/tags/saudi-cup en /node/2577027/sport <div class="field field-name-field-rbitem-author field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">article author:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/rbitem-author/arab-news">Arab News</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-author field-type-text field-label-inline clearfix"><div class="field-label">Author:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-publication-date field-type-datestamp field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><span class="date-display-single">Sun, 2024-10-27 23:09</span></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p> LONDON: The upcoming 2025 Saudi Cup Festival will see notable upgrades to its race lineup alongside substantial increases in prize money, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Sunday.</p> <p> Key races, including the Riyadh Sprint Cup and the Longines Red Sea Cup, have been elevated to Group 2 status, reflecting ��������Ƶ’s growing influence in global horse racing.</p> <p> The Jockey Club has announced enhancements for the Riyadh Dirt Sprint, now boasting a prize of $2 million following a $500,000 increase.</p></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-binary field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><img src="/sites/default/files/2024/10/27/4538991-113615681.png" width="1000" height="602" alt="The upcoming 2025 Saudi Cup Festival will see notable upgrades to its race lineup alongside substantial increases in prize money. (Screenshot/JCSA)" title="The upcoming 2025 Saudi Cup Festival will see notable upgrades to its race lineup alongside substantial increases in prize money. (Screenshot/JCSA)" /></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-taxonomy-vocabulary-1 field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Main category:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/sport">Sport</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-taxonomy-vocabulary-9 field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Tags:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/tags/horse-racing">Horse Racing</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/category/tags/saudi-arabia">��������Ƶ</a></div><div class="field-item even"><a href="/tags/saudi-cup">Saudi Cup</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/tags/saudi-cup-2025">Saudi Cup 2025</a></div></div></div> Sun, 27 Oct 2024 20:11:00 +0000 daniel.fountain 2577027 at /node/2468921/fashion <div class="field field-name-field-rbitem-author field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">article author:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/article-authors/rahaf-jambi">Rahaf Jambi</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-publication-date field-type-datestamp field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><span class="date-display-single">Thu, 2024-02-29 16:45</span></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p> RIYADH: Saudi fashion designer Mohammed Al-Jishi is known for thinking outside the box when it comes to his futuristic cultural designs.</p> <p> Al-Jishi is a self-taught fashion designer who uses his experience as an architect to create his own unique and eye-catching outfits that draw attention every time he attends a big event.</p></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-binary field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><img src="/sites/default/files/2024/02/29/4252591-67520633.jpg" width="1000" height="629" alt="" title="Mohammed Al-Jishi donned a unique outfit at the Saudi Cup, which he said was inspired by the Al-Soudah mountains in Abha. (Supplied)" /></div><div class="field-item odd"><img src="/sites/default/files/2024/02/29/4252581-2117027366.jpg" width="1000" height="628" alt="" title="Mohammed Al-Jishi donned a unique outfit at the Saudi Cup, which he said was inspired by the Al-Soudah mountains in Abha. (Supplied)" /></div><div class="field-item even"><img src="/sites/default/files/2024/02/29/4252611-1294940687.jpg" width="400" height="533" alt="" title="Mohammed Al-Jishi donned a unique outfit at the Saudi Cup, which he said was inspired by the Al-Soudah mountains in Abha. (Supplied)" /></div><div class="field-item odd"><img src="/sites/default/files/2024/02/29/4252616-1861226796.jpg" width="400" height="533" alt="" title="Mohammed Al-Jishi donned a unique outfit at the Saudi Cup, which he said was inspired by the Al-Soudah mountains in Abha. (Supplied)" /></div><div class="field-item even"><img src="/sites/default/files/2024/02/29/4252621-510021246.jpg" width="400" height="533" alt="" title="Mohammed Al-Jishi donned a unique outfit at the Saudi Cup, which he said was inspired by the Al-Soudah mountains in Abha. (Supplied)" /></div><div class="field-item odd"><img src="/sites/default/files/2024/02/29/4252626-320118807.jpg" width="400" height="533" alt="" title="Mohammed Al-Jishi donned a unique outfit at the Saudi Cup, which he said was inspired by the Al-Soudah mountains in Abha. (Supplied)" /></div><div class="field-item even"><img src="/sites/default/files/2024/02/29/4252631-1396697313.jpg" width="400" height="533" alt="" title="Mohammed Al-Jishi donned a unique outfit at the Saudi Cup, which he said was inspired by the Al-Soudah mountains in Abha. (Supplied)" /></div><div class="field-item odd"><img src="/sites/default/files/2024/02/29/4252636-199428115.jpg" width="400" height="599" alt="" title="Mohammed Al-Jishi donned a unique outfit at the Saudi Cup, which he said was inspired by the Al-Soudah mountains in Abha. (Supplied)" /></div><div class="field-item even"><img src="/sites/default/files/2024/02/29/4252641-1803724980.jpg" width="400" height="599" alt="" title="Mohammed