Report reveals $75bn growth potential for Middle East sport economy, driven by $100bn investment and community participation
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Saudi hotel pipeline in Riyadh, Jeddah risks oversupply, JLL warns ahead of 2034 FIFA World Cup
The real estate consultancy urges investors to focus on emerging destinations like NEOM and Abha as the Kingdom gears up for the tournament
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Riyadh builds global city status with 7,200 smart infrastructure push ahead of Saudi mega events
Riyadh advances urban infrastructure with 7,200 projects, 800,000 km of service networks, and smart city upgrades as it prepares for Expo 2030 and FIFA 2034 in Saudi Arabia
Asian Winter Games 2029
Why infrastructure will decide Saudi Arabia’s sporting legacy
As the Kingdom gears up to host the world’s biggest events, Sachin Kerur argues that success won’t be judged by medals – but by how well the nation builds for what comes after
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Saudi Arabia 2034 World Cup: ‘Plenty of fun can be had without alcohol,’ Saudi ambassador to UK says
Prince Khalid bin Bandar Al Saud said visitors must respect Saudi Arabia’s culture, stating that currently alcohol is prohibited in the kingdom
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FIFA 2034 World Cup: A game-changer for the real estate market in Saudi Arabia
Winning a global tournament of this nature has the potential to revitalise and transform entire regions of a country
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New tax in the UAE; Lottery warning; Crypto trading in Dubai; Kuwait halts e-visas; Saudi to host 2034 World Cup – 10 things you missed this week
UAE tax, UAE Lottery, crypto in Dubai, Kuwait visas, Saudi World Cup and more top news stories this week
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Five Saudi cities to host FIFA World Cup 2034 matches across 48 teams
The tournament plan promises exceptional experiences for participants and audiences, providing them with the opportunity to explore a rich collection of cultural sites
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Saudi Arabia to host FIFA World Cup 2034
FIFA confirms Saudi Arabia as host of the 2034 World Cup
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FIFA to confirm Saudi Arabia as 2034 World Cup host
Saudi Arabia plans to stage the first 48-team World Cup to be held in a single country and has proposed matches across 15 stadiums in 5 host cities: Riyadh, Jeddah, Khobar, Abha, and NEOM
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Saudi Arabia’s bid to host FIFA World Cup 2034 gets record-backing
FIFA World Cup 2034 bid sees Saudi Arabia receive historic global support
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Saudi Arabia could soon bid for Olympics, says Esports chief
Prince Faisal Bandar Sultan Al Saud: ‘We as a country are setting up for doing more and more, and I think the Olympics is a logical step’
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FIFA World Cup 2034: Inside the 15 stadiums Saudi Arabia proposed for football matches
Here is a look at all the 15 stadiums proposed for FIFA matches in Saudi Arabia
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FIFA World Cup 2034: 5 Saudi Arabia host cities revealed in new bid book
Riyadh, Jeddah, Al Khobar, Abha and NEOM have been selected to host matches during the 2034 FIFA World Cup, if Saudi Arabia wins the bid
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FIFA World Cup 2034: Saudi Arabia announces bid details
Saudi Arabia World Cup 2034 bid details revealed
Bahrain
Al Salam Bank to support Bahrain’s dream of qualifying for FIFA World Cup
Developing and nurturing young football talent will be a big part of the bank’s new ESG initiative ‘Why Stop Here’
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Qiddiya announces 45,000-seat stadium with retractable roof and giant LED wall in Saudi Arabia
Qiddiya announces Prince Mohammed bin Salman Stadium in Saudi Arabia
