Matthias Jaissle, 38, leaves Al-Ahli as a hero after winning back-to-back Asian Champions League titles, set to take over Newcastle United, owned by the same Saudi PIF, bringing his high-intensity, attack-minded style to the Premier League.
Anthony Joshua defeats Kristian Prenga via 2nd-round KO in Jeddah, dedicating win to friends killed in a car crash, setting up potential all-British bout with Tyson Fury.
Anthony Joshua recovered from being knocked down twice in the first round to achieve a second-round knockout against Kristian Prenga, salvaging his highly anticipated November fight with Tyson Fury.
The Malaysian Grand Prix at Sepang circuit is being considered as a replacement for a cancelled Formula 1 race this season, as hopes for racing in Bahrain diminish due to ongoing regional conflict. Malaysia's Youth and Sports Minister confirmed discussions are underway.
The Saudi Cricket Federation and the Pakistan Cricket Board have signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding to develop a cricket stadium in Jeddah. This partnership aims to enhance cricket infrastructure in the Kingdom, support the sport's sustainable growth, and position Saudi Arabia as a destination for international cricket competitions.
The first and only Biennale of Islamic Art in Jeddah has gained prominence by blending traditional Islamic art with contemporary works. Its 'Al-Madar' section continues restoration efforts year-round, while the 'Al-Musalla Prize' showcases innovative, sustainable mosque designs, with the 2027 edition finalists announced.
Cristiano Ronaldo is close to winning his first trophy with Al-Nassr since joining in December 2022, with his side five points clear of rivals Al-Hilal with three games remaining. The title race has been marred by controversy, with Al-Ahli players Ivan Toney and Galeno fined after alleging referee bias favoring Al-Nassr. Ronaldo himself criticized the league, promising to speak at season's end after seeing 'many bad things'. PIF recently sold 70% of Al-Hilal to Kingdom Holding Company, while Al-Nassr suffered a 3-1 loss to Al-Qadsiah ending a 20-game winning streak.
Gulf Cooperation Council leaders convened in Jeddah for their first in-person summit since the Iran war began, projecting unity while failing to announce concrete joint measures. Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman chaired the meeting focused on regional security coordination following Iranian attacks on energy infrastructure. The summit highlighted improved Saudi-Qatar ties since the 2017-2021 rift, but exposed fractures including UAE criticism of the bloc's response and Oman's absence.
Saudi Arabia convened Gulf leaders in Jeddah on Tuesday to address the ongoing regional crisis, coinciding with White House consideration of Iran's latest proposal to end the two-month conflict. The summit focused on political and security developments and coordinating regional responses.
Al-Ahli of Saudi Arabia successfully defended their AFC Champions League Elite crown with a 1-0 victory over first-time finalists Machida Zelvia of Japan on Saturday. The Saudi side played with 10 men for almost an hour after Zakaria Hawsawi was sent off but managed to keep Japanse opponents at bay. Winger Riyad Mahrez praised his team's resilience, saying playing ten against eleven is nearly impossible.
Machida Zelvia, a Japanese club that was playing non-league football as recently as 2013, are one win away from becoming Asian Champions League champions. The Tokyo suburban club, led by a former high-school coach and averaging 14,000 fans, face Saudi Arabia's defending champions Al-Ahli in Saturday's final in Jeddah. They have already beaten big-spending Al Ittihad in this competition.
Chinese referee Ma Ning remained in Saudi Arabia despite claims on Tuesday that he had been removed from the AFC Champions League Elite tournament following a controversial quarter-final performance. Reports from Saudi Arabia media alleged that Ma was dropped and had left the country after Al-Ittihad’s 1-0 loss to Japanese team Machida Zelvia on Friday in Jeddah. Chinese media Beijing Youth Daily, however, rebutted the report the same day, stating that the Asian Football Confederation (AFC)...
The Pakistan Cricket Board is negotiating with the Saudi Arabia Cricket Federation to construct a new cricket stadium in Jeddah, aiming to promote the sport and potentially host Pakistan Super League matches.
RIYADH: Amid the rapid shifts in regional maritime transport and the increasing rerouting of shipping away from the Arabian Gulf, Red Sea ports, particularly Jeddah Port, are emerging as key hubs for accommodating container traffic and enhancing the stability of supply chains in the region.
