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The referees for the 2026 King's Cup quarter-finals have been revealed: Al-Ahli vs. Al-Qadisiyah

The Saudi Arabian Football Federation has announced the referees for the King's Cup quarter-final matches between Al-Kholoud and Al-Khaleej, and Al-Ahli and Al-Qadisiyah. Learn more about the matches and the importance of the tournament.

28.11.2025

Sports

Who is Luis Godinho, the referee for the Al-Ahli vs. Al-Qadisiyah match in the King's Cup?

Learn about the Portuguese referee Luis Godinho, who will officiate the Al-Ahli and Al-Qadisiyah match in the quarter-finals of the King's Cup, his biography, his most prominent statistics and his refereeing career.

28.11.2025

Sports

Badr Hakim and the experience of singing in classical Arabic: Reviving heritage in enrichment

Artist Badr Hakim describes his participation in the "Singing in Classical Arabic" evenings as an exceptional experience that revives authentic Arab heritage and presents it to young people.

28.11.2025

Culture

Zatka foils cocaine and Captagon smuggling attempt, reaffirming its war on drugs

The Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA) foiled two attempts to smuggle 3.8 kg of cocaine and 52,000 Captagon pills, confirming the Kingdom’s efforts in combating drugs and protecting society.

28.11.2025

Local news

Kadim Al Sahir: The Saudi audience has good taste, and singing in classical Arabic is my forte

Artist Kadhim Al-Saher praised the artistic taste of the Saudi audience after his concert at Ithra, stressing that singing in classical Arabic is his true domain in light of the cultural movement in the Kingdom.

28.11.2025

Culture

Alexander Isak returns to Newcastle United training | Premier League News

Swedish striker Alexander Isak has returned to Newcastle United training after recovering from injury, giving Eddie Howe's team a strong attacking boost in the English Premier League.

28.11.2025

Sports

A massive environmental survey reveals 339 industrial pollution hotspots in Saudi Arabia

The National Center for Environmental Compliance identifies 339 polluted sites, including 33 high-risk sites, as part of the Kingdom’s efforts to achieve environmental sustainability in line with Vision 2030.

28.11.2025

Local news

Kazem El Saher and Najd at the conclusion of “Singing in Classical Arabic” at the Ithra Center

The Caesar of song, Kadhim Al-Saher, and the artist Najd will conclude the "Singing in Classical Arabic" evenings at Ithra, in an exceptional night that celebrates the beauty of the Arabic poem and enhances the Saudi cultural scene.

28.11.2025

Culture

A series of earthquakes struck Yazd province in central Iran, measuring 5.1 on the Richter scale

Three consecutive earthquakes struck Behabad district in Iran's Yazd province, highlighting the ongoing seismic activity in the region. Learn more about the details and geological context.

28.11.2025

World News

Conceição postpones finalizing Al-Ittihad's squad for the King's Cup match against Al-Shabab

Al-Ittihad fans are awaiting coach Sergio Conceicao's decision regarding the foreign player excluded from the squad for the King's Cup quarter-final match against Al-Shabab, given Moussa Diaby's suspension.

28.11.2025

Sports

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