Saudi Arabia to host 16th Arab Games in 2027

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Saudi minister of sports Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki Al-Faisal. (SPA)
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Saudi teams concluded their participation in the 15th Arab Games in Algeria, achieving 47 medals after taking part in 17 games. (Supplied)
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Saudi teams concluded their participation in the 15th Arab Games in Algeria, achieving 47 medals after taking part in 17 games. (Supplied)
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Saudi teams concluded their participation in the 15th Arab Games in Algeria, achieving 47 medals after taking part in 17 games. (Supplied)
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Updated 17 July 2023
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Saudi Arabia to host 16th Arab Games in 2027

  • Announcement comes as Kingdom brings home 45 medals from this year’s games in Algeria
  • Medal tally was 7 gold, 9 silver and 29 bronze medals in 17 disciplines

ALGIERS: Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki Al-Faisal, Saudi minister of sports and president of the Union of Arab National Olympic Committees, welcomed Arab delegations participating in the 16th Arab Games, which will be hosted by the Kingdom in 2027, Saudi Press Agency reported.

In his speech during the closing ceremony of the 15th session, the minister said that this comes under the great support of King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.

He praised Algeria for its kind hospitality and generous care in hosting the Arab Games this year.

Saudi teams concluded their participation in the 15th Arab Games in Algeria, achieving 47 medals after taking part in 17 games, including 14 Olympic and three Paralympic games, which breaks the previous record in the 2011 tournament in Doha (45 medals).


Riyadh set for historic WWE Royal Rumble

Updated 07 January 2026
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Riyadh set for historic WWE Royal Rumble

  • The KAFD spectacle on Jan. 31 will be the first time the event has taken place outside North America

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia is gearing up for one of the biggest sports entertainment moments of the decade as WWE returns to Riyadh on Jan. 31 with Royal Rumble.

It will be the first time the event, set to take place at a new, purpose-built venue in King Abdullah Financial District, has been held outside North America.

A blockbuster lineup of WWE Superstars are expected to take part, including Roman Reigns, CM Punk, Cody Rhodes, Drew McIntyre and Brock Lesnar. They are set to be joined by fan favorites Jey Uso, Dominik Mysterio, Gunther and more.

Those who declare themselves for the 30-Man Royal Rumble match will fight for the opportunity to headline in a championship match at WrestleMania.

The Women’s Royal Rumble will include WWE Superstars such as Becky Lynch, Liv Morgan, Tiffany Stratton, Maxxine Dupri and Stephanie Vaquer.

Ahead of Royal Rumble, Riyadh will also host WWE SmackDown on Friday, Jan. 30.