MADRID: Pedro Rocha’s chances of succeeding the disgraced Luis Rubiales as Spanish football federation (RFEF) president have been placed in doubt after being placed under investigation in the alleged graft scandal which has rocked Spain’s football elite. Rocha, seen as favorite to fill the post, appeared in court on the outskirts of Madrid on Friday … Read more
RIYADH: Cricket is a hugely popular sport, second only to soccer as the most-watched sport on the globe, and has been played in Saudi Arabia for more than five decades, mainly by expatriate workers from Asian countries. In the late-1970s, cricket associations were formed that began organizing matches on weekends in Riyadh, Jeddah and Dammam. … Read more
RIYADH: Financial experts are gathering at the third Saudi Capital Market Forum to delve into the complexities of the global economy and its implications for capital markets. Held in Riyadh, the conference allows participants to explore financial concepts, encouraging discussion and cooperation to fortify international market resilience. Head of Research at Al-Rajhi Capital, Mazen Al-Sudairi, … Read more
DUBAI: Fresh from claiming a historic third successive title at last week’s WTA Tour event in Doha, world No. 1 Iga Swiatek is optimistic she can carry her dominant form into this week’s Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships. A beaten finalist in Dubai 12 months ago, the Pole recovered from a chastening straight sets defeat … Read more
LeBron James makes NBA All-Star team for record 20th time, Kevin Durant for 14th time LOS ANGELES: LeBron James joined yet another exclusive club, and he’ll have plenty of familiar faces alongside him at the NBA All-Star Game. James is an All-Star — and an All-Star starter — for the 20th time, with the league … Read more
Excitement and safety are priorities, says Diriyah Formula E track designer Simon Gibbons Street races are a beloved, cherished part of motorsport, especially at night beneath the stars and the bright lights of the big city. It is a big part of why the ABB FIA World Formula E World Championship’s world-renowned Diriyah E-Prix — … Read more
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s culinary heritage is being placed under the international spotlight with the naming of the most popular dishes from each of the Kingdom’s 13 regions. The initiative is part of the Culinary Arts Commission’s National and Regional Dishes Narratives project launched at the beginning of last year. The commission started by naming jareesh … Read more