Saudi Cup /tags/saudi-cup en Japan’s Forever Young wins $20m Saudi Cup /node/2591249/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, 2025-02-22 22:39</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: Japan’s Forever Young hunted down Hong Kong racing royalty Romantic Warrior to land the world’s richest race, the $20 million Saudi Cup in Riyadh on Saturday.</p> <p> Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman attended the event and handed the trophy and additional prizes to the winning team.</p> <p> During his attendance at the event at the King Abdulaziz Racecourse in the capital, the crown prince also met with FIFA president Gianni Infantino and Al-Nassr and Portugal superstar Cristiano Ronaldo.</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/2025/02/22/4576645-1108955425.jpeg" width="4160" height="2773" alt="Japan’s Forever Young hunted down Hong Kong racing royalty Romantic Warrior to land the world’s richest race, the $20 million Saudi Cup in Riyadh on Saturday. (AN Photo/Abdulrahman Bin Shulhoub)" title="Japan’s Forever Young hunted down Hong Kong racing royalty Romantic Warrior to land the world’s richest race, the $20 million Saudi Cup in Riyadh on Saturday. (AN Photo/Abdulrahman Bin Shulhoub)" /></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"></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> Sat, 22 Feb 2025 19:42:42 +0000 daniel.fountain 2591249 at Saudi designers push new boundaries at Saudi Cup /node/2591199/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-alhamawi">Lama Alhamawi</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">Sat, 2025-02-22 12:25</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: Designers and models from across the Kingdom gathered at the Saudi Cup this weekend to showcase their designs, pushing the boundaries of creativity and innovation and paying tribute to the Kingdom’s heritage, landscapes and tradition.</p> <p> “We love to see brands pushing those boundaries and giving us a surprise every year,” Fashion Commission CEO Burak Cakmak told Arab News.</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/2025/02/22/4576493-828954328.jpg" width="1350" height="900" alt="" title="Racegoers stepped out in eye-catching outfits at the Saudi Cup. (AN/ 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">Saudi Cup</a></div></div></div> Sat, 22 Feb 2025 09:31:29 +0000 hams.saleh 2591199 at RB Kingmaker claims Al-Mneefah Cup crown in thrilling finish at Saudi Cup meet /node/2591164/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, 2025-02-22 01:20</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: RB Kingmaker showcased his class and determination as he claimed victory in the $1.5 million Al-Mneefah Cup, presented by the Ministry of Culture, at the King Abdulaziz Racecourse on Friday, the opening day of Saudi Cup 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/2025/02/22/4576398-1876912647.jpg" width="1000" height="667" alt="RB Kingmaker showcased his class and determination as he claimed victory in the $1.5 million Al-Mneefah Cup, presented by the Ministry of Culture, at the King Abdulaziz Racecourse on Friday. (Supplied/The Saudi Cup)" title="RB Kingmaker showcased his class and determination as he claimed victory in the $1.5 million Al-Mneefah Cup, presented by the Ministry of Culture, at the King Abdulaziz Racecourse on Friday. (Supplied/The 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/horse-racing">Horse Racing</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/category/tags/saudi-arabia"></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> Fri, 21 Feb 2025 22:21:37 +0000 daniel.fountain 2591164 at Tom Clover eyes Saudi Cup meeting success with Al Nayyir after Qatar triumph /node/2591000/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">Thu, 2025-02-20 19:54</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: Newmarket-based trainer Tom Clover is setting his sights on further international success at the Saudi Cup meeting this weekend, as he prepares Al Nayyir for the Group 2 Red Sea Turf Handicap.</p> <p> This comes on the back of a major victory for the trainer in Qatar, where his sprinter Rogue Lightning stormed to success in the Dukhan Sprint.</p> <p> Clover, who operates from the historic Kremlin House Stables, has been enjoying a career-best run, with 2024 marking his most successful year in terms of winners and prize money since he began training eight years ago.</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/2025/02/20/4575977-373365900.jpg" width="2000" height="1333" alt="7-year-old gelding Al Nayyir in morning work on Thursday ahead of the Saudi Cup meeting this weekend. (The Saudi Cup/JCSA/Mark Worsley)" title="7-year-old gelding Al Nayyir in morning work on Thursday ahead of the Saudi Cup meeting this weekend. (The Saudi Cup/JCSA/Mark Worsley)" /></div><div class="field-item odd"><img src="/sites/default/files/2025/02/20/4575958-1191440544.png" width="1000" height="627" alt="Newmarket-based trainer Tom Clover is setting his sights on further international success at the Saudi Cup meeting this weekend, as he prepares Al Nayyir (pictured) for the Group 2 Red Sea Turf Handicap. (Supplied/GBRI)" title="Newmarket-based trainer Tom Clover is setting his