Saudi Arabia takes baton from Algeria, welcomes all to 16th edition of Arab Games 2027

ALGIERS — Minister of Sports Prince Abdulaziz Bin Turki Bin Faisal, who is also the president of the Union of Arab National Olympic Committees, welcomed the Arab delegations participating in the 16th edition of the Arab Games, which will be hosted by the Kingdom in 2027.

In his speech during the closing ceremony of the 15th session, the minister said: “Under the great support of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman and Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed Bin Salman, we are pleased and honored to welcome you all to the next edition in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.”

The sports minister praised Algeria for the kind hospitality and generous care, as it hosted the Arab Games this year.

The Saudi teams accomplished participation in the 15th edition of Arab Games in Algeria, by achieving 47 medals after taking part in 17 games, including 14 Olympic and 3 Paralympic games, which breaks the previous record in the 2011 tournament in Doha of 45 medals. — SPA