Saudi Dodgeball Federation Granted ISO 9001:2015 Certificate

Saudi Flag / File/Reuters
Saudi Flag / File/Reuters
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Saudi Dodgeball Federation Granted ISO 9001:2015 Certificate

Saudi Flag / File/Reuters
Saudi Flag / File/Reuters

Saudi Dodgeball Federation has been granted the global ISO 9001:2015 certificate by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) as the first Saudi federation to obtain this certificate and among over a million institutions around the world that have obtained it.
The certificate was handed over today at the federation’s headquarters in Riyadh to the President of the Board of Directors of the Saudi Dodgeball Federation, Prince Saud bin Abdulaziz bin Mohammed Al-Saud, the Executive Director of the Federation, Abdulaziz Saad Al-Hazani, and TUV AUSTRIA Group General Manager Abdulaziz AL-Zimami, SPA reported.
Prince Saud stressed that the federation’s award granting represents the culmination of its efforts to follow and implement the best leading international practices in the field of quality management and institutional governance.



Jeddah Hosts 'DRIFT 25' International Equestrian Show Championship

The Saudi flag. Asharq Al-Awsat
The Saudi flag. Asharq Al-Awsat
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Jeddah Hosts 'DRIFT 25' International Equestrian Show Championship

The Saudi flag. Asharq Al-Awsat
The Saudi flag. Asharq Al-Awsat

Jeddah will host the "DRIFT 25" DRIFT International Equestrian Show 2025 under the supervision of the Saudi Arabian Equestrian Federation (FAEF) and Fédération Equestre Internationale (FEI), with the participation of top champions from around the world and the Kingdom.

The event will last three weeks, from January 15 until February 1, 2025, SPA reported.
The championship, part of Jeddah's event calendar, will feature exciting daily race rounds. Winners across various age categories will receive huge financial prizes exceeding SAR1 million.
The event will feature 25 international professional judges, world-class veterinarians, and special participation from global course designer Mario Breccia in the three-star category.
Riders from more than 15 countries, including Italy, the Czech Republic, and Canada, as well as top riders from Saudi Arabia and the Gulf countries, will compete. The event is expected to feature over 150 riders, including 25 world champions, and more than 500 horses.