by Dahlia Rahaimy · Mar 16, 2023 · Saudi Times, Sport
The Jeddah Corniche Circuit is gearing up to host its third Formula One race from March 17th to 19th. The Jeddah Formula 1 circuit is set to remain the home of the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix until at least 2027, while organizers work on a brand new facility at Qiddiya....
by Dahlia Rahaimy · Feb 18, 2023 · Saudi In Pictures, Sport
In recent years, there has been a trend among football commentators in Saudi Arabia to focus on creating suspense and excitement rather than providing insightful analysis and knowledge of the game. While this approach may make for a more entertaining broadcast, it is...
by Dahlia Rahaimy · Nov 18, 2020 · Saudi In Pictures, Saudi In Words, Snapshots, Sport
Saudi female football teams are getting ready to start playing in the first Saudi Female Football League (WFL). The league was set to start in October after being launched in February 2020 by the Saudi Sports for All Federation (SFA). Two years after women were...
by Dahlia Rahaimy · Feb 27, 2020 · Saudi In Pictures, Saudi In Words, Snapshots, Sport
British Broadcasting Cooperation BBC and Cable News Network CNN reported this week that the Saudi government launched a football league for women widening sports activities for women in the country. With the establishment of the Sports Ministry recently, among 2 other...
by Dahlia Rahaimy · Jan 2, 2020 · Saudi In Pictures, Saudi In Words, Snapshots, Sport
The 42nd Dakar Rally Saudi Arabia route was announced this month. After 30 years of adventures in Africa and 10 years of excitement in South America, the rally will take place for the first time in Asia. Among the drivers, are 13 women on the challenging route to...
by Dahlia Rahaimy · May 2, 2019 · People, Sport
Al-Ittihad is my football team from Jeddah. I grew up in a family that sees the world through yellow and black (our team’s colors). It’s called “Dean of Saudi Football” because it is the oldest club, having been founded in the 1920s. The history of Al-Ittihad is...
