/main-category/e-sport en /node/2596694/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/sulafa-alkhunaizi">Sulafa Alkhunaizi</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, 2025-04-11 20:34</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: Esports in 抖阴短视频 is set for an exciting new era following the official opening of the new SEF Arena.</p> <p> The Saudi Esports Federation center in Boulevard World, Riyadh, is a state-of-the-art complex designed to revolutionize gaming and esports in the Kingdom.</p> <p> Spanning 25,000 sq. meters, it boasts dedicated esports venues, event halls, the SEF Academy, SEF Studio and collaborative workspaces and is purpose-built to support every phase of a player鈥檚 journey from grassroots level to the international stage.</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/2025/04/11/4591093-1492471128.jpg" width="1000" height="600" alt="The Saudi Esports Federation center in Boulevard World, Riyadh, is a state-of-the-art complex designed to revolutionize gaming and esports in the Kingdom. (AN Photo/Loai Elkelawy)" title="The Saudi Esports Federation center in Boulevard World, Riyadh, is a state-of-the-art complex designed to revolutionize gaming and esports in the Kingdom. (AN Photo/Loai Elkelawy)" /></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/e-sport">E-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/esport">esport</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/category/tags/saudi-arabia">抖阴短视频</a></div><div class="field-item even"><a href="/tags/saudi-esports-federation-sef">Saudi Esports Federation (SEF)</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/tags/esports-world-cup-2025">Esports World Cup 2025</a></div><div class="field-item even"><a href="/tags/esports-world-cup">Esports World Cup</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/tags/esports-world-cup-foundation">Esports World Cup Foundation</a></div></div></div> Fri, 11 Apr 2025 17:39:45 +0000 daniel.fountain 2596694 at /node/2596329/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/sulafa-alkhunaizi">Sulafa Alkhunaizi</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, 2025-04-08 21:42</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 Esports World Cup 2025 is set to be the 鈥渂est esports tournament ever,鈥� said Faisal bin Horman, Chief Product Officer of the Esports World Cup Foundation, during an interview with Arab News at the Sports Investment Forum.聽</p> <p> The Sports Investment Forum in Riyadh, taking place from April 7-9, is providing a platform for industry leaders to explore entrepreneurial opportunities, said Homran.</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/2025/04/08/4590119-72141614.jpeg" width="1280" height="960" alt=" The Esports World Cup 2025 is set to be the &quot;best esports tournament ever&quot;, said Faisal bin Horman, Chief Product Officer of the Esports World Cup Foundation, during an interview with Arab News at the Sports Investment Forum.聽(AN Photo)" title=" The Esports World Cup 2025 is set to be the &quot;best esports tournament ever&quot;, said Faisal bin Horman, Chief Product Officer of the Esports World Cup Foundation, during an interview with Arab News at the Sports Investment Forum.聽(AN Photo)" /></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/e-sport">E-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/e-sport">E-sport</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/category/tags/saudi-arabia">抖阴短视频</a></div><div class="field-item even"><a href="/tags/esports-world-cup">Esports World Cup</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/tags/esports-world-cup-2025">Esports World Cup 2025</a></div></div></div> Tue, 08 Apr 2025 18:48:51 +0000 daniel.fountain 2596329 at /node/2595547/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">Tue, 2025-04-01 13:23</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 four teams to compete at Red Bull Instalock, the professional women鈥檚 Valorant invitational tournament, have been revealed, with Saudi team Falcons Vega taking their place alongside reigning Red Bull Instalock champions G2 Gozen, FlyQuest RED, and GiantX GC at London鈥檚 Red Bull Gaming Sphere on May 2-3.</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/2025/04/01/4587980-1701227628.png" width="1000" height="563" alt="" title="Saudi women鈥檚 esports team Falcons Vega will take part in Red Bull Instalock tournament in London this May. (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/e-sport">E-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/e-sport">E-sport</a></div></div></div> Tue, 01 Apr 2025 10:29:04 +0000 Arbee 2595547 at /node/2594401/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, 2025-03-21 21:55</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> ABU DHABI: Manchester City announced on Friday the launching of Ramadan Esports Football Cup, a regional tournament spanning the Middle East and North Africa.<br /> The competition will engage participants from the UAE, 抖阴短视频, Egypt and Algeria, the Emirates News Agency reported.