Why Madinah is fast becoming Saudi’s most promising investment destination

Rua Al Madinah (Image: Supplied by Accor) The city of Madinah in Saudi Arabia is rapidly redefining itself as a prime business and investment hub, driven by a sweeping programme of development projects, infrastructure expansion, regulatory reforms...

Record voter turnout propels Munich to a rare…

Munich Olympic bid logo 66.4 percent in Munich say they support a bid to host the Olympic and Paralympic Games in 2036, 2040 or 2044 – indicating an overwhelming majority win for the ‘yes’ side. The strong support for the bid will send a clear...

Oman’s junior tennis team competes in Dubai, Riyadh

Sports Reporter Muscat, Oct 23 The Oman Tennis Association (OTA) continues its development programmes by engaging national junior boys’ and girls’ teams in international competitions aimed at gaining more ranking points and enhancing players’...

Coach Stephen Edwards Picks Benavidez to Break Down the ‘Bodybuilder’ Anthony Yarde in Riyadh Showdown

Coach Stephen Edwards is predicting victory for WBC light heavyweight champion David Benavidez against the overmuscled, stamina-plagued Anthony Yarde in their main event fight on November 22nd in Riyadh. Edwards notes that Yarde (27-3, 24 KOs) is...

Joseph Parker’s stunning resurgence back to top of boxing sparked by Saudi Arabian snub of being hired to LOSE

JOSEPH PARKER’S resurgence was sparked by a Saudi Arabian snub — when he was hired but openly expected to LOSE. The New Zealander, 33, boxed Deontay Wilder on the same 2023 Riyadh card as Anthony Joshua’s clash with Otto Wallin. Sign up for the...

PIF Secures Saudi Arabia ATP Masters 1000 Event Starting in 2028

Saudi Arabia will host a new Masters 1000 tennis tournament through an agreement between the ATP Tour and SURJ Sports Investments, according to the tour and SURJ, the sports-focused fund of the country’s sovereign wealth fund, Public Investment...

Saudi Communications Minister Meets US Commerce Secretary for Talks on Strengthening Partnerships

Samsung Electronics released its Galaxy XR extended reality headset on Tuesday, counting on AI features from Google to propel it into the nascent and uncertain market of computing-on-your-face that is dominated by Meta and Apple. The headset,...

Vela Bets On Wind Power And Sports Tech To Transform Shipping Industry

Vela is looking to change the shipping industry by using wind-power to sail cargo from Europe to the U.S. The triple-hull ship will make the journey in 13 days and can hold 500 pallets of goods below deck. Courtesy of Vela French maritime designer...

Popularity of anime in Saudi Arabia is an increasingly powerful tool for brands, report finds

Nada Al-Turki RIYADH: A new report reveals how anime has become a cultural cornerstone for Saudi youth and a powerful new platform for brands. The research was carried out by global advertising and digital media agency Dentsu MENAT. At the Athar...

India re-elected as vice-chair of COP10 Asia-Pacific Bureau, reaffirms commitment to clean sport

India have been re-elected as the vice-chairperson of the Bureau for the Asia-Pacific (Group IV) for the term 2025–2027 during the 10th Session of the Conference of Parties (COP10) to the International Convention against Doping in Sport, held from...

Don’t miss these exciting events in Riyadh

Looking for weekend plans? We’ve got you covered. From fun to festivities, here are the top things to see and do in Riyadh. Let’s get a little Unstable tonight Party people, you know the drill. Get ready for a night of high-energy vibes at...

Early Sales at Art Basel Paris See Buyers Favoring Substance Over Speculation

Art Basel Paris runs through October 25. Courtesy of Art Basel Art Basel Paris opened yesterday (Oct. 22) with its official VIP preview, though a new pre-opening—the Avant Première—had already built strong momentum the day before. In just four...

ATP announce new Saudi Masters 1000 in 35-year first as start date revealed

The ATP has announced the launch of a new, one-week Masters 1000 tournament in Saudi Arabia. It's the first time since the inception of the Masters 1000 format in 1990 that a 10th event has been added to the schedule. The 56-player draw tournament...

The Myth of the Digital Threat: How Technology Expands Art’s Reach

The digital boom isn’t a death knell for museums and galleries but a chance to democratize art and deepen engagement. ANDREJ ISAKOVIC/AFP via Getty Images The digital boom isn’t a death knell for museums and galleries but a chance to democratize...

Aryna Sabalenka Is Still “Rueing” Because of Coco Gauff, Says Martina Navratilova

“It wasn’t that Coco played out of this world,” Aryna Sabalenka admitted in June after falling to Coco Gauff in the Roland Garros final, pointing to the 70-plus unforced errors that haunted her game. Fans erupted online, criticizing what they saw...

New Masters event in Saudi — despite player complaints over schedule

The ATP Tour has announced a new Masters 1000 tournament in Saudi Arabia despite its chairman, Andrea Gaudenzi, admitting that he is seeking to address player complaints about scheduling by reducing the length of the season. Almost two years after...

Annual tournament: Saudi Arabia to host ATP Masters 1000 tennis event from 2028

The ATP announced on Thursday the creation of a new Masters 1000 event which will take place annually in Saudi Arabia from as early as 2028. The new event will be played on hard courts and take place "at the start of the season" in a city yet to...

Former world No 1 slams Djokovic's claim of fighting 'injustice' in tennis through PTPA: 'Don't think you can start...'

Novak Djokovic had co-founded the Professional Tennis Players’ Association with former Canadian player Vasek Pospisil in 2019 and had recently claimed that the organisation was fighting “injustice” in the sport. Former world No 1 Andy Roddick has...

SHOWBIZ Sam Smith, Corona Capital Music Festival, Janet Jackson, Rachael Sage, Colman Domingo

Grammy®-, Brit-, Golden Globe- and Oscar-winning non-binary artist/songwriter Sam Smith celebrated their anticipated residency, “To Be Free: New York City” at the historic Brooklyn venue Warsaw, per a media release. (London-based performer Sienna...

TV Art Authenticator Claims He Was Contacted to Authenticate Stolen Louvre Jewels

British art authenticator Curtis Dowling claimed he was contacted by two separate people on Sunday asking him to authenticate “some important French jewelry.” He told ARTnews he believes they wanted him to assess the loot, including pieces once...