Sports Boulevard Launches Landmark Community Information Center in Riyadh

The Community Information Center will provide Riyadh residents with the chance to find out about the project and how its world-class facilities will complement their neighborhoods. SPA
The Community Information Center will provide Riyadh residents with the chance to find out about the project and how its world-class facilities will complement their neighborhoods. SPA
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Sports Boulevard Launches Landmark Community Information Center in Riyadh

The Community Information Center will provide Riyadh residents with the chance to find out about the project and how its world-class facilities will complement their neighborhoods. SPA
The Community Information Center will provide Riyadh residents with the chance to find out about the project and how its world-class facilities will complement their neighborhoods. SPA

The Sports Boulevard Foundation opened a new mobile Community Information Center, which will visit neighborhoods across Riyadh, providing information about the many opportunities that the Sports Boulevard will bring to local people.

The Community Information Center will provide Riyadh residents with the chance to find out about the project and how its world-class facilities will complement their neighborhoods.

It will give Riyadh residents information about how the Sports Boulevard – set to be the world’s largest linear park - will enhance their health, fitness, and mental wellbeing by offering access to over 50 different sports, as well as entertainment facilities and public artworks.

In keeping with the Sports Boulevard’s commitment to sustainability, the Community Information Center will be powered by a series of solar panels to generate clean, renewable energy as it travels across the city.

The center will initially be located in Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Road.

It will be stationed in each local area for an appropriate period and be open throughout the year, ensuring that many residents are able to visit it.

“The Sports Boulevard’s main purpose is to enrich the lives of Riyadh’s residents and visitors and provide access to grassroots sports for people of all ages and abilities. Community engagement throughout the project’s lifespan will play a key part in achieving this,” said CEO of Sports Boulevard Foundation Jayne McGivern said.

“I’m delighted to launch our new Community Information Center, which will help ensure that all our residents are aware of the new facilities that the Sports Boulevard will offer, and feel empowered to use them,” McGivern said.



Riyadh to Host FIFAe Finals 2024 on December 5-12

General view of Riyadh/ File Photo-AAWSAT
General view of Riyadh/ File Photo-AAWSAT
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Riyadh to Host FIFAe Finals 2024 on December 5-12

General view of Riyadh/ File Photo-AAWSAT
General view of Riyadh/ File Photo-AAWSAT

The FIFAe Finals 2024 will mark the first time that the event includes multiple esports titles, establishing itself as the ultimate stage for both the FIFAe World Cup™ featuring Rocket League and the FIFAe World Cup featuring eFootball™ on console and mobile, respectively.
Hosted at the Saudi Esports Federation (SEF) Arena at BLVD Riyadh City, the event will unfold in two stages. It begins with the FIFAe World Cup featuring Rocket League from December 5 to 8, followed by FIFAe World Cup featuring eFootball™, on both console and mobile, that will run December 9 to 12, SPA reported.
Ahead of the eagerly anticipated tournaments, SEF chief executive Turki Al-Fawzan said, "As we continue to strengthen Saudi Arabia's position as a global leader in esports, hosting the FIFAe Finals 2024 is a proud moment for us. This event not only highlights the Kingdom's commitment to the esports ecosystem but also provides an unparalleled opportunity for players from across the world to showcase their talent and passion on a global stage. We're excited to witness the next chapter of esports history unfold right here in Riyadh."
Meanwhile, FIFA secretary-general Mattias Grafstrom said: "This year's addition of multiple new titles marks a major expansion for football esports tournaments, offering players from diverse ecosystems the chance to compete on the biggest stage under the FIFAe banner. We're excited to continue this momentum together with the SEF and look forward to bringing this event to life in December together with our partners and publishers."
The prestigious event offers players the opportunity to represent their nations and lift the official FIFAe World Cup Trophy on the biggest stage. With 16 countries competing in Rocket League and up to 18 countries going head-to-head in eFootball™, the tournaments promise to be an exhilarating showcase of the world's top talent, fueled by intense national pride for the first time in these esports ecosystems. Full details on the competing nations and the tournament format can be found at FIFA.GG.
In line with Rocket League's third-party regulations, the prize pool for the FIFAe World Cup featuring Rocket League stands at $250,000. The prize pool for both eFootball™ competitions, console and mobile, totals $100,000 each, bringing the total prize distribution for the FIFAe Finals 2024 to $450,000.
Boasting a gaming-savvy population, strong participation in FIFAe competitions, and a legacy of world champions, Riyadh was chosen as host of the FIFAe Finals 2024. With SEF as a presenting partner, the FIFAe Finals are continuing to expand, engaging local and global communities in this growing ecosystem. All days of the FIFAe Finals 2024 are open for the public on a walk-in basis.
The FIFAe Finals 2024 are the second FIFAe event of this year after the inaugural FIFAe Next Gen event in Liverpool, England, which included the first-ever FIFAe World Cup featuring Football Manager, alongside the FIFAe Fame Your Game Cup.