Netflix charts Saudi Pro League’s meteoric rise in new documentary

“Saudi Pro League: Kickoff” will launch on Netflix on Nov. 21. (Supplied)
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Updated 26 October 2024
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Netflix charts Saudi Pro League’s meteoric rise in new documentary

  • 6-episode ‘Saudi Pro League: Kickoff’ will launch on Nov. 21
  • Top players to feature include Ronaldo, Neymar and Benzema

DUBAI: Audiences across the world will soon get the inside scoop on all things Saudi Pro League with a new Netflix documentary series.

The show “Saudi Pro League: Kickoff” launches on Nov. 21 and will reveal how the league is fast developing into one of the world’s top competitions.

It will feature international legends including Cristiano Ronaldo, Neymar and Karim Benzema.

There will be exclusive interviews with players, managers and commentators, as well as in-depth stories and highlights from the 2023/2024 season.

The six-episode docuseries delves into the journey of five Saudi Arabia clubs — Al-Nassr, Al-Hilal, Al-Ittihad, Al-Ahli and Al-Ettifaq — as they compete for the coveted league title.

Others who will feature include Al-Ettifaq’s manager Steven Gerrard, Al-Hilal’s Salem Al-Dawsari, Al-Ahli’s Feras Al-Buraikan, Al-Ittihad’s Talal Haji and Al-Nassr’s Abdulrahman Ghareeb.


Lewis Capaldi, Zara Larsson to perform at Abu Dhabi F1 Grand Prix after-race concert 

Updated 11 February 2026
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Lewis Capaldi, Zara Larsson to perform at Abu Dhabi F1 Grand Prix after-race concert 

DUBAI: Scottish singer-songwriter Lewis Capaldi and Swedish pop star Zara Larsson are set to headline the after-race concerts at the 2026 Formula One Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.

Both artists will take to the stage on the opening night of the race weekend, Dec. 3.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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The Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, the final race of the F1 season, will run from Dec. 3 to 6 at Yas Marina Circuit.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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Capaldi will make his return to Etihad Park in Abu Dhabi. Known for his emotive ballads, he is expected to perform hits including “Someone You Loved” and “Before You Go.”

Larsson arrives in the capital following a breakthrough year, with her fifth album “Midnight Sun” earning critical acclaim and securing her first Grammy nomination. She is set to perform chart favorites such as “Lush Life” and “Never Forget You.”