Sports | Sunday 2 February, 2020 2:27 am

Graeme McDowell holds nerve in ‘brutal’ conditions to take one shot lead into final round at Saudi International

Northern Ireland’s Graeme McDowell will take a one-shot lead into the final round of the Saudi International powered by Softbank Investment Advisers, following an entertaining third round that saw some of the world’s leading players make their move at Royal Greens Golf &...

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Sports | Saturday 1 February, 2020 3:30 am

Saudi International well underway as fans flock to see the world’s best players and go wild for ‘unbelievable’ post-golf concerts

Golf and music fans are continuing to descend on King Abdullah Economic City in their thousands as the second annual Saudi International powered by SoftBank Investment Advisers lives up to its promise of delivering ‘The Ultimate Day Out’. With the international golf tournament...

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Sports | Friday 31 January, 2020 1:37 pm

World First AlUla Desert Polo Attracts VIP Cast to Ancient Heritage Site

A host of international VIP guests jetted into a unique polo arena in the heart of ancient UNESCO World Heritage Site, AlUla last weekend to witness Saudi Arabian history in the making.    Not only was it the first time polo had been officially staged in the Kingdom under the...

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Sports | Friday 31 January, 2020 4:27 am

Clinches11th Consecutive Class Win in Dakar Rally 2020

Hino Motors, Ltd. (hereafter “Hino”. HQ: Hino, Tokyo. President & CEO: Yoshio Shimo) entered two racing trucks as “HINO TEAM SUGAWARA (Director: Teruhito Sugawara)” in Dakar Rally 2020 recently, which ran from Jan 5 until 17 and was the first Dakar Rally held since the...

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Sports | Thursday 30 January, 2020 2:53 pm

US Golf Star Patrick Reed Surprises Local Students With School Visit Ahead Of Return To Saudi International

 Efforts to grow the game of golf in Saudi Arabia were boosted today when former Masters winner and world number 12, Patrick Reed, surprised over 100 school students with a visit ahead of this week’s Saudi International. The visit was part of Golf Saudi’s drive to inspire over...

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Sports | Thursday 30 January, 2020 12:44 pm

SFA ‘Sports for All Challenge’ sees exciting finish with three winning teams

The Saudi Sports for All Federation (SFA) today announced the three winning teams in Sports for All Challenge for university students. The winning teams, tasked with developing models that would increase community engagement in physical activities, competed for a top prize of US$10,000 for the...

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Sports | Monday 27 January, 2020 4:20 am

“My dream is to become Saudi’s first female golf professional”:

 It’s not every day you’re invited to represent your country in international sporting competition. And that proved to be the case for the AlTelmissani family of King Abdullah Economic City (KAEC), because three of them – mum Raghdah AlEssawi and children Layla, 16, and...

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Sports | Friday 24 January, 2020 2:10 am

Dakar Rally was just the prompt continuation of a flurry of successfully held motor rallies in the region according to BrandingWiz Consultants

Carlos Sainz won his third Dakar Rally title in Saudi Arabia but the countdown to yet another exciting motor rally extravaganza is on for the 2020 season.   Preparations for the current year’s first three, eagerly awaited regional rally championships are on high gear, following the ...

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Sports | Thursday 23 January, 2020 3:06 pm

Captain of Mobil 1 Car Racing Team gets ready for “Hail International Rally 2020”

The Arabian Petroleum Supply Company (APSCO) renewed the partnership and sponsorship of Mobil 1 rally team captain Mutaib Al Shammari contract to pursue his march and participation in a number of local races, including Hail International Rally and the 2nd round of the Saudi Desert Rally...

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Sports | Monday 20 January, 2020 3:10 pm

Sharjah Labour Sports Tournament enters the knockout stage

The third Labour Sports Tournament, organized by the Labour Standards Development Authority in Sharjah has entered the knockout stages. With the participation of 120 teams competing in football, basketball and volleyball in addition to hockey and cricket, the tournament is held on the playgrounds...

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