ROSHN Announces Construction of Iconic 45,000-Seat Stadium Southwest of Riyadh 

ROSHN Group announced the development of an iconic 45,000-seat stadium spanning over 450,000 square meters in Southwest Riyadh. (SPA)
ROSHN Group announced the development of an iconic 45,000-seat stadium spanning over 450,000 square meters in Southwest Riyadh. (SPA)
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ROSHN Announces Construction of Iconic 45,000-Seat Stadium Southwest of Riyadh 

ROSHN Group announced the development of an iconic 45,000-seat stadium spanning over 450,000 square meters in Southwest Riyadh. (SPA)
ROSHN Group announced the development of an iconic 45,000-seat stadium spanning over 450,000 square meters in Southwest Riyadh. (SPA)

ROSHN Group, Saudi Arabia’s leading multi-asset class real estate developer and a Public Investment Fund (PIF) Company, announced on Tuesday the development of an iconic 45,000-seat stadium spanning over 450,000 square meters in Southwest Riyadh.

The landmark mixed-use project will encompass a wide range of shops, restaurants, and hospitality venues, said ROSHN in a statement. At its heart lies the main sports and event floor, seamlessly connecting the various facilities with an open and cohesive design.

ROSHN Stadium will become an icon in Southwest Riyadh, characterized by its modern crystalline design emerging into the sky from the surrounding district inspired by the urban fabric and architectural features of Saudi Arabia’s central region.

The stadium represents a pivotal step in ROSHN’s expansion into mixed-use development across various sectors, including sports facilities. This underscores ROSHN Group’s commitment to enhancing quality of life through sustainable real estate development in line with Saudi Vision 2030.

Visitors to the stadium will enjoy access to sports facilities such as walkways and public green spaces, making it a vibrant destination.

Designed to meet the requirements for hosting the most prominent international sporting events, the stadium will also host other entertainment, cultural, and social events. Its sustainable design also incorporates the latest water and energy management technologies, including solar panels integrated into the stadium’s infrastructure.

The roof design boosts air movement, ensuring adequate ventilation and controlled access to sunlight inside the stadium during daylight hours.

Acting CEO of ROSHN Group Dr. Khalid Johar said: “ROSHN Stadium embodies ROSHN’s strategic transformation as a multi-asset class developer. We are proud to undertake this ambitious project, which will contribute to improving the quality of life and supporting economic growth in line with Saudi Vision 2030 while providing a unique gathering place in Riyadh and boosting the Kingdom’s attractiveness to host international events and sporting competitions.”



Egyptian Fencer Hafez Carrying a ‘Little Olympian’ as She Reveals Pregnancy at Paris Games 

Paris 2024 Olympics - Fencing - Women's Sabre Individual Table of 16 - Grand Palais, Paris, France - July 29, 2024. Hayoung Jeon of South Korea in action against Nada Hafez of Egypt. (Reuters)
Paris 2024 Olympics - Fencing - Women's Sabre Individual Table of 16 - Grand Palais, Paris, France - July 29, 2024. Hayoung Jeon of South Korea in action against Nada Hafez of Egypt. (Reuters)
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Egyptian Fencer Hafez Carrying a ‘Little Olympian’ as She Reveals Pregnancy at Paris Games 

Paris 2024 Olympics - Fencing - Women's Sabre Individual Table of 16 - Grand Palais, Paris, France - July 29, 2024. Hayoung Jeon of South Korea in action against Nada Hafez of Egypt. (Reuters)
Paris 2024 Olympics - Fencing - Women's Sabre Individual Table of 16 - Grand Palais, Paris, France - July 29, 2024. Hayoung Jeon of South Korea in action against Nada Hafez of Egypt. (Reuters)

Egyptian fencer Nada Hafez had double reason to celebrate after picking up her first victory at an Olympics in the women's sabre event on Monday as she revealed that she did so while seven months pregnant.

The 26-year-old Hafez, competing at her third Olympics, beat American world number 10 Elizabeth Tartakovsky 15-13 before losing 15-7 to Hayoung Jeon of South Korea in the round of 16 at the Grand Palais.

Later Hafez said that she was proud not only of her performance, but of having competed while expecting her baby.

"What appears to you as two players on the podium, they were actually three! It was me, my competitor, & my yet-to-come to our world, little baby!" Hafez wrote on Instagram.

"I'm writing this post to say that pride fills my being for securing my place in the round of 16 ... this specific Olympics was different. Three times Olympian but this time carrying a little Olympian one!"

Hafez, who previously competed at the Games in 2016 and 2021, said she revealed the news to "shed light on the strength, perseverance of the Egyptian woman".

"The rollercoaster of pregnancy is tough on its own, but having to fight to keep the balance of life and sports was nothing short of strenuous, however worth it."