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.



Saudi Swimmer Comes First in Third Heat of 100m Race at Paris Olympic Games

Saudi swimmer Zaid Al-Sarraj came first in 51.21 seconds - SPA
Saudi swimmer Zaid Al-Sarraj came first in 51.21 seconds - SPA
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Saudi Swimmer Comes First in Third Heat of 100m Race at Paris Olympic Games

Saudi swimmer Zaid Al-Sarraj came first in 51.21 seconds - SPA
Saudi swimmer Zaid Al-Sarraj came first in 51.21 seconds - SPA

Saudi swimmer Zaid Al-Sarraj came first, in 51.21 seconds, in the third roundup of the 100m swimming competitions at the 33rd edition of the Summer Olympics in Paris.
Attending his performance were Sport Minister, Chairman of the Saudi Olympic and Paralympic Committee and head of the Saudi delegation Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki bin Faisal and members of the official Saudi mission, SPA reported.
Coming first in the third heat, Al-Sarraj, who is 16, concluded his first ever Olympic participation, ranking 53rd among 79 participants.