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Trade Arabia
20-05-2025
- Business
- Trade Arabia
RWS Global to open Middle East HQ in Riyadh
RWS Global, the world's leader in live moments across entertainment and sports, today announced its plans to open a headquarters in Riyadh, expanding the company's significant footprint in the Middle East. This expansion shows RWS Global's commitment to the region's continued investment in innovation across entertainment, tourism, leisure travel and sport. The RWS Global team has already forged partnerships with leading businesses in the region, currently working on some of the largest projects under development, a statement said. RWS Global, known for its work in sport presentation, destination design, world building and curating world-class entertainment experiences on land and at sea, has significant experience in the Middle East. Since 2022, the company has annually served as the successful producers of the Saudi Games, the largest national sporting event ever held in the kingdom. The company provided technology-driven fan engagement programmes to the competition across 52 categories. In addition, the RWS Global team delivered full sport presentation across 16 various martial arts and combat sports for the World Combat Games in Riyadh in 2023, hosting 1,500 elite athletes from over 120 countries and providing fan engagement for over 4,000 fans. RWS Global's extensive work in the region has also included the design of Ferrari World Abu Dhabi, experiences for Warner Bros. World and SeaWorld Abu Dhabi, sport presentation for SuperTri, the first sport event held in NEOM and the development of several other world-class entertainment venues. This milestone further solidifies the company's position as a global leader in fan engagement, immersive entertainment and experience design. 'After a decade of building incredible experiences in the Middle East, we are thrilled to expand the presence of RWS Global by opening a headquarters in the region,' said Ryan Stana, Chairman & CEO, RWS Global. 'As we develop our partnerships with some of the most exciting global companies operating in the Middle East, having a permanent presence in the market is paramount to our continued growth and allows us to be more available for our clients as we create magical experiences tailored to a wide range of visitors.' To support the expansion, RWS Global is hiring a VP, Business & Client Strategy, along with several additional team members local to the market, building on the strong foundation of its existing teams


Zawya
20-05-2025
- Business
- Zawya
RWS Global to open Middle East HQ in Riyadh
RWS Global, the world's leader in live moments across entertainment and sports, today announced its plans to open a headquarters in Riyadh, expanding the company's significant footprint in the Middle East. This expansion shows RWS Global's commitment to the region's continued investment in innovation across entertainment, tourism, leisure travel and sport. The RWS Global team has already forged partnerships with leading businesses in the region, currently working on some of the largest projects under development, a statement said. RWS Global, known for its work in sport presentation, destination design, world building and curating world-class entertainment experiences on land and at sea, has significant experience in the Middle East. Since 2022, the company has annually served as the successful producers of the Saudi Games, the largest national sporting event ever held in the kingdom. The company provided technology-driven fan engagement programmes to the competition across 52 categories. In addition, the RWS Global team delivered full sport presentation across 16 various martial arts and combat sports for the World Combat Games in Riyadh in 2023, hosting 1,500 elite athletes from over 120 countries and providing fan engagement for over 4,000 fans. RWS Global's extensive work in the region has also included the design of Ferrari World Abu Dhabi, experiences for Warner Bros. World and SeaWorld Abu Dhabi, sport presentation for SuperTri, the first sport event held in NEOM and the development of several other world-class entertainment venues. This milestone further solidifies the company's position as a global leader in fan engagement, immersive entertainment and experience design. 