Saudi Arabia
Extreme E’s hydrogen switch brings Saudi interests to the fore
Extreme E’s transformation into Extreme H will turn Alejandro’s Agag’s sustainable off-road odyssey into a far more commercially-focused property, centring the interests of its Saudi backers and attracting new partners such as Red Bull to the sport.
Adidas returns to Saudi esports scene with World Cup sponsorship
Adidas has taken a significant sponsorship position at the inaugural edition of the Esports World Cup, taking place in Saudi Arabia next month
WRC returns to Middle East in 10-year Saudi deal
World Rally Championship set to join Formula 1, Formula E, Extreme E and the Dakar Rally on the Kingdom's events calendar, from 2025.
PIF adds WTA sponsorship inventory to nascent hosting, ATP deals
Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) has struck a multi-year deal with the Women's Tennis Association that mirrors its agreement with the men's Tour: sponsorship but no equity investment.
Aramco doubles down on ICC deal after IPL exit
Saudi energy and chemicals companies Aramco has extended its global partnership with the International Cricket Council (ICC) for another four years
Riyadh Season grows international footprint in multi-faceted UFC alliance
Riyadh Season, the annual Saudi Arabian state-funded festival hosted in the capital, is continuing to branch out beyond its borders, with a new sponsorship deal struck with the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).
ESL FACEIT agrees deal to develop Saudi esports masterplan
ESL FACEIT Group has agreed a wide-ranging five-year deal with Qiddiya City that will see it play a key role in the development of a gaming and esports district in Saudi Arabia.
WTA follows ATP with closer Saudi ties as Finals head to Riyadh
The Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) has announced its season-ending WTA Finals will be staged in the Saudi capital Riyadh after it agreed a three-year deal with the Saudi Tennis Federation (STF).
Delayed UFC Saudi debut set for June after improved fight card
UFC will make its Saudi Arabia debut in June, three months later than envisaged after local organisers pushed back on the promotion's original plans to launch with a weak card.
Sony becomes founding partner of Saudi-backed Esports World Cup
The Sony Group has announced a multi-year agreement to become a founding partner of the Saudi-backed Esports World Cup, which takes place this summer in the kingdom’s capital city, Riyadh.
ATP lands five-year PIF sponsorship across multiple properties
The Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) has formed closer ties with Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) in a multi-faceted sponsorship agreement unveiled today (Wednesday) but has stopped s…
WTT nets Saudi Arabia as long-term host of elite Grand Smash
World Table Tennis (WTT), the commercial arm of the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF), has secured a major boost for its fledgling WTT series, after Saudi Arabia struck a multi-year deal to…
Matchroom makes 10-year Saudi pact with snooker’s fourth major
One of the world's richest snooker events is to take place in Saudi Arabia for the next 10 years, further strengthening the Matchroom Group's ties to the Kingdom
PepsiCo looks to cement market dominance with Saudi Pro League deal
PepsiCo has sought to cement its presence in Saudi Arabian football by announcing a deal to become a ‘Gold Partner’ of the Saudi Pro League.
Adidas continues Saudi market grab with Al Nassr kit deal
Adidas has bolstered its dominant position in the Saudi Arabia football market by securing the kit supplier rights to Saudi Pro League club Al Nassr in a three-year deal from the 2024-25 season
Saudi Arabia to stage elite invitational event in busy ATP month
Six of the world's top male tennis players are set to take part in an invitational tournament in Saudi Arabia in October, the same month as two of the ATP's leading Masters events are staged, potentially setting the stage for a battle between the ambitious Kingdom and one of the sport's key stakeholders.
Saudi Arabia attracts world’s top snooker stars for $1m shoot-out
Snooker is the latest sport to fall under the spell of Saudi Arabia, with an invitational event to debut in Riyadh in March featuring an innovative new concept
Plans revealed for ‘futuristic’ Qiddiya City stadium
Qiddiya Investment Company (QIC) has unveiled plans for Prince Mohammed bin Salman Stadium stating it will seek to “reinvent” the traditional stadium concept as part of Qiddiya, one of Saudi Arabia’s ‘giga-projects’ under its Vision 2030 masterplan.