Saudi Arabia’s AlUla Gears Up for 1st World Championship for Int’l Camel Endurance in May

The competition features a 16-kilometer race, divided into two stages
The competition features a 16-kilometer race, divided into two stages
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Saudi Arabia’s AlUla Gears Up for 1st World Championship for Int’l Camel Endurance in May

The competition features a 16-kilometer race, divided into two stages
The competition features a 16-kilometer race, divided into two stages

AlUla is gearing up to host the First World Championship for International Camel Endurance on May 4, offering an impressive prize pool exceeding SAR2 million.

The competition features a 16-kilometer race, divided into two stages, each covering 8 kilometers, with a 30-minute rest period separating these stages.

To reach the ultimate stage, the top 20 male participants and 15 female participants from the initial stage will qualify. The final results will be determined by considering the combined best timings from both stages.

The championship will announce the results separately for each gender. The winners in the men's and women's categories will be awarded a prestigious prize of SAR500,000 each.

Furthermore, the remaining prize money will be distributed among the top 10 winners in each category.

The event was officially launched during the third General Assembly of the International Camel Racing Federation (ICRF), chaired by Prince Fahad bin Jalawi bin Abdulaziz, on September 5 in Taif. The General Assembly expressed its gratitude to Saudi Arabia for hosting the inaugural edition of this championship.



ROSHN Partners with Aramco to Build Stadium in Khobar with Capacity for 47,000 Spectators

ROSHN said the stadium is expected to be completed and operational by 2026. (SPA)
ROSHN said the stadium is expected to be completed and operational by 2026. (SPA)
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ROSHN Partners with Aramco to Build Stadium in Khobar with Capacity for 47,000 Spectators

ROSHN said the stadium is expected to be completed and operational by 2026. (SPA)
ROSHN said the stadium is expected to be completed and operational by 2026. (SPA)

ROSHN, Saudi Arabia’s leading national real estate developer and a Public Investment Fund company, announced a collaboration with Aramco, one of the world’s leading integrated energy and chemicals companies, to build Aramco Stadium, a 47,000-seat stadium in Khobar, in Saudi Arabia’s Eastern Region.

In a statement on Wednesday, ROSHN said the stadium is expected to be completed and operational by 2026 and will host both national and international events, including the 2027 AFC Asian Cup, which will take place in Saudi Arabia in January of that year.

The facility’s design is influenced by the Arabian Gulf and the shape of the whirlpools, which regularly occur off the coast.

Aramco Stadium will be multifunctional, catering to both entertainment and sports activities. It will boast state-of-the-art amenities, conforming to the highest standards to ensure inclusiveness, safety, and sustainability. The venue itself is set to be a leading national sports and entertainment destination.

Promoting sports is central to the Quality-of-Life Program and Saudi Vision 2030, with initiatives such as the Aramco Stadium set to boost mass participation, improve the country’s performance in international competitions, and grow the sports economy.