Al-Jishi donned a unique outfit at the Saudi Cup, which he said was inspired by the Al-Soudah mountains in Abha. (Supplied)" /></div><div class="field-item odd"><img src="/sites/default/files/2024/02/29/4252646-2006942056.jpg" width="400" height="500" alt="" title="Mohammed Al-Jishi wore a black satin outfit during Riyadh Fashion Week, representing the oil that the Kingdom is famous for. (Supplied)" /></div><div class="field-item even"><img src="/sites/default/files/2024/02/29/4252651-1885190871.jpg" width="400" height="533" alt="" title="Mohammed Al-Jishi wore a black satin outfit during Riyadh Fashion Week, representing the oil that the Kingdom is famous for. (Supplied)" /></div><div class="field-item odd"><img src="/sites/default/files/2024/02/29/4252656-1929710931.jpg" width="400" height="711" alt="" title="Mohammed Al-Jishi wore a black satin outfit during Riyadh Fashion Week, representing the oil that the Kingdom is famous for. (Supplied)" /></div><div class="field-item even"><img src="/sites/default/files/2024/02/29/4252661-1821663102.jpg" width="400" height="500" alt="" title="Mohammed Al-Jishi wore a black satin outfit during Riyadh Fashion Week, representing the oil that the Kingdom is famous for. (Supplied)" /></div><div class="field-item odd"><img src="/sites/default/files/2024/02/29/4252666-239628348.jpg" width="400" height="711" alt="" title="Mohammed Al-Jishi wore a black satin outfit during Riyadh Fashion Week, representing the oil that the Kingdom is famous for. (Supplied)" /></div><div class="field-item even"><img src="/sites/default/files/2024/02/29/4252671-821606701.jpg" width="400" height="711" alt="" title="Mohammed Al-Jishi wore a black satin outfit during Riyadh Fashion Week, representing the oil that the Kingdom is famous for. (Supplied)" /></div><div class="field-item odd"><img src="/sites/default/files/2024/02/29/4252676-1529452623.jpg" width="400" height="711" alt="" title="Mohammed Al-Jishi wore a black satin outfit during Riyadh Fashion Week, representing the oil that the Kingdom is famous for. (Supplied)" /></div><div class="field-item even"><img src="/sites/default/files/2024/02/29/4252681-564637635.jpg" width="400" height="533" alt="" title="Mohammed Al-Jishi wore a look at Saudi Cup 2023 that he imagined ��������Ƶ’s future city-dwellers might wear. (Supplied)" /></div><div class="field-item odd"><img src="/sites/default/files/2024/02/29/4252686-765088404.jpg" width="400" height="533" alt="" title="Mohammed Al-Jishi wore a look at Saudi Cup 2023 that he imagined ��������Ƶ’s future city-dwellers might wear. (Supplied)" /></div><div class="field-item even"><img src="/sites/default/files/2024/02/29/4252691-773590899.jpg" width="400" height="533" alt="" title="Mohammed Al-Jishi wore a look at Saudi Cup 2023 that he imagined ��������Ƶ’s future city-dwellers might wear. (Supplied)" /></div><div class="field-item odd"><img src="/sites/default/files/2024/02/29/4252696-1161119099.jpg" width="400" height="533" alt="" title="Mohammed Al-Jishi wore a look at Saudi Cup 2023 that he imagined ��������Ƶ’s future city-dwellers might wear. (Supplied)" /></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-taxonomy-vocabulary-1 field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Main category:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/lifestyle/fashion">Fashion</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/lifestyle">Lifestyle</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-taxonomy-vocabulary-9 field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Tags:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/tags/mohammed-al-jishi">Mohammed Al-Jishi</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/tags/saudi-cup">Saudi Cup</a></div><div class="field-item even"><a href="/tags/al-soudah">Al-Soudah</a></div></div></div> <span class="label abs-el uppercase special"> Special </span> Thu, 29 Feb 2024 14:09:50 +0000 seamus.obuachalla 2468921 at /node/2467001/saudi-arabia <div class="field field-name-field-rbitem-author field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">article author:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/article-authors/rahaf-jambi">Rahaf Jambi</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-publication-date field-type-datestamp field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><span class="date-display-single">Mon, 2024-02-26 20:43</span></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p> RIYADH: Los Angeles-based Saudi jewelry designer Raghad Al-Hogail brought showstopping looks to the Saudi Cup, accentuating her style statement with select pieces of jewelry she designed.</p> <p> The founder of Ragail Jewelry spoke to Arab News about the thought that went into the pieces she was wearing: “I chose the most relatable piece — the Sun Orchid flower — because this flower when planted anywhere, it helps the other plants around them to grow and this is how I feel about Saudi people, they help each other grow.”