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Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia unveils 2026 International Jockeys’ Challenge

Leading Saudi jockey and 2025 International Jockeys’ Challenge winner Muhammad Aldaham will steer the Sami Almutairi-trained Wshmih Alsraya in the Group 3 King Faisal Cup (1,600m) at Taif, Saudi Arabia on Sept 19. Wshmih Alsraya boasts a phenomenal 14¾-length win on debut.
Leading Saudi jockey and 2025 International Jockeys’ Challenge winner Muhammad Aldaham will steer the Sami Almutairi-trained Wshmih Alsraya in the Group 3 King Faisal Cup (1,600m) at Taif, Saudi Arabia on Sept 19. Wshmih Alsraya boasts a phenomenal 14¾-length win on debut.

Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Egypt, Jordan, Indonesia, Pakistan, Qatar, UAE join Trump's 'Board of Peace'

U.S. President Donald Trump attends the 56th annual World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland, January 21, 2026. REUTERS/Romina Amato
U.S. President Donald Trump attends the 56th annual World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland, January 21, 2026. REUTERS/Romina Amato

Jan 22 Saudi Arabia (Riyadh) preview

Farough is by far the best in Race 3

Saudi state TV says King Salman chairs cabinet days after leaving hospital

FILE PHOTO: Saudi King Salman bin Abdulaziz chaired a virtual cabinet meeting from his office in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, May 28, 2024. Saudi Press Agency/Handout via REUTERS/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Saudi King Salman bin Abdulaziz chaired a virtual cabinet meeting from his office in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, May 28, 2024. Saudi Press Agency/Handout via REUTERS/File Photo

Saudi-backed Yemeni government accuses UAE of running secret prisons, Abu Dhabi denies claim

Saudi-backed Yemeni forces in the city of Mukalla in Yemen's coastal southern Hadramawt province, on Jan 19.
Saudi-backed Yemeni forces in the city of Mukalla in Yemen's coastal southern Hadramawt province, on Jan 19.

Mhally delivers in Group 3 Saudi Cup Qualifier

Mhally
Mhally

Missing Malaysian actress Nadia Kesuma dies in Saudi Arabia

Malaysian actress Nadia Kesuma suffered a heart attack and was taken to the hospital on the same day she arrived at Jeddah International Airport.
Malaysian actress Nadia Kesuma suffered a heart attack and was taken to the hospital on the same day she arrived at Jeddah International Airport.

Rallying-Sixth Dakar triumph looms for Al-Attiyah after stage win

Rallying - Dakar Rally - Stage 11 - Bisha to Al Henakiyah - Bisha, Saudi Arabia - January 15, 2026 Dacia's Nasser Al-Attiyah and Fabian Lurquin in action during stage 11. REUTERS/Stephane Mahe
Rallying - Dakar Rally - Stage 11 - Bisha to Al Henakiyah - Bisha, Saudi Arabia - January 15, 2026 Dacia's Nasser Al-Attiyah and Fabian Lurquin in action during stage 11. REUTERS/Stephane Mahe

Malaysian actress Nadia Kesuma reported missing after arriving in Jeddah

The actress was missing from the group of pilgrims gathered to board the flight bound for London from Jeddah.
The actress was missing from the group of pilgrims gathered to board the flight bound for London from Jeddah.

Rosario on the prowl for second Custodian

Ameerat Alzamaan (Silvestre de Sousa) winning the domestic Group 2 Prince Sultan Ben Abdulaziz Cup (2,000m) at King Abdulaziz racecourse in Riyadh on Dec 26, 2025. The Sami Alharabi-trained six-time winner will bid for more success under Joel Rosario in the Group 3 The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Cup (1,800m) at the same track on Jan 17.
Ameerat Alzamaan (Silvestre de Sousa) winning the domestic Group 2 Prince Sultan Ben Abdulaziz Cup (2,000m) at King Abdulaziz racecourse in Riyadh on Dec 26, 2025. The Sami Alharabi-trained six-time winner will bid for more success under Joel Rosario in the Group 3 The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Cup (1,800m) at the same track on Jan 17.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.