The first Olympic Esports Games will be hosted in Riyadh in 2027, two years later than expected when a 12-year deal with Saudi Arabia was signed last year. The International Olympic Committee said Tuesday its founding partner for the event will be the kingdom’s Esports World Cup Foundation.

Sotheby’s inaugural auction in Saudi Arabia — and the country’s first major international art and luxury auction — took place in Diriyah on Saturday with works by regional artists selling particularly well.

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - 08, 2025 Saudi Arabia is the setting for its first international auction with a hundred lots presented by the auction house Sotheby’s, which include watches and limited edition bags,