Sports | Wednesday 20 January, 2021 2:31 pm

Protiviti welcomes Matthew Fitzpatrick as he returns to the UAE to play in European Tour golf tournaments

Dubai, UAE, 20th January 2021: This month, global consultancy firm Protiviti welcomes its brand ambassador and golf champion, Matthew Fitzpatrick to the UAE as he plays in two European Tour golf tournaments - Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship and Omega Dubai Desert Classic.   At 26 years old,...

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Sports | Wednesday 13 January, 2021 11:04 am

Major champions to light up the 2021 Omega Dubai Desert Classic

A host of Major champions will tee it up at this month’s OMEGA Dubai Desert Classic as Shane Lowry, Ernie Els, Padraig Harrington, Graeme McDowell, Henrik Stenson, Danny Willett and Martin Kaymer add their firepower to an already stellar cast confirmed to play.   With Collin...

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Sports | Monday 11 January, 2021 9:18 am

Al-Rajhi logs first victory as Al-Saif takes second win in Dakar Rally stage 7

The Stage 7 of the Dakar Rally on Sunday proved to be a great day for Saudi drivers, as Yazeed Al-Rajhi overcame the X-raid Mini of Stephane Peterhansel to claim a maiden stage win in the Rally, while, Saleh Al-Saif took his second win of the season. The Saudi started in 12th position and...

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Sports | Sunday 10 January, 2021 12:35 pm

Al Mouri Leads Hankook's Team through their Inaugural Participation in Dakar Rally 2021

Dakar Rally 2021 in Saudi Arabia will witness the inaugural participation of Hankook's team in the rally led by Saudi Motorsports Champion Saeed Al Mori, who set off the race in a T4 class vehicle equipped with Hankook’s Dyna Pro MT tires that are specially manufactured for this type of vehicle....

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Sports | Saturday 9 January, 2021 1:13 pm

Sainz takes another Dakar stage win in shortened and delayed 6th leg

Reigning champion Carlos Sainz rebounded strongly with a dominant win on Friday’s stage from Al Qaisumah to Hail. The Spaniard was the quickest driver at the first intermediate point and went on to open the gap over his pursuers who were not able to catch him. All in all, a fine performance from...

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Sports | Thursday 7 January, 2021 11:45 am

Minister of Sports Meets with FIFA President

Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki Al-Faisal, Minister of Sports and Chairman of the Saudi Arabian Olympic Committee met here today with President of the International Federation of Association Football (FIFA), Gianni Infantino. During the meeting, they reviewed the most prominent international...

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Sports | Wednesday 30 December, 2020 11:14 am

Saudi club launches project to protect falcons

The Saudi Falcons Club will launch the first phase of its “Hadad” program on Wednesday to return falcons to their natural habitats. The project will be carried with the help from the Special Forces for Environmental Security, the National Center for Wildlife Development and several...

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Sports | Monday 28 December, 2020 11:29 am

On behalf of HRH Crown Prince, Riyadh Governor Patronizes Annual Horse Race on Crown Prince Trophy

On behalf of His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense, Prince Faisal bin Bandar bin Abdulaziz, Governor of Riyadh region, patronized today the annual horse race ceremony on the two cups of HRH Crown Prince, for...

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Sports | Saturday 26 December, 2020 1:59 pm

Prince Abdulaziz to open 2-day conference on Tuesday to promote integrity in sports

Under the patronage of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman, Minister of Sports Prince Abdulaziz Bin Turki Al-Faisal will launch an international conference to promote integrity in sports. The event will be organized virtually by the Leaders Development Institute under the Ministry of ...

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Sports | Saturday 26 December, 2020 1:50 pm

Workshop held to develop Yemen’s sports sector

The Saudi Development and Reconstruction Program for Yemen (SDRPY) recently held a workshop at its headquarters in Riyadh to develop the sports sector in Yemen. The workshop was attended by representatives from the Saudi Ministry of Sports and the Yemeni Ministry of Youth and...

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