</p></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-binary field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><img src="/sites/default/files/2024/02/26/4247686-1854322857.jpg" width="1200" height="734" alt="At the Saudi Cup, Saudi jewelry designer Raghad Al-Hogail stood tall in a fashionable ensemble paired with glittering creations that pay homage to Saudi identity, heritage. (AN photo by Huda Bashatah/Supplied)" title="At the Saudi Cup, Saudi jewelry designer Raghad Al-Hogail stood tall in a fashionable ensemble paired with glittering creations that pay homage to Saudi identity, heritage. (AN photo by Huda Bashatah)" /></div><div class="field-item odd"><img src="/sites/default/files/2024/02/26/4247711-675173851.jpg" width="1200" height="700" alt="" title="Jewelry designer Raghad Al Hogail shines in Saudi Cup wearing her Sun Orchid Collection. (AN photo by Huda Bashatah)" /></div><div class="field-item even"><img src="/sites/default/files/2024/02/26/4247716-714330649.jpg" width="1200" height="1060" alt="" title="(Supplied)" /></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-taxonomy-vocabulary-1 field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Main category:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/saudiarabia">��������Ƶ</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/lifestyle/fashion">Fashion</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-taxonomy-vocabulary-9 field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Tags:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/tags/saudi-cup-2024">Saudi Cup 2024</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/tags/saudi-cup">Saudi Cup</a></div><div class="field-item even"><a href="/tags/saudi-jewelry">saudi jewelry</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/category/tags/saudi-arabia">��������Ƶ</a></div></div></div> Mon, 26 Feb 2024 18:16:39 +0000 malawi 2467001 at /node/2466006/sport <div class="field field-name-field-rbitem-author field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">article author:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/rbitem-author/arab-news">Arab News</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/rbitem-author/lama-alhamawi">Lama Alhamawi</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-publication-date field-type-datestamp field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><span class="date-display-single">Sat, 2024-02-24 23:16</span></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p> LONDON: Senor Buscador came from a long way back to win a dramatic Saudi Cup race on Saturday under jockey Junior Alvarado, beating Ushba Tesoro and Saudi Crown.</p> <p> The 6-year-old, owned by Saudi Sharaf Mohammed S. Al-Hariri and American Joe R. Peacock Junior, won the race by a head to make up for a second-placed finish at the GI Pegasus World Cup Invitational last month.</p> <p> The winning team take home half of the $20 million pot, with $3.5 million going to the Ushba Tesoro team and $2 million to the locally-owned Saudi Crown team.</p></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-binary field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><img src="/sites/default/files/2024/02/24/4245141-350298755.jpg" width="1000" height="600" alt="Senor Buscador came from a long way back to win a dramatic Saudi Cup race on Saturday under jockey Junior Alvarado, beating Ushba Tesoro and Saudi Crown. (AN Photos/Huda Bashatah)" title="Senor Buscador came from a long way back to win a dramatic Saudi Cup race on Saturday under jockey Junior Alvarado, beating Ushba Tesoro and Saudi Crown. (AN Photos/Huda Bashatah)" /></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-taxonomy-vocabulary-1 field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Main category:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/sport">Sport</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/main-category/saudi-sport">Saudi Sport</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-taxonomy-vocabulary-9 field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Tags:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/tags/horse-racing">Horse Racing</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/category/tags/saudi-arabia">��������Ƶ</a></div><div class="field-item even"><a href="/tags/saudi-cup">Saudi Cup</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/tags/saudi-cup-2024">Saudi Cup 2024</a></div></div></div> Sat, 24 Feb 2024 20:17:33 +0000 daniel.fountain 2466006 at /node/2465696/lifestyle <div class="field field-name-field-rbitem-author field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">article author:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/rbitem-author/lama-al-hamawi">Lama Al-Hamawi</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-publication-date field-type-datestamp field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><span class="date-display-single">Sat, 2024-02-24 06:13</span></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p> RIYADH: The Saudi Cup, the Kingdom’s annual international horse race, returned this weekend in Riyadh for its fifth edition with a head-turning display of fashion.</p> <p> From bespoke creations designed exclusively by and for style icons to bold original outfits, guests were dressed in striking attire for the event that takes place Feb. 23 and 24.</p> <p> Princess Nourah Al-Faisal, special adviser to the chairman of the Jockey Club of ��������Ƶ, spoke to Arab News about fashion at the event — and the vision of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman for the event. </p></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-binary field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><img src="/sites/default/files/2024/02/24/4244201-141319281.jpg" width="1200" height="716" alt="" title="From bespoke creations designed exclusively by and for style icons to bold original outfits, guests were dressed in striking attire for the event. (Photos by Huda Bashatah)" /></div><div class="field-item odd"><img src="/sites/default/files/2024/02/24/4244206-1065560325.jpg" width="1114" height="716" alt="" title="From bespoke creations designed exclusively by and for style icons to bold original outfits, guests were dressed in striking attire for the event. (Photos by Huda Bashatah)" /></div><div class="field-item even"><img src="/sites/default/files/2024/02/24/4244211-1862843606.jpg" width="1200" height="716" alt="" title="From