Kick-off of the Tenth Postponed Round of the Saudi Roshn League

Decisive Football Competitions

Al-Ahli vs. Damak in Abha

Al-Ahli team faces a decisive match against Damak this evening as part of the tenth postponed round of the Saudi Roshn Professional League. The match will be held at Prince Sultan bin Abdulaziz Stadium in Abha amid a fierce battle for the league leadership as the season enters its critical stages. This encounter comes at an exceptionally sensitive juncture for the current football season.

Unified Schedule for Ramadan Atmosphere

The Saudi Professional League adopted a unified timing for all matches of the round at 10:00 PM, aligning with the Ramadan atmosphere. Matches were distributed over three days (Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday), with Prince Mohammed bin Fahd Stadium in Dammam hosting the clash between Al-Ettifaq and Al-Qadsiah.

Live Coverage via Al Jazeera Net

Saudi football enthusiasts can follow the events of the Al-Ahli versus Damak match and all fixtures of this postponed round through live coverage provided by Al Jazeera Net Sports platform.

El-Sisi’s Visit to the Kingdom

Bilateral Meeting in Jeddah

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi discussed bilateral relations between the two countries and regional and international issues of common interest during a fraternal visit to the Kingdom with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Jeddah. This was according to a statement issued by Egyptian Presidency Spokesperson Mohamed El-Shenawy.

Enhancing Bilateral Cooperation

President El-Sisi affirmed the significant progress in fraternal relations between Egypt and Saudi Arabia during the meeting, stressing the importance of advancing bilateral cooperation across various fields. For his part, Prince Mohammed bin Salman welcomed the visit, emphasizing the pivotal nature of the solid relations between the two countries and expressing his aspiration to continue enhancing them in service of the interests of the two brotherly peoples.

Regional and International Issues

The Palestinian Cause File

The meeting addressed developments in the Gaza Strip, emphasizing the necessity for all parties to adhere to the ceasefire agreement and implement the American peace plan, while increasing unobstructed humanitarian aid delivery. Both sides also stressed rejection of any attempts to displace Palestinians, affirming that the fundamental solution lies in launching a comprehensive political process to achieve the two-state solution.

Enhancing Regional Stability

The two sides touched upon several regional and international files, underscoring the importance of avoiding escalation in the region and supporting peaceful solutions through dialogue. The statement highlighted the necessity to enhance Arab solidarity in facing challenges, while emphasizing principles of respecting state sovereignty and non-interference in internal affairs.

Artistic and Economic Developments

Mohammed Abdo Reduces Artistic Engagements

Artist Mohammed Abdo has decided to regulate his singing engagements in the upcoming period, according to a statement issued by his media office. The decision comes within the framework of reorganizing his artistic activity and considering his health conditions, especially after suffering a health setback in May 2024 following a prostate cancer diagnosis, which necessitated his travel to Paris for treatment.

Decline in Saudi Market Index

The main Saudi market index recorded an 8% decline by the end of the first quarter of 2026, closing at 10,491 points compared to 12,037 points at the end of 2024, marking the lowest annual close since 2022. This represents the largest percentage loss since 2015 when the index declined by 17%. The market value of the Saudi market reached USD 12.7 billion by the end of the fourth quarter of 2025, a 148% increase compared to the same period in 2024.
The Kingdom’s focus shifts between football pitches witnessing decisive competitions and high-level diplomatic visits, while the artistic and economic arenas undergo influential transformations—reflecting the diversity of Saudi society’s priorities during this period.