Saudi National Team Concludes Preparations for Match Against Oman in Arabian Gulf Cup Semifinals

Under the guidance of Head Coach Hervé Renard, the team held a training session at Kuwait’s Al-Nasr Club Stadium. SPA
Under the guidance of Head Coach Hervé Renard, the team held a training session at Kuwait’s Al-Nasr Club Stadium. SPA
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Saudi National Team Concludes Preparations for Match Against Oman in Arabian Gulf Cup Semifinals

Under the guidance of Head Coach Hervé Renard, the team held a training session at Kuwait’s Al-Nasr Club Stadium. SPA
Under the guidance of Head Coach Hervé Renard, the team held a training session at Kuwait’s Al-Nasr Club Stadium. SPA

The Saudi national football team has completed its preparations for the semifinal match against Oman, scheduled for Tuesday at Jaber Al-Mubarak Al-Hamad Stadium in the 26th Arabian Gulf Cup.

Under the guidance of Head Coach Hervé Renard, the team held a training session at Kuwait’s Al-Nasr Club Stadium.

Midfielder Abdulelah Al-Malki did not participate in the session due to a treatment program for a muscle injury sustained during the team’s previous match against Iraq.



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.