bespoke creations designed exclusively by and for style icons to bold original outfits, guests were dressed in striking attire for the event. (Photos by Huda Bashatah)" /></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-taxonomy-vocabulary-1 field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Main category:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/lifestyle">Lifestyle</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/lifestyle/fashion">Fashion</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-taxonomy-vocabulary-9 field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Tags:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/tags/saudi-cup-2024">Saudi Cup 2024</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/tags/princess-nourah-al-faisal">Princess Nourah Al-Faisal</a></div><div class="field-item even"><a href="/tags/saudi-jockey-club">Saudi Jockey Club</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/tags/art-heritage">Art of Heritage</a></div><div class="field-item even"><a href="/tags/saudi-cup">Saudi Cup</a></div></div></div> Sat, 24 Feb 2024 03:50:48 +0000 romulo 2465696 at /node/2465596/sport <div class="field field-name-field-rbitem-author field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">article author:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/rbitem-author/lama-alhamawi">Lama Alhamawi</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-publication-date field-type-datestamp field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><span class="date-display-single">Sat, 2024-02-24 01:30</span></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p> RIYADH: The Saudi Cup, the world’s most valuable race meet, got underway on Friday at Riyadh's King Abdulaziz Racecourse, with total prize money of more than $37 million up for grabs over the weekend.</p> <p> Fourteen jockeys, seven women and seven men, competed in the Invest Saudi International Jockey Challenge across four of the opening day’s eight races, with French rider Maryline Eon emerging victorious with 25 points.</p> <p> Reigning champion Camilo Ospina, a Colombian jockey who races out of ��������Ƶ, was runner-up on 17 points, with Victoria Mota of Brazil in third.</p></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-binary field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><img src="/sites/default/files/2024/02/24/4243896-1631231818.jpeg" width="1000" height="667" alt="" title="French rider Maryline Eon emerging victorious with 25 points. (Saudi Cup)" /></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-taxonomy-vocabulary-1 field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Main category:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/sport">Sport</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-taxonomy-vocabulary-9 field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Tags:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/tags/saudi-cup-international-jockeys-challenge">Saudi Cup International Jockeys Challenge</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/tags/saudi-cup">Saudi Cup</a></div><div class="field-item even"><a href="/tags/saudi-cup-2024">Saudi Cup 2024</a></div></div></div> Fri, 23 Feb 2024 22:33:17 +0000 Mahad 2465596 at /node/2465216/sport <div class="field field-name-field-rbitem-author field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">article author:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/rbitem-author/arab-news">Arab News</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-author field-type-text field-label-inline clearfix"><div class="field-label">Author:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-publication-date field-type-datestamp field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><span class="date-display-single">Fri, 2024-02-23 09:52</span></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p> RIYADH: Trainer Richard Fahey has admitted he was “humbled” when first getting the opportunity to train horses for legendary ex-Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson, and suggested that saddling Spirit Dancer (GB) in Saturday’s Howden Neom Turf Cup is the “stuff of dreams.”</p> <p> The co-owner’s homebred capped off a memorable year when winning the Bahrain International Trophy in November, and following a prep run in Dubai last month, appears a leading contender in the $2 million (SR7.4 million) Howden Neom Turf Cup.</p></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-binary field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><img src="/sites/default/files/2024/02/23/4242621-1637370749.jpg" width="1800" height="1273" alt="" title="Richard Fahey apeaking at the King Abdulaziz Racecourse in Riyadh (Neville Hopwood/JCSA)" /></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-taxonomy-vocabulary-1 field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Main category:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/sport">Sport</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-taxonomy-vocabulary-9 field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Tags:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/tags/saudi-cup">Saudi Cup</a></div></div></div> Fri, 23 Feb 2024 06:55:47 +0000 sara.alshurafa 2465216 at /node/2463626/sport <div class="field field-name-field-rbitem-author field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">article author:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/rbitem-author/arab-news">Arab News</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-publication-date field-type-datestamp field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><span class="date-display-single">Tue, 2024-02-20 23:06</span></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p> LONDON: Trainer Marco Botti said he is excited to see his first runner compete in a race in the Kingdom, at the Saudi Cup meet this weekend, and added that his charge, last year’s Group 2 Yorkshire Cup Stakes winner Giavellotto, is “ready to go.”