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Al Arabiya
24-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Al Arabiya
Ronaldo celebrates Saudi Founding Day with MBS at Saudi Cup 2025
Iconic football star Cristiano Ronaldo expressed his delight at celebrating Saudi Founding Day alongside the Kingdom's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman during the Saudi Cup 2025 horse racing event. In an image shared on his social media accounts, Ronaldo is seen dressed in the traditional Saudi attire, standing next to MBS. 'Happy to celebrate Founding Day with His Royal Highness Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, and honored to attend the Saudi Cup horse race ceremony in Riyadh,' the Portuguese athlete captioned the image. Happy to celebrate Founding Day with His Royal Highness Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, and honored to attend the Saudi Cup horse race ceremony in Riyadh. — Cristiano Ronaldo (@Cristiano) February 22, 2025 The Kingdom marked the Saudi Founding Day on February 22. It commemorated the founding of the first Saudi state, known as the Emirate of Diriyah, in 1727 by Imam Mohammed bin Saud. The day celebrates the historical roots of Saudi Arabia and aims to highlight the country's deep heritage and leadership. It was officially declared a national holiday in 2022 by King Salman, and is different from Saudi National Day, which is held on September 23 and marks the unification of the Kingdom in 1932. Meanwhile, the Saudi Cup 2025, held at King Abdulaziz Racecourse in Riyadh, is one of the most prestigious horse racing events globally and attracts elite competitors from around the world annually.
Asharq Al-Awsat
23-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Asharq Al-Awsat
Culture Ministry Concludes Modern Cultural Showcase at Saudi Cup
The Ministry of Culture has concluded its participation in the sixth edition of Saudi Cup 2025 at the King Abdulaziz Racecourse, showcasing the rich identity of Saudi culture through immersive content that highlights the Kingdom's deep-rooted cultural heritage, SPA reported. Inspired by the esteemed status of the purebred Arabian horse in Saudi culture, the ministry adopted an innovative presentation style with a design concept reflecting the horse's speed and movement through abstract elements like fluid lines and repetitive patterns, symbolizing its energy and dominance on the racetrack. Traditional motifs demonstrating Saudi cultural heritage were also incorporated into the designs, adding a refined and luxurious aesthetic. This marks the fifth consecutive year of collaboration between the Ministry of Culture and the Jockey Club of Saudi Arabia, aiming to amplify the visibility of Saudi cultural identity both locally and globally while promoting Saudi heritage. Additionally, it provides a platform for talented individuals to display their cultural expressions at this global event, highlighting the ministry's commitment to fostering Saudi contributions to culture and the arts, in line with the strategic objectives of Saudi Vision 2030.
Saudi Gazette
23-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Saudi Gazette
Ronaldo expresses joy celebrating Saudi Founding Day with Crown Prince at Saudi Cup 2025
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — Portuguese football star Cristiano Ronaldo expressed his delight at attending the Saudi Cup 2025 horse racing event in celebration of Saudi Founding Day, an event graced by Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman. On Saturday evening, Ronaldo shared a photo on his official X account, standing beside the Crown Prince, dressed in traditional Saudi attire. He captioned the post: "Happy to celebrate Founding Day with His Royal Highness Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, and honored to attend the Saudi Cup horse race ceremony in Riyadh." The image showed Ronaldo attentively listening to the Crown Prince. The Saudi Cup 2025, held at King Abdulaziz Racecourse in Riyadh, is one of the most prestigious horse racing events globally, attracting elite competitors from around the world. Following the race, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman attended the trophy presentation ceremony, congratulating Japanese horse owner Fujita Susuma, whose horse Forever Young claimed the title. He also extended congratulations to trainer Yahagi Yoshito and jockey Ryusei Sakai, who received a horse figurine and jockey helmet as part of the celebration.
Leaders
23-02-2025
- Sport
- Leaders
Crown Prince Presents Saudi Cup 2025 Trophy
Under the patronage of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, the Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, Mohammed bin Salman, on Saturday attended the Saudi Cup 2025 horse race, at King Abdulaziz Racetrack in Riyadh, reported the Saudi Press Agency (SPA). The Saudi Crown Prince was received by the Governor of Riyadh Region, Prince Faisal bin Bandar; and the Chairman of the Equestrian Authority and the Horse Racing Club, Prince Bandar bin Khalid bin Faisal, in addition to other senior officials. Forever Young Furthermore, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman was accompanied by the Governor of Madinah Region, Prince Salman bin Sultan bin Abdulaziz; the Saudi Sports Minister, Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki bin Faisal; the Minister of Interior, Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud; and the Minister of the National Guard, Prince Abdullah bin Bandar. The main event was the 9th race for the Saudi Cup 2025. Following the race, the Crown Prince congratulated the representative of the winning horse 'Forever Young,' Fujita Susuma, and the horse's trainer, Yahagi Yoshito, and jockey Ryusei Sakai. After that, the Saudi Crown Prince presented the Saudi Cup 2025 trophy to Forever Young's connections. The ceremony concluded with a commemorative photo to celebrate the occasion. Happy to celebrate Founding Day with His Royal Highness Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, and honored to attend the Saudi Cup horse race ceremony in Riyadh. — Cristiano Ronaldo (@Cristiano) February 22, 2025 The event saw the attendance of several high-ranking officials and sports enthusiasts. It also witnessed the attendance of Bahrain's Crown Prince and Prime Minister, Salman bin Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa; and the President of Rashid Equestrian and Horseracing Club, Sheikh Isa bin Salman bin Hamad. Moreover, the football superstar and Al-Nassr FC player, Cristiano Ronaldo, attended the Saudi Cup horse race ceremony. Short link : Post Views: 54
Asharq Al-Awsat
23-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Asharq Al-Awsat
Fashion Commission Showcases Saudi 100 Brands Exhibition at the Saudi Cup
The Saudi Fashion Commission showcased the work of some of Saudi Arabia's most creative fashion designers at the prestigious Saudi Cup 2025, hosted at King Abdulaziz Equestrian Club in Riyadh. A dedicated exhibition featured fashion and jewelry brands from the commission's flagship incubator program, Saudi 100 Brands. Building on past successes at the Saudi Cup—the world's richest horse race and a prominent social occasion—the Commission highlighted the event's historical connection to fashion. The Saudi Cup's elegant and elaborate dress code provided a prime opportunity to showcase the creativity and craftsmanship of Saudi designers. The exhibition featured exclusive pieces designed specifically for the event, reflecting the unique styles and perspectives of the participating Saudi 100 Brands designers. These collections captured the elegance and excitement of the Saudi Cup. CEO Burak Cakmak stated that the exhibition brought the vibrant energy and exceptional creativity of Saudi design to the forefront, demonstrating the Kingdom's impressive design talent. 'It underscores our commitment to promoting local talent on the biggest stages, both regionally and globally. We believe in the power of Saudi creativity, and we are dedicated to fostering the continued growth and success of the Kingdom's fashion industry,' Cakmak said.
