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Saudi champ Al-Nasr signs Maiga from West Ham
West Ham United forward Modibo Maiga has joined Al-Nasr, the Saudi Arabian champion said Monday.
"#ALNASSR signed a 2 year contract with former @whufc-official's forward, Modibo Maiga. Congratulations," Al-Nasr said on Twitter.
The Premier League club...
Saudi Arabian club confirm capture of West Ham forward Modibo Maiga
Saudi Arabian club Al Nassr have announced the signing of Modibo Maiga from West Ham - although the London club say nothing has been confirmed.
A tweet from Al Nassr's official account on Monday said...
Van Marwijk appointed Saudi Arabia boss
Bert van Marwijk has been named the new coach of Saudi Arabia.
The Dutch trainer, who led the Netherlands to the 2010 World Cup finals, has signed a one year contract.
His first game in charge...
Masrahi sets 400-metre Asian record at world championships
Yousef Ahmed Masrahi of Saudi Arabia set an Asian record in the 400-metre heats at the world championships on Sunday, joining a select group of five who have run sub-44 seconds this season.
Masrahi ran...
Saudi stadium plan scaled back as oil drop bites
Saudi Arabia's plans to dramatically increase the size and scope of football stadiums around the country have "been shelved" because of the impact of falling oil prices, sources have told Reuters. Under plans announced by...
Saudi girls learn martial arts to fight harassment
After the recent increase in verbal and physical harassment of women and girls in the Kingdom, they have turned to martial arts in order to protect themselves.
Amani Yassin, a coach at Taekwondo Training Institute,...
Al-Hilal edge out Al-Nasr for Super Cup in London
All eyes were on Saudi football club Al-Hilal at London’s Loftus Road stadium on Wednesday when it edged it out its rival Al-Nasr 1-0 for the Saudi Super Cup.
Thousands of fans converged in West...