'After a decade of building incredible experiences in the Middle East, we are thrilled to expand the presence of RWS Global by opening a headquarters in the region,' said Ryan Stana, Chairman & CEO, RWS Global. 'As we develop our partnerships with some of the most exciting global companies operating in the Middle East, having a permanent presence in the market is paramount to our continued growth and allows us to be more available for our clients as we create magical experiences tailored to a wide range of visitors.' To support the expansion, RWS Global is hiring a VP, Business & Client Strategy, along with several additional team members local to the market, building on the strong foundation of its existing teams delivering destination design and live experience projects across the GCC states, the statement said. - Copyright 2024 Al Hilal Publishing and Marketing Group Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. (
Yahoo
19-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
RWS GLOBAL ANNOUNCES PLANS TO OPEN MIDDLE EAST HEADQUARTERS
World's Top Producer of Live Entertainment, Destination Design and SportPresentation, including the Saudi Games and Ferrari World Abu Dhabi, ExpandsOperations in High-Growth Market NEW YORK, May 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- RWS Global, the world's leader in live moments across entertainment and sports, today announced its plans to open a headquarters in Riyadh, expanding the company's significant footprint in the Middle East. This expansion shows RWS Global's commitment to the region's continued investment in innovation across entertainment, tourism, leisure travel and sport. The RWS Global team has already forged partnerships with leading businesses in the region, currently working on some of the largest projects under development. RWS Global, known for its work in sport presentation, destination design, world building and curating world-class entertainment experiences on land and at sea, has significant experience in the Middle East. Since 2022, the company has annually served as the successful producers of the Saudi Games, the largest national sporting event ever held in the Kingdom. The company provided technology-driven fan engagement programs to the competition across 52 categories. In addition, the RWS Global team delivered full sport presentation across 16 various martial arts and combat sports for the World Combat Games in Riyadh in 2023, hosting 1,500 elite athletes from over 120 countries and providing fan engagement for over 4,000 fans. RWS Global's extensive work in the region has also included the design of Ferrari World Abu Dhabi, experiences for Warner Bros. World and SeaWorld Abu Dhabi, sport presentation for SuperTri, the first sport event held in NEOM and the development of several other world-class entertainment venues. This milestone further solidifies the company's position as a global leader in fan engagement, immersive entertainment and experience design. "After a decade of building incredible experiences in the Middle East, we are thrilled to expand the presence of RWS Global by opening a headquarters in the region," said Ryan Stana, Chairman & CEO, RWS Global. "As we develop our partnerships with some of the most exciting global companies operating in the Middle East, having a permanent presence in the market is paramount to our continued growth and allows us to be more available for our clients as we create magical experiences tailored to a wide range of visitors." To support the expansion, RWS Global is hiring a VP, Business & Client Strategy, along with several additional team members local to the market, building on the strong foundation of its existing teams delivering destination design and live experience projects across the GCC states. Interested applicants can submit a cover letter and resume to hr@ RWS Global is exhibiting on the show floor at the Saudi Amusement Expo this week (Booth #4A 491). For more information, visit the booth or ABOUT RWS GLOBAL RWS Global is the world leader in groundbreaking live moments across entertainment and sports, creating customized guest experiences spanning theatrical productions, live events, immersive destinations, multimedia, consumer products and more. RWS Global is headquartered in New York, London, Cincinnati, Shanghai, Orlando and Sydney with dedicated RWS Studios in NYC and the UK to serve its vast talent pipeline and client base. With a focus on entertainment and sports