Saudi Sports Ministry Celebrates OIC Youth Day 2023

The event marked the celebration of "Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Youth Day 2023"
The event marked the celebration of "Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Youth Day 2023"
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Saudi Sports Ministry Celebrates OIC Youth Day 2023

The event marked the celebration of "Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Youth Day 2023"
The event marked the celebration of "Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Youth Day 2023"

The Undersecretary of the Ministry of Sports for Sports and Youth Affairs, Abdulaziz Al-Massaad, has presided over a virtual symposium focused on "Youth Volunteering and Social Responsibility".

Monday’s event marked the celebration of "Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Youth Day 2023" as part of the Fifth Session of the Islamic Conference of Ministers of Youth and Sports, under the Kingdom’s chairmanship.

The symposium served as a valuable platform for national youth institutions from OIC Member States to familiarize themselves with OIC policies and programs designed to empower youth. It also facilitated the exchange of solutions to address the challenges that young people encounter.



Dakar Rally 2025: Stage 3 Begins in Bisha, Saudi Arabia

US driver Mitch Guthrie Jr steers his car assisted by co-driver Kellon Walch during stage 2B of the 47th Dakar Rally between Bisha and Bisha, in Saudi Arabia, on January 6, 2025. (AFP)
US driver Mitch Guthrie Jr steers his car assisted by co-driver Kellon Walch during stage 2B of the 47th Dakar Rally between Bisha and Bisha, in Saudi Arabia, on January 6, 2025. (AFP)
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Dakar Rally 2025: Stage 3 Begins in Bisha, Saudi Arabia

US driver Mitch Guthrie Jr steers his car assisted by co-driver Kellon Walch during stage 2B of the 47th Dakar Rally between Bisha and Bisha, in Saudi Arabia, on January 6, 2025. (AFP)
US driver Mitch Guthrie Jr steers his car assisted by co-driver Kellon Walch during stage 2B of the 47th Dakar Rally between Bisha and Bisha, in Saudi Arabia, on January 6, 2025. (AFP)

The third stage of the Dakar Rally 2025, which is being held in Saudi Arabia for the sixth consecutive year, started Tuesday and will continue until January 17. Competitors began the stage in Bisha Governorate and will finish in Al Hanakiyah, covering a total distance of 894 km, including a timed special stage of 327 km, the Saudi Press Agency said on Wednesday.
The fourth stage of the event will start today from Al Hanakiyah and conclude in AlUla Governorate, covering a total distance of 588 km, including a timed special stage of 415 km.
Drivers will face significant challenges in this stage as they will not be able to rely on mechanical support teams.