sights on further international success at the Saudi Cup meeting this weekend, as he prepares Al Nayyir (pictured) for the Group 2 Red Sea Turf Handicap. (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"></a></div><div class="field-item even"><a href="/tags/saudi-cup-0">The Saudi Cup</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-2025">Saudi Cup 2025</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/category/tags/uk">UK</a></div></div></div> Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:56:35 +0000 daniel.fountain 2591000 at Witness Stand gears up for Saudi Cup’s $2m 1351 Turf Sprint /node/2590867/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">Wed, 2025-02-19 19:50</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: Urloxhey Stables is set for its first international flat runner as Witness Stand prepares to line up in the $2 million 1351 Turf Sprint at the Saudi Cup on Saturday.</p> <p> The Worcestershire-based training partnership of National Hunt trainer Richard Newland and co-trainer Jamie Insole is making a significant leap onto the global racing stage with the four-year-old gelding.</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/2025/02/19/4575546-1863032011.jpg" width="1600" height="1066" alt="Witness Stand, a Listed winner at Newbury last autumn under jockey Kieran Shoemark, is the highest-rated UK entry in the prestigious 7-furlong contest. (Supplied)" title="Witness Stand, a Listed winner at Newbury last autumn under jockey Kieran Shoemark, is the highest-rated UK entry in the prestigious 7-furlong contest. (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></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"></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 class="field-item even"><a href="/category/tags/uk">UK</a></div></div></div> Wed, 19 Feb 2025 17:10:48 +0000 daniel.fountain 2590867 at 28 Group 1 winners nominated for Saudi Cup 2025 /node/2585942/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">Fri, 2025-01-10 19:32</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: A strong entry of 28 Group 1 winners have been put forward for this year’s Group 1 $20 million Saudi Cup, which will take place at King Abdulaziz Racecourse in Riyadh on Feb. 22.</p> <p> The winner of last year’s Dubai World Cup, Laurel River (USA), could face Breeders’ Cup Classic victor Sierra Leone (USA) along with three-time Hong Kong Cup winner Romantic Warrior (IRE), 2024 Kentucky Derby winner Mystik Dan (USA), and last year’s Saudi Cup champion, Senor Buscador (USA). </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/2025/01/10/4562293-2061551386.jpeg" width="3303" height="1858" alt="A strong entry of 28 Group 1 winners have been put forward for this year’s Group 1 $20 million Saudi Cup, which will take place at King Abdulaziz Racecourse in Riyadh on Feb. 22. (X/@thesaudicup)" title="A strong entry of 28 Group 1 winners have been put forward for this year’s Group 1 $20 million Saudi Cup, which will take place at King Abdulaziz Racecourse in Riyadh on Feb. 22. (X/@thesaudicup)" /></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"></a></div><div class="field-item even"><a href="/tags/saudi-cup">Saudi Cup</a></div></div></div> Fri, 10 Jan 2025 16:37:32 +0000 daniel.fountain 2585942 at Saudi Cup Festival 2025 to have upgraded races, record prize money /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 ’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"></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 Saudi fashion designer inspires futuristic cultural attire /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 ’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 ’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 ’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 ’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 Saudi jewelry designer dazzles at Saudi Cup /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"></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"></a></div></div></div> Mon, 26 Feb 2024 18:16:39 +0000 malawi 2467001 at US and local glory as Senor Buscador wins $20m Saudi Cup main race /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"></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 Saudi Cup kicks off in Riyadh with a showcase of traditional fashion /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 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 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 , 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 Maryline Eon wins International Jockey Challenge on opening night of Saudi Cup /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 , 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 Fahey and Ferguson getting into the Spirit ahead of Saudi Cup /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 Trainer Marco Botti looking forward to his first-ever runner at a Saudi race meet /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"></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 Increase in races and prize money for new Riyadh racing season /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 )" /></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 (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