Saudi Arabia has unveiled plans for a spectacular new National Tennis Centre as part of the ever-growing Qiddiya City development, further strengthening the Kingdom’s ambitions to become a global destination for major sporting events. The new complex will be centred around a 15,000-seat Centre Court arena equipped with a retractable roof, designed to host some…
Saudi Arabia is continuing its aggressive expansion into global sports, with plans to establish its own dedicated tennis “tour†within the ATP Tour. The country, backed by the Public Investment Fund (PIF) and its sports arm Surj Sports Investment, is already set to host a new Masters 1000 tournament starting in 2028. However, reports suggest…
Formula One has confirmed that the 2026 Bahrain and Saudi Arabian Grands Prix will not take place due to ongoing conflict in the Middle East, dealing a major financial blow to the sport. The cancellations create a five-week gap in the F1 calendar between the Japanese Grand Prix on March 29 and the Miami race…
Fenwick Iribarren Architects (FIA) has been appointed as the lead designer for the ambitious Al-Ittihad sports village project in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. This development marks a significant step in the modernization of one of the Kingdom’s most storied football clubs. The project is designed to be a comprehensive hub for Al-Ittihad, featuring a new club…
AC Milan has officially announced a groundbreaking multi-year partnership with Al Hammadi Holding, marking the first time in history that the club’s famed MilanLab will operate outside of Italy. As one of the premier healthcare providers in Saudi Arabia, Al Hammadi Holding will serve as a key regional partner, making MilanLab a central pillar of…
The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has named Visa as the Official Global Supporter for the 2026 AFC U23 Asian Cup and the 2027 AFC Asian Cup, both to be hosted in Saudi Arabia. The partnership establishes Visa as the exclusive payments provider for two of Asia’s most prestigious football tournaments, focusing on both brand visibility…