</p></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-binary field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><img src="/sites/default/files/2024/02/20/4238301-293930137.jpg" width="1000" height="600" alt="Trainer Marco Botti said he is excited to see his first runner compete in a race in the Kingdom, at the Saudi Cup meet this weekend, and added that his charge, last year’s Group 2 Yorkshire Cup Stakes winner Giavellotto, is “ready to go.” (Supplied/GBRI)" title="Trainer Marco Botti said he is excited to see his first runner compete in a race in the Kingdom, at the Saudi Cup meet this weekend, and added that his charge, last year’s Group 2 Yorkshire Cup Stakes winner Giavellotto, is “ready to go.” (Supplied/GBRI)" /></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-taxonomy-vocabulary-1 field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Main category:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/sport">Sport</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-taxonomy-vocabulary-9 field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Tags:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/tags/horse-racing">Horse Racing</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/category/tags/saudi-arabia">��������Ƶ</a></div><div class="field-item even"><a href="/tags/saudi-cup">Saudi Cup</a></div></div></div> Tue, 20 Feb 2024 20:08:36 +0000 daniel.fountain 2463626 at /node/2381621/saudi-sport <div class="field field-name-field-rbitem-author field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">article author:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/rbitem-author/arab-news">Arab News</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-author field-type-text field-label-inline clearfix"><div class="field-label">Author:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-publication-date field-type-datestamp field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><span class="date-display-single">Wed, 2023-09-27 20:00</span></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p> RIYADH: Prize money for the 2023-24 horse racing season in Riyadh, which begins on Oct. 16 and continues until Mar. 16, will increase by more than 7 percent compared with last season, and 56 additional races will be run at King Abdulaziz Racecourse, where the highlight remains the Saudi Cup in February.<br /></p></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-binary field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><img src="/sites/default/files/2023/09/27/4023931-143775315.jpeg" width="2048" height="1366" alt="" title="James Doyle won last season’s domestic G1 Crown Prince Cup aboard Frankel. (Jockey Club of ��������Ƶ)" /></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-taxonomy-vocabulary-1 field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Main category:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/main-category/saudi-sport">Saudi Sport</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/sport">Sport</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-taxonomy-vocabulary-9 field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Tags:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/tags/jockey-club-saudi-arabia-jcsa">Jockey Club of ��������Ƶ (JCSA)</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/tags/saudi-cup">Saudi Cup</a></div><div class="field-item even"><a href="/tags/g1-crown-prince-cup">G1 Crown Prince Cup</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/tags/james-doyle">James Doyle</a></div></div></div> Wed, 27 Sep 2023 17:05:05 +0000 bassam.zaazaa 2381621 at /node/2375796/sport <div class="field field-name-field-rbitem-author field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">article author:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/article-authors/nada-alturki">Nada Alturki</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-publication-date field-type-datestamp field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><span class="date-display-single">Fri, 2023-09-22 15:56</span></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p> RIYADH: Arabian horses have coexisted with Bedouins for centuries, being born and bred among them. They have developed the resilience and endurance necessary to thrive in harsh desert climates, similar to their masters.</p> <p> The horses have long been a symbol of power and freedom in Arab history, often associated with the idea of wingless flight. Today, they serve as a connection between Saudi culture and the rest of the world.