Saudi Arabia to host 16th Arab Games in 2027

ALGIERS: Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki Al-Faisal, Saudi minister of sports and president of the Union of Arab National Olympic Committees, welcomed Arab delegations participating in the 16th Arab Games, which will be hosted by the Kingdom in 2027, Saudi Press Agency reported.

In his speech during the closing ceremony of the 15th session, the minister said that this comes under the great support of King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.

He praised Algeria for its kind hospitality and generous care in hosting the Arab Games this year.

Saudi teams concluded their participation in the 15th Arab Games in Algeria, achieving 47 medals after taking part in 17 games, including 14 Olympic and three Paralympic games, which breaks the previous record in the 2011 tournament in Doha (45 medals).