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Revolutionizing Saudi Arabia: First Landmark Project Amplifies Sports, Culture, and Tourism

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RIYADH, Saudi Arabia – Nov 12, 2025 –

The Events Investment Fund (EIF), started by His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman, announced a new project today. This is the Riyadh Shooting Range & Entertainment Complex. The investment is over SAR 491 million (more than US$ 131 million).

This news was shared at the first TOURISE Summit in Riyadh. The shooting range is only 40 minutes from the city, in Qiddiya City. This city is a new place made for fun and play.

The complex will have a big shooting venue that meets international standards. It will host competitions for both professional and amateur shooters. People can train in pistol, rifle, and shotgun shooting here.

The facility will also offer activities like paintball, airsoft, and virtual shooting. It will create over 2,300 jobs and attract more than 400,000 visitors each year.

Mr. Wahdan Suliman Alkadi, CEO of EIF, said this project is important for Saudi Arabia’s future. It will help improve sports and entertainment in the country.

More projects will be announced next year to support this mission.


Vocabulary List:

  1. Investment /ɪnˈvɛst.mənt/ (noun): The act of putting money into something to earn a profit.
  2. Competition /ˌkɒmpəˈtɪʃən/ (noun): An event in which people compete against each other.
  3. Complex /ˈkɒmplɛks/ (noun): A group of similar buildings or facilities in one location.
  4. Facility /fəˈsɪl.ɪ.ti/ (noun): A place designed or built to serve a particular function.
  5. Train /treɪn/ (verb): To teach a person a skill or to teach a person how to do something.
  6. Attract /əˈtrækt/ (verb): To draw or pull towards oneself; to invite interest or attention.

How much do you know?

Who started the Events Investment Fund (EIF) in Saudi Arabia?
His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman
Mr. Wahdan Suliman Alkadi
Mr. Riyadh Shooting Range
His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Rashid
Where is the Riyadh Shooting Range & Entertainment Complex located?
Qiddiya City
Riyadh City Center
Jeddah Beach
Dammam Desert
What types of shooting activities will be available at the complex?
Pistol, Rifle, and Shotgun
Archery, Golf, and Tennis
Soccer, Basketball, and Volleyball
Swimming, Diving, and Water Polo
How many visitors is the complex expected to attract annually?
Over 200,000
Exactly 400,000
Less than 100,000
Over 500,000
Who stated that this project is important for Saudi Arabia’s future?
Mr. Wahdan Suliman Alkadi
His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman
Mr. Riyadh Shooting Range
Mr. Qiddiya City
What will the complex help improve in Saudi Arabia?
Education
Transportation
Sports and Entertainment
Healthcare
The Riyadh Shooting Range & Entertainment Complex is located 2 hours away from Riyadh City.
The complex will only cater to professional shooters.
The CEO of EIF is Mr. Wahdan Suliman Alkadi.
Qiddiya City is specifically designed for sports and entertainment activities.
The complex will create over 1,500 jobs.
The shooting competitions hosted at the complex will not have international standards.
The investment in the Riyadh Shooting Range & Entertainment Complex is over SAR 491 million, which is more than US$ million.
The complex will create over jobs.
The shooting range is only 40 minutes away from .
More projects will be announced next year to support the mission of improving and in Saudi Arabia.
The shooting venue at the complex will meet standards.
The Riyadh Shooting Range & Entertainment Complex will offer activities like paintball, airsoft, and shooting.
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