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First edition of Olympic Esports Games to be held in Saudi Arabia in 2025

First edition of Olympic Esports Games to be held in Saudi Arabia in 2025

  • Saudi Sports Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki Al-Faisal says: ‘We look forward to welcoming the global esports community to the Kingdom in 2025’
  • IOC President Thomas Bach says the NOC of Saudi Arabia will bring great, if not unique, experience to the project
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From Djamel Sedjati to Mutaz Barshim: 5 Arab men to watch at the Paris Olympics

From Djamel Sedjati to Mutaz Barshim: 5 Arab men to watch at the Paris Olympics

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‘I was so poor as a child I shared a bed with 7 siblings — now I’m worth $300,000 thanks to esports’

‘I was so poor as a child I shared a bed with 7 siblings — now I’m worth $300,000 thanks to esports’

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Team Falcons Vega hoping Riyadh crowd can cheer them to Esports World Cup glory

Team Falcons Vega hoping Riyadh crowd can cheer them to Esports World Cup glory

By Arab News ·
Eiffel Tower stadium wows Olympic beach volleyball players: ‘I got goosebumps’

Eiffel Tower stadium wows Olympic beach volleyball players: ‘I got goosebumps’

By AP ·
Messi-less MLS fall 4-1 to Mexican league in All-Star Game

Messi-less MLS fall 4-1 to Mexican league in All-Star Game

By AFP ·
Iga Swiatek: Clay queen targets Olympic gold

Iga Swiatek: Clay queen targets Olympic gold

By AFP ·

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Saudi 2034 FIFA World Cup bid
Layan Jouhari ‘proud’ to be voice of Saudi 2034 World Cup bid video
Layan Jouhari ‘proud’ to be voice of Saudi 2034 World Cup bid
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Futuristic design for new Prince Mohammed bin Salman Stadium in Qiddiya
In Saudi Arabia’s stellar football year, federation boss sees 2034 World Cup fueling more rapid change
In Saudi Arabia’s stellar football year, federation boss sees 2034 World Cup fueling more rapid change
Arab entrepreneurs poised for growth as region presents huge opportunities: YEU president
Arab entrepreneurs poised for growth as region presents huge opportunities: YEU president
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Late-night gamer Verstappen eyes redemption at Belgian Grand Prix

Late-night gamer Verstappen eyes redemption at Belgian Grand Prix

By AFP ·
Moussa Diaby joins Al-Ittihad from Aston Villa

Moussa Diaby joins Al-Ittihad from Aston Villa

By Arab News ·
Egypt and Dominican Republic grind out goalless draw in their Paris Olympics opener

Egypt and Dominican Republic grind out goalless draw in their Paris Olympics opener

By Arab News ·
France struggles with its hijab rules for Olympics opening ceremony

France struggles with its hijab rules for Olympics opening ceremony

By Reuters ·
IMG signs 5-year deal to become broadcast producer of Saudi soccer events

IMG signs 5-year deal to become broadcast producer of Saudi soccer events

By Arab News ·
Morocco fans rush field during Olympic soccer opener vs Argentina. Game suspended, goal disallowed

Morocco fans rush field during Olympic soccer opener vs Argentina. Game suspended, goal disallowed

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Team Falcons Vega hoping Riyadh crowd can cheer them to Esports World Cup glory
Team Falcons Vega hoping Riyadh crowd can cheer them to Esports World Cup glory
Eiffel Tower stadium wows Olympic beach volleyball players: ‘I got goosebumps’
Eiffel Tower stadium wows Olympic beach volleyball players: ‘I got goosebumps’
Messi-less MLS fall 4-1 to Mexican league in All-Star Game
Messi-less MLS fall 4-1 to Mexican league in All-Star Game
Iga Swiatek: Clay queen targets Olympic gold
Iga Swiatek: Clay queen targets Olympic gold
Late-night gamer Verstappen eyes redemption at Belgian Grand Prix
Late-night gamer Verstappen eyes redemption at Belgian Grand Prix
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