Arena Events Group PLC Arena installs Diriyah Stadium for Joshua fight
02 Dicembre 2019 - 8:01AM
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ARENA INSTALLS 15,000-SEAT DIRIYAH STADIUM
FOR JOSHUA V RUIZ II FIGHT
Arena Events Group plc (AIM: ARE) is pleased to announce that it
has completed the design and installation of the 15,000 seat
Diriyah Arena and hospitality structure, ahead of the Joshua v Ruiz
II boxing "Clash on the Dunes" being held on 7 December 2019.
Commissioned by the Saudi General Sports Authority, the
purpose-built arena was constructed in six weeks and is the single
largest temporary seating structure that the company has built
since the London 2012 Olympics.
Designed with flexibility in mind, the stadium features Arena's
Clearview(TM) seating system, which is both modular and
demountable, designed specifically to maximise audience sightlines,
mounted on a substructure provided by partner, PERI Group. The
arena will be reconfigured a number of times for the various events
taking place as part of the month-long Diriyah Season.
As well as the main event area, Arena has designed and installed
a 3,500 square-metre temporary hospitality structure complete with
bespoke high specification interiors and furnishings to provide a
premium experience for VIP guests. It was constructed using Arena's
proprietary Arena Super Deck structure, which offers a permanent
look and feel.
The highly anticipated boxing match is the first World
Heavyweight Title fight in the Middle East, and one of a number of
iconic events taking place in the arena until 21 December 2019.
Over one million people are expected to descend on the UNESCO
heritage site, Diriyah, to attend the unmissable set of
international sports and entertainment events, including the
Diriyah E-Prix, Diriyah Music Festival, and The Diriyah Tennis
Cup.
Paul Berger, CEO for Arena Middle East & Asia, commented:
"It's incredible what we've managed to achieve in just six weeks.
We're really proud of our UK and Middle East divisions, who have
been tirelessly working with a team of 175 people to deliver a
project of such scale and specification. The solution we have
delivered has been described as utterly breath taking.
"We are one of the few companies that can offer a full turnkey
solution for events of this size, from design and construction
through to the luxurious high quality interiors and we are honoured
to be involved in a part of history for the Diriyah season and this
exciting series of mega events."
Abdulaziz Baeshen, Director of the Diriyah Season, commented: "A
stunning setting requires a stunning stadium and Arena have
delivered just that. The eyes of the world will be on the Clash of
the Dunes, and we've been hugely impressed by Arena throughout the
planning and execution of this project."
Arena Events Group plc
Greg Lawless (CEO) +44(0)203 770 3838
Steve Trowbridge (CFO)
Alma PR (Financial PR)
Josh Royston / John Coles / Helena Bogle +44(0)203 405 0205
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ABOUT ARENA
Arena is an international event solutions business, specialising
in design, delivery and management services including the provision
of temporary event equipment such as structures, seating and
interiors. Arena works with the world's most iconic sporting
organisations, cultural events, venues and brands. With offices in
the UK & Europe, Middle East, Asia, and the Americas, Arena's
mission is to deliver the Arena Standard of event experiences to
the world. Visit www.arenagroup.com for more information.
ABOUT THE GENERAL SPORTS AUTHORITY
The General Sports Authority (GSA) is the government authority
responsible for sports in Saudi Arabia. As well as raising the
profile of Saudi Arabia with world-class competitive sports, the
Authority also seek to create opportunities and an attractive
environment for sport investment. GSA work closely with private and
not-for-profit sectors to support sports programmes and projects
which contribute to improving the national economy.
Visit www.gsa.gov.sa for more information.
ABOUT DIRIYAH SEASON
Diriyah Season is an unmissable set of international sports and
entertainment events, happening at a UNESCO heritage sight,
Diriyah, the birth place of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Diriyah
Season is set to draw more than one million visitors throughout the
season that will come to a close on 21 December 2019. The
month-long event will see many sports, cultural and food festivals
as well as entertainment activities.
Visit www.diriyahseason.sa for more information.
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