Extreme E , an electric car racing series sanctioned by the International Federation of Electric Vehicles (IFEV), chose the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to launch the first season of its global racing series as one of the programs falling under the Quality of Life Program. The Saudi Automobile and Motorcycle Federation organized the first season of racing in al-Ula governorate, al-Madinah al-Munawwarah province, known for its sandy dunes and difficult terrain. Extreme E Season One The first race of ...
The Camel Club is an independent government club in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia concerned with camels and their affairs and activities, except for matters related to racing camels and their competitions, which are overseen by the Saudi Arabian Camel Racing Federation. It was founded by a Royal Decree in July 2017, and its headquarters is located in the capital city, Riyadh. Camel Club events In July 2018, the Council of Ministers issued approvals for the regulations of the Camel Club, which inc...
The Esports Federation Cup is a tournament gathering Saudi clubs under the umbrella of the Ministry of Sport to compete in a number of electronic games for prizes of up to around SAR32 million. The tournament aims at instilling the culture of esports within the local community. It allows the participation of gamers across all provinces and cities of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and was launched by the Saudi Esports Federation in 2021. Objectives of the Esports Federation Cup The Esports Federat...
King Faisal Cup for Purebred Arabian Horses is a Saudi Cup designated for three-year-old purebred Arabian horses. It was held at the end of Taif Summer Racing 2021 on a sand track of 1,600 m. The champion of the cup, who was upgraded to listed status by the International Federation of Horseracing Authorities, received SAR1 million. The race of King Faisal Cup for Purebred Arabian Horses The first edition of the King Faisal Cup for Purebred Arabian Horses began at King Khalid Bin Abdulaziz Squar...
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...