 1965 after five of its national federations joined internation...
Prince Abdullah al-Faisal Stadium is a multipurpose sports facility in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, hosting sporting fixtures and events, under the supervision of the Ministry of Sport. The stadium is located on the southern side of Jeddah, which geographically belongs to Makkah al-Mukarramah province. Establishment of Prince Abdullah al-Faisal Stadium Prince Abdullah al-Faisal Stadium was founded in the 1970s during the reign of King Faisal Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, under the name of Jeddah Youth...
Prince Faisal Bin Fahd Stadium is a multipurpose sports facility in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, dedicated to hosting sports fixtures and events, under the supervision of the Ministry of Sport. The stadium was founded during the reign of King Faisal Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud in 1971, located in the capital Riyadh, specifically on the Salahuddin al-Ayyubi Road in al-Malaz District. Area of Prince Faisal Bin Fahd Stadium Prince Faisal Bin Fahd Stadium is a comprehensive complex for various sports act...
Formula in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is one of the international car races hosted by the Kingdom every year, organized by the Saudi Automobile and Motorcycle Federation, under the supervision of the Ministry of Sport. It hosts two types of Formula races, the 'Diriyah Formula E' race for electric cars held in Riyadh city, Diriyah Governorate, since its first launch in the Middle East region in 2018, and the 'Formula One' race, held in the Jeddah Corniche Circuit since 20...