</p></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-binary field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><img src="/sites/default/files/2023/09/18/4007146-92113745.jpg" width="1000" height="667" alt="" title="The highly lucrative Saudi Cup has become a key attraction for both visitors and horse-racing enthusiasts. (AN Photo/Huda Bashatah)" /></div><div class="field-item odd"><img src="/sites/default/files/2023/09/18/4007151-381138859.jpg" width="1000" height="667" alt="" title="The highly lucrative Saudi Cup has become a key attraction for both visitors and horse-racing enthusiasts. (AN Photo/Huda Bashatah)" /></div><div class="field-item even"><img src="/sites/default/files/2023/09/18/4007156-1405469831.jpg" width="1000" height="668" alt="" title="The highly lucrative Saudi Cup has become a key attraction for both visitors and horse-racing enthusiasts. (AN Photo/Huda Bashatah)" /></div><div class="field-item odd"><img src="/sites/default/files/2023/09/18/4007161-356574452.jpg" width="1000" height="668" alt="" title="The highly lucrative Saudi Cup has become a key attraction for both visitors and horse-racing enthusiasts. (AN Photo/Huda Bashatah)" /></div><div class="field-item even"><img src="/sites/default/files/2023/09/18/4007166-996211744.jpg" width="1000" height="668" alt="" title="The highly lucrative Saudi Cup has become a key attraction for both visitors and horse-racing enthusiasts. (AN Photo/Huda Bashatah)" /></div><div class="field-item odd"><img src="/sites/default/files/2023/09/18/4007171-791494427.jpg" width="1000" height="668" alt="" title="The highly lucrative Saudi Cup has become a key attraction for both visitors and horse-racing enthusiasts. (AN Photo/Huda Bashatah)" /></div><div class="field-item even"><img src="/sites/default/files/2023/09/18/4007176-718337362.jpg" width="1000" height="668" alt="" title="The highly lucrative Saudi Cup has become a key attraction for both visitors and horse-racing enthusiasts. (AN Photo/Huda Bashatah)" /></div><div class="field-item odd"><img src="/sites/default/files/2023/09/18/4007181-429413036.jpg" width="1000" height="668" alt="" title="The highly lucrative Saudi Cup has become a key attraction for both visitors and horse-racing enthusiasts. (AN Photo/Huda Bashatah)" /></div><div class="field-item even"><img src="/sites/default/files/2023/09/18/4007186-1995637579.jpg" width="1000" height="668" alt="" title="The highly lucrative Saudi Cup has become a key attraction for both visitors and horse-racing enthusiasts. (AN Photo/Huda Bashatah)" /></div><div class="field-item odd"><img src="/sites/default/files/2023/09/18/4007191-999878634.jpg" width="1000" height="668" alt="" title="The highly lucrative Saudi Cup has become a key attraction for both visitors and horse-racing enthusiasts. (AN Photo/Huda Bashatah)" /></div><div class="field-item even"><img src="/sites/default/files/2023/09/18/4007196-1584841025.jpg" width="1000" height="668" alt="" title="The highly lucrative Saudi Cup has become a key attraction for both visitors and horse-racing enthusiasts. (AN Photo/Huda Bashatah)" /></div><div class="field-item odd"><img src="/sites/default/files/2023/09/18/4007201-1424535064.jpg" width="1000" height="668" alt="" title="The highly lucrative Saudi Cup has become a key attraction for both visitors and horse-racing enthusiasts. (AN Photo/Huda Bashatah)" /></div><div class="field-item even"><img src="/sites/default/files/2023/09/18/4007206-1659670122.jpg" width="1000" height="668" alt="" title="The highly lucrative Saudi Cup has become a key attraction for both visitors and horse-racing enthusiasts. (AN Photo/Huda Bashatah)" /></div><div class="field-item odd"><img src="/sites/default/files/2023/09/18/4007211-242433556.jpg" width="1000" height="668" alt="" title="The highly lucrative Saudi Cup has become a key attraction for both visitors and horse-racing enthusiasts. (AN Photo/Huda Bashatah)" /></div><div class="field-item even"><img src="/sites/default/files/2023/09/18/4007216-450490665.jpg" width="1000" height="668" alt="" title="The highly lucrative Saudi Cup has become a key attraction for both visitors and horse-racing enthusiasts. (AN Photo/Huda Bashatah)" /></div><div class="field-item odd"><img src="/sites/default/files/2023/09/18/4007221-1152731455.jpg" width="1000" height="667" alt="" title="The highly lucrative Saudi Cup has become a key attraction for both visitors and horse-racing enthusiasts. (Supplied)" /></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-taxonomy-vocabulary-1 field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Main category:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/sport">Sport</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/main-category/saudi-sport">Saudi Sport</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-taxonomy-vocabulary-9 field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Tags:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/tags/saudi-national-day-2023">Saudi National Day 2023</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/tags/horse-racing">Horse Racing</a></div><div class="field-item even"><a href="/category/tags/saudi-arabia">��������Ƶ</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/tags/saudi-cup">Saudi Cup</a></div><div class="field-item even"><a href="/tags/jockey-club-saudi-arabia-jcsa">Jockey Club of ��������Ƶ (JCSA)</a></div></div></div> <span class="label abs-el uppercase special"> Special </span> Mon, 18 Sep 2023 13:20:58 +0000 seamus.obuachalla 2375796 at /node/2375246/sport <div class="field field-name-field-rbitem-author field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">article author:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/taxonomy/term/115776">Ali Khaled</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-publication-date field-type-datestamp field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><span class="date-display-single">Fri, 2023-09-22 18:40</span></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p> RIYADH: In February 2020 the world of horse racing changed forever.</p> <p> This was when the eyes of the world turned to the Saudi Cup, taking place at Riyadh’s King Abdulaziz Racetrack for the first time, and saw the competition become the world’s richest horse race, surpassing the Dubai World Cup.</p> <p> At stake was $20 million in prize money, with the two-day event attracting the finest riders from around the world.</p> <p> On Friday, Feb. 28, the Jockey’s Challenge began, consisting of eight races, which included some of the Kingdom’s most talented riders.