experiences, RWS Global serves major brands and corporations, theaters, cruise lines, sports properties, live venues, parks, resorts and more. Offering end-to-end services from ideation to operations, RWS Global's team of world-class designers, creators, producers and visionary talent provide unrivaled scale, producing over one million live moments every day and employing over 8,000 individuals and performers worldwide. The RWS Global roster of clients includes Apple, Azamara, The Coca-Cola Company, Commonwealth Games, Crayola, Europa-Park Resort, Ferrari World Abu Dhabi, The FRIENDS™ Experience by Original X Productions, Hard Rock Resorts, Hershey Entertainment & Resorts, Holland America Line, Iberostar Hotels & Resorts, International Cricket Council, Invictus Games, Lionsgate, MSC Cruises, Roompot, Rugby World Cup, Six Flags, Space Center Houston, TUI Group, Vera Wang, Warner Bros., Disney's The Lion King on Broadway, Chicago the Musical, Christmas Spectacular Starring the Radio City Rockettes and more. For more information, visit View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE RWS Global


Arab News
10-04-2025
- Sport
- Arab News
PFL MENA announces fight card for 2025 opening event in Jeddah
JEDDAH: The Professional Fighters League (PFL) has announced the fight card for the opening event of the 2025 PFL MENA season, which will take place in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on Friday, May 9, the card is a highly anticipated featherweight quarterfinal bout, as Saudi champion Abdullah Al-Qahtani faces Egyptian star Islam Reda, known as 'The Egyptian Zombie,' in a rematch of their 2018 contest, which ended in a win for Al-Qahtani. Reda reached the featherweight final last season but was forced to withdraw due to injury, with Al-Qahtani stepping in and ultimately claiming the card will also feature the PFL MENA debuts of several top talents from the Middle East, including Salahdine Hamli from Morocco, Ezzedine Dourbani from Jordan, Yanis Ghemmouri from Algeria, and Hussein Salem from addition, exhibition bouts will include the first appearances of Abdulaziz Bin Moammar, champion of the 2024 Saudi Games, and Yousef Al-Hosani, the Emirati jiu-jitsu champion and a strong candidate to become one of the region's breakout stars.


Arab News
10-04-2025
- Sport
- Arab News
Saudi's Al-Qahtani to headline 2025 PFL MENA 1 as full card announced for Jeddah
JEDDAH: The Professional Fighters League has announced the full fight card for 2025 PFL MENA 1. For the latest updates, follow us @ArabNewsSport This is the first event for PFL MENA Season 2 and takes place in Jeddah on Friday, May 9. In the main event, 2024 PFL MENA featherweight champion Abdullah 'The Reaper' Al-Qahtani of Saudi Arabia will face Egyptian star Islam 'The Egyptian Zombie' Reda in a crucial quarterfinal matchup. The rematch has been almost seven years in the making, after Al-Qahtani got the win in their first meeting in 2018. Last season, Reda actually earned a spot in the featherweight finals, but withdrew because of injury and was replaced by Al-Qahtani. The card features league debuts for top Middle East talent such as Salah Eddine Hamli of Morocco, Izzeddine Al Derbani of Jordan, Yanis Ghemmouri of Algeria, and Hussein Salam of Iraq. Also making their PFL MENA debuts in showcase bouts will be 2024 Saudi Games champion Abdulaziz Al Moamar of Saudi Arabia and Youssef Alhosani, a Brazilian jiu-jitsu champion and a highly touted prospect from the UAE. Full fight card for 2025 PFL MENA 1 Featherweight quarterfinal Abdullah Al-Qahtani (10-2) vs. Islam Reda (12-1) Lightweight quarterfinal Mohsen Mohammadseifi (7-2) vs. Ahmed El Sisy (6-1, 1 NC) Lightweight quarterfinal Salah Eddine Hamli (8-0) vs. Abbas Khan (8-3) Featherweight quarterfinal Izzedine Al Derbani (15-5) vs. Yanis Ghemmouri (12-3) Flyweight showcase Malik Basahel (0-0) vs. Mountasser Boutouta (1-0) Featherweight quarterfinal Abdelrahman Alyhasat (5-0) vs. Taha Bendaoud (4-0) Featherweight quarterfinal Hussein Salem (12-5) vs. Assem Ghanem (6-0) Lightweight quarterfinal Georges Eid (10-5, 1 NC) vs. Mohammad Fahmi (4-0) Lightweight showcase Ahmed Makki (1-3-1) vs. Hasham Elnamer (3-0) Lightweight quarterfinal Abdullah Saleem (5-0, 1 NC) vs. Souhil Tairi (7-6-1) Featherweight showcase Youssef Alhosani (4-1) vs. Neder Jeffel (2-0) Amateur catchweight (166lbs) showcase Abdulaziz bin Moammar (10-3) vs. Fares Hamdani (2-0)