- Saudi Polo Federation president says it will be ‘a major landmark in the Kingdom’s sport and tourism scene’ and host international tournaments
RIYADH: The Saudi Polo Federation has signed a partnership agreement with the Diriyah Company to build an equestrian and polo center at Wadi Safar in Diriyah.
The new Royal Equestrian and Polo Club will host international tournaments and become “a major landmark in the Kingdom’s sport and tourism scene,” the federation’s president, Amr Zedan, said on Thursday.
It will have polo fields that meet the highest international standards, modern stables equipped with the latest technologies, specialized training academies to develop Saudi talent, and hotels that meet the needs of visitors from around the world, he added.
Polo is growing in popularity in the Kingdom among men and women, said Zedan, who added that he hopes world-class facilities such as the new club will help to boost the sport even further. The project is also supported by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, who chairs the board of directors of the Diriyah Development Authority.
Also on Thursday, the Saudi Polo Federation announced that the fourth Desert Polo Championship, which will take place in AlUla in coordination with the Royal Commission for AlUla, will begin on Jan. 15 next year.