</p></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-binary field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><img src="/sites/default/files/2023/09/17/4005626-353574836.jpg" width="1000" height="600" alt=" In February 2020, the Saudi Cup contest at King Abdulaziz Racetrack in Riyadh become the world’s most valuable race. (Jockey Club of ��������Ƶ / Erika Rasmussen / AN Photo / Huda Bashatah)" title=" In February 2020, the Saudi Cup contest at King Abdulaziz Racetrack in Riyadh become the world’s most valuable race. (Jockey Club of ��������Ƶ / Erika Rasmussen / AN Photo / Huda Bashatah)" /></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-taxonomy-vocabulary-1 field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Main category:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/sport">Sport</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/main-category/saudi-sport">Saudi Sport</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-taxonomy-vocabulary-9 field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Tags:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/tags/saudi-national-day-2023">Saudi National Day 2023</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/tags/horse-racing">Horse Racing</a></div><div class="field-item even"><a href="/category/tags/saudi-arabia">��������Ƶ</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/tags/saudi-cup">Saudi Cup</a></div></div></div> Sun, 17 Sep 2023 16:12:46 +0000 daniel.fountain 2375246 at /node/2344756/saudi-sport <div class="field field-name-field-rbitem-author field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">article author:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/rbitem-author/arab-news">Arab News</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-author field-type-text field-label-inline clearfix"><div class="field-label">Author:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-publication-date field-type-datestamp field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><span class="date-display-single">Wed, 2023-07-26 19:46</span></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p> RIYADH: Northern Irish jockey Pat Cosgrave, who has been based in England since 2004, has moved from the UK to continue his horse racing career in ��������Ƶ.<br /> He was aboard Gifts of Gold when the pair landed the $2.5m Red Sea Turf Handicap at the Saudi Cup meeting in 2021, and has won several Group 1 races in the UK, Germany and Australia.<br /> The 41-year-old jockey, who was crowned Irish champion apprentice in 2003, has been retained by 2022 Saudi Cup-winning owner Prince Saud bin Salman, and his first ride of the Taif Season is due on Thursday aboard Mutantather.<br /></p></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-binary field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><img src="/sites/default/files/2023/07/26/3925991-789038050.jpg" width="1730" height="1153" alt="" title="Pat Cosgrave rode Gifts Of Gold to victory in the 2021 Red Sea Turf Handicap in ��������Ƶ. (Jockey Club of ��������Ƶ/Douglas DeFelice)" /></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-taxonomy-vocabulary-1 field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Main category:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/main-category/saudi-sport">Saudi Sport</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/sport">Sport</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-taxonomy-vocabulary-9 field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Tags:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/tags/pat-cosgrave">Pat Cosgrave</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/tags/horse-racing">Horse Racing</a></div><div class="field-item even"><a href="/category/tags/saudi-arabia">��������Ƶ</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/tags/saudi-cup">Saudi Cup</a></div><div class="field-item even"><a href="/tags/prince-saud-bin-salman">Prince Saud bin Salman</a></div></div></div> Wed, 26 Jul 2023 16:53:15 +0000 bassam.zaazaa 2344756 at /node/2258131/saudi-arabia <div class="field field-name-field-rbitem-author field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">article author:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/taxonomy/term/170216">HUSSAM AL-MAYMAN</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-publication-date field-type-datestamp field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><span class="date-display-single">Sun, 2023-02-26 01:30</span></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p> RIYADH: The Saudi Cup kicked off with jockeys from around the world competing for a total prize pool of $35.3 million.</p> <p> The Saudi Cup took place on Friday and Saturday at the King Abdulaziz Racetrack in Riyadh, with the event hosted by the Jockey Club of ��������Ƶ and organized by the Horse Racing Club.</p> <p> It showcased the Kingdom’s culture through entertainment, folklore performances, and activities for all, including an outdoor area for children.