Riyadh
Capital and largest city of Saudi Arabia
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Riyadh is the capital and largest city of Saudi Arabia. It is also the capital of the Riyadh Province and the centre of the Riyadh Governorate. Located on the eastern bank of Wadi Hanifa, the current form of the metropolis largely emerged in the 1950s as an offshoot of the 18th century walled town following the dismantling of its defensive fortifications.
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Hughes to fight McKee on Ngannou-Ferreira undercardIreland's Paul Hughes will face AJ McKee on the undercard of Francis Ngannou's fight against Renan Ferreira in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on 19 October.BBC Sport - Published | |
Billam-Smith to face Ramirez in unification bout WBO cruiserweight champion Chris Billam-Smith will take on WBA champion Gilberto Ramirez in a unification bout in Riyadh on 16 November.BBC Sport - Published | |
In solidarity with Gulf allies, India calls for Gaza truceForeign Minister S Jaishankar addressed the Gulf Cooperation Council in Riyadh, reaffirming India's support for a Gaza ceasefire and adherence to humanitarian law. He condemned terrorism and expressed..IndiaTimes - Published | |
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Grand finale of world gaming competition takes place amid location's controversy The grand finale of the inaugural Esports World Cup takes place today in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.Sky News - Published | |
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Hearn v Warren - from sworn enemies to partnersBBC Sport speaks to rivals turned friends Eddie Hearn of Matchroom and Frank Warren of Queensberry before Saturday's five-versus-five card in Riyadh.BBC Sport - Published | Hearn v Warren: 'It's like Spurs v Arsenal'Rival boxing promoters Eddie Hearn and Frank Warren discuss their upcoming five-versus-five event which will see boxers from Matchroom and Queensberry fight for bragging rights in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.BBC Sport - Published |
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Tyson in 'serious shape' for Usyk fight - Tommy FuryBoxer Tommy Fury talks to BBC Sport's Ade Adedoyin about his brother Tyson's preparation for Saturday's undisputed heavyweight fight against Oleksandr Usyk in Riyadh.BBC Sport - Published | Hutchinson hopes to take 'next step to greatness'Scottish fighter Willy Hutchinson hopes his upcoming bout with Craig Richards in Riyadh will be his "next step to greatness".BBC Sport - Published |
Saudi Arabia to host WTA Finals for next three yearsThe WTA Finals will be held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, for the next three years and will also offer record prize money.BBC Sport - Published | |
