Community development is one of the primary goals of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia' s hosting of the 2034 World Cup . By building a sustainable legacy for future generations, its positive impact extends beyond football to encompass all sectors of society. Saudi Arabia's commitments Saudi Arabia is committed to continuing investment in sports, especially football, as part of its preparations to host the 2034 World Cup. This commitment enhances many societal values, most notably: - Stren...
The Saudi national team has participated in six editions of the World Cup, playing nineteen matches during which they scored fourteen goals. World Cup 1994 During the 1994 World Cup, the Saudi national team managed to score five goals, successively scored by Fuad Anwar (two goals) against the Netherlands and Morocco, Sami al-Jaber one goal against Morocco, Saeed al-Owairan one goal against Belgium, and Fahd al-Ghesheyan one goal against Sweden. Fuad Anwar is considered the scorer of the first S...
The Saudi National Football Team is the official team representing the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in regional and international football competitions for men, under the supervision of the Saudi Arabian Football Federation since its establishment during the reign of King Saud Bin Abdulaziz on June 9, 1956. 1 It joined the International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) 2 and the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) in that year. 3 Saudi national team uniform The uniform of the Saudi national ...
The FEI World Cup Finals for Dressage and Showjumping 2024 is the forty-fifth edition of the international competition between elite equestrians in showjumping. The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia hosted the final in the capital, Riyadh , from April 17-20, 2024. It marks the first time the championship has been held in the Middle East, as the Kingdom was selected to host by the International Federation for Equestrian Sports (FEI) in 2019. About the FEI World Cup The Kingdom has hosted the forty-fifth e...
The Saudi Football Players Association is an association accredited by the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development . It was established to serve Saudi football players, dedicating its efforts and resources to creating a better working environment for football players within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia . Establishment of the association The Saudi Football Players Association was established in late 2021. The idea of creating an independent entity dedicated to players' rights emer...
The Saudi eLeague was launched in 2020 and is considered the crown jewel of Esports tournaments in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia . The goal of this championship is to create and develop the best clubs and players, qualifying them for various national and international competitions and representing the Kingdom on global stages. The league is supervised by the Saudi Esports Federation (SEF), which was established in 2017. SEF is the regulatory body responsible for nurturing top gamers and develop...
Al-Ula Camel Cup is a competitive sporting event within 'al-Ula Moments' announced for the first time by the Royal Commission for al-Ula in 2023, in cooperation with the Saudi Camel Racing Federation. First edition of al-Ula Camel Cup It was held between March 14-17, 2023, in al-Ula Camel Racing Field. An organizational mechanism has been established for participation in al-Ula Camel Cup events, which consist of sixteen legs, including six marathon legs and ten elite races. The compet...
2018 The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia hosted the inaugural race of the fifth season of the FIA Formula E World Championship for the first time, at the historical city of ad-Dir'iyyah . 2019 For the second time in the Kingdom, the historical city of ad-Dir'iyyah hosted the inaugural race of the sixth season of the FIA Formula E World Championship for electric cars. 2021 The first and second rounds of the seventh season of the 'FIA Formula E World Championship', held in the Kingdom...
The National Gaming and Esports Strategy is a strategy aimed at positioning the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia as a global hub in the games and esports sector by 2030. It was launched by Crown Prince, Prime Minister, and Chairman of the Council of Economic and Development Affairs , His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed Bin Salman Bin Abdulaziz, in 2022. The National Gaming and Esports Strategy aligns with the ambitions of the gaming community both locally and globally by providing new and distinctive job...
The World Pool Championship (Nine-Ball) in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is one of the world's championships in billiards . The Kingdom is set to host two rounds of the World Pool Championship and the Masters Snooker Championship for ten years, starting in 2024. The championship will witness the participation of an elite group of world players, as the Ministry of Sport strives to achieve the sporting goals under Saudi Vision 2030 . Pool world champions in Jeddah The Kingdom hosted the World ...
King Khalid Sport City, supervised by the Ministry of Sport , is a multipurpose sports facility in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia that hosts matches and sporting events. Establishment of King Khalid Sport City King Khalid Sport City was established during the reign of King Fahd Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud in 1987. It is located in Tabuk Province , particularly on King Khalid Road, north of Tabuk City . Area of King Khalid Sport City King Khalid Sport City spans approximately 755.250 thousand m 2 in tota...
Football Stadiums in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia are designated venues for playing football, hosting official and friendly matches, and crowning champions in Saudi competitions. They also serve as sites for inaugurating tournaments and sporting events. Additionally, these stadiums accommodate other sports competitions, including athletics in its various forms, global boxing and wrestling matches, rugby—a sport similar to football—and car races. Moreover, they host concerts, music festivals,...