<img alt="" src="/sites/default/files/userimages/1347/fpwszcowaaaepra.jpg" /></p></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-binary field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><img src="/sites/default/files/2023/02/26/3697311-1838359881.jpg" width="1000" height="593" alt="Cultural Corridor took visitors through scenes reflecting the cultural diversity and richness of ��������Ƶ. (Twitter @FashionMOC)" title="Cultural Corridor took visitors through scenes reflecting the cultural diversity and richness of ��������Ƶ. (Twitter @FashionMOC)" /></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-taxonomy-vocabulary-1 field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Main category:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/saudiarabia">��������Ƶ</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-taxonomy-vocabulary-9 field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Tags:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/tags/saudi-cup">Saudi Cup</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/tags/saudi-fashion">saudi fashion</a></div><div class="field-item even"><a href="/tags/saudi-food">Saudi Food</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/category/tags/saudi-arabia">��������Ƶ</a></div></div></div> Sat, 25 Feb 2023 18:10:10 +0000 malawi 2258131 at /node/2257931/sport <div class="field field-name-field-rbitem-author field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">article author:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/rbitem-author/arab-news">Arab News</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-publication-date field-type-datestamp field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><span class="date-display-single">Sat, 2023-02-25 20:36</span></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p> RIYADH: Panthalassa made all the running under Yutaka Yoshida as the Japanese winner beat out Frankie Dettori and Country Grammer for victory in the $20 million Group 1 Saudi Cup race on Saturday.</p> <p> It was heartbreak for trainer Bob Baffert and his runner Country Grammer, who was also narrowly denied in the world’s most valuable race last year. The American trainer is still seeking a Saudi Cup victory.</p> <p> Panthalassa set off at a blistering pace on a strong gallop at the King Abdulaziz Racecourse and could not be caught.</p></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-binary field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><img src="/sites/default/files/2023/02/25/3696911-1258107055.jpeg" width="1600" height="1070" alt="Panthalassa made all the running under Yutaka Yoshida as the Japanese winner beat out Frankie Dettori and Country Grammer for victory in the $20 million Group 1 Saudi Cup race. (AN Photo/Huda Bashatah)" title="Panthalassa made all the running under Yutaka Yoshida as the Japanese winner beat out Frankie Dettori and Country Grammer for victory in the $20 million Group 1 Saudi Cup race. (AN Photo/Huda Bashatah)" /></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-taxonomy-vocabulary-1 field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Main category:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/sport">Sport</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/main-category/saudi-sport">Saudi Sport</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-taxonomy-vocabulary-9 field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Tags:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/SaudiCup2023">Saudi Cup 2023</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/category/tags/saudi-arabia">��������Ƶ</a></div><div class="field-item even"><a href="/tags/horse-racing">Horse Racing</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/tags/saudi-cup">Saudi Cup</a></div></div></div> <span class="label abs-el uppercase update"> Update </span> Sat, 25 Feb 2023 17:47:08 +0000 daniel.fountain 2257931 at /node/2257441/sport <div class="field field-name-field-rbitem-author field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">article author:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/taxonomy/term/148726">DANIEL FOUNTAIN</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-publication-date field-type-datestamp field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><span class="date-display-single">Fri, 2023-02-24 21:22</span></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p> LONDON: One of the horses flying the flag for British racing at this weekend’s Saudi Cup meeting has “definitely got a chance” of claiming a famous victory among a strong field, his trainer William Knight and syndicate chief Sam Hoskins said on Friday.</p> <p> Sir Busker runs in the Group Three NEOM Turf Cup on Saturday and will face stiff competition from early favorite Missed The Cut, trained by George Boughey, and the John and Thady Gosden-trained Mostahdaf, while the strongest Arab interest will be in White Moonlight, trained by Godolphin’s Saeed bin Suroor.</p></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-binary field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><img src="/sites/default/files/2023/02/24/3695341-1738008302.jpeg" width="1370" height="1023" alt="Sir Busker representing Team British Racing ahead of his NEOM Turf Cup run in ��������Ƶ. (Supplied/Great British Racing International)" title="Sir Busker representing Team British Racing ahead of his NEOM Turf Cup run in ��������Ƶ. (Supplied/Great British Racing International)" /></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-taxonomy-vocabulary-1 field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Main category:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/sport">Sport</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/main-category/saudi-sport">Saudi Sport</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-taxonomy-vocabulary-9 field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Tags:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/SaudiCup2023">Saudi Cup 2023</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/tags/saudi-cup">Saudi Cup</a></div><div class="field-item even"><a href="/tags/horse-racing">Horse Racing</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/category/tags/saudi-arabia">��������Ƶ</a></div><div class="field-item even"><a href="/category/tags/uk">UK</a></div></div></div> Fri, 24 Feb 2023 18:25:29 +0000 daniel.fountain 2257441 at