<br /> Tournament regulations stipulate that on entering national qualifying rounds, participants are allotted a five-hour window to complete a maximum of ten matches against regional competitors.<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/2025/03/21/4585003-454635087.jpeg" width="1344" height="756" alt="" title="Manchester City announced on Friday the launching of Ramadan Esports Football Cup, a regional tournament spanning the Middle East and North Africa. (WAM)" /></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/e-sport">E-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="/Ramadan2025">Ramadan 2025</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/tags/man-city">Man City</a></div><div class="field-item even"><a href="/tags/ramadan-esports-football-cup">Ramadan Esports Football Cup</a></div></div></div> Fri, 21 Mar 2025 18:57:56 +0000 bassam.zaazaa 2594401 at /node/2594044/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">Tue, 2025-03-18 21:15</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 Esports World Cup Foundation announced the top 40 esports clubs that have been accepted into the EWCF Club Partner Program, an industry-leading initiative designed to promote the growth of esports organizations.<br /> The $20 million program will offer chosen clubs up to $1 million in funding to expand their brand and grow their global audience through innovative content and marketing campaigns, leading up to and throughout the Esports World Cup 2025.<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/2025/03/18/4584053-70912500.jpeg" width="1600" height="900" alt="" title="The Esports World Cup Foundation announced the top 40 esports clubs that have been accepted into the EWCF Club Partner Program, an industry-leading initiative designed to promote the growth of esports organizations. (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/e-sport">E-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/esports-world-cup-foundation">Esports World Cup Foundation</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/tags/ewcf-club-partner-program">EWCF Club Partner Program</a></div><div class="field-item even"><a href="/tags/esports-world-cup-2025">Esports World Cup 2025</a></div></div></div> Tue, 18 Mar 2025 18:19:20 +0000 bassam.zaazaa 2594044 at /node/2592769/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, 2025-03-07 11:00</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: Modhi Alkanhal, who recently won the Best Female Player of the Year prize, presented by Hilton, at the annual Saudi Esports Federation Awards, believes gaming and esports is helping to empower women across the Kingdom.</p> <p> Alkanhal 鈥� whose triumph was her third SEF Award in succession 鈥� is one of a growing number of 抖阴短视频n women who have been able to pursue professional esports careers.</p> <p> Playing under the gamertag Madv, Alkanhal is an in-game leader for the elite 抖阴短视频n side Team Falcons Vega, where she stars in Valorant.</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/2025/03/07/4580691-777630590.jpg" width="2048" height="1365" alt="" title="Modhi Alkanhal, recently won 鈥楤est Female Player of the Year鈥� at the Saudi Esports Federation Awards (Supplied)" /></div><div class="field-item odd"><img src="/sites/default/files/2025/03/07/4580692-1811242975.jpeg" width="2048" height="1365" alt="" title="Modhi Alkanhal, recently won 鈥楤est Female Player of the Year鈥� at the Saudi Esports Federation Awards (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/e-sport">E-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-esports-federation-awards">Saudi Esports Federation Awards</a></div></div></div> Fri, 07 Mar 2025 08:03:47 +0000 sara.alshurafa 2592769 at /node/2591916/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/113366">Aisha Fareed</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, 2025-02-28 10:27</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 a groundbreaking move in the gaming industry, the 2025 Esports World Cup 鈥� taking place in Riyadh 鈥� has officially integrated chess into its lineup, marking a significant step in bridging traditional and digital sports.</p> <p> With chess experiencing a global resurgence in online popularity, the move highlights the growing convergence of strategy, entertainment and competitive gaming.</p> <p> According to Ralf Reichert, CEO of the Esports World Cup, incorporating chess was a natural evolution in fulfilling EWC鈥檚 commitment to showcasing the world鈥檚 best video games.</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/2025/02/28/4578398-851952428.jpg" width="1000" height="667" alt="" title="Ralf Reichert, CEO of the Esports World Cup. (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/e-sport">E-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/esports">eSports</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/tags/esports-world-cup">Esports World Cup</a></div></div></div> Fri, 28 Feb 2025 07:29:41 +0000 Arbee 2591916 at /node/2589900/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/mohamed-khalifa-al-mubarak">Mohamed Khalifa Al-Mubarak</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">Wed, 2025-02-12 09:58</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> ABU DHABI: In a dynamic landscape where innovation is paramount, Abu Dhabi is staking its claim. As the emirate navigates the shifting tides of the knowledge economy, the video game industry is emerging as a transformative force, proving to be a powerful catalyst for progress and innovation.</p> <p> With the potential to redefine entertainment, education, and technology, gaming presents a unique opportunity for Abu Dhabi to thrive in an increasingly interconnected and digitized 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/2025/02/12/4572928-540292545.png" width="1000" height="600" alt="" title="The Global Game Jam, which takes place simultaneously around the globe, had one of its locations this year at Manarat Al Saadiyat in Abu Dhabi. (Supplied)" /></div><div class="field-item odd"><img src="/sites/default/files/2025/02/12/4572929-865674904.jpg" width="1000" height="666" alt="" title="The Global Game Jam, which takes place simultaneously around the globe, had one of its locations this year at Manarat Al Saadiyat in Abu Dhabi. (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/e-sport">E-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/e-sport">E-sport</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/tags/abu-dhabi">Abu Dhabi</a></div><div class="field-item even"><a href="/tags/department-culture-and-tourism-abu-dhabi-dct-abu-dhabi">Department of Culture and Tourism Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi)</a></div></div></div> <span class="label abs-el uppercase analysis"> Analysis </span> Wed, 12 Feb 2025 07:04:11 +0000 Arbee 2589900 at /node/2588622/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/sulafa-alkhunaizi">Sulafa Alkhunaizi</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, 2025-02-01 13:32</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 Esports Federation hosted the fifth SEF Awards, featuring 19 eSport categories, at the SEF Arena at Boulevard Riyadh City on Friday night.</p> <p> It was 鈥渁 celebration of excellence, achievement and vision,鈥� Prince Faisal bin Bandar bin Sultan, the organization鈥檚 chairman, said at the gala event.</p> <p> Faisal bin Homran, chief product officer at the Esports World Cup, reflected on the Kingdom鈥檚 endeavors in the gaming sector.</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/2025/02/01/4569453-1258972111.jpg" width="1000" height="667" alt="" title="The Saudi Esports Federation hosted the fifth SEF Awards, featuring 19 eSport categories. (Huda Bashatah/AN)" /></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/e-sport">E-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/esport">esport</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/tags/saudi-esports-federation">Saudi Esports Federation</a></div></div></div> Sat, 01 Feb 2025 10:36:18 +0000 Arbee 2588622 at /node/2583164/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">Sun, 2024-12-15 18:31</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 victorious 抖阴短视频 team, who claimed victory on Dec. 8 in the inaugural FIFAe World Cup, featuring Rocket League, have been sharing their pride at securing the crown.</p> <p> Cheered on by a raucous home crowd, they delivered a commanding performance to secure the title at the SEF Arena in Boulevard Riyadh City last Sunday.</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/2024/12/15/4555029-1762669511.jpg" width="1000" height="667" alt="Team 抖阴短视频 pose for a photo with the trophy after being crowned champions following victory against Team France in the final of the FIFAe World Cup featuring Rocket League at SEF Arena on Dec. 8 in Riyadh, 抖阴短视频. (FIFA via Getty Images)" title="Team 抖阴短视频 pose for a photo with the trophy after being crowned champions following victory against Team France in the final of the FIFAe World Cup featuring Rocket League at SEF Arena on Dec. 8 in Riyadh, 抖阴短视频. (FIFA via Getty Images)" /></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/e-sport">E-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/e-sport">E-sport</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/category/tags/saudi-arabia">抖阴短视频</a></div><div class="field-item even"><a href="/tags/saudi-esports-federation-sef">Saudi Esports Federation (SEF)</a></div></div></div> Sun, 15 Dec 2024 15:37:57 +0000 daniel.fountain 2583164 at /node/2582923/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, 2024-12-13 11:38</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: Minbappe, from Malaysia, and Indonesia on Thursday secured their places in FIFAe history as history鈥檚 first champions of this new e-sports title in the growing FIFAe ecosystem.</p> <p> After two weeks of football e-sports action at the SEF Arena in BLVD City in Riyadh, the FIFAe Finals 2024 concluded with the crowning of the console and mobile champions at the 鈥淔IFAe World Cup featuring eFootball鈥� evnt.</p> <p> There were 18 countries competing in the console division in a 2v2 tournament, while 16 countries contested 1v1 mobile edition of the event.聽</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/2024/12/13/4554403-2099599189.jpeg" width="4160" height="3170" alt="" title="Malaysia (Yellow) and Indonesia (White) celebrate their FIFAe World Cup featuring eFootball wins in Riyadh. (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/e-sport">E-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/fifaae">FIFAae</a></div></div></div> Fri, 13 Dec 2024 08:39:43 +0000 dalal.awienat 2582923 at /node/2582487/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">Tue, 2024-12-10 10:45</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: The first FIFAe World Cup featuring Rocket League concluded with 抖阴短视频 being crowned world champions after four days of intense competition.</p> <p> As players represented their national teams for the first time on the Rocket League scene, the Kingdom claimed victory over France in the final to take the title and life the trophy in Riyadh at the weekend.</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/2024/12/10/4553211-1193811555.jpg" width="1900" height="1247" alt="" title="Players of Team 抖阴短视频 pose for a photo with their panini cards after winning the FIFAe World Cup featuring Rocket League at SEF Arena in Riyadh, 抖阴短视频 (Gonzalo Arroyo/FIFA)" /></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/e-sport">E-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/fifae-world-cup">FIFAe World Cup</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/tags/rocket-league">Rocket League</a></div></div></div> Tue, 10 Dec 2024 07:50:48 +0000 sara.alshurafa 2582487 at /node/2580904/motorsport <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, 2024-11-27 10:38</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: Formula E has announced Diriyah as one of three additional tracks in the popular Trackmania game.</p> <p> Sao Paolo and Miami have also been added following the huge success of the inaugural three circuits featured in the game during year one of the partnership with game publisher Ubisoft.</p> <p> The coming season features six Formula E circuits, with returning fan favorites Tokyo, Berlin and London joined by the new tracks.</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/2024/11/27/4549084-2052196438.jpeg" width="733" height="489" alt="" title="The Diriyah circuit is part of Formula E&#039;s new Trackmania game. (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="/main-category/motorsport">Motorsport</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/main-category/e-sport">E-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/formula-e">Formula E</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/tags/trackmania">Trackmania</a></div></div></div> Wed, 27 Nov 2024 07:40:41 +0000 dalal.awienat 2580904 at /node/2580776/e-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, 2024-11-26 10:35</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 FIFAe Finals 2024 come to Riyadh next month, the first time the event will include multiple esports titles.</p> <p> Hosted at the SEF Arena at BLVD Riyadh City, it will unfold in two stages. Proceedings begin with the FIFAe World Cup featuring Rocket League from Dec. 5-8, followed by two FIFAe World Cups featuring eFootball (on console and mobile) that will run from Dec. 9-12.</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/2024/11/26/4548777-1153096111.jpeg" width="1280" height="853" alt="" title="The FIFAe Finals 2024 will take place in Riyadh on Dec. 5-12. (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="/main-category/e-sport">E-sport</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/main-category/saudi-sport">Saudi Sport</a></div><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/fifae">FIFAe</a></div></div></div> Tue, 26 Nov 2024 07:39:48 +0000 Peter Harrison 2580776 at /node/2578778/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, 2024-11-10 19:11</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: 抖阴短视频 is hosting the 16th edition of the International Esports Federation鈥檚 World Esports Championship in Riyadh from Monday.</p> <p> The event, which is being hosted by the Saudi Esports Federation and runs until Nov. 19, will bring together more than 50 nations across six major esports tournaments at the SEF Arena at Boulevard Riyadh City.</p> <p> The championship will feature contests in Counter-Strike 2 (including both an open and a women鈥檚 category), Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (open and women鈥檚 tournaments), PUBG Mobile, and Dota 2.聽</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/2024/11/10/4543538-1201959744.jpeg" width="1080" height="1350" alt="抖阴短视频 is hosting the 16th edition of the International Esports Federation鈥檚 World Esports Championship in Riyadh from Monday. (Supplied)" title="抖阴短视频 is hosting the 16th edition of the International Esports Federation鈥檚 World Esports Championship in Riyadh from Monday. (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/e-sport">E-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/esports">eSports</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/tags/saudi-esports">Saudi esports</a></div><div class="field-item even"><a href="/tags/saudi-esports-federation-sef">Saudi Esports Federation (SEF)</a></div></div></div> Sun, 10 Nov 2024 16:15:32 +0000 daniel